I love March. It’s the month when hope springs eternal. It signals Spring is just around the corner. It’s the month that Daylight Savings begins. It’s the month that we start to see pretty pastels and cute glittery eggs and baskets in every retail store we visit. And, it’s a month of excitement in the craft world. Yes, March is National Craft Month. Designated as such by the Craft and Hobby Assocation (CHA), March is a time to enjoy crafting to its fullest…to celebrate all the good things crafting brings to the world around you. It helps foster community, it helps build personal self esteem, it helps families come together like no other hobby. Working with your hands to create something with your photos, paper, and embellishments is a great stress reliever too! Crafts can keep us healthier! Join us in kicking off Spring by Celebrating Crafts all through the month of March. Tap into one or more of the exciting crafting events we have planned just for you!

March Madness at a Glance
Mar. 3: Special Guest Michelle Hill
Mar. 17: Tour de Crop Bus Tour
Mar. 24: Spring Cleaning Garage Sale
Mar. 31: A Day of Inspiration with Candice Mclean

PLUS, Play C-R-A-F-T Month Bingo at Ever After and Win Big!
We’re rewarding you for crafting this March. It’s easy and it’s fun! Stop by and pick up your CRAFT Month Bingo Card. Then you’ll have chances to win great prizes (ranging from discount to gift certificates) by filling your squares this way:

C -Attend a class in March and get double stamped.
R - Refer someone who’s never been to our store and get a stamp.
A -Arrivals, Purchase a new arrival and get a stamp.
Each new arrival purchase receives a stamp, limit one stamp per day.
F - Friend, bring a friend in to crop and get a stamp.
T - Technique, join us for one our Sunday CRAFT Month make-n-takes and get a stamp.

Saturday, March 3rd 10-2
S.M.I.L.E.—Life is Good with
Michelle Hill of
Li’l Davis Designs
Join Michelle as she helps you create a sweet mini album that chronicles the most important things in your life. Her 4x4 mini book is chockfull of surprises, from rub-ons on transparencies to using sweet tulle and rhinestones. Her book is beyond adorable and Michelle always packs her classes with loads of extras. $40.


Spring Cleaning Customer Garage Sale
Saturday, March 24th 9-2
It’s the First Garage Sale of 2007!

Sellers: Unload excess scrap stuff and turn it into store credit for new product.
Buyers: Come and save BIG on new and gently used merchandise.

Selling space is just $5 for 50 items. You organize it and bag it and we sell it for you! At least 75% of what’s brought in sells out, and usually fast! We only hold this event three times a year and SPACE IS LIMITED. So don’t delay, act now if you want to sell. It’s the perfect time

Sizzlin’ Sunday March Make-n-Takes at Ever After
Join us every Sunday this month for some terrific pint-sized projects with Big Appeal.
12-4 Every Sunday in March
Check our blog each Friday to find out which project we’ll be hosting. Oh, and did we mention?
IT’S FREE!
Join our talented EA staff as they host a different project each Sunday!

It’s Official: 6th Annual
Survivor Crop Set for
October 20-21
Sign Ups Begin on National
Scrapbook Day, May 5th
Want to make a difference in the world around you and be a Survivor Crop volunteer?
All interested should plan on attending a
Survivor Crop Open House
Saturday, March 10
3:00-4:30
Refreshments will be provided
Island hostesses are encouraged to attend as well.

Spring Break Kid’s Camp
Our Kid’s Camps have been growing exponentially. Because our local school districts have different schedules for spring break, we’re hosting not one, but two Spring Kid’s Camps! Ages 6-12. It’s a great time for the kids to enjoy creating something special and getting out of the house for a few hours. Call the store for details.

An Ever After First:
A Summer Scrapbook Cruise!
Ever After is proud to announce its first-ever Scrapbook Cruise. We’re working with our local sales rep John Gamblin and Connection to Cruise to sponsor this fun-filled adventure on the high seas! Set sail on Royal Carribean’s Monarch of the Seas luxury liner for three full days and nights of cropping. Ship departs on August 24 from San Pedro (Los Angeles Harbor) and travels due South to the lively and diverse port of Ensenada, Mexico. Rooms are very competitively priced and families are welcome to attend. The Monarch of the Seas ship has several beautiful meeting rooms with lots of windows suitable for getting lots of pages done. Price includes three mini classes, goodie bag and chances to win prizes. Don’t miss the boat! A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by April 23rd with final payment due by June 1st. Call 888-789-9133 or log on to www.connectiontocruise.com to sign up today!

