Archivers
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: June 23, 2008
If you are like me, and live in a state that does not have an Archivers then you’re probably curious what it’s all about and if the hype is justified, right? I know that I was very interested to see what it is all about! It isn’t the same thing as a great independant store, if you know what I mean. I definitely like the character that a really good LSS has. However, as you all know I like to share my adventures with you and so I wanted to document my Archivers experience. I can only share this photo of the front of Archivers at Mall of America with you, because they don’t allow inside photos of the store. That’s ok- you’ll get a good feel for it…
So, what can I say? They have a lot of fun stuff- including tons of inks and stamps. They also have a good selection of Fiskars tools and I saw some Cloud 9, Heidi Grace, and Lil Davis stuff too. They definitely do not feel the same as a LSS. I get the feeling that the stores are all similar in design and content. I really appreciate that they are so CLEAN AND NEAT. That’s one complaint I have of a lot of independants is that they don’t put enough effort into a pretty presentation that is easy to navigate. Overall? I felt like I was in a very upscale paper crafting chain store, and it was an enjoyable shopping experience.
They had several exclusive lines and products, and new stuff I had never seen. I guess my bottom line would be this- those of us living in a state with no archivers? If you’re visiting a state that does have them do make time for a visit. It’s an enjoyable experience.
PS- the manager of this store told me that while they do not have an on-line shopping site, you CAN call their store and order up products- and they’ll ship them right to you!
PPS- I need to do 1 last RAK. I’ve got some goodies (left-over) from last weekend… just comment on this post to enter- and I’ll e-mail you direct if you win!
Pnutsmum says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:25 pmOoh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! I never win anything… I miss Archivers! We had several in IL and now there aren’t any in the Richmond area.
Pnutsmum says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:25 pmOoh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! I never win anything… I miss Archivers! We had several in IL and now there aren’t any in the Richmond area.
Ursula #2228 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:34 pmI’ve never heard of an Archivers store - the store looks pretty big! This is wierd that this is your last RAK! Hard to believe its almost July!
Ursula #2228 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:34 pmI’ve never heard of an Archivers store - the store looks pretty big! This is wierd that this is your last RAK! Hard to believe its almost July!
Joan says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:34 pmThe store looks really nice.We don’t have any of these stores here in canada.I wish that we did.thank you for giving us a chance to win one more rak from you.
Joan says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:34 pmThe store looks really nice.We don’t have any of these stores here in canada.I wish that we did.thank you for giving us a chance to win one more rak from you.
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:43 pmAlthough our closest Arhiver’s is an hour away…it is worth the trip! Definitely a treat!
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:43 pmAlthough our closest Arhiver’s is an hour away…it is worth the trip! Definitely a treat!
Carlee #2225 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pmAhh, like you…I have no Archivers and have wondered…thanks for visiting and letting me know!
hehe
Carlee #2225 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pmAhh, like you…I have no Archivers and have wondered…thanks for visiting and letting me know!
hehe
Meghan E says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:51 pmThanks for posting about your experience! I too live in an Archiver-less state and have always wanted to visit one.
Meghan E says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:51 pmThanks for posting about your experience! I too live in an Archiver-less state and have always wanted to visit one.
Colleen F 2970 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:01 pmI agree, When I travel I like to visit an Archivers, however love the personal experience at my LSS so much more.
Colleen F 2970 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:01 pmI agree, When I travel I like to visit an Archivers, however love the personal experience at my LSS so much more.
Peg #3675 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:03 pmI would love to have an Archiver’s here. I would be there every week shopping.
Peg #3675 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:03 pmI would love to have an Archiver’s here. I would be there every week shopping.
Yaritza 3395 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:04 pmI for one love Archivers. Whenever I go to GA to visit I stop. They do have a little of everything and I love their $2 spot.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Yaritza 3395 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:04 pmI for one love Archivers. Whenever I go to GA to visit I stop. They do have a little of everything and I love their $2 spot.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Turtlelady~Sandy #1715 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:04 pmWe have an Archivers here in Columbus, Ohio. It was even in a scene from the 1st 48 crime drama show on TV. The detectives flew in from Florida to find out about the deceased guys family in Columbus. My DH thought I was nutz when I screamed “There’s Archiver’s”.
The place is awesome and the staff are so nice.
Turtlelady~Sandy #1715 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:04 pmWe have an Archivers here in Columbus, Ohio. It was even in a scene from the 1st 48 crime drama show on TV. The detectives flew in from Florida to find out about the deceased guys family in Columbus. My DH thought I was nutz when I screamed “There’s Archiver’s”.
The place is awesome and the staff are so nice.
Amy #3888 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:13 pmWe crop at Archiver’s occasionaly (although a little smaller store than the MoA). I like it because there is so much product to choose from. However, I’d rather be at a small, local store any time. They’re just more comfortable and you find the people that work there love crafting as much as you do. So, I agree, stop at Archiver’s if you’re near one, but don’t feel like you’re missing out if you don’t. (please don’t include me in the rak)
By the way, what did you think of our Mall of America?
Amy #3888 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:13 pmWe crop at Archiver’s occasionaly (although a little smaller store than the MoA). I like it because there is so much product to choose from. However, I’d rather be at a small, local store any time. They’re just more comfortable and you find the people that work there love crafting as much as you do. So, I agree, stop at Archiver’s if you’re near one, but don’t feel like you’re missing out if you don’t. (please don’t include me in the rak)
By the way, what did you think of our Mall of America?
Louise #3903 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:15 pmARchivers was a BIG store & tho I got some stuff there I got more at the little shop in Minnesota. Sounds like they have some nice classes but not near enuf to go to. They sure were very neat!
Louise #3903 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:15 pmARchivers was a BIG store & tho I got some stuff there I got more at the little shop in Minnesota. Sounds like they have some nice classes but not near enuf to go to. They sure were very neat!
