Winter in August?

We received an ENORMOUS shipment of brand new stencils - and poor Marilynn has been trying to find a place to display them all.  This has created lots of problems for her as she's operating on the "one for display, one for her shopping basket" method of display making.  Who can deny that she is the stencil queen????  Thursday's make-and-take features one of the stencils by Crafter's Workshop.  Marilynn used Brilliance Moonlight White ink to create a snowy background - it covers dark colored cardstock very well.  She is exploring non-traditional holiday colors by using a lavendar card rather than blue.  I LOVE it!  Stop in Thursday between 10 - 8 to make one for yourself.  As always, it's free and no registration is required!

Product Preview #2

What?!  Tim Holtz has new products?  Woohoo!  At summer CHA, Tim revealed his new line of Distress Glitters.  Don't let the name fool you.  Although they fall under the name of "Distress," they are bright and bold colors that replicate the look of vintage mica.  The 24 colors of glitter also coordinate with the rest of the Distress line, so you can now match your sparkle with other Distress products such as their inks, paints, stains, or markers.

Here is a video of Tim introducing his new line of glitter.  He shows you how you can add ink on top of the glitter as well as how to adhere the glitter for maximum sparkle effect:


If you would like to see the video directly on YouTube, you can see it here.

We ordered all of the new glitter colors, so there will be plenty of options to add sparkle to upcoming holiday cards.  Jennifer McGuire Tweeted that her favorite of the new colors are Peacock Feathers, Pumice Stone, and Antique Linen.  Personally, I can't wait to see what she does with them!

Want to see pictures of all the new colors and read more about them?  You can find all of that information here.

New!

So excited about the new holiday cards special edition from Paper Crafts Magazine. It is loaded with card and gift ideas to get you started for the holidays.

Are you a fan of the Wink of Stella glitter brush pens? We are! Laura especially can't seem to stop adding to her collection. We now carry their 3-pack sets with themes such as "Landscape," "Christmas," and "Pretty Garden." Some of the other sets are on backorder, but we expect them soon. Not only do the packs have great color combinations, but they will save you 50 cents per pen.

We have new bakers' twine as well. Not only do we carry solid colors, but we also have sparkle/metallic twines. Can you see the sparkle in the picture? They are perfect for holiday cards or gift wrapping, and like our other twines, they are only 20 cents/yard.

Finally, are you a stencil person? We restocked our selection of Crafters Workshop stencils, including many designs that are new to the store. Come in and have a look!

 

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Products on the Horizon

CHA just ended, and so of course, we are expecting new product at the store.  Some of products that have us the most excited are by Ranger, so we thought we would give you a heads up of what will be arriving at the store.

The product we are highlighting today is by Dyan Reaveley.  Her Dylusion Sprays have been such a hit, and she now has an inkpad that works with the sprays.  The best part?  You can spray color onto the pad, use the color to stamp, then rinse off the pad to use with different colors of sprays!  Here is an intro to the product from Dyan herself:



If you want to see the video directly on YouTube, you can see it here.

If you would like us to hold a pad for you, just let us know!

Pan Pastels!

This week's make-and-take gives you the opportunity to play with Pan Pastels!  These soft, creamy chalks create an almost watercolor appearance and are so easy to use and blend!  You will be hooked!  The ribbon is an elegant touch, and we have this design available in several different colors for your shopping pleasure!  Stop in Thursday and play - any time between 10 - 8.

New Kaleidacolor Pads!

We have waited a long time for the new Kaleidacolor pads, and now we have samples so you can see how luscious they are "in use"!  They work so perfectly with the new grunge, solid stamps from Impression Obsession, too!  Quick, easy cards - what could be better?

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Isn't this card adorable????  I can't actually remember when I looked forward to the summer heat, but this little girl looks perfectly cool :-)

Join us this Thursday between 10 - 8 for this FREE make-and-take card.  It features a stair-step card from Paper Cut and stamps by Impression Obsession.  I LOVE the dots cover-a-card stamp on the yellow.  Doesn't that look exactly like water drops?  So clever and picks up the dot motif in the inner tube!

I also love the sentiment - who couldn't use a little encouragement - in such a cute package!  Drop by and make one for someone special!

Birthday Stylin' !!!

It seems like more and more companies are introducing dies, and I couldn't be happier!  You know you've been saving those scraps of decorative paper for years - and now you can make use of them beautifully!!!  Join us Thursday (anytime between 10 - 8) and make this card featuring 3 different dies and fabulous papers.  Add this perfect sentiment from Printworks and you have an adorable birthday card!  Quick, easy and fun! 

Perfect Ruler

We are carrying a new product at the store that we think you are going to love.  It is called the Perfect Ruler, and it really is a nifty little tool to have. The Perfect Ruler has a clear side so that you can see where you are marking your projects as well as a metal side for easy cutting.  It also has a gripper bar in the center so you can keep your fingers out of the way while cutting and where you can press down so that your paper won't slip as you are cutting.  Here is a video from the company so that you can see what it looks like:


If you want to see a bigger version of the video, you can see it directly on Youtube here.

Fancy Pants July Paper of the Month!

 Stop in and stock up on the latest from Fancy Pants Designs!  We have their brand new “Memories Captured” collection with it’s cute, kitschy photo & journal theme.  We have the entire paper collection, featuring twelve different, double sided 12 x 12 paper patterns in fun summery colors, the full collection 6x6 pads, as well as their new 4 x 6 Brag Book stacks, AND the 12 x 12 collection packs that come with all of the paper patterns, plus a special set of alphabet and die cut stickers!  But that’s not even the coolest part!  Fancy Pants has launched a new line of chalkboard products that include different shaped die cut stickers and rolls of chalk tape in three different widths, all of which you can write on with chalk (try different colors!) to make your own banners, titles, tabs, anything you want!   And we’re still not done!  Also check out the cute self-adhesive corkboard circles, great for adding texture and fun to cards and album pages. AND (yes, more) don’t forget to grab the Memories Captured buttons and chipboard pack to add yet another delightful touch to your cards and album pages.  Use in conjunction with the cork circles and chalk tape to really make things fun!