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02-19-2007, 04:41 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 6
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Chicago Stamp stores
Does anyone know of Stamping Stores in the Chicago area. We'll actually be downtown Chicago for a convention for a few days. It would be fun to slip away for a bit. TIA,,Sara
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02-19-2007, 07:18 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 6
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02-19-2007, 07:37 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Posts: 134
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Aloha,
I'm from chicago - the bad thing is that there are very few stamping stores near downtown. I only know of two stamp store and two scrapbook stores in chicago... However - if you feel like traveling a little bit - I can send you to a couple more areas (just e-mail me).
but here are the 2 areas near the down town area
Stamp On In, small location near small boutique stores. Next is little bit on the outskirts of downtown ,
Windy City Scrapbooking, no stamps but alot of scrapbooking stuff - near Depaul Campus
little farther away going near to Ohare airport - you'll find Stampology - small location - Has many A muse stamps
Have fun |
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02-19-2007, 08:12 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Corn Country
Posts: 775
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I loved Stamp on In when I was visiting Chicago. They have some Chicago-themed stamps - I bought this one... http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=64889 Check it out if you can. They are very friendly. |
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02-19-2007, 11:57 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 6
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Thanks for information. Aloha, Sara
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02-20-2007, 04:55 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Brentwood, TN
Posts: 6,722
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Don't know of any in the downtown area, but there are a few out in the western suburbs. If you have wheels, you might look into Pretty Palette and The Cottage Stamper (both stores are in St. Charles), Creative Scrapbooks and More (on Golf Road in Hoffman Estates), and Carolina Moon (Des Plaines). You might also check the Chicago phone directory since I'm sure there are others I'm not aware of.
Have fun, and enjoy your visit!!
Linda
__________________ Linda
”From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!”Psalm 113:3
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02-20-2007, 06:15 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,591
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Linda--
I was just in St. Charles last week and it looked like The Pretty Palette was gone. :frown: I went to their address (found it on Mapquest) and it looked like the house was empty and there was no sign. (I had never been there before so I didn't know what I was looking for.) I like the Cottage Stamper - they're very nice and do lots of classes.
Here's their website:
http://www.thecottagestamper.com/
Stamp On In is an easy cab ride from downtown Chicago. If you're on North Michigan Avenue you could even walk it if it's a nice day and you like to walk. |
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02-20-2007, 06:16 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Manhattan Illinois
Posts: 4,145
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Stampology Chicago
5031 N Harlem Ave
Chicago IL 60656
773-631-0352
IF you have a car - here's a listing for IL Rubber Stamp Stores |
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02-20-2007, 06:17 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,591
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Linda--
I was just in St. Charles last week and it looked like The Pretty Palette was gone. :frown: I went to their address (found it on Mapquest) and it looked like the house was empty and there was no sign. (I had never been there before so I didn't know what I was looking for.) I like the Cottage Stamper - they're very nice and do lots of classes.
Here's their website:
http://www.thecottagestamper.com/
Stamp On In is an easy cab ride from downtown Chicago. If you're on North Michigan Avenue you could even walk it if it's a nice day and you like to walk. |
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02-20-2007, 06:40 AM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 6,998
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Scrapbook store: Windy City scrapbooking is awesome but no stamps.
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02-20-2007, 06:41 AM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 6,998
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I'd be interested to know of more stamping stores too.
Even in the burbs.
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02-20-2007, 07:25 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 1,868
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Stampology ROCKS!! The owners Sue and Dave are the NICEST people!!!
I think they have the greatest paper! Totally worth checking out. Stamp on in is great too.
There is a new scrapbooking store in Plainfield/ Naperville on route 59 called Cherish. Super cute store but very little rubber. In Lockport there is a stamp store called Stamp Thyme. She has a good selection and had the giga scallop punches last time I was there. In Joliet there is a scrapbook store called Scrapbook Lane. No stamping stuff there though LOTS of paper and embelishments. HTH Enjoy your visit!! You could call Stampology and see if you could get in on one of their classes. So fun and they include lunch or dinner in the class price.
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Mary
SAHM and SU! Demo
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02-20-2007, 07:32 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 4,489
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In hoffman estates; I like Creative Scrapbooks and More. Tons of stamps and stampy tools. |
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02-20-2007, 10:32 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 273
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Stampology is worth the trip. 5031 N. Harlem, 773-631-0352. Easily accessible from the expressway. The entire staff is very helpful. The shop is small but wonderful. They hold classes in the back room every Tuesday and Thursday night with dinner....weekends as well if you're still around. Check out their website: stampologychicago.com. Be sure to say hello to Dave!
