Our Making Memories blog is always filled with ways to make memories with our family in simple and memorable ways. Sometimes we need to take time to make memories with our friends. We need time with our friends to recoup to help us be the parents we want to be. Taking time for ourselves gives us clarity and more patience. So this momma had a very special night out with the SpMoms team at It’s Scrapicated, located at 1326 S State St Springfield, Il 62704.
We had such an awesome night out in this fun environment. We each selected different pieces to make. We were able to catch up and talk the whole time. It’s Scrapicated is a fun shop where you can truly let your creative mind run wild, but don’t worry they will help you along the way. Their make and take DIY workshops supply metal, paint, ribbon, and vinyl stickers for the wording. You can choose from dozens of different designs and select the one that speaks to you. “Even the self-proclaimed, un-crafty leave with a beautiful creation.” Most people choose to hang their creations on their front door, but some have found a way to incorporate into their home decor. 
Tammy Tolley has truly created a fun environment that is encouraging, creative, and above all else fun! Bring in drinks and snacks for your girls night! Come in with friends or on your own and make some new friends. Everyone is so excited to see what others are making and cheer each other on along the way!
So how did It’s Scrapicated come about and where did she get that name? According to Tammy it’s both a word and an idea which takes a piece of metal and turning it into something unique for your home. Tammy worked here for AT&T as a financial analyst for 28 years. When her job asked her to relocate to Texas, she knew as a mom, she needed to stay here and figure something else out. What started as a few craft nights at restaurants quickly grew to into needing more space. August 7th, 2015 was her last day at AT&T and August 8th, 2015 was the day she opened the shop. 
There are different ways you can participate in all the fun. DIY workshops are the main attraction. While these workshops focus on the holidays, there are many everyday shapes too. Open Workshops allow you to select any of the designs in the shop and make it. They also host Private Parties in the shop and out of the shop. A Little Line Party is great for kids ages 8 and up. They include smaller pieces of metal for the 
children to paint. Check out their website here or follow It’s Scrapicated on Facebook.
