Fond Memories

Antique & Collectables Sale

2012-02-07T09:12:00.002-06:00

Antique Sale at Fond Memories

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Antique Sale at Fond Memories http://conta.cc/ygg0Pa

News from Fond Memories at the Creamery

Check out my latest campaign by Constant Contact.

Quickutz (Lifestyle Crafts) Magnetic Folders

2012-02-03T13:41:00.000-06:00

For all of you who have been waiting....our Quickutz (Lifestyle Crafts) Magnetic Folders have at long last arrived!!! Stop in or call if you would like some saved for you.
The card today was design by Mary Jo with the Hero Arts "Wish Big"

February Email Link

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http://myemail.constantcontact.com/February-Fond-Memories-News.html?soid=1106251286439&aid=P9smZ0SKWPQ

Thinking of YOU!

2012-01-31T12:22:00.000-06:00

Mary Jo created the card in today's post with Sizzix/Hero new Arts Stamp & Die Cut Sets. TOTALLY adorable!!!!

I hope you are enjoying this outstanding weather...it's hard to believe its January! Don't forget to call and reserve a spot for the February Take Six....you're gonna love the cards Doreen has ready for you to make!
Times slots are 10am, 12pm and 2pm...Dates are Feb 9, 10 and 11.

LARGE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE

2012-01-24T12:58:00.004-06:00

LARGE ANTIQUE &

COLLECTIBLES SALE

FEBRUARY 6 - 18

We are reducing inventory on these items in order to make room for store renovations!

20% TO 50% OFF

*Antiques *Pottery & Ceramics *Collectibles *Jewelry *Pictures & Prints *Lamps *Glassware *Seasonal & Holiday Items

30% OFF

*Antique Dolls *Collectible Dolls

*ALL ANTIQUE FURNITURE

REDUCED IN PRICE!

LARGE ANTIQUE &

COLLECTIBLES SALE

FEBRUARY 6 - 18

Valentine Take Six

2012-01-23T12:57:00.001-06:00

I have to apologize for the "lack" of new postings. It has been an extremely busy month so far and it seems we always run out of time to get it all done. I am NOT complaining....we LOVE busy....just need a few more hours in a day sometimes as I'm sure is true for many of you.

Today I am posting the cards from our Valentine Take Six. We had a wonderful turnout and lots of fun! All of the cards were designed by Doreen.

FEBRUARY TAKE SIX WILL BE THURSDAY, FEB. 9TH, FRIDAY, FEB. 10TH AND SATURDAY FEB. 11TH. TIME SLOTS ARE 10:00AM, 12:00 NOON AND 2:00PM. CALL OR EMAIL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Holiday Store Hours

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Fond Memories will be OPEN Saturday, December 31st from 10AM - 3PM.
We will be CLOSED Sunday, January 1st.
We will be CLOSED Monday, January 2nd.

We want to sincerely THANK YOU for your patronage this year and wish you a HAPPY, HEALTHY and CREATIVE 2012!

Happy New Year!

2011-12-26T13:26:00.000-06:00

We hope your Christmas celebrations were joyful and that the New Year ahead is filled with all that you love!
We have 50% off all Christmas Decor and Christmas Stamps this week, along with a few very nice in-store specials.
Adorable new Valentine stamps and paper have arrived.
The card posted today was created by Mary Jo with Heartfelt stamps.

Making a List...Checking it Twice

2011-12-19T14:53:00.000-06:00

Ready or not...it's Christmas this week! We would be happy to help you with any of your final decorating touches, dips and chips for your company or that perfect gift.
Fond Memories will be open Monday - Friday from 10AM - 5PM.
WE WILL ALSO BE OPEN SATURDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE DAY FROM 10AM - 3PM

We have ALL Christmas Decor and Stamps on sale at 40% off along with many awesome in-store specials!

December Take Six is this Week

2011-12-06T11:17:00.002-06:00

Be sure to call and reserve a spot for the December Take Six! It is this week – Thursday the 8th, Friday the 9th and Saturday the 10th.
There are openings in all time slots which are 10AM, 12 NOON & 2 PM.
Doreen has 3 sets of Christmas tags and 2 Birthday Cards designed…you will love them all!
We are excited about our increased line of DRS stamps. The adorable card today was made by Doreen with a few of them. Be sure to stop in to check them out!

Fond Memories December Hours

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OPEN MONDAY – SATURDAY 10AM – 5PM

EXTENDED HOURS

OPEN SUNDAY DECEMBER 11TH 11AM – 3PM

OPEN SUNDAY DECEMBER 18TH 11AM – 3PM

CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24TH 10AM – 3PM

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

OPEN EARLY MONDAY DECEMBER 26TH

9AM – 5PM

NEW YEARS EVE JANUARY 31ST 10AM – 3PM

CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY

CARDS BOTH DESIGNED BY MARY JO

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP

2011-11-30T11:31:00.002-06:00

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE
EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN
STARTING A SCRAPBOOKING GROUP.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE
CALL FOR DETAILS.