Beth #2906 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:18 pmWish we had an archivers near here. Glad you had a safe trip.
Beth #2906 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:18 pmWish we had an archivers near here. Glad you had a safe trip.
Brandy Baucom says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:18 pmHey I would love to win.
Thanks for the chance.
Brandy
3564
Brandy Baucom says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:18 pmHey I would love to win.
Thanks for the chance.
Brandy
3564
Karen Compas says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:20 pmi enjoy archiver’s quite a bit. i only make it to one once a year. i love love love that they have SO MUCH Heidi Grace stuff. Makes me happy!
Karen Compas says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:20 pmi enjoy archiver’s quite a bit. i only make it to one once a year. i love love love that they have SO MUCH Heidi Grace stuff. Makes me happy!
Laura says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:25 pmI wish I had one of those around me!
Laura says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:25 pmI wish I had one of those around me!
Sheri says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:26 pmI will need to look for an Archivers next time I’m stateside…I’ve seen other pictures and the store is massive!!! How can one resist yummie blog candy???
Smiles, Sheri aka Tadah#1492
Sheri says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:26 pmI will need to look for an Archivers next time I’m stateside…I’ve seen other pictures and the store is massive!!! How can one resist yummie blog candy???
Smiles, Sheri aka Tadah#1492
connie #2909 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:27 pmI don’t have an Archivers near me either! Thanks for a chance to win.
connie #2909 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:27 pmI don’t have an Archivers near me either! Thanks for a chance to win.
Crazy Debbi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 pmMy friend wants to open an Archivers here in Reno, but I think that being a franchisee would be limiting. I’m sure they have some great exclusive stuff, but I haven’t even seen all the stuff that’s out there that can be gotten by the independent stores!!
Crazy Debbi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 pmMy friend wants to open an Archivers here in Reno, but I think that being a franchisee would be limiting. I’m sure they have some great exclusive stuff, but I haven’t even seen all the stuff that’s out there that can be gotten by the independent stores!!
LindaK #3414 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pmI shop regularly at the Archivers in Indy. Love the store & the coupons they include in their monthly newsletter.
I would love a chance to win a RAK!
LindaK #3414
LindaK #3414 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pmI shop regularly at the Archivers in Indy. Love the store & the coupons they include in their monthly newsletter.
I would love a chance to win a RAK!
LindaK #3414
Tami #804 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:48 pmThanks for the review of Archivers. I haven’t been to one yet. I’m sure on some trip I’ll see one and stop in.
Tami #804 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:48 pmThanks for the review of Archivers. I haven’t been to one yet. I’m sure on some trip I’ll see one and stop in.
Pinky aka Cristal #3405 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:05 pmI need to travel to another state and find one! Everyone keeps raving about Archivers! UGH….I can’t complain though. am blessed with a local LSS and a Michaels as well as Hobby Lobby.
I would prefer Archivers and ACMOORE but hey whats a gal to do?! LOL
Pinky aka Cristal #3405 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:05 pmI need to travel to another state and find one! Everyone keeps raving about Archivers! UGH….I can’t complain though. am blessed with a local LSS and a Michaels as well as Hobby Lobby.
I would prefer Archivers and ACMOORE but hey whats a gal to do?! LOL
Linh says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:07 pmWe don’t have an Archiver’s in Bham, AL, but there are two FABULOUS LSS near my house! Yay for me, boo for my hubby
Linh says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:07 pmWe don’t have an Archiver’s in Bham, AL, but there are two FABULOUS LSS near my house! Yay for me, boo for my hubby
Patti Smith says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:13 pmI would love the visit an Archivers but not one anywhere close to me….Thanks May!!
Patti Smith says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:13 pmI would love the visit an Archivers but not one anywhere close to me….Thanks May!!
Michelle #2068 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:15 pmMay I got to visit that store last summer when we went to visit relatives in Minnesota. It was a great experience and I loved their discount area. It does stink that they don’t have any in California.
Michelle #2068 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:15 pmMay I got to visit that store last summer when we went to visit relatives in Minnesota. It was a great experience and I loved their discount area. It does stink that they don’t have any in California.
Bobbi in KY #3798 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 pmThat’s for the look May-I’ve never been to an Archivers-the nearest one is hours away-great to get the “inside scoop”
Bobbi in KY #3798 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 pmThat’s for the look May-I’ve never been to an Archivers-the nearest one is hours away-great to get the “inside scoop”
Sandi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:27 pmI know exactly what you are talking about. Last Sept. I was visiting a friend in St. Louis, MO. I had lugged some of my stuff with me, but as you know we always need something to finish a project. She took me to their Archivers. I was also very impressed. We hit it on a day they were doing a make-n-take. And my friend says that she get’s ad’s for free papers. I don’t have an Archivers in Tucson AZ, but wish I did. Some people have all the luck. I am on my way to Columbus,OH next month and am happy to see there is an Archivers there. Would love a RAK! Sandi #4159
Sandi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:27 pmI know exactly what you are talking about. Last Sept. I was visiting a friend in St. Louis, MO. I had lugged some of my stuff with me, but as you know we always need something to finish a project. She took me to their Archivers. I was also very impressed. We hit it on a day they were doing a make-n-take. And my friend says that she get’s ad’s for free papers. I don’t have an Archivers in Tucson AZ, but wish I did. Some people have all the luck. I am on my way to Columbus,OH next month and am happy to see there is an Archivers there. Would love a RAK! Sandi #4159
cherrie #1790 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:33 pmOh May I am so envious of you - not only did you get to go to this store - but you had the pleasure of scrapping with a couple of my very dear friends Becky and Cat. I can’t wait to see more pictures from this trip - I am just so very envious!!
cherrie #1790 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:33 pmOh May I am so envious of you - not only did you get to go to this store - but you had the pleasure of scrapping with a couple of my very dear friends Becky and Cat. I can’t wait to see more pictures from this trip - I am just so very envious!!
