When I am traveling, especially without John, I love to go in local scrapbook stores and see what goodies I can find. I always check the back of my Creating Keepsakes Magazine which gives you a list of scrapbooking stores all over the country. This is where I discovered Scrapbook Traditions.
I pulled into the parking lot and walked in. As soon as I walked in one very nice employee came over to greet me and ask if there was anything special I was looking for. I explained I was from out of town and just came to see what they had. She walked me over to a section that had products featuring location attractions including paper with Old Salem on it. Then she told me to wander around all I wanted and to let her know if I needed help.
They have the largest inventory in the Carolinas and have an impressive 4000 square foot showroom. Scrappers will be in heaven. I was like a little kid in a candy store with my eyes popping out of my head and not knowing which way to go first. I thought the most logical thing would be to just walk though taking my time to see what all was available and to get a lay of the land, so to speak.
What I love the best about this store is the way everything is laid out. Most other scrapbook stores have maybe one room of paper and then all the die cuts in one place, all the stickers, and so forth. Here things like adhesives and scissors are all together, but then all your goodies are arranged by theme. Looking to grab your supplies for that upcoming huge Halloween party before the party? Then all you have to do is go to the holiday section and all the Halloween stuff is together. Paper, die cuts, brads, ribbon, stickers, and more. You will find holidays, travel, school, wedding, babies, etc. all in one place rather than running to the paper section first, then the stickers, then the tags, and...well you get the idea. And as I said earlier they have a selection of local products. They also have a great sale area.
Features offered to the public include a child’s club and play area in case you are bringing your wee ones with you. They also offer SDU and you classes. They do have a number of crops coming up including one to raise money for the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Another thing I like is they offer one on one instruction for the beginner. Scrappers know how overwhelming it can be with so many products to choose from. It is crazy sometimes for even those of us who have been doing it a while, much less a newbie. The also have a singles center which allows you to just pick up a few brads, letters, charms, etc instead of buying a whole pack. What a great idea! They also have a die cut center. Just one look at the services offered on their website shows just how much attention to detail these great ladies offer.
Hours
Monday - Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
On crop nights they are open until 10pm and shoppers are welcome.
Website: www.scrapbooktraditions.com
This place is one of the best scrapbooking shops I have found in a long time. The staff is super friendly without being overbearing. The store is clean and well organized. If you are a scrapbooker coming here, then you have to stop in this delightful shop. In fact this place is worth the drive even if you have nothing else do in Winston-Salem.
Scrapbooking Traditions
690 Jonestown Rd. Suite 900
(336) 774-1880
Very Highly Recommended