Saturday, January 29, 2011

QUEEN OF THE CROP

I thought that everyone might enjoy seeing a few pics of our crop. Look closely. You might see someone you know!
This crew was threatening a revolt against the monarchy so we put them up front so we could keep an eye on them.

Crop essentials--coffee pot, chips, cookies.

Here are the "ladies in waiting." I'm sure that there is a deck of cards & some poker chips on that table somewhere.

I can't believe that LISA is still smiling after having to abdicate the throne. I heard that it was due to some wicked scandal. I'm sure that paper & adhesive were involved.

Here is TAMMY. She was the reigning QUEEN OF THE CROP when these pics were taken.
Here is where I made my grand entrance for our QUEEN OF THE CROP gala. Not quite a regal reception, but then again, I wasn't carrying in any food.

Friday, January 28, 2011

***JUST ARRIVED***

The custom die cuts for the local schools are in!! The HEARTS, BULLDOGS, BULLPUPS, WARRIORS, EAGLES, INDIANS & WOODEN SHOES are all available. Basketball, football & cheerleading are all represented in your school colors. $3.00 each . Stop by & check them out!!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

New Product

"Grandpa Can Fix It" and "Me and Grandpa" stickers and matching papers; champagne in an ice bucket with 2 champagne glass stickers; Sizzlits alphabet die strips to use in the Cuttlebug, Big Shot, or Grand Calibur; spring papers, border strips, butterflies, etc. by K & Co; party queen bling stickers; engagement ring stickers; log cabin dimensional stickers; locker room dimensional stickers; black dress dimensional stickers; Tim Holtz sanding blocks; and more!
ATTENTION!!!

As of January 1, 2011, our class instructors became independant contractors and are no longer store employees.
As a result of this change, all class fees must be paid with cash or by check. The check will be made payable to the class instructor.
Thank you for your cooperation!!!

Grand Calibur Machine and Dies In!!!!

Ladies,

The Grand Calibur machines are in, as well as the AWESOME grand dies, and lots of other new Nestabilites and Borderabilities dies! These just came in, and 3 machines and about 25 dies were sold before they were even out of the box!!! One machine left in store, and more machines and die cuts will be on the next order. If you want one, don't delay. I don't expect these to be around too long. Come into the store for a free demo.

Thanx,
Bev

Friday, January 14, 2011

******FOOTBALL WIDOWS CROP********

Here's one for those of us that find watching grown men running around in the mud in uniforms 3 sizes too small & knocking each other to ground boring.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FEB. 6th 11AM to 8PM

$20.00 SEATING WILL BE LIMITED & PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

Party foods & drinks will be served.
Hope you can join us!!!
ON THE MOVE!!

The weather may have slowed things down to a snails pace around here but we have been moving along like a locomotive with a full head of steam!
Another shipment of goodies has arrived & the SEW EASY handles that have been on back order are finally here. You'll LOVE the look that this amazing tool will give to all of your paper crafting projects.
You will also want to keep an eye out for all of the new SPELLBINDER products that will be arriving soon. The GRAND CALIBUR is going to be a must for scrapbookers & card makers alike.


Here is a peek at the inside of the paper bag album. There's plenty of room for pictures, journaling & hiding away little treasures.



Look at what you can do with a few lil ole brown paper bags!!! This is the paper bag album that everyone has been waiting to see!
Class info:
Wed. Jan. 26th at 6PM.
Cost is $15.00 All materials will be furnished. Please bring scissors, adhesive & a paper cutter if you have one.
This is going to be a fun one so I hope to see you there!


STAMP OF THE MONTH CLUB

Here are the projects that we will be doing in the STAMP OF THE MONTH CLUB for January. We will be making a card, a tag & a notebook folder with a matching pen. The stamp set is URBAN TAPESTRY by TIM HOLTZ & can be purchased by members of the class at a 20% discount.
Wed. January 19th at 6PM. Drop by or give us a call to sign up.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

13 Hour Crop!!!! Limited to the first 20 people that sign up!

"Queen of the Crop" Crop - Jan 29 - 11 a.m. to 12 midnite - $22.00

We will be serving lunch, supper, snacks, and drinks. Crop includes hourly drawings, prizes, games, and freebies. You will also be able to use the store Cricut and cartridges, the store Slice and cartridges, the Cuttlebug and folders, and the store punches!!!!

Call the store to reserve your spot. Must be paid for in advance.

Woo HOO!

Custom Local School Die Cut Embellishments!!!

Ladies,

We are starting the new year off with a bang! I just ordered local school embellishments for our local area schools! These are awesome die cut borders, jerseys, school name titles, etc. They will be arriving in approximately 2 weeks! Yippee!!!!

Oh M'GOSH!

Ladies,

I am SO excited about our new Grand Calibur machine. We have one in the store today (Kate says it's going out the door with her tomorrow), and 3 on the way in. This machine is BEYOND awesome! It cuts 8.5 X 11 paper and embosses it for AWESOME pages, cards, ojects, etc. It uses the Grand dies (also on the way in), and also all of the Spellbinders Nestabilities, Edgeabilities, and other dies from Spellbinders that you may already own. Ever wanted a perfect framed oval, scalloped oval, circle, etc. for a larger picture? With this machine, NO PROBLEM!!! Say goodbye to oval and circle cutters. These are also embossed. For some to DIE for scrapbook layouts, go to:

prhttp://spellbinderspaperarts.com Look at the drop down menu under Idea Gallery at the very top of the page, and go to "Layouts". Awesomely AWESOME!!!