WE HOPE TO START SOON!

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales at FM

2011-11-23T08:08:00.000-06:00

FOND MEMORIES
&
Junk with Purpuse

BLACK FRIDAY

November 25th

SMALL BUSINESS

SATURDAY SALE
November 26th

9 AM - 5 PM
BOTH DAYS!!!!

FOND MEMORIES is celebrating

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!

Thanks to you, our valued customers, FOND MEMORIES is in its 14th year of business.

Supporting small town businesses is so important to the well-being of the community and our stores. Fond Memories & Junk with Purpose are teaming up to offer you TWO days of SAVINGS & an UNIQUE shopping experience. We want to express our THANKS!

Don't forget to REGISTER for valuable door prizes at Fond Memories & Junk with Purpose.

What is Fond Memories offering on sale? EVERYTHING!

Buy 3 of the same type of item and get the 4th FREE

(of equal or lesser value)

Example: Buy 3 dip mixes and get the 4th one FREE!

Anything purchased in multiples: Copics, Paper, Ribbon or Ornaments are only a few examples.

ALL ANTIQUES 15% off

(excluding furniture but we will deal)

We truly appreciate your patronage! Happy Shopping!

Great Gift Idea!

2011-11-18T11:47:00.001-06:00

We are excited about our beautiful new scarfs! Some with feathers, some with beads....all are so much fun. They are selling fast...come in soon for best selection! Best part.... they are only $15.99 - $16.99! Don't forget, Fond Memories is open this Sunday Nov. 20th from 11AM - 3PM

Kalen wearing a Feather Scarf

Feather Scarf's

Beaded Scarf's

Kalen wearing a Beaded Scarf

Toy Event

2011-11-17T13:42:00.000-06:00

Our Toy Event Starts Today!

Come in and play with our unique games and toys AND for 4 BIG DAYS get a discount of 20% off ALL Toys, Games & Books!
This event is in conjunction with Walnut Groves Shop Hop which will be on this Friday and Saturday Nov. 18th and 19th. Fond Memories will be open until 8PM, Thursday 17th (tonight) and also will be open this Sunday Nov. 20th from 11AM - 3PM. Our shelves are stocked....DON"T MISS THIS FUN EVENT!!

Tim Holtz Seasonal Distress Inks!

2011-11-11T13:10:00.000-06:00

We have a limited number of Tim Holtz Seasonal Distress Inks! They are so striking! Once they are gone they are gone...hurry in for yours. Follow this link to hear Tim tell all about them!
http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/seasonal-distress-ink-winter-2011.html

THANK -YOU

2011-11-09T10:51:00.001-06:00

Doreen created this BEAUTIFUL Fall card with our stamp set of the month which is from Unity this month (on sale for 30% off!). Come join us for the November Take Six this week to make and be inspired by six more of her designs! Call or e-mail to reserve a spot. Thursday, November 10th, Friday, November 11th or Saturday, November 12th.

Halloween Pages

2011-11-04T11:25:00.001-05:00

Have you scraped your little goblins yet?? Here are a few ideas from Kalen!

Celebrate the Season

2011-10-21T15:52:00.000-05:00

Mary Jo worked with 2 Penny Black sets this

week and came up with these adorable cards.

Dont forget to sign up for the November Take Six!

Basic Grey Pages

2011-10-20T14:01:00.000-05:00

Today are two new pages Kalen created from our new Basic Grey line - Picadilly....BEAUTIFUL!!

OCTOBER TAKE SIX CARDS

2011-10-15T14:23:00.000-05:00

Thanks for your attendance at the October Take Six, and if it didn't work out for you to come you will find the cards posted here. Hopefully you can make it in soon for all the supplies you need to recreate these darling cards, all created by Doreen. Our November Take Six will be Thursday November 10th, Friday, November 11th and Saturday November 12th. Call today to reserve your spot!

WELCOME KALEN!

2011-10-06T13:49:00.000-05:00

Today the post will have two pages designed by Kalen Nelson. She is new to Fond Memories and her specialties lie in the scrapbooking arena. You will find her pages all around rhe store.....stop in soon to check them out! She is oh so talented and we are all thrilled to have her on the design team! The pages today were created from papers in the Head of the Class line from Little Yellow Bicycle. ADORABLE!

October Take Six

2011-09-29T11:00:00.000-05:00

It's hard to believe that it's soon October! I look forward to the cool crisp days of Fall and all the beauty it brings.
Doreen is busy preparing for the October Take six (no rest for this designer!) She has some awesome cards in the making. Please join us for this event. There is space in all time slots.
Monday, October 10th - 10AM, 12 Noon & 2PM
Tuesday, October 11th - 10AM, 12 Noon & 2PM
Wednesday, October 12th - 10AM, 12 Noon & 2PM

For your enjoyment today is a Christmas card made by Mary Jo with Penny Black stamps.
We hope to see you for the Take Six!

