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Best Toronto Scrapbooking Stores |
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Best Of Toronto -
Editors Picks
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Through the past few years scrapbooking has become one of the most popular hobbies around. Haven't heard of it? Think of it as a creative way to preserve your memories for years to come. Have heard of it... well you're probably creating beautiful layouts, unique holiday cards, invitations, gift tags and more for your loved ones to treasure.
Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for a place to pick up more supplies or just a beginner who doesn't know where to start there are a ton of great stops throughout the city to get you going. Here are our fave scrapbooking shops across TO.
 Bizzy B’s Stamp & Scrap
2100 Bloor Street West
(416) 203-6995
http://www.bizzyb.ca
Up near High Park scrapbook fanatics will find the lovely Bizzy B's. The store is packed full of everything essential for scrapbooking from pretty papers to stamps. The tiny shop also offers classes and workshops with guest instructors (including some 'celebrity' scrapbookers) and occasional afternoon crops with new friends. Make sure to check out the infamous bathroom. The walls show off some amazing altered tiles made by customers, staff and friends.
DeSerres
130 Spadina Avenue: (416) 703-4748
124 Eglinton Avenue West: (416) 485-0331
2056 Danforth Avenue: (416) 422-2443
http://www.deserres.ca
There are 26 DeSerres craft store locations across Canada and three in Toronto that are all easily accessible by public transit. True, this is a craft store but each of the 3 Toronto locations feature areas dedicated to scrap-enthusiasts and creative DIY projects. Paper, supplies, stamps and so much more. You will definitely find lots to get you started here. For those who are more advanced you may want to skip this stop and stick to specialty shops that offer everything unique and special under the sun.
 Scrapbooks by Design
1783 Queen Street East
(416) 690-7447
http://www.scrapbooksbydesign.ca
Scrapbooks by Design is the #1 Quickutz Retailer in Canada and has everything for the beginner to the advanced scrapbooker, stamper and card maker. The store also offers evening classes throughout the week on everything from "Scrapbooking 101" to instructional and inspirational classes on "Wedding and Formal Invitations". Pick the right class and you may also learn from 'celebrity' scrapbookers. If you can't make it to the store in person, practically everything there is available through an on-line store.
 Urban Scrapyard
802 Eglinton Avenue East
(416) 424-2802
http://www.urbanscrapyard.com
Urban Scrapyard is located in the heart of Leaside right on Eglinton Avenue. Store owner Angela Urbano ensures the message is clear for those walking in the doors for the first time. Printed on the wall shoppers will see “We want to tell a story. A beautiful story. Love. Live. Share. Laugh. Capture. Create. Inspire.” The wonderful store is filled with colourful displays featuring hundreds of paper choices and beyond.
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