I know most of you don't live in the Bay area BUT whether you are online or nearby ScrapLovers at A Work of Heart needs to be added to your to-do list. I'm not sure when the San Jose (Willow Glen) store opened but it is a combination retail outlet and working studio. Half the store can be used for working on your own projects, taking a class, participating in craft raves and learning new things from owners and customers. The other half of the store has just about every kind of gadget, gizmo, paper, etc you could possible want for your next project.

Don't let the name "Scrap" Lovers fool you, they are a Paper ARTS store and have a lot more than just scrapbooking supplies. The longer they are open the more they seem to be getting in to the paper arts, mixed media, collage, etc. And, a little bird told me yesterday that they are getting a kiln to start working with precious metal clay!!!

Anyway, the online store has everything the retail store has except the craft raves. But with all those wonderful supplies you can have your own craft rave. Orders over $65 get FREE shipping.