Fall Workshop 2011

2011-09-24T10:00:00.006-05:00

It's here! The Fall Workshop day has arrived!!! Time to reveal the card samples!

Lots of beautiful card creations! Enjoy!

Happy Birthday inspired by Debbie Olsen

Christmas Bridge by Mary Jo

Halloween Tree inspired by Penny Black Sample

Penny Black Birds by Judy

Snowman by Mary Jo

Note cards by Doreen

Note card by Doreen

Love & Prayers by Doreen

Merriest Christmas Wishes by Doreen

Friends by Mary Jo

Poinsettia card by Judy

LAST CALL

2011-09-15T10:11:00.001-05:00

We are busy preparing for our Fall Workshop. The projects, once again, are amazing..you are going to love them all.
We have just 9 spots open. Call today to reserve yours.

SPELLBINDERS ARE HERE

2011-08-31T11:28:00.000-05:00

NEED I SAY MORE....COME IN SOON FOR BEST CHOICE! PICTURED BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE SELECTION WE HAVE. (ALONG WITH SOME ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS GIRLFRIEND STAMP SETS NEW FROM ART IMPRESSIONS!)

CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE FALL WORKSHOP...WE HAVE VERY LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. DON'T MISS OUT!!!

FOND MEMORIES WILL BE CLOSED LABOR DAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH. ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!

SALE * SALE * SALE

2011-08-25T13:44:00.000-05:00

Kathy has flipped! She has put ALL sale items with colored dots at 70% off.....REPEAT....70% OFF. We also have a table FULL of .25 cent items. WOW!!! Don't miss this SUPER SALE....come in soon for best choice!

REMINDER - It's time to sign up for the Fall Workshop. Workshop will be Saturday September 24th from 9 AM - $ PM. Cost is $30.00 (non refundable) Give us a call today to register.

Fond Memories will be CLOSED Labor Day - Monday September 5th.

August Take 6 Cards

2011-08-16T16:53:00.000-05:00

For your enjoyment...here are the August Take Six cards. All of them were designed by Doreen....aren't they beautiful!!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SUPER SALE....GOING ON NOW!!!

Cost of Workshop

2011-08-16T11:20:00.000-05:00

This is just to let you all know that an error was made in our last e-mail. It stated that the cost of the workshop was $35.00. It is $30.00. We are sorry for any inconvenience. If you are sending in a check to register please note....cost is $30.00.

YOU HAVE TO COME AND SEE!

2011-08-10T17:07:00.001-05:00

The girls are back from CHA and its like Christmas almost everyday at Fond Memories!! You just have to come in and see the gorgeous new papers from My Minds Eye and a new company for us Authentique. Also in are lots of new irresistible Unity Stamp sets and many new colors of Distress Stains. We have Simple Stories scrap kits and a new paper from Bazzill called Two Scoops...it's embossed and sandable!. Shown below are a few photos of some new items (keep in mind that it is hard to capture the true beauty....you just have to come and see! To make room for all of the new goodies, we have added TONS of new items to sale tables through out the store. WE HAVE LOTS AND LOTS ON SALE ! Kathy has also decided to offer 15% off on all Antiques (furniture excluded) AND we have a few in store specials going on. We hope to see you soon!

AUGUST TAKE SIX

2011-07-20T16:11:00.000-05:00

The dates have been set.
AUGUST TAKE SIX!
Thursday, August 11th
Friday, August 12th &
Saturday, August 13th
Time Slots are 10am, 12noon and 2pm each day.
Get out of the heat...come and make some awesome cards.
Call today to reserve your spot!

JULY TAKE SIX CARDS

2011-07-19T15:41:00.001-05:00

Thanks to all of you that came and enjoyed our July Take Six. Once again Doreen's cards were outstanding! Check back soon for our August Take Six dates...I hope to post them later this week. Also, its time to sign up for the Fall Workshop. It will be held Saturday, September 24th from 9am - 4pm. Cost is $30.00, which must be paid in advance to reserve your spot and is non-refundable. There will be 10 projects....call soon!!! The girls are off to Summer CHA in Chicago this week. They are sure to find all kinds of exciting new product for the workshop.

SIGN UP!

2011-06-29T15:48:00.000-05:00

It's time to sign up for the July Take Six. It will be Tuesday, July 12th, Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th. Time slots are 10AM, 12 NOON and 2PM. Call today to reserve your spot.

The card today was designed by Mary Jo...it's bright and FUN!

June Take Six Cards

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All cards were designed by Doreen...all cards BEAUTIFUL!! Come in for all the supplies you may need to re-create what you see here.

We LOVE Stamping Bella

2011-06-03T09:00:00.001-05:00

For your enjoyment...here are a few more Stamping Bella cards put together by Sally.

