Southwest Crafters was created by Janna and Kristan who are local manufacture reps supporting the independent retailers in the Southwest and helping to promote and educate crafters about the lines we represent

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Good Deal Recap

With so many good deals and specials this week I thought I should re-cap for you so you don’t miss out on anything.

Heidi Swapp Florals – 15% off selected varieties
Lasting Impressions / Memory Mixer 10% off ENTIRE Wholesale Order
Crafters Workshop 10% off when you order 6 of each of TED’S TOP TEN TEMPLATES
Tinkering Ink – 2 New Peek-A-Boo Albums (Flower & Butterfly) Buy 12 albums (any assortment of the 6 Peek-A-Boo albums and get the 13th FREE)
DCWV Embellishment Sale (good thru May 2nd)

Sunday, April 27, 2008

{TINKERING INK & VINTAGE ANYTHING}

So in honor of the Cream of Wheat TINKERING INK found this old school advertisement and it inspired a challenge/contest! Since the ad is so vintage and cute...you are challenged to create a Layout, Card or Altered Item that mixes Tinkering Ink Paper and something truly vintage. IT CANNOT BE SOMETHING THAT IS REPRODUCED THAT "LOOKS" VINTAGE... IT MUST BE A REAL VINTAGE ITEM. An old button, piece of a book, lace trim... you get the picture. You have one month to finish this project...and yes there will be FABULOUS PRIZES LIKE $50.00 TO SPEND AT OUR TINKERING INK STORE AT tinkeringink.com!
SEND E-MAIL ENTRIES TO info@tinkeringink.com MAKE THE SUBJECT OF THE E-MAIL "VINTAGE CONTEST" AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BY MIDNIGHT (MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME) MAY 25TH.

Friday, April 25, 2008

{Are you a Teacher ?}

I think we all love teachers. I know as a mom I so appreciate all the teachers that have touched the lives of my children. And with summer break rapidly approaching - I am reminded about how much I love teachers. So in appreciation of all those fabulous teachers in our lives Take a look {here} at Devine Memories. They love teachers too !!!! They give a 15% discount to teachers every day.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

PIGGY TALES EARTH DAY PHOTO CONTEST !

To celebrate Earth Day, Piggy Tales is having their FIRST ever photo contest. Submit a photo (100KB or less) you have taken outdoors along with a short desription of the photo (50 words or less). 5 winners will be chosen and each will receive over $100 worth of Piggy Tales' newest products! Email entries to contact@piggytales.com All entries must be received by midnight PST, April 30th. Please title email "PT Photo Contest". Check it out {HERE}

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

More great tips from the current issue of Scrapbook Retailer Magazine

Provide project inspiration that requires just six ingredients, five of which you know your customer already has. The sixth ingredient should be something new and a high-margin, high-retail item. In the consumer's mind, the project is "inexpensive" because she only has to buy one thing.


Use the same principle as Amazon.com: "Customers who bought this item also bought: " Tag your most popular items throughout the store. We all want to be unique and make out purchases based on our own desires, but we are also swayed by our peers and will end up joining the pack if invited.


The great thing about Starbucks is that they have matched their coffees with their pastries. They say, "One grande latte...and do you want to try a yummy, hot breakfast sandwich this morning?" Create your version of their upsell approach and tag on a complementary item that adds to the sale.

- Duncan Enterprises' TrendSpotters Team