Laura #1943 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:38 pmThanks for the “review” of Archivers. I have never been to one…though, I’m hoping to visit one in my upcoming travels !!!
I was last at the M of A in 2005 …and did not see it (though I only had time to shop 1 floor of that massive mall !!! Thanks again, May, and good luck !!!
Laura #1943 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:38 pmThanks for the “review” of Archivers. I have never been to one…though, I’m hoping to visit one in my upcoming travels !!!
I was last at the M of A in 2005 …and did not see it (though I only had time to shop 1 floor of that massive mall !!! Thanks again, May, and good luck !!!
Casey #4508 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 pmGood Luck to You…..sorry I didn’t get to know more about you before your departure. As for Archivers, I have never heard of them.
Casey #4508 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 pmGood Luck to You…..sorry I didn’t get to know more about you before your departure. As for Archivers, I have never heard of them.
Debby 2852 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:49 pmThere is an Archivers in Georgia…It would be an all day trip to go and come. But maybe a group of us can share the ride/gas!
Debby 2852 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:49 pmThere is an Archivers in Georgia…It would be an all day trip to go and come. But maybe a group of us can share the ride/gas!
Laura says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:53 pmLiving in Canada we don’t have archivers here but I have been to one in Chicago! It was AWESOME!
Laura says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:53 pmLiving in Canada we don’t have archivers here but I have been to one in Chicago! It was AWESOME!
Dawn Hopkins #1784 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:58 pmI’ve never been to an Archiver’s either, but it does look really nice. On our next trip to Georgia, I’ll have to find one on the way!
Dawn Hopkins #1784 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:58 pmI’ve never been to an Archiver’s either, but it does look really nice. On our next trip to Georgia, I’ll have to find one on the way!
Vicki Bell says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pmAs I’ve posted about previously, my area has lost two LSS and one of them was Recolections. It was a chain and I can imagine that it is similar, except that Archivers is probably larger.
We miss is SO, SO, SO much. A group of roughly 350 of us communicate on a yahoo group and many of us have e-mailed Archivers to beg them to come to our area. We hope that they are listening. Although my state has one, it is about 5-6 hours away so that doesn’t help much.
I’m glad that you were able to experience shopping there. The picture makes me want to go in and look at all of those yummy scrappy products.
Vicki Bell says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pmAs I’ve posted about previously, my area has lost two LSS and one of them was Recolections. It was a chain and I can imagine that it is similar, except that Archivers is probably larger.
We miss is SO, SO, SO much. A group of roughly 350 of us communicate on a yahoo group and many of us have e-mailed Archivers to beg them to come to our area. We hope that they are listening. Although my state has one, it is about 5-6 hours away so that doesn’t help much.
I’m glad that you were able to experience shopping there. The picture makes me want to go in and look at all of those yummy scrappy products.
michelle 3624 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:09 pmThanks May there is not one here yet that I know of! It will have to wait for a trip some where maybe some time or not!
michelle 3624 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:09 pmThanks May there is not one here yet that I know of! It will have to wait for a trip some where maybe some time or not!
Mardi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pmArchivers is ok, but I still would rather shop at my LSS. Would love to win your left over goodies.
Tks May!
Mardi
#2569
Mardi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pmArchivers is ok, but I still would rather shop at my LSS. Would love to win your left over goodies.
Tks May!
Mardi
#2569
Lorraine W. # 3700 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pmHow exciting. My crimper and a few of my stamps come from that same Archivers. A friend of mine bought them for me. WOW
Lorraine W. # 3700 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pmHow exciting. My crimper and a few of my stamps come from that same Archivers. A friend of mine bought them for me. WOW
Heather Allen says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pmI hear Archivers is great i dont have one close by but if i ever get a chance i’d love to see what they are like
#3825
Heather Allen says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pmI hear Archivers is great i dont have one close by but if i ever get a chance i’d love to see what they are like
#3825
Stephanie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pmI live in the UK…so definitely no Archivers for me!!
Stephanie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pmI live in the UK…so definitely no Archivers for me!!
dee says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pmIt would be wonderful to have a store like that near here!! Thanks for the chance to win.
dee says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pmIt would be wonderful to have a store like that near here!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Sweepnut #3618 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 pmThe closest Archiver’s to me is in NC but I have not had the pleasure of checking it out. Thanks for the RAK
Sweepnut #3618 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 pmThe closest Archiver’s to me is in NC but I have not had the pleasure of checking it out. Thanks for the RAK
Heather W #3891 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pmArchivers sure sounds like a great store. To bad we don’t have any up here in canada.
Heather W #3891 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pmArchivers sure sounds like a great store. To bad we don’t have any up here in canada.
kris #2967 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 pmI have never heard of Archivers before. Sure sounds like a great store!
kris #2967 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 pmI have never heard of Archivers before. Sure sounds like a great store!
Kimberlee says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:42 pmWhere can I find one of those stores… I’m in NJ Thanks for the chance to win a goodie!
Kimberlee says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:42 pmWhere can I find one of those stores… I’m in NJ Thanks for the chance to win a goodie!
Jeni #2794 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pmI am fortunate enough to have an Archiver’s about 30 minutes away. I was just there yesterday scrapping and noticed some new HG stuff & the new Lil’ Davis lines.
Thanks for yet another RAK chance!
Jeni #2794
Jeni #2794 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pmI am fortunate enough to have an Archiver’s about 30 minutes away. I was just there yesterday scrapping and noticed some new HG stuff & the new Lil’ Davis lines.
Thanks for yet another RAK chance!