Come and Join Us

2011-06-01T13:20:00.000-05:00

Just a note to remind you that the June Take Six will be tomorrow, Thursday, June 2nd, Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th. there are a few spots open.....call now to reserve yours! Doreen has designed especially great cards this month!
Mary Jo has been busy creating awesome cards for us. Posted today is one from an Impression Obsessions Cling. The paper is from TPC Studio. The image was colored with Copic Markers. What a handsome masculine card!

May Take Six

2011-05-19T11:23:00.000-05:00

We had a very successful May Take Six...a very good turn out and the cards were loved by all! Doreen was the designer for all of the cards you see posted here. We now have the date set for the June Take Six...it will be Thursday, June 2nd, Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th. Time slots are 10am 12 noon and 2pm each day. Call today to reserve your spot.

SUMMER DAYS!

2011-05-18T12:39:00.001-05:00

Sally created these delightful scrapbook pages with our awesome new Echo Park line "Summer Days" Come check it out!

Home is where the Heart is.

2011-05-10T14:09:00.000-05:00

I love this card created by Doreen....its from a cling stamp by Stamping Bella. We have a nice collection of stamps from them....one just as adorable as the next. Come and take a look....I'm sure you'll agree....they are just to cute to leave behind!

Graduation

2011-05-07T09:00:00.008-05:00

Graduation is soon here...time to get those cards made. We have some really nice stamps, stamp sets, rub-ons, stickers and paper to work with. Today's post will show several awesome cards samples and a neat chip board frame.

May Take Six

2011-05-05T11:55:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder that the May Take Six will be May 12th, 13th and 14th. There are three time slots 10am, 12pm and 2pm each day. Call soon to reserve your spot!
For your enjoyment today are three cards, very different one from the other, all made from the same stamp set from Magenta. Enjoy!

The Things I Love About You

2011-04-18T15:55:00.000-05:00

The card for the post today was designed by Sally. She used Jillibean paper and the stamp set Blossom Soup is from the Unity Stamp Company. So sweet!

Don't forget to call soon to sign up for our May Take Six. The dates are Thursday, May 12, Friday May 13th and Saturday, May 14th. There are 3 time slots each day...10am, 12pm and 2pm.

Spring Workshop

2011-04-12T13:27:00.001-05:00

What a fun day we had at the Fond Memories Spring Workshop!
Kudos to our fine Designers....DOREEN, JUDY, MARY JO & SALLY.
Heartfelt thanks to all of our demonstrators, (Robbie, Deb, Sally, Mary Jo, Robyn, Shannon, Baiba, Nancy, Faith, Linnea, Megan, Gabby & Cassidy) who so willingly gave up a Saturday to help us out....their creative expertise is a huge plus to making this big day so successful. A big THANK-YOU to all for attending, for all of your compliments, and most of all for your continued support. We certainly do appreciate it....we think you are the BEST! All of the cards we made are posted below. For those of you that couldn't be with us for the workshop, we have most (some items sold out, but are on order and should be here soon) of the supplies you will need to make these cards. We hope to see you soon.

We Are So Excited!

2011-03-24T12:44:00.000-05:00

The New Spellbinders Have Arrived!! They will go fast,so if you have a special one picked out be sure to stop by as soon as you can for best selection.

March Take Six

2011-03-22T16:32:00.000-05:00

Thanks to all of you who made our March Take Six a Huge success! For those of you who couldn't make it, here are the beautiful cards we made. All were designed by Doreen. Because we have our big Spring Workshop in April Our next Take Six will be in May. If you are interested in joining us for the Spring Workshop April 9th be sure to call soon...we just have a few spots open yet.

Fond Memories Basic Grey Page of the Month Program

2011-03-09T15:08:00.000-06:00

Basic Grey’s Page-of-the-Month Program

We at Fond Memories are excited to offer to you the Basic Grey Page-of-the-Month program. What we need are at least 12 people who are willing to commit to the program for one year.

The Page-of-the-Month program is a year-long program where you receive all of the beautiful BasicGrey products to make one double-page layout each month. The Page Kit includes enough designer cardstock, precision die-cuts, rub-ons, and self adhesive printed chipboard to make two (2) adorable one-page layouts and one (1) two-page layout, with lots of treats left over! Step-by-step instructions included.

The 2011 program will run through February of 2012.

You can choose one of two options. Come into Fond Memories, on a date that Sally would schedule, and assemble the pages with her (no photos needed, just page assembly) or have them shipped free of charge directly to you. Cost would be $25.00 monthly….this is where the commitment comes in. We really need you to follow through with your plan to commit to purchase the month pages. To check out a sample of the May June kits follow this link:
http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/category/kits
On page one look for PAG-3314, on page 2 look for PAG-3225

This program is limited to 24 people.

****If you have an interest call or e-mail no later than March 18th.****

Basic Grey Page-of-the-Month program Pages sell out very quickly so we need to order ASAP.

HAPPY EASTER

2011-03-01T09:00:00.001-06:00

Doreen designed this card with Whipper Snapper Designs "Lil Easter Basket" stamp. She used Spellbinders Lacey Squares for the cut and Copic Markers to color. ADORABLE!