Saturday, March 17th 10-6
Ever After’s First Multi-Store Bus Tour
Tour de Crop: A Tour to Shop

Our bus is nearly full, but you can still get in on the fun by signing up at one of the other three stores. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to enjoy a roundtrip to several Southern California stores. You’ll receive a goodie bag at each store, lunch, make-n-takes, discounts, and a chance to win great prizes. Don’t miss the Bus! Ever After has only 3 spots available, however call us and we’ll refer you to another store on the route. All for the unheard of low price of $40!
March Class Schedule

Moonlight Crop @ Studio C still just $12
Fri, Mar 2, 9, 16, 30 6-midnight
Sat, Mar 10 6-midnight

SPECIAL GUEST MICHELLE HILL:
ONE DAY ONLY
S.M.I.L.E.—Life Is Good Mini Book $40
Sat, Mar 3 10-2

Sizzlin’ Sunday C.R.A.F.T. Make-n-Takes FREE!
Sun, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 12-4

Basics and Beyond ($18 or 2 classes for $30)
with Debe and Karly
Every Wed, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30-8:30

Once Upon a Time Mini Book with Linda $15
Sat, Mar 10 10-noon

Survivor Crop Open House FREE!
Sat, Mar 10 3-4:30

Dry Embossed Cards with SuzyQ $25
Sun, Mar 11 1-3:30

To-Die-For Die Cutting Club with Cheryl $25
Mon, Mar 12 6:30-8:30

Scrapbooking 101 with Tonya $15
Tue, Mar 13 9:30-12:30
Thu, Mar 29 6:00-9:00

Tuesday’s Tips and Techniques with Linda $15
Tue, Mar 13 7-9

“Fit for a Princess” Mini Purse Album $28
with Monica
Thu, Mar 15 7-9

SPECIAL EVENT: TOUR DE CROP BUS TOUR
4 Stores, One Bus, One Amazing Ride $40
Sat, Mar 17 10-6
Evening Crop ($10 if on the bus) 6-midnight

HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY!
Special Shamrock Savings
Throughout the Store
Take an extra 17% off Clearance items!

BE Creative, BE You: Book in a Box with Cheryl $40
Sun, Mar 18 11-2

Totally Hip Glass Coasters with Marah Johnson TBD Mon, Mar 19 6-9

The ABC’s of Me with Cheryl 3 part series!
$60 for all three classes!
Tue, Mar 20, 27 & 4/3 7-9

“Our Family Favorites 2007” Circle Album $22
with Monica
Thu, Mar 22 7-9

SPRING CLEANING CUSTOMER GARAGE SALE ONE DAY ONLY, TERRIFIC DEALS!
Sat, Mar 24 9-2

Lovestruck Mini Album with Marah Johnson $40
Sat, Mar 24 3-6

Crafting a Perfect Wedding with Cheryl $20
Sun, Mar 25 11-1

Exploding Cube Album with Linda $18
Mon, Mar 26 7-9

Remember–A Mixed Media Album $50
featuring Guinevere with Candice McLean
Sat, Mar 31 10-1

E-A-S-T-E-R with Rusty Pickle Chocolate $50
Bunnies by Candice McLean.
Sat, Mar 31 2-5

Teen Scene Scrappers with Debe & Karly $15
Sat, Mar 31 5-7

Class Policies
A minimum of four (4) students is required to hold a class. Instructors normally call two days before a class to verify number of students in class to prepare materials for those students. Class may be cancelled if less than four are pre-registered. To be preregistered for a class means you must prepay for the class. If we cancel the class, you may transfer the fee to another class, have a store credit or have a refund, whichever you prefer. 48-hour notice is required to receive a credit or refund. If you cancel a class less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the class, your class fee is forfeited. As a student of a class at Ever After, you will receive 10% off your total purchase at the class. (We don’t stamp your frequent buyer card in addition to the discount.) Basic Class Kit: To each class, unless otherwise specified, make sure you bring your favorite paper trimmer, scissors, xacto knife, black pen, pencil and favorite adhesive (we recommend Hermafix Transfer or Tab and/or Mono Multi.) Photos of class samples are available at www.everafterscrapbooks.com.