Jeni #2794
krysti says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pmWish i could have been at these fun events! boy i live in on the wrong COAST!! YOU ROCK MAY, we will miss you..
krysti says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pmWish i could have been at these fun events! boy i live in on the wrong COAST!! YOU ROCK MAY, we will miss you..
lisa (#1538) says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pmI would love it if we had a really great LSS around here. My dream store is Scrapbook Clubhouse in CT. Now THAT is a store I will plan to visit some day. And I love the reviews you guys give so I know what other out of state stores I have to visit. But in the meantime I wish for one near me.
lisa (#1538) says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pmI would love it if we had a really great LSS around here. My dream store is Scrapbook Clubhouse in CT. Now THAT is a store I will plan to visit some day. And I love the reviews you guys give so I know what other out of state stores I have to visit. But in the meantime I wish for one near me.
Betsy #2572 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 pmI'’ve only been to archivers a couple of times….it’s a fun shopping trip! Thanks for the RAKchance
Betsy #2572 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 pmI'’ve only been to archivers a couple of times….it’s a fun shopping trip! Thanks for the RAKchance
Lynda #1749 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:57 pmIn a way I’m glad we don’t have them here in WA….I so would need to go back to work!!! Maybe I need to take a road trip???
Lynda #1749 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:57 pmIn a way I’m glad we don’t have them here in WA….I so would need to go back to work!!! Maybe I need to take a road trip???
Veronica says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 pmI adore our Archivers, but it’s pretty exceptional with really wonderful employees who remember who you are, what you like, etc. I try to go there to crop or take a class at least once a week, ideally all day Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. No kidding! Since we don’t have a local scrapbook store in Raleigh or Cary, I’m in love with Archivers. It’s so pretty, so neat, not too bright, not too dark, great big open all the time work rooms, more stuff than you’ve ever imagined in one store. Oh yeah, and they have great exclusives too. I just picked up their exclusive summer Prima flower jar. Too cool.
The photo policy must just be for the one in the Mall of America, since the photo that used to be my Avitar was taken there. And I take pics all the time in the crop room when my friends are there. Bizarre! I wonder why they won’t allow pics.
Anyway, I think of Archivers as scrapbooker’s Disney World. It’s big, it’s gorgeous, the service is great, you can’t wait to go back when you leave, and yeah, it’s a big corporate moneymaker, but it’s a good big corporate moneymaker. I would feel more guilty if we had other scrapbook stores, but I love Archivers in Raleigh unabashedly!
Veronica says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 pmI adore our Archivers, but it’s pretty exceptional with really wonderful employees who remember who you are, what you like, etc. I try to go there to crop or take a class at least once a week, ideally all day Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. No kidding! Since we don’t have a local scrapbook store in Raleigh or Cary, I’m in love with Archivers. It’s so pretty, so neat, not too bright, not too dark, great big open all the time work rooms, more stuff than you’ve ever imagined in one store. Oh yeah, and they have great exclusives too. I just picked up their exclusive summer Prima flower jar. Too cool.
The photo policy must just be for the one in the Mall of America, since the photo that used to be my Avitar was taken there. And I take pics all the time in the crop room when my friends are there. Bizarre! I wonder why they won’t allow pics.
Anyway, I think of Archivers as scrapbooker’s Disney World. It’s big, it’s gorgeous, the service is great, you can’t wait to go back when you leave, and yeah, it’s a big corporate moneymaker, but it’s a good big corporate moneymaker. I would feel more guilty if we had other scrapbook stores, but I love Archivers in Raleigh unabashedly!
Carrie Egg #4114 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:16 pmWe have an Archivers and I do love shopping there. The selection is great and their crop room is awesome too. Thanks for this last RAK opportunity.
Carrie Egg #4114 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:16 pmWe have an Archivers and I do love shopping there. The selection is great and their crop room is awesome too. Thanks for this last RAK opportunity.
Jenn Ryan #3632 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:18 pmI agree with what you said about Archivers - I do wish I had one near me because of all the great classes, since my closest lss doesn’t offer very many!
Jenn Ryan #3632 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:18 pmI agree with what you said about Archivers - I do wish I had one near me because of all the great classes, since my closest lss doesn’t offer very many!
Christine C #2264 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:25 pmNo Archivers here in New Zealand, not even a Joannes or those other shops people chat about, but we do have some great LSSs and chain stores that stock Fiskars, Cloud 9 and other great stuff.
Christine C #2264 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:25 pmNo Archivers here in New Zealand, not even a Joannes or those other shops people chat about, but we do have some great LSSs and chain stores that stock Fiskars, Cloud 9 and other great stuff.
Tona says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:34 pmI too live in a state without an Archivers & have been curious. Thanks for sharing your Archivers experience with us.
Tona says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:34 pmI too live in a state without an Archivers & have been curious. Thanks for sharing your Archivers experience with us.
Michele L. says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:35 pmthanks for the archivers review…I’ve never been to one!
Michele L. says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:35 pmthanks for the archivers review…I’ve never been to one!
doverdi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:43 pmThanks for sharing your Archivers experience with us. I am so jealous of all the selections of stores you have to chose from - Joann’s, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Archiver’s, etc. lol We definately need more places to shop in Ontario, Canada.
doverdi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:43 pmThanks for sharing your Archivers experience with us. I am so jealous of all the selections of stores you have to chose from - Joann’s, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Archiver’s, etc. lol We definately need more places to shop in Ontario, Canada.
Patty # 2832 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:53 pmI’ve been to Archiver’s once. It was nice. They had lots and yet, not so much
They do have a room for crops, classes and such. I’ve been getting their emails but haven’t been able to take advantage of any of their specials..someday!
Patty # 2832 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:53 pmI’ve been to Archiver’s once. It was nice. They had lots and yet, not so much
They do have a room for crops, classes and such. I’ve been getting their emails but haven’t been able to take advantage of any of their specials..someday!
Amy G. #1803 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:56 pmI wish there were an archiver’s here. It looks like such a beautiful store! D
Amy G. #1803 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:56 pmI wish there were an archiver’s here. It looks like such a beautiful store! D
Amy #4257 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 pmI was just telling my friend yesterday that we need to go to archivers - Ive never been there, but there is one 2 hours from my home. That will definetly have to change.