Friendship Blooms

2011-02-26T09:00:00.002-06:00

With Bella Blvd paper and Just Rite's Cling Stamp Set "Friendship Blooms" Doreen made these bright and springy cards. Wouldn't it be nice to brighten someones day with one of these!

LAST CALL....SAVE NOW!!

2011-02-23T12:41:00.000-06:00

Just a reminder that our Green Bag Sale ends on Monday! Be sure to take advantage of this SUPER SALE! Buy a Fond Memories Green Bag for $2.50 and receive 20% off EVERYTHING that you can fit into it. (antiques excluded)

It is an exciting time at Fond Memories as we are getting new goods, ordered at CHA in daily. Stop by soon to check it out!

For your viewing pleasure today are two scrapbook pages with a summer theme. Summer....what a wonderful thing to think about now! Sally is the designer of these adorable pages. Come in soon to pick from our huge selection of papers and accessories for your next project.

This darling little girl is from the Penny Black "Beach Day" set

February Take Six

2011-02-19T14:37:00.000-06:00

February Take Six cards were all designed by Doreen.
Enjoy!

FEBRUARY SALE

2011-02-10T09:33:00.000-06:00

We have an AWESOME sale going on! You pick your sale day....one time only....any day in February. Buy a green Fond Memories bag for $2.50 and receive 20% off EVERYTHING you can fit into it! (and they are BIG) This INCLUDES all sale items...WOW! Hope to see you soon!

Heartfelt Petals

2011-02-05T09:00:00.001-06:00

I think the card today is gorgeous! Mary Jo is the designer...she stamped and embossed the petals from Heartfelt Creations Open Petals set then cut them out and formed the flower. She used a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder on the background piece and then sprayed Tattered Angels Pearl Glimmer Mist over it. The Happy Birthday is from the new JustRite Tag Making Kit set. She added pearls from Amuse to the center of the flower to finish it all off. Beautiful!

Purr-fect Message

2011-02-03T13:33:00.000-06:00

Penny Black stamps are hard to beat and this one called "Perfect Message" is just too cute! Doreen colored the image with Copic Markers and used paper from My Minds Eye. The verse Happy Valentines Day is from Amuse.

Take Six

2011-02-02T09:33:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone....sure hope you are all staying warm. Are you feeling Cabin Fever?? Wouldn't it be fun to get out for a bit this weekend?? Join us at Fond Memories for our February Take Six. Thursday, Feb. 3rd, Friday, Feb. 4th and Saturday Feb. 6th. Call today to reserve your spot!

Fit for a Princess

2011-01-28T11:53:00.000-06:00

Both of the Scrapbook pages shown here were created with Imaginisce Paper and accessories and both were designed by Sally.

Love You

2011-01-26T10:14:00.001-06:00

Mary Jo made this cute little card with our gorgeous glitter paper from My Minds Eye and the "Mimi's Heart" stamp by Penny Black. The love you verse is from Our Craft Lounge set "Sending Love"

Valentine Party Cards

2011-01-24T09:44:00.001-06:00

We had a great turnout and a good time was had by all at our January Valentine Party. Thanks for coming ladies! For those of you who couldn't make it we are posting the 4 cards and treat box that we made. Doreen designed all of the cards, the box was designed by Judy. We still have a few of the stamp sets used for the cards, stop in soon, Valentines Day is right around the corner!

DON'T MISS OUR FEBRUARY TAKE SIX!!

CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE A SPOT TODAY! THURSDAY, FEB 3RD,

FRIDAY, FEB. 4TH

AND SATURDAY, FEB 5TH.

Princess and All Boy

2011-01-21T09:48:00.004-06:00

Sally's scraping projects this week were for a ltiile girl and a little boy. They turned out just darling! All of the paper and cut outs are from Three Bugs in a Rug.

Wishes and Kisses

2011-01-19T09:00:00.003-06:00

The Wishes and Kisses set from Unity was used for all three cards shown here all designed by Mary Jo. Papers are from We R Memory Keepers and My Minds Eye. Martha Sterwarts embossing glitter and lace heart border punch were used. Aren't they cute! Are you all set for Valentines day?? Come on in to Fond Memories, we have stamps, paper, and many accesories for your stamping and scrapbook needs. We also have some really cute items to help you decorate your home.

Bella Blvd.

2011-01-17T09:00:00.002-06:00

These pages were all made with cut out pages and papers from Bella Blvd. They make up so darling. Sally is our very talented scrapper!

He Loves Me

2011-01-15T09:00:00.004-06:00

This card was made with Cuttlebug's "He Loves Me" embossing plus folder. The white heart was stamped from Unity's "Wishes and Kisses" set. Add pearls from Hero Arts and you have a quick, easy & beautiful card!

The second card today is also created using Cuttlebugs "He love Me" embossing plus folder. The heart on this card is the center cut out. Spellbinders Labels Eight was used and the paper is from Fancy Pants. Doreen was the designer for both of the cards.

