No Need to "Chalk it Up"

I love the look of "chalkboard" cards.  We received an inspiration board with lots of "Chalkboard" card samples and all the stamps to recreate them.  However, there are times when you want a different look, and these stamps are very versatile - you just might not consider it when you see the board.  Join us this Thursday between 10 am- 8pm and make this happy, summery card to send to a friend.  We've left school and the chalkboard behind and are in "dreamsicle" mode :-) This card features sparkly embossing powder from the new collection of colors from Wow!  The card is FREE, and you don't need to pre-register.  See you soon!

Creative Closures!

Sometimes I'm just not in the mood for "normal".  I like to switch things up and create cards that are not simply folded in half.  This Tuesday, join me for the Learn at Lunch FREE demo between 12 & 2, and we'll talk about different design elements to create closures that may have you looking at your stash of stamps in an entirely new way!  And, we'll create a "blackboard" card using self-adhesive Velcro for the closure. 

What a great way to re-enter the routine after a 3-day weekend!  Just remember, we are CLOSED today - Monday, May 26.  Happy Memorial Day!

Paper Soft!

 Tuesday's Learn at Lunch free demo features the fabulous Paper Soft paint by Viva Decor.  This is absolutely my favorite method for creating lovely background washes.  You can use them with stencils, to create resists - you can even stamp with them!  You will be delighted by how easy these are to blend - no time and no effort at all!  My kind of product! 

Stop in Tuesday anytime between 12 & 2 and give it a try.  Then put all the colors on your Christmas wish list - because I really think you're gonna luv 'em!!!!

Hello Pumpkin!

Tomorrow's FREE make-and-take features an adorable image from Darcie's.  This stamp comes from a clear set that can also be used with the Tin Pin embellishments - but it certainly doesn't have to be - as this stinkin' cute card proves!  Feel free to use this sentiment - or take the card home and make it a Halloween or even Thanksgiving card.  This image lends itself to all kinds of occasions!

If you want to find out more about the Tin Pins, join Paula for her next class on Sunday, October 13!  Meanwhile, join us for Free Card Thursday - anytime between 10 - 8.  See you then!

No Interference!

Marilynn and I went to a trade show at the end of April, and one of the products we were SO excited about was Wow Embossing Powder, by a company in the UK!  Their powders have a wonderful range of colors, and they don't flake off easily (they are almost "flexible).  For Thursday's make-and-take, we are playing with the "Pearl" colors, which behave like "interference" colors - the darker the cardstock, the more you will see the opalescent colors!  This card uses a medium cardstock, so the green is just a hint of color.  But Marilynn has also prepared other samples for you to look at that show the intensity of the color on much darker cardstock.  So so cool!  Stop in, make this fabulous summer greeting to share with a friend, and see a new product that we are extremely excited about!!!