Amy #4257 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 pmI was just telling my friend yesterday that we need to go to archivers - Ive never been there, but there is one 2 hours from my home. That will definetly have to change.
[Amy] says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:13 pmI’ve never had the Archivers experience, and have always been a little bit curious too. You always hear people talk about them, so it’s easy for feel left out… kind of like hobby lobby for us west coasters.
Thanks for sharing this. I will have to look up the store locations to see if I will be near one at some point this summer. :]
[Amy] says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:13 pmI’ve never had the Archivers experience, and have always been a little bit curious too. You always hear people talk about them, so it’s easy for feel left out… kind of like hobby lobby for us west coasters.
Thanks for sharing this. I will have to look up the store locations to see if I will be near one at some point this summer. :]
Karen #3441 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:16 pmDon’t think they have Archivers in NY state. I’ld love to check out any scrapbooking store!
Karen #3441 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:16 pmDon’t think they have Archivers in NY state. I’ld love to check out any scrapbooking store!
Tina Mayo #457 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:17 pmooooh 1 last RAK…..makes me sad, I will miss this……sniff sniff….lOl
Tina Mayo #457 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:17 pmooooh 1 last RAK…..makes me sad, I will miss this……sniff sniff….lOl
Jennytitus says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:22 pmAny store that carries Cloud 9 (my new favorite paper!!!) has to be visited! Thanks for this last RAK…tear.
Jennytitus says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:22 pmAny store that carries Cloud 9 (my new favorite paper!!!) has to be visited! Thanks for this last RAK…tear.
Donna Stevens says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:30 pmI dont have an Archivers store near me but it sounds great, I miss my Hobby Lobby I had in Texas, now my favorite store is Michaels.
Thanks for the chance to win something, scrapbooking stuff is always in need with me, sigh being i dont drive i dont get out much.
Donna
Donna Stevens says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:30 pmI dont have an Archivers store near me but it sounds great, I miss my Hobby Lobby I had in Texas, now my favorite store is Michaels.
Thanks for the chance to win something, scrapbooking stuff is always in need with me, sigh being i dont drive i dont get out much.
Donna
kim #669 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:34 pmcool.I’ve never been to a Archivers butI’d like to.
kim #669 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:34 pmcool.I’ve never been to a Archivers butI’d like to.
Jennifer Muller says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:44 pmI love hearing about your traveling adventures! The good, the bad…and the yellow!
Jennifer Muller says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:44 pmI love hearing about your traveling adventures! The good, the bad…and the yellow!
jackie 4124 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:59 pmYou’re right, Archiver’s doesn’t have the same feel. I have one close by, and unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of choice. My LSS closed last November. I really miss them
jackie 4124 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:59 pmYou’re right, Archiver’s doesn’t have the same feel. I have one close by, and unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of choice. My LSS closed last November. I really miss them
Lea Sanders #3703 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:22 pmNever been or seen an Archivers. I hope they build one close to me here in D.C. Until then, I’ll just have drool. hee hee
Lea Sanders #3703 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:22 pmNever been or seen an Archivers. I hope they build one close to me here in D.C. Until then, I’ll just have drool. hee hee
Marla #3291 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 pmI wish we had an Archivers in my state but we dont. My very good friend got to go to one back in Nebraska and she said it was a super neat place to visit.
Marla #3291 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 pmI wish we had an Archivers in my state but we dont. My very good friend got to go to one back in Nebraska and she said it was a super neat place to visit.
Bonnie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:28 pmI have an Archiver’s within about a mile or so of my house - can be very dangerous!!! LOL!!! I still LOVE LSS, but all of the ones that were within a half an hour from me have closed!!!
I do travel an hour plus to visit other LSS that I have found - field trips are always FUN!!!
Bonnie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:28 pmI have an Archiver’s within about a mile or so of my house - can be very dangerous!!! LOL!!! I still LOVE LSS, but all of the ones that were within a half an hour from me have closed!!!
I do travel an hour plus to visit other LSS that I have found - field trips are always FUN!!!
SandyB #354 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:39 pmI love Archivers! Now that all of my local stores have closed, I have no choice to but to go to Archivers–luckily they usually have everything I need!
SandyB #354 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:39 pmI love Archivers! Now that all of my local stores have closed, I have no choice to but to go to Archivers–luckily they usually have everything I need!
Karin says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:41 pmGeez I wish we had a store like that here in Quebec (Canada) - the only place I found that sells Fiskars tools is zellers -
That Archivers store looks like tons of fun…. maybe one day. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Karin says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:41 pmGeez I wish we had a store like that here in Quebec (Canada) - the only place I found that sells Fiskars tools is zellers -
That Archivers store looks like tons of fun…. maybe one day. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Kimberley #2626 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:51 pmWe have an Archiver’s within about 35 miles of us. It is full of neat stuff, but truthfully? I much prefer going to my local LSS. We are so thankful to have a place of our own right in our town, all its own and unique.
Kimberley #2626 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:51 pmWe have an Archiver’s within about 35 miles of us. It is full of neat stuff, but truthfully? I much prefer going to my local LSS. We are so thankful to have a place of our own right in our town, all its own and unique.
Amy H says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:57 pmBelieve it or not going to an Archivers is on my ‘bucket list’ Someday I will make to one without a budget LOL
Amy H says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:57 pmBelieve it or not going to an Archivers is on my ‘bucket list’ Someday I will make to one without a budget LOL
Elizabeth #1802 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:35 pmI would love to get to an Archivers…. We have Michaels and ACMoores close to us and 2 LSS within
45 minutes of here, but no Archivers…..