JOIN NOW!

2011-01-13T14:53:00.047-06:00

We R Memory Keepers Program
This is an exclusive collection of paper, stamps, stickers,

card making kits, and accessories offered by

We R Memory Keepers only to independent stores.

We will be purchasing 8 collections over the year.
The first line of 2011 "Peep" will be arriving
around the 4th week in January.

JOIN NOW!
(If you are unable to get here...give us a call.
We will enroll you. You can pick up your card
and pay the fee next time you are here.)
BUY A PUNCH CARD FOR $5.00 & RECEIVE 25% OFF

ALL ITEMS IN THE COLLECTIONS
FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

Fill your punch card throughout the year
and be entered into an exclusive drawing.

THE FOLLOWING PAGES WERE MADE BY SALLY
USING THE We R Memory Keepers
"FAMILY KEEPSAKE" COLLECTION

Happy New Year!

2010-12-30T11:08:00.000-06:00

Due to the threat of inclimate weather & New Years Eve, Fond Memories will be closing at noon tomorrow Friday, December 31st. We wish all of our awesome customers a "Happy New Year." Thank you for your patronage in 2010. We look forward to a creative 2011!

Merry Christmas

2010-12-22T11:29:00.000-06:00

We wish a warm and wonderful Christmas to all of you.

Fond Memories Holiday Hours

Open Friday, December 24th Christmas Eve 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Closed Saturday, December 25th Christmas Day

Closed Sunday, December 26th

Open Monday December 27th 10:00AM – 5:00PM
With after Christmas Sales

Sending Love Your Way

2010-12-17T15:17:00.003-06:00

We love the Unity Stamp Company and just received several new sets. Sending my Love was used on this card. I think the colors Doreen chose are perfect together. She designed with Spellbinders Ovals and Big Scallop Ovals and colored with Copic Markers. A silk ribbon from Creative Impressions adds a nice touch.

A Valentines Party is being planned at Fond Memories. The dates are Thursday, January 13th, Friday, January 14th and Saturday, January 15th. The first 25 to call and sign up will receive a free stamp! We sure hope you can join us.

SALE WARNING

2010-12-15T11:54:00.000-06:00

****************SALE WARNING****************

THE SALE CONTINUES

So we tried to have a Christmas Open House, but as you know we got snowed out.

We are continuing with our in-store specials

40% off all Christmas

Décor

Books

Stamps

Minnesota Calendars

So come and see us while the weather permits. You can still sign up for the door prize and receive a gift for shopping with us. Treats will be served Friday, December 17th, Saturday December 18th and Sunday, December 19th 12:00 – 4:00.

Save the Date
January 13th, 14th, and 15th
Valentine Party
Fun projects to make for the ones you love. The first 25 people to sign up for a time will receive a free Valentine Stamp.

CHRISTMAS EVE HOURS 10:00 – 3:00
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY AND DECEMBER 26TH
OPEN DECEMBER 27TH FOR AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES

A wish for all mankind

2010-12-15T11:45:00.000-06:00

We are excited about the new Heartfelt Creations stamps and die cuts we got in this week! Doreen made this card with the Decorative Window Scene Die Cut and the Scenic Combo Stamp Set. She used Copic Markers to color and the verse is a wood stamp from Northwoods. Something fun and different...Beautiful! Stop in soon to see all of our new product.

Christmas Open House

2010-12-09T14:27:00.000-06:00

We will be hosting a Christmas Open house this Friday, December 10th 9AM - 5PM, Saturday, December 11th 9AM - 5PM and Sunday December 12th 12PM - 5PM.
All Christmas Decor, Stamps & Books will be 40% OFF!
We will be having Holiday Goodies!
Don't miss out on this fun event, come to Walnut Grove this week-end and experience Home Town Holiday Shopping and Friendly Service at Fond Memories and Oleson's Mercantile.

Winter Beauty Fills the Air

2010-12-02T14:56:00.000-06:00

Doreen chose Hero Arts Clear Set "Sending Holiday Cheer" for this charming winter card. It was colored with Copic Markers and layered on paper from My Minds Eye.

CORRECTION

2010-12-01T11:51:00.000-06:00

We made an error in the e-mail that was sent to you yesterday (11/30)
The correct DECEMBER TAKE SIX DATES are
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
Sorry for any inconvenience...there are still a few openings...please call to reserve your spot.

Wishing You Peace & Love

2010-11-29T14:02:00.000-06:00

This beautiful card was created by Mary Jo over the week-end. She used JusteRite's Christmas Nested Sentiments for the verse. A frame was cut from Spellbinders Labels Fifteen on Spellbinders Premium Craft Foil and then embossed with Tim Holtz Snow Flurries & Snowman embossing folder. The felt snowflake embellishments are from Creative Impressions. Paper is Glitter White and Bazzill. Oh how sparkly and pretty!