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02-20-2007, 10:52 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,591
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Sara (OP), just so you know, the taxi system in Chicago is pretty good. So if you took a taxi to Stampology (which I'm hoping to get to soon!) you should easily be able to catch another one for the return trip back downtown. It's pretty easy to get around in Chicago. Have fun on your trip!
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02-20-2007, 11:28 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meredosia Illinois
Posts: 14,601
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Quote: Originally Posted by Rubbernecker Linda--
I was just in St. Charles last week and it looked like The Pretty Palette was gone. :frown: I went to their address (found it on Mapquest) and it looked like the house was empty and there was no sign. (I had never been there before so I didn't know what I was looking for.) I like the Cottage Stamper - they're very nice and do lots of classes.
Here's their website:
http://www.thecottagestamper.com/
Stamp On In is an easy cab ride from downtown Chicago. If you're on North Michigan Avenue you could even walk it if it's a nice day and you like to walk. |
The Cottage Stamper is my Stamp Store... I have taken some classes there. I use work nextdoor at the Napa. and Live across the street north east corner of 3rd and Illinois for over 19 years. __________________ Creative Crew Member 2014 Past Design Team Member of :Clear and Simple: & Jessica Lynn Originals |
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02-20-2007, 11:30 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meredosia Illinois
Posts: 14,601
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There is also the The Scrap Shack in St. Charles IL.
It's west of Randall Rd on Route 64.
http://www.thescrapshack.com/
They carry a ton of cool things.... __________________ Creative Crew Member 2014 Past Design Team Member of :Clear and Simple: & Jessica Lynn Originals |
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02-20-2007, 11:33 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 7,638
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As far as pure stamp selection goes, Stamp Thyme in Lockport (southwest burbs) cannot be beat. It's really crowded, and 80 percent of what they have is stamps, but boy, there are a lot and lots of cool ones. Check out stampthyme.com. It's not the best website but you can get some info there.
Cindy
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02-20-2007, 11:41 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meredosia Illinois
Posts: 14,601
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You could take the Metra Train to Geneva IL and then get a cab to find these Stamp stores.
Or you could shop in dowtown Geneva.. It's a wonderful place to shop.
http://www.genevachamber.com/shopping.html
Or you could take a cab to Geneva Commons on Randall Road.
http://www.shopgenevacommons.com/directory_alpha.html
There is a Joanne's Craft store.
This is just a idea...
I know when my sister is in town we always shop in Geneva.
I used to live in St. Charles for over 19 years until I moved to Aurora, When I got married. __________________ Creative Crew Member 2014 Past Design Team Member of :Clear and Simple: & Jessica Lynn Originals |
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02-20-2007, 11:47 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 146
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We're going to Chicago next week, too!
We stay in Shaumburg. I always visit More than Memories but I was also wondering about other stores.
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02-20-2007, 01:11 PM
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Splitcoast Hall of Fame
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Whidbey Island, WA
Posts: 22,041
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Quote: Originally Posted by stampinchicago Stampology is worth the trip. 5031 N. Harlem, 773-631-0352. Easily accessible from the expressway. The entire staff is very helpful. The shop is small but wonderful. They hold classes in the back room every Tuesday and Thursday night with dinner....weekends as well if you're still around. Check out their website: stampologychicago.com. Be sure to say hello to Dave! |
Hey, I got to meet Dave of Stampology at CHA! Very nice gentleman! And, he STAMPS, too!!!!!!!  __________________ JulieHRR
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02-20-2007, 01:24 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 6,730
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Quote: Originally Posted by Rubbernecker Sara (OP), just so you know, the taxi system in Chicago is pretty good. So if you took a taxi to Stampology (which I'm hoping to get to soon!) you should easily be able to catch another one for the return trip back downtown. It's pretty easy to get around in Chicago. Have fun on your trip! |
I don't know how much it would be to get to the store by cab, but you could buy a CTA tourist all day pass and get there pretty easily via public transportation. the blue El line goes to harlem and from there you could catcha bus to Stampology. If you need to plan any travels in Chicago via public transporation just go to this site -- It's awesome: http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/ |
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02-20-2007, 04:40 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 1,868
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Quote: Originally Posted by JulieHRR Hey, I got to meet Dave of Stampology at CHA! Very nice gentleman! And, he STAMPS, too!!!!!!! |
Julie, I've got to tell ya, Dave ROCKS!! I love him and Sue too. His whole staff is awesome! __________________
Mary
SAHM and SU! Demo
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02-20-2007, 04:40 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IL
Posts: 15,487
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Quote: | In Lockport there is a stamp store called Stamp Thyme. She has a good selection and had the giga scallop punches last time I was there |
I go to Stamp Thyme in Lockport all the time too. Great selection there and she had the giga scallop ovals when I was there too! I wonder if we were there the same day?? Hmmmmmm.................. |
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02-20-2007, 04:42 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 1,868
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Quote: Originally Posted by stampinchicago Stampology is worth the trip. 5031 N. Harlem, 773-631-0352. Easily accessible from the expressway. The entire staff is very helpful. The shop is small but wonderful. They hold classes in the back room every Tuesday and Thursday night with dinner....weekends as well if you're still around. Check out their website: stampologychicago.com. Be sure to say hello to Dave! |
I'm sure they would call you a return cab if you needed one! __________________
Mary
SAHM and SU! Demo
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02-20-2007, 07:45 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 4,489
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Quote: Originally Posted by JulieHRR Hey, I got to meet Dave of Stampology at CHA! Very nice gentleman! And, he STAMPS, too!!!!!!! |
I know; I wanted to design store samples for them and he said he does it all himself! |
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02-20-2007, 07:46 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 4,489
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hmmm. Maybe our next SCS gathering in IL should be an all day TOUR of stamp stores!