Elizabeth #1802 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:35 pmI would love to get to an Archivers…. We have Michaels and ACMoores close to us and 2 LSS within
45 minutes of here, but no Archivers…..
cindy brooking #2059 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:44 pmi go to archivers occasionally. the nearest one to me is an hour away. like you said, it doesn’t compare to the LSS but they do have some cool things there.
cindy brooking #2059 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:44 pmi go to archivers occasionally. the nearest one to me is an hour away. like you said, it doesn’t compare to the LSS but they do have some cool things there.
Katie #4052 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:46 pmWe have an Archivers that’s about an hour away. We do make a point to get up there about once a month and are going to take a class there next month. I would agree though, that it doesn’t have the same feel as a good LSS.
Glad you go a chance to experience Archivers!!
Katie #4052 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:46 pmWe have an Archivers that’s about an hour away. We do make a point to get up there about once a month and are going to take a class there next month. I would agree though, that it doesn’t have the same feel as a good LSS.
Glad you go a chance to experience Archivers!!
luv2stamp # 3510 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:23 pmTFS your adventure..Archiver’s sounds like a fun store to shop wish we had one down here..I would just love to get my hands on some stamps and ink…. Scrapbook heaven 4sure!
luv2stamp # 3510 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:23 pmTFS your adventure..Archiver’s sounds like a fun store to shop wish we had one down here..I would just love to get my hands on some stamps and ink…. Scrapbook heaven 4sure!
kim3timemom says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:27 pmI’m blessed to have a couple of Archivers about 30 min away. I really enjoy going there..so many choices.
kim3timemom says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:27 pmI’m blessed to have a couple of Archivers about 30 min away. I really enjoy going there..so many choices.
Kim says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 pmI love Archivers too. The one I go to lets us take pics of anything inside. Samples included.
Kim says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 pmI love Archivers too. The one I go to lets us take pics of anything inside. Samples included.
Susan says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:53 pmEvery summer when I go visit my best friend in Minnesota, we hit the Archivers store in Mall of America. I like it but I’m not too upset about not having one in Southern California.
Susan says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:53 pmEvery summer when I go visit my best friend in Minnesota, we hit the Archivers store in Mall of America. I like it but I’m not too upset about not having one in Southern California.
Cherie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:02 pmDon’t have one where we live but it does look like an interesting place to visit. tfs =)
Cherie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:02 pmDon’t have one where we live but it does look like an interesting place to visit. tfs =)
ColleenM #2817 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pmI never thought to call and place an order. Thanks for that info!
ColleenM #2817 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pmI never thought to call and place an order. Thanks for that info!
Barb #2975 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:19 pmHmmm I’m not supposed to admit that I go scrapbook shopping while I’m out of town! I’ve been to the one in Madison - very nice. I’m glad you had a fun trip!
Barb #2975 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:19 pmHmmm I’m not supposed to admit that I go scrapbook shopping while I’m out of town! I’ve been to the one in Madison - very nice. I’m glad you had a fun trip!
Trish #2702 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:27 pmThere are 2 Archivers near me, but both are at least 30 minute drives. I think that’s good for me though. I opt for LSS, but can go to Archivers periodically too.
Trish #2702 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:27 pmThere are 2 Archivers near me, but both are at least 30 minute drives. I think that’s good for me though. I opt for LSS, but can go to Archivers periodically too.
Jen B #258 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:37 pmI have an Archiver’s about an hour south of me. I’m yet to visit it since I can usually find what I need at my lss, JoAnn’s, and Michaels. I haven’t been to Hobby Lobby yet either but would love to check it out. For the longest time, Archiver’s was the only place with the fingertip craft knives. I’m glad other stores are carrying them now.
Jen B #258 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:37 pmI have an Archiver’s about an hour south of me. I’m yet to visit it since I can usually find what I need at my lss, JoAnn’s, and Michaels. I haven’t been to Hobby Lobby yet either but would love to check it out. For the longest time, Archiver’s was the only place with the fingertip craft knives. I’m glad other stores are carrying them now.
Natalie Laney #3420 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:46 pmOh how I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Natalie Laney #3420 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:46 pmOh how I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Karen Poirier-Brode says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:01 pmSounds like a terrific store, though the size of it would likely be intimidating. I wouldn’t know what to pick next. (Not that I need anything in my craft room. Now my son is joining my husband in asking when the neon sign’s going up.) We are happy to welcome you back to CA May and are glad you had a great time. Love the color of your Mustang in the last post!
Karen Poirier-Brode says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:01 pmSounds like a terrific store, though the size of it would likely be intimidating. I wouldn’t know what to pick next. (Not that I need anything in my craft room. Now my son is joining my husband in asking when the neon sign’s going up.) We are happy to welcome you back to CA May and are glad you had a great time. Love the color of your Mustang in the last post!
Ellen Ann #2103 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:57 pmI too live in a state without Archivers but, every time I head to Colorado to see my sister I take time out to visit the 3 that are in the Denver area. I absolutely adore Archivers and the minute I get home I start a savings fund for the next trip there…lol. The only problem is that I do not get to Denver as much as I would like so I usually order from an online Scrapbook store or buy from the LSS that is 60 miles from me. She has a few lines that I really like but she doesn’t carry a lot of the Fiskars products.
Thanks May,for an opportunity to win a RAK.
Ellen Ann #2103 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:57 pmI too live in a state without Archivers but, every time I head to Colorado to see my sister I take time out to visit the 3 that are in the Denver area. I absolutely adore Archivers and the minute I get home I start a savings fund for the next trip there…lol. The only problem is that I do not get to Denver as much as I would like so I usually order from an online Scrapbook store or buy from the LSS that is 60 miles from me. She has a few lines that I really like but she doesn’t carry a lot of the Fiskars products.
Thanks May,for an opportunity to win a RAK.
Peggy #4129 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:25 amThis sounds exciting count me in….Glad your having a great time.
Peggy
Peggy #4129 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:25 amThis sounds exciting count me in….Glad your having a great time.