Game Day

2010-11-18T13:39:00.000-06:00

Its Game Day...come on over to Fond Memories and get a hands on experience with our fun and educational games, toys and books. We are open until 8pm tonight. We will have 3 big days of savings...20% 0ff all toys, games and books, November 18th, 19th and 20th. What great Christmas gifts. Don't miss out!

November Take Six Cards

2010-11-14T08:00:00.004-06:00

Thanks to all of you who helped make our November Take Six our best one ever to date!! We really appreciate all of our loyal (and fun) customers! The cards were beautiful and all were designed by Doreen. We have all the stamps and materials needed to make the cards in stock. Stop in soon .
We will be having a December Take Six. Because of the busy Holiday Season you will need to sign up for this one. Dates are Thursday, December 2nd, Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th.

Reindeer Dash Shop Hop

2010-11-12T11:11:00.000-06:00

Fond Memories is decked out and ready for the Holidays!!! Please join us this Saturday, November 13th for our Holiday Open House "Reindeer Dash Shop Hop." from 9:00 AM - 5PM. Six Walnut Grove Retailer Stores will be involved. Visit them all, get your card punched and be entered in a drawing for $100.00 Reindeer Bucks!!! Here at Fond Memories we will be offering 20% of all of our packaged food and beverages....many will be available to sample. All Fall Decor is on sale....from 30 - 50% off! It sure to be alot of fun. Get a jump on your Holiday Shopping for gifts, food and decorating. Fond Memories has it all!!

Nature gives to every time & season some beauties of it's own.

2010-10-25T09:25:00.001-05:00

Charles Dickens quote is the inspiration for the following cards, all created by Mary Jo and Doreen with the Northwood's Coneflower stamp.

October Take Six Cards

2010-10-23T09:56:00.017-05:00

For your enjoyment....the October Six Cards (5 cards and 1 treat bag)!
All were designed by Doreen.

Harvets of Memories

2010-10-21T06:00:00.002-05:00

From Unity Stamp Company, "Havest of Memories" was the stamp set used to create this beautiful card. Papers are from Paper Loft and ribbon from Creative impressions.

Autumn Garden

2010-10-19T12:03:00.000-05:00

All of the cards today were made from Our Craft Lounge's set "Autumn Garden" Aren't they cute!! Mary Jo and Doreen are the designers.

Country Barn Card

2010-09-25T15:45:00.002-05:00

Another card by Doreen

using Our Craft Lounge stamps.

This time she colored the barn

using Distress inks to as watercolor.

Believe Santa

2010-09-25T15:00:00.001-05:00

Doreen designed this wonderful card

that features stamps from

JustRite's Vintage Christmas.

The bricks are embossed with a Tim Holtz folder.

Copics were used to color Santa.

Cute Snow Globe Card

2010-09-25T14:15:00.001-05:00

A fun holiday card!

The snow globe and little girl are stamps

from Penny Black. The little girl

is colored with Copic markers

Doreen created this cute card.

Pastel Sympathy Card

2010-09-25T13:30:00.002-05:00

Doreen created this softly colored sympathy card.

The stamps are from AMuse.

The flowers are colored with Copic markers.

Snowman Ornament

2010-09-25T12:45:00.000-05:00

Doreen created this cute ornament!

The snowman is from JustRite's Vintage Christmas set.

Doreen used Copic markers to color the snowman.

The snowflake was cut with Spellbinders Snowflake Pendants

out of Bazzill Bling paper.

Sparkle Trees

2010-09-25T12:00:00.001-05:00

The trees on this card are from Penny Black.

The verse is from JustRite's Nature's Nested Sentiments.

Peacock Chalk Glimmer Mist creates the color

around the sparkling trees and verse.

Designer - Judy Hayes

Autumn Card

2010-09-25T11:15:00.006-05:00

This card features papers from The Paper Loft

and a frame cut with Spellbinders

Labels Sixteen and Labels Seventeen.

The gold mat is cut with Labels Fifteen.

The verse is from JustRite's Nature's Nested Sentiments set.

Judy designed this card.

A Thankful Scarecrow

2010-09-25T10:30:00.000-05:00

Here's a cute scarecrow card for fall! The stamps are from Our Craft Lounge. Doreen is the designer.

Cardinal Card

2010-09-25T09:45:00.001-05:00

This card uses a beautiful stamp by Heartfelt Creations - a NEW stamp company to Fond Memories. The cardinal and brance are colored with Copic markers. Doreen created this wonderful holiday card!

Merry Christmas

2010-09-25T09:00:00.013-05:00

This card features stamps and papers

from KaiserCraft as well as

Spellbinders Labels Fourteen

and Labels Seventeen.

There's glitter on dots of Ranger White enamel

along the holly branch and near the verse.

Designer - Judy Hayes

Fall Workshop

2010-09-24T22:12:00.000-05:00

It's finally here!
The Fall Workshop is Saturday!