the Studio C Drop In and Create Card
Just in case you didn’t hear about it yet, Ever After has created a frequent cropper card called the Studio C Drop In-and-Create Card. For every hour you crop in our Studio, you’ll receive a stamp on your StudioC Create Card. Once you fill your card (separate from your SBC frequent buyer card) you’ll earn a $10 store credit! And remember...it’s absolutely FREE to come in and crop any time there is not a class or crop on the schedule! This is your place to create...come spread out your scrap supplies and enjoy your “home away from home”.
Great New Classes This Month

Sat, March 31st
A Day of Inspiration with Candice
Remember – A Mixed Media Album featuring Rusty Pickle’s Guinevere with Candice McLean 10am to 1pm. The Remember workshop focuses on using various mediums to create a unique 6x6 album. You’ll discover techniques to achieve various textures and you’ll experiment with collage and journaling. The paper collection is one of the newest Rusty Pickle collections to be released – Guinevere. This album has many potential uses – a mother’s day gift, the perfect album to hold your fondest memories or a great journal. $50, includes everything!

E-A-S-T-E-R with Rusty Pickle Chocolate Bunnies by Candice McLean. 2pm to 5pm. Have you seen Rusty Pickle’s Chocolate Bunnies? So adorable! Candice uses an accordion 6x6 album along with the cool blue and chocolate brown paper collection to showcase photographs of her family. You’ll work with the Rusty Pickle random chipboard alphabet (you receive the entire alphabet!), Chocolate Bunnies stickers, and you’ll accent with some RP Picklelicious Trims. Stamping, Inking, Painting – Come dressed to play! Note: This doesn’t have to be for Easter pictures. Candice used family photos taken at the beach for her album! $50, includes everything!

Once Upon a Time Mini Album with Linda. Learn to create an adorable mini book using some of the latest Once Upon a Time glitter paper. This mini book has plenty of room for 8-10 photos as well as special spots for journaling and embellishments. In addition to creating a lovely mini book, you'll have an opportunity to get some hands-on instruction using the Ellison Big Shot die cutter and the Crop-A-Dile.

Exploding Cube Mini Album with Linda. Learn how to create a beautiful Exploding Cube Mini Album to store and display your favorite photos. What a perfect desk-top brag book! And the Making Memories Kraft paper make a perfect backdrop for photos of any theme.

“Fit for a Princess” Mini Purse Album with Monica. Every princess needs a purse! We will be making a mini album shaped like a purse in the very popular Bohemia “Spoiled” line. Perfect for your little princess or the “princess’ in you! $28.

BE Creative, BE You Book in a Box with Cheryl. Have you been checking out those great Bare Element products and didn’t know quite how to start. This “Book in a Box” class is the first of many Bare Elements projects we will be offering. This project is done in the exciting new color scheme of this season…Red, Black and Tan with ribbons, buttons and brad accents to match. Learn how to make several types of pockets, tags and die cut flower accents.

The to DIE for club with Cheryl. This new class/club will teach you how to use all the wonderful dies in the store and tips and techniques to spruce them up. Our first meeting will be all about our card and envelope dies. Learn how to make flip cards, pop-up card, window card and many, many more, all with envelopes to match. In this first class you will also decorate a card file for you to store your new set of hand made cards.

Crafting a Perfect Wedding with Cheryl. Are you, a close friend or a family member planning a wedding? Have you been thinking about making handmade items for the shower, engagement party or wedding reception? This is the class for you; learn how to make the invitations and envelopes, placecards, napkin rings and a flower ring you can decorate a candle or vase with. The class will come with all the white materials you need and you can add any color accents you choose.

The ABC’s of ME with Cheryl. Learn how to tell “YOUR” story. Are you always the one behind the camera, journaling about everyone else? Your children, grandchildren and all future generations will want to know about you. Each class will help you learn about yourself and how to tell your story. This first month we are going to get a jumpstart on this project by meeting three Tuesdays in a row. During this time not only will you be making an ABC book about yourself where you will divide up the alphabet into 3 sets. You will also receive a jar of “ME” prompts to help trigger memories and start on the story of ”YOU”. After this 3 class series we will be meeting once a month with a new topic. New students can start anytime and our original group can continue on and learn new techniques every class.

“Our Family Favorites 2007” Circle Album with Monica. A fun class that gets the whole family involved. We start with a circle album, a list of favorites and your family helps with the rest! $22.

Ever After Store Hours:
M-F 9:30am-8pm Sat 9:30am-7pm Sun 11-5pm
2618-B El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA
(760) 433-9313
NEW LOCATION, FOUR DOORS DOWN NEXT TO SMART&FINAL