I am so going to purchase one of these machines for my own use and am convinced that it is the new "must have" machine of the year! They sell for $129.99 and the huge dies run $49.99 each. FUN!!!!

Monday, January 10, 2011

*****SALE****

Jan. 10th thru the 15th
25% off of all ZING embossing powders & PK GLITZ glitters & transparencies.
And don't forget the neon sticker sale!! 30% off all items with a neon sticker.

HAPPY SCRAPPIN'!!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

More New Product

Ladies,

Just got in tons (and I do mean tons!) of Tim Holtz distress ink pads and distress ink re-inkers. Use the reinkers to keep your stamp pads fresh or make your own glimmer mists!! Lots and lots of new colors. FUN!

Got in several new Spellbinder Shapeabilities cutting and embossing dies; woodgrain shadowbox trays by 7 Gypsies (CUTE!); desk top calenders by K & Co.; some new Graphic 45 PRE-EMBOSSED vintage looking cardstocks! These are like solid cardstocks that have alreay been embossed for you. They are 12 X 12 and come in a paper stack. They even have a lighter core so they are ready to sand, or use as is! We also got some of the same embossed 12 X 12 paper stacks from the Stacy Julian collection. These are more of the primary colors, whereas the Graphic 45 stacks are browns, blacks, etc.

Also, the Grand Calibur machine is now in! This is a machine that will emboss papers up to 8.5 X 11. You can use the NESTABILITY dies that you already have and cut all of the layers you need at one time or size up to the GRAND NESTABILITIES. The GRANDS are perfect for those 12 x 12 pages!

The Tim Holtz Vagabond machine has been in the store since before Christmas, but someone (I'm not sure who!) forgot to blog about it!

We also got in some Serendipity solid distress packs of paper - 12 X 12. VERY nice!

New butterfly punch is in, as well as the Black Currant paper stack; and a new wooden stamp that says: "This is an individually crafted work of art. Any smudges, splotches, or other irregularities are intentional and do not diminish the quality of this piece in any way." Now, don't you all think we could use one or two of these?

Also, on the way in, 8.5 X 11 cardstocks - card quality, plus some My Favorite Things stamps with matching die cuts. Also some of the Pure Innocence kids stamps. SO sweet!

Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

January Class Schedule - Revised

Ladies,

I hope you don't get double postings on this. I wanted to make you aware of the changes to the January class schedule. Basically, the Stamp of the Month and the Paper Bag Book Classes have been moved forward one week, and the Love Me Do Album will be done in February - date TBA.

Thanks, and if I can confuse you any further....don't hesitate to let me know! lol


January Class Schedule:



Friday – Jan 7 – PJ Crop Number One – 5 p.m. – Midnight - $3 plus bring a snack to share.

Thurs. – Jan. 13 – Daytime Crop – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. - $10

Drop the kiddies off at school, and then come on in for a daytime crop. You will be served a light brunch. You can leave and pick up the kids from school right from the store, or stay and crop until the store closes.
Weds. – Jan. 19 – 6 – 8 p.m. – Stamp of the Month Class - $15

You must purchase the stamp of the month (20% off normal retail price for class members). We will be making 3 adorable cards using the new, and might I say….fabulous Tim Holtz stamps! Bring your workshop kits and prepare to join in the fun! We will have a Stamp of the Month Card Class each month! Woo HOO!: br::br:

Tues. - Jan. 25 - 6 - 8 p.m. - Tim Holtz Demo Class - $15:br::br:

We will be playing with the Tim Holtz distress tool, tin snips, distress inks, ink blending tool, grunge paper, Glossy Accents, Acrylic Fragments, and MORE! FUN!:br::br:

Weds. – Jan. 26 – Paper Bag Book – 6 – 8 p.m. – $15

We will be making our own adorable albums out of paper bags and decorating them! Sample in the store soon, and we’ll update the cost as soon as we can. Bring your workshop kits.

Love Me Do Album - 6 – 8 p.m. - $15 - Will be moved to February. Date TBA

We will be creating & decorating an entire album with the gorgeous “Love Me Do” papers by My Mind’s Eye. Bring your workshop kits and get ready to craft an adorable gift for Valentine’s Day, or even for yourself!

Friday – Jan. 28 – PJ Crop Number Two – 5 p.m. – Midnight - $3 plus bring a snack to share.

Please call the store to sign up in advance as space is limited.
Sat. – Jan. 29 – 9 a.m. - ? – Kate’s Koffee Klatch – FREE!

Kate will be opening early, serving coffee and muffins, and showcasing our newest products and techniques. Please call to sign up so we can prepare for all of you.

"Queen of the Crop" Crop - Jan 29 - 11 a.m. to 12 midnite - $22.00

We will be serving lunch, supper, snacks, and drinks. Crop includes hourly drawings, prizes, games, and freebies. You will also be able to use the store Cricut and cartridges, the store Slice and cartridges, the Cuttlebug and folders, and the store punches!!!!

Call the store to reserve your spot. Must be paid for in advance.

Woo HOO!



Sneak Peek for February:

Kards by Kate - We will be making 12 all occasion cards. Date, time, and cost TBA.