Road trip!
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02-23-2007, 05:04 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 6
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Chicago Stamp Stores
Thanks, ladies for all the great suggestions. I did run out of time to get out and around but I've made a list for our trip back to Chicago next year.
I did go to Stamp On In and I highly recommend it to anyone. It was so much fun to meet so many stamps in person And I did some $ damage there. Loved it.
Stampology will be at the top of my list and I'll plan to get to some of the others as well.
Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you very much) for all your help.
Sara |
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02-24-2007, 06:32 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 217
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Just a note- Stamp Shack in Naperville has closed, unfortunately. But I have been to both Stampology and Stamp Thyme and believe me. you will not be disappointed in either one. The owners/staff are awesome and the stamp selection is HUGE!!! Take plenty of $$$$!  |
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03-09-2007, 11:47 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,591
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Discount for SCS'rs at Stampology!
I made the trek to Stampology today (playing a little hooky from work - easy to do if you work from home  ) It was actually pretty easy to get to.
A man greeted me right away and I figured he must be Dave. He asked how I heard of Stampology and I mentioned SCS. He couldn't have been nicer and showed me all the samples of what they make in their classes - awesome!
As I was checking out we talked more about SCS. JulieHRR - he remembers meeting you at CHA! Anyhow, he gave me a 15% discount on my order and said any first-time customer who comes in and MENTIONS SCS TO HIM will get a 15% discount too! He asked me to post this here.
So stop in if you can - they carry a really nice variety and TONS of embellishments. Non-Chicagoans could probably even get there if they had a long layover at O'Hare (take the Blue line train to the Harlem Avenue exit - it's about 5 blocks south of that - totally walkable on a nice day.  )
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03-09-2007, 12:30 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lillee, my blessing!
Posts: 1,505
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I'm going to be in Addison next weekend totally killing time as the hubby has meetings. I'm going to have to see what stores I can sneak off to!
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Wife to the most wonderful man in the world - he sits through all my "look what I made!" sessions!
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03-09-2007, 12:42 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 6,730
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Where in Addison are you going to be and will you have access to a car. There is an Archiver's, a Joann's Etc. and a Michaels in nearby Bloomingdale, real close to Strattford Square mall.
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03-09-2007, 12:46 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lillee, my blessing!
Posts: 1,505
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Hee, hee! I went to all three last year! We will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn on N Swift Rd. I'll have our car since we are driving over from Michigan. It takes less time to drive (3 hours) than the whole process of flying. Hoping to venture out a little more this year than last.
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Wife to the most wonderful man in the world - he sits through all my "look what I made!" sessions!
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03-09-2007, 01:22 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: St. Charles, Illinois
Posts: 321
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I'll vouch for the Scrap Shack in St. Charles. I live right down the road. No rubber, but the most awesome choices in paper and embellishments. The owne is really great.
__________________ Marcia ..."Stamping is not just my hobby - it's my mission!" |
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03-09-2007, 01:26 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 386
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One more store in Geneva
OneStopCropShop at the corner or 25 and State (3  behind the Rain restaurant. Not much stamping stuff (nice new foam alphas), but nice scrapbooking supplies.
Love the Cottage Stamper in St. Charles. Great folks work there. |
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03-09-2007, 01:27 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 386
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oops, don't know how the smiley got in there.
OSCS is at the corner or 25 and State (3 |
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03-09-2007, 01:28 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 386
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It did it again!! It is at the corner of 25 and State St (thirty eight)
Holy Cow, I hope this works this time!
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