Multicolor Backgrounds!

Welcome to our first Technique Tag Tuesday of 2012! Why not make a resolution you are sure to keep and visit us on Tuesdays between 12-2 each week to expand your stamping knowledge - for FREE! This week, we'll be playing with the Kaleidacolor multicolor pads by Tsukineko. Perhaps you've seen these eye-catching pads and wondered how to use them. Now's your chance to find out! Join Jenn to create fabulous backgrounds and see how easy these pads are to use!

Inventory Reduction Sale!

We have always been closed the week between Christmas and New Year's so that we might enjoy the holidays with our families. But this year, we've decided to open for one special sale day! Please join us Friday, December 30 from 12:00 - 8:00 PM (please note the special hours) for a sale you won't want to miss! Plus, there will be cookies and warm apple cider!

The details:

**spend up to $49.99 and take 15% off your entire purchase

**spend between $50 and $99.99 and take 20% off your entire purchase

**spend $100 or more and take 25% off your entire purchase

This offer excludes class registrations, special orders/items on hold, and the purchase of gift certificates. Please note that we WILL be offering an extra discount on clearance items! Don't miss this opportunity to stretch your Christmas money and gift certificates! We hope to see you there!

Last FREE Make-and-Take of the Year

Rushing around with my last minute "stuff", I realized I never posted this week's card. Sorry about that! I'm especially sorry because it is a stunner! Marilynn is the queen of Stampscapes, and this card features their country church image. If you've been intimidated to try Stampscapes before, this is a great chance because you're just using the single image. The fun is in the coloring! Marilynn framed the image beautifully with the Spellbinders Labels 10 die and added a finishing touch - the star die by Memory Box. Stop in Thursday between 10 and 8 to make one for yourself. This will be our last make-and-take in 2011 - but we'll be back in 2012 with more great projects for you to enjoy! See you then!

Save Time and Money!

Embossing folders are great, but if you want to stamp an image over the top of your embossed paper, you have to add layers - which adds time and money to any project. That is, until now! Come see these clever little frames (7 different shapes and sizes are included in the kit) that leave a space for you to stamp your words or images. They work with all of your embossing folders and whatever die-cutting machine that you already have! Come give it a try Tuesday between 12 & 2. I guarantee you're going to love these!

What a treat!

This card is so sweet, I can almost taste it! Designed by Impression Obsession, this card features their stamps and makes a great all-occasion greeting card, or a nice Thank You card following the holidays. Stop in Thursday between 10 - 8 and make one for yourself. But don't blame me if you need to make a trip to Starbucks afterwards for some Peppermint Mocha!

Shimmer and Shine

I'm having so much fun with the Shimmer Sheetz! These are high quality, fabric safe mylar sheets and have dozens of uses. You can punch them or cut them with any dies that are not wafer thin (wafer thin dies won't cut them, but will emboss them - kind of a cool effect). And they emboss beautifully with any folder! The sheets come in a handful of colors, but you can also stain them with alcohol inks and the shimmer still shines through! Stop by the shop Tuesday between 12-2 and let Jenn show you how much fun they are! The demo is FREE!

Soothing Wishes!

This card is so beautiful and soothing - and perfect for any occasion! You'll create a resist technique with Pearlescent Brilliance ink pads - easy with a hint of shimmer. This set of stamps is by TPC. We love them - they are cling-mount rubber stamps with clear set prices! Very reasonable and durable as well! Stop in Thursday and make a card for yourself. Hopefully, this card holds the only snowflakes we'll see for a while!

HoneyPop Demo

Each Tuesday, we have a FREE demo from 12 to 2 PM that we like to call Technique Tag Tuesday. As you might imagine, you'll make a tag using the latest new products or techniques. It's a lot of fun, and you learn a lot too, for such a tiny canvas.

But this Tuesday's demo just couldn't be contained on one tag. Join Jenn to learn more about the latest stamping craze - HoneyPop cards! These cards are easy to make and have a lot of bang for the buck. Open them up to reveal a wonderful 3-D surprise!

There are lots of colors of papers to choose from and lots of stamp designs to fit every occasion! But let me warn you, they are addictive! And the person who receives these cards will be completely amazed that you made it yourself! Trust me!

Get Stuffed!

That seems like the appropriate title coming on the heels of Thanksgiving! And, now, here we are in December with more holidays in front of us. Don't forget, we have gift certificates available, and we make it easy on the gifter. To purchase gift certificates, simply call the shop, stop by, or even email us and pay via PayPal. And, if you need a little teacher gift, stocking stuffer or "something extra", check out our little goodie bags. Each bag contains a set of note cards, corresponding ink (with its own reinker) and a rubber stamp. These sets are $18 each and are approximately 20% off the retail price, if items were purchased separately. Easy and just what you've always wanted!