I'll be posting the card samples starting at 9:00 am when the workshop starts. If you can't come to make cards with us, we hope you enjoy seeing all the cards. If you see something you'd like to buy, you may call - 507-859-2929 or email fondmem@redredcom Fond Memories to have it mailed to you.

NEWS FLASH!

2010-09-03T13:05:00.001-05:00

THE NEW SPELLBINDERS HAVE ARRIVED!!!
They are soooo awesome! Come soon for best selection...they are sure to go quickly.

Happy Labor Day!

2010-09-03T09:57:00.000-05:00

Fond Memories will be closed, in observance of Labor Day, Sunday September 5th and Monday September 6th. We hope all of you enjoy the holiday.
We have just a few spots left for our Fall Workshop....if you want to join us for this fun filled day, be sure to call or e-mail to register soon.
We have so many fun new products in at the store...be sure you stop in to check it all out!

Happy Haunting

2010-08-20T16:20:00.000-05:00

Mary Jo made this adorable Halloween card with a stamp from a new line for Fond Memories. The company is called The Pixie Cottage. We have several new stamps from them and one is as cute as the next. Come take a look!

Just a reminder....call or e-mail to sign up for the Fall Workshop. We have just a few left to get to the first 75. Workshop day is Saturday, September 25th, 9am - 4pm. Cost is $30.00 for 10 projects. Don't miss out!

CrAzY Days Continues!

2010-08-16T13:57:00.000-05:00

Our CrAzY Days was very good....the weather could not have been nicer and our many customers were thrilled with the super buys that they got. For those of you that couldn't make it we have good news. Kathy has extended the sale and made it even bigger....there will now be and additional 50% off the lowest sale price!! Come in soon for the best selection.
The card shown below was created by Doreen...I love its elegance and simplicity! Plain white paper cut and embossed with Cuttlebugs "Brocade Window." The "For your Anniversary" verse is from My Sentiments Exactly. Beautiful!

CrAzY Days in Walnut Grove

2010-08-09T11:57:00.052-05:00

CrAzY DAYS IN WALNUT GROVE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FROM 8AM - 5PM

Hello everyone.....I sure hope you are all enjoying summer. Wouldn't it be nice if we could take a little bit of this heat with us into winter!

CrAzY DAYS IN WALNUT GROVE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FROM 8AM - 5PM

Here at Fond Memories we are busy preparing for CrAzY Days....it is just nuts the markdowns that Kathy is putting on this merchandise! YOU WILL LOVE IT!

CrAzY DAYS IN WALNUT GROVE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FROM 8AM - 5PM

We will have 15% OFF STOREWIDE.
We have already pulled hundreds of new items and papers for 40% discounts and on Saturday, August 14th from 8am - 5pm all previously and newly discounted items will have yet ANOTHER 20% OFF!!!! THATS 60% OR MORE OFF! WOW!

CrAzY DAYS IN WALNUT GROVE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FROM 8AM - 5PM

Participating stores will be:
FOND MEMORIES
JUNK WITH PURPOSE
OLESON'S MERCANTILE
DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE AWESOME DEALS....JOIN THE FUN!

CrAzY DAYS IN WALNUT GROVE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH FROM 8AM - 5PM

It's a Hot One

2010-07-27T11:56:00.000-05:00

Man it's HOT out ....a good day to stay indoors and stamp or come to Fond Memories to shop!! The girls are all busy shopping at Summer CHA in Chicago....won't it be fun to see all the new goodies they are finding...I can't wait! Today I am posting a card designed by Doreen with a new Cuttlebug Folder Perfect Perennials. It makes quick work out of creating a gorgeous card. The verse is from the CHF set Motivational Centers.

July Take Six

2010-07-22T11:47:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of the July Take Six Cards for your enjoyment.

July "Take 6"

2010-07-07T13:25:00.000-05:00

JUST A REMINDER

We will be having a "Take 6" card event in July.
The dates & times for this event are: (note change of days)

Tuesday, July 13th 10:00am, 12:00pm, or 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 14th 10:00am, 12:00pm or 2:00pm
Thursday, July 15th 10:00am, 12:00pm or 2:00pm

If you need to get in at a specific time please call ahead,
otherwise there is no need to call for a time slot.

We hope that you can come and join in on the FUN!!!

Fall Workshop

2010-06-23T13:09:00.000-05:00

If you are interested....we are now taking reservations for our FALL WORKSHOP!
The date is Saturday, September 25th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Cost is $30.00 and due upon registration.
DON'T MISS OUT....SIGN UP SOON!!

June Take Six Cards

2010-06-22T14:55:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone! Sorry it's been awhile since the last post. I'll make up for it today by posting all six of the cards from our June Take Six. It was a great success and once again we would like to thank all of you fun and crafty gals for taking part. We don't usually do a Take Six in July, but have decided to this year. It will be Tuesday July 13th, Wednesday July 14th, and Thursday July 15th. It is not required that you call to reserve a spot....come any time. If you would like to have a certain time reserved please give us a call.