Peggy
Peggy #4129 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:25 amThis sounds exciting count me in….Glad your having a great time.
Blessings
Peggy
Peggy #4129 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:25 amThis sounds exciting count me in….Glad your having a great time.
Blessings
Peggy
Jennifer A #1301 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:36 amI feel the same way about Archivers, but I always make time to go when I have the chance. I like that it is the chain store for just scrapbooking and they have some fun make n takes too. Thanks for your review too.
Jennifer A #1301 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:36 amI feel the same way about Archivers, but I always make time to go when I have the chance. I like that it is the chain store for just scrapbooking and they have some fun make n takes too. Thanks for your review too.
Julie Overby says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:02 amI’ve never been to an Archivers. Looks great!
Hope you’re gettin’ rested up, May!
Julie Overby says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:02 amI’ve never been to an Archivers. Looks great!
Hope you’re gettin’ rested up, May!
krafty wahine #395 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:22 amWow! Archivers must rock. i have never visited one. i’ll have to put that on my list.
thank you for sharing and for all your efforts in the last couple of years. you are AWESOME!!!
mahalo!
krafty wahine #395 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:22 amWow! Archivers must rock. i have never visited one. i’ll have to put that on my list.
thank you for sharing and for all your efforts in the last couple of years. you are AWESOME!!!
mahalo!
Heather Haggett says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:51 amWe don’t have Archivers here in Ontario. I’ve heard about them and would love to see one, but I haven’t been to one yet. Thanks for offering us one lat RAK. I’d love to win one
All the best and thanks for all that you do 
Heather Haggett says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:51 amWe don’t have Archivers here in Ontario. I’ve heard about them and would love to see one, but I haven’t been to one yet. Thanks for offering us one lat RAK. I’d love to win one
All the best and thanks for all that you do 
Caroline (3546) says:
June 24th, 2008 at 3:23 amno archivers here…are they owned by paper zone?
Caroline (3546) says:
June 24th, 2008 at 3:23 amno archivers here…are they owned by paper zone?
Kriss Cramer says:
June 24th, 2008 at 7:44 amFor as long as I’ve wanted to go to an Archivers, I have yet to get to one. They always remind me of a Barnes & Noble when I see the store front pictures. I can imagine sitting in a nice comfy chair, surrounded by scrapbooking supplies, and sipping a hot latte.
Kriss Cramer says:
June 24th, 2008 at 7:44 amFor as long as I’ve wanted to go to an Archivers, I have yet to get to one. They always remind me of a Barnes & Noble when I see the store front pictures. I can imagine sitting in a nice comfy chair, surrounded by scrapbooking supplies, and sipping a hot latte.
Stacie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 7:56 amI am so glad that you got to visit an Archivers! I only go there once in awhile as the closest one to me is 1.5 hours. And also, when I make a trip to the Mall of America to go there, I also try to stop at another one that is on the way…not all Archivers are exactly the same. It is kind of fun to see what they might have that is different!
Stacie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 7:56 amI am so glad that you got to visit an Archivers! I only go there once in awhile as the closest one to me is 1.5 hours. And also, when I make a trip to the Mall of America to go there, I also try to stop at another one that is on the way…not all Archivers are exactly the same. It is kind of fun to see what they might have that is different!
Lene #1073 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 8:47 amThat sure looks like a great store! I wish there was something like that here. The easy to navigate part I find very important too and way too many LSS are very bad about cramming too much stuff into their limited space. Not that I can’t see why they do it…
Lene #1073 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 8:47 amThat sure looks like a great store! I wish there was something like that here. The easy to navigate part I find very important too and way too many LSS are very bad about cramming too much stuff into their limited space. Not that I can’t see why they do it…
Carrie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:02 amWOW! I have never been to a n Archivers! Sounds like a neat store. Maybe someday! Please enter me in your RAK!
Thanks
Carrie
Carrie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:02 amWOW! I have never been to a n Archivers! Sounds like a neat store. Maybe someday! Please enter me in your RAK!
Thanks
Carrie
Anne Lemay says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:05 amI LOVE Archivers! We don’t have any in NJ, but I have visited the one in Louisville KY several times while visiting family. It’s my version of three hours in heaven! So many products! Great customer service! Good sales!
I keep writing to them to suggest they open one in the mall near me - we don’t have very many LSS in NJ, only the discount chains.
Anne Lemay says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:05 amI LOVE Archivers! We don’t have any in NJ, but I have visited the one in Louisville KY several times while visiting family. It’s my version of three hours in heaven! So many products! Great customer service! Good sales!
I keep writing to them to suggest they open one in the mall near me - we don’t have very many LSS in NJ, only the discount chains.
mariah # 2457mariah says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:11 amHow cool .. your last RAK.. make it a good one..wink.. wink
mariah # 2457mariah says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:11 amHow cool .. your last RAK.. make it a good one..wink.. wink
Ann says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:36 amI’m lucky enough to be close to an Archivers & I just love that store! Getting free cardstock every month is great too!
Ann says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:36 amI’m lucky enough to be close to an Archivers & I just love that store! Getting free cardstock every month is great too!
Dee says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:46 amLove the products, clean store and cheerful staff. Has anyone else ever taken a class at Archivers? Taught by video!? Yuck!
Dee says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:46 amLove the products, clean store and cheerful staff. Has anyone else ever taken a class at Archivers? Taught by video!? Yuck!
Melinda #4501 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 10:13 amWe have Archiver’s here and I kind of like it. The staff is not always as freindly or knowledgeable as my LSS but it is always fun to browse and go in with the coupons they send out!
Melinda #4501 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 10:13 amWe have Archiver’s here and I kind of like it. The staff is not always as freindly or knowledgeable as my LSS but it is always fun to browse and go in with the coupons they send out!
Karee Sue #3609 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 10:37 amwow sounds like a great store to visit, thanks for the RAK
Karee Sue #3609 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 10:37 amwow sounds like a great store to visit, thanks for the RAK
Judy says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:00 amI have never dropped by their store. I’ll have to see where the closest one is and check it out. Thanks for the tip! (and the RAK!)
Judy says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:00 amI have never dropped by their store. I’ll have to see where the closest one is and check it out. Thanks for the tip! (and the RAK!)
Luci #3800 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:03 amInteresting comments, May! I’ve never been to one, but I’ve seen them advertised. They always struck me as a bit more of a ‘library/curator’ type of place than family archiving — I sort of envisioned acid-free government-issue file boxes and stuff for preserving documents if you were shuffling them off to a musty attic for a hundred years or so, rather than a place you would go to preserve family memories if you wanted to display and use them. Obviously, I’m a bit too literal in my understanding of the term “Archivers.”
If I end up near one, I’ll definitely check it out!
Luci #3800 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:03 amInteresting comments, May! I’ve never been to one, but I’ve seen them advertised. They always struck me as a bit more of a ‘library/curator’ type of place than family archiving — I sort of envisioned acid-free government-issue file boxes and stuff for preserving documents if you were shuffling them off to a musty attic for a hundred years or so, rather than a place you would go to preserve family memories if you wanted to display and use them. Obviously, I’m a bit too literal in my understanding of the term “Archivers.”
If I end up near one, I’ll definitely check it out!
Roseann #2933 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:36 amIt sounds like an interesting experience. I will have to find out where the nearest one is. TFS
Roseann #2933 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:36 amIt sounds like an interesting experience. I will have to find out where the nearest one is. TFS
karen c #4500 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:29 pmThe MOA Archiver’s is the best one around here in the Twin Cities—and I have been to all of them!
I do like to shop at my LSS as I want to keep it local, plus I get to make new friends!
karen c #4500 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:29 pmThe MOA Archiver’s is the best one around here in the Twin Cities—and I have been to all of them!
I do like to shop at my LSS as I want to keep it local, plus I get to make new friends!
Valerie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:10 pmMy local Archiver’s just closed in January!
I do prefer my LSS as they have things Archiver’s doesn’t! But it was fun to go and crop there as it was SOOO close to home, and gotta love their coupons! The next closest one to me isn’t very good-the employees are NOT friendly and make me feel like I am disturbing them! I am not the only one who feels this way I have heard from several people that location is in trouble for poor customer service!
Thanks for a chance for a RAK!
Valerie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:10 pmMy local Archiver’s just closed in January!
I do prefer my LSS as they have things Archiver’s doesn’t! But it was fun to go and crop there as it was SOOO close to home, and gotta love their coupons! The next closest one to me isn’t very good-the employees are NOT friendly and make me feel like I am disturbing them! I am not the only one who feels this way I have heard from several people that location is in trouble for poor customer service!
Thanks for a chance for a RAK!
kimberlee #2494 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:29 pmWith 2 nearby–I still hardly go to A! I didn’t know they don’t allow in-store photos! OOOPS…I took a pic of a card for kim3timemom w/ DH’s iphone. LOL Got away with it!
Marla Kelly says:
June 24th, 2008 at 3:50 pmI live in NY so no Archiver’s near but it does look like a fun place to shop!
Rochelle #2667 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 5:41 pmBoo Hoo!! I’m so jealous. We don’t have any of these fantastic looking stores here in NZ. On top of that I moved out of the city to a very rural town which means I have no craft stores within an hours drive!! Lucky that country life is good else I might have gone mad by now!
Sue R says:
June 24th, 2008 at 6:12 pmArchivers is indeed a very cool store chain - I had the opportunity to visit the one couple years ago in Cincinnati OH when on a business trip. Needless to say, the bag was stuffed going home!! These days I would have a service charge for over weight limits!
Jennie #414 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 6:58 pmGlad you were able to experience Archiver’s! I agree it’s a different feel than a LSS, but still something fun to experience!
Kay Brown #1282 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 7:47 pmMaybe one day I will be able to visit an Archiever’s! What fun!
Janet Moore says:
June 24th, 2008 at 7:57 pmThanks for sharing your experience. I visited an Archivers for the first time this spring.
Mary Mc says:
June 24th, 2008 at 9:40 pmI absolutely love archivers! I pass by one every day to and from work if it wasn’t for the construction going on the main road I would stop more often and spend more money lol! May gonna miss you on a daily basis even though I dont chit chat on here much I do come on and read every day! Wish you much luck in your new adventures of crafting! PS I’m still looking for your book can’t find it around here ugh!
Jo-Ann # 3830 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:10 pmi’m defintly going to google archivers!
Dee Ann Wilcox says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:36 pmI guess that I am really out of the loop, I don’t even know what an “LSS” is or what “RAK” means, but I have been to the Archiver’s in Kansas City!
Jennifer #4450 says:
June 25th, 2008 at 12:24 amI’m going to UT for the 4th and Archivers is on my agenda. I hope I find some good stuff there.
jennmom2000@gmail.com
Rhonda Kartler says:
June 25th, 2008 at 12:56 amI personally like Lss’s better. They seem to have more personality. Thanks for the Rak ig it’s not too late.
carol :) says:
June 25th, 2008 at 2:53 amI was so close to getting to go to the one in Provo, Utah. I got there at closing time.
Wendy Jo says:
June 25th, 2008 at 11:23 amOh my gaud! I can now say that I’ve visited an Archivers. We squeezed some time in this weekend while at HQ. Definately worth the trip.
Tammy #472 says:
June 25th, 2008 at 11:39 amI love Archivers but don’t go too often because I seem to go over budget everytime!!
Kerri fiskateer #1017 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 4:50 amwhat a awesome photo of that store ! looks great & thanks for the chance to win ! what ? new stuff u haven’t seen,did i read that right? :O wow !