Holiday Cards

Just thought I would share some Holiday cards that I made on Monday, my day off, (oh, how I love that). It was the perfect day for card making, overcast and cold. I played in my room most of the day. My perfect little hide out for when the rest of the world is more than I can take.

Flower punches and some papers from Pink Paislee's Tinsel Town and Sweet Cakes! Simple and cute!!!
Pink Paislee's Tinsel Town Stripe and chipboard snowflakes from Bazzill.

Repeat!!!
Basic Grey Snowmen from a couple of years ago, but timeless!!!

Fancy Pants Arctic Chill...still in total love with this line...at least until I get time to play with the Splendid line, also from Fancy Pants.

Another card using Arctic Chill and the cutest stamp from Close to My Heart. The stamp set is still available, I think, contact Michelle Chikos for more info.

This is the little pullout that goes in the pocket (below).

And here's the pocket. The stamps and the papers are so cute together. Love the pinks and blues. So adorable!

So,for those of you that know me, you know that I don't enjoy Christmas Card making very much, Halloween and Valentine's are much more my thing, but I did have a great time making these and just creating. There are so many wonderful Christmas Paper lines this year...fun, nontraditional colors. Pinks, teals, and greens. Very different but very inspiring. Give the new colors a try and just see where it takes you!!! Happy creating!!

Fancy Pants Artic Chill & Heidi Swapp Travel

Fancy Pants Arctic Chill has arrived. These papers are so cute! I love this line....it's so wonderful! The trendiest, greatest colors! I can't say enough about this collection! I love, love, love this line!!!!

Incredible papers, too from Heidi Swapp!!! These papers are so great! Aged, distressed and such great designs from another leader in the industry...Heidi Swapp!!!

By the end of the week, I will have the Splendid line for Valentine's Day, from Fancy Pants! Too cute!!!!

Pink Paislee's SwEEt CaKeS

Another line to share with you from Pink Paislee...Sweet Cakes and yes, the photos are all turned around and loaded all crazy, but it's Friday, so I'll let it slide.

Sweet Cakes is the cutest, sweetest, fun line that I've seen is a while. Great trendy colors, hip cupcakes and popsicles. Perfect fun line for Valentine's Day (hard to believe we're thinking about that when Christmas isn't even here yet). I seriously adore this line, so different from all that's out there. Pink Paislee is fast becoming a leader in the industry and they've done it again with these the two new releases of Sweet Cakes and Tinsel Town.
Awesome tags for cards, Valentine's....too cute!!!

Wonderful colors!!!

Scalloped papers and cute Popsicles....

I've very impressed with there rub ons, they come off beautifully!!!

Here's a little paper bag book that I made at last weekend's retreat...I used all the papers from the Sweet Cakes line and the rub ons. I also used some Bo Bunny Double Dot cardstock, I am seriously addicted to that stuff. Lots of ribbons, too. Tessa gave me the paper bag book, stop by and take a look, they would be really easy to make. Thanks Tessa!!!

Don't forget the Pixie Stix Glitter Tubes to add just the right amount of Bling!!!

These are the tags that go inside the little pockets... cute!!

Don't forget that Saturday, the 15th, is our big sale in the classroom. 40% off all the product that we pull to the classroom. A great chance to get stocked up!!!!

Pink Paislee's Tinsel Town

Pink Paislee's Tinsel Town has arrived. A beautiful Holiday line from an up and coming leader in the industry. Different, fun new colors that break away of the traditional holiday colors. Gorgeous tags, papers, rub on, stamps and ribbons. Make sure to check out www.pinkpaislee.com for ideas and check out the blog. Also, check out Danielle Flander's blog, just click on the link to the right, Homespun with Heart. Lots of ideas, lots of inspiration.

Check out these great Pixee Stix, glitter filled straws...so much fun, tons of colors and a great price point of $1.99. So much fun!

Can't wait to get to play with all these great goodies!!!

Check out Tessa's Blog

I wanted to make sure you check out the amazing mini album that Tessa created using the Basic Grey Wassail Collection. This is just the most amazing little book...it's simply stunning. Just click on the link to the left. ScrappinwithTessa, here we go wassailing. Leave her a comment and help me talk her into teaching a class on it at the store. Beautiful job, Tessa!!!

Scenes from the Retreat!!!

Thought I would share some scenes from the Seriously Super Scrappin Retreat hosted by Michelle Chikos over the weekend. So much fun, so little time. Lots of fun, lots of scrappin and hanging out with good friends. Thanks to Michelle for hosting such a great retreat, she's such a great hostess and does an amazing job with this retreat. It was a blast.

Here's Kelly, Kendra, Tessa, Leslie and Angie working so hard.

Michelle's family surprised her for her birthday with this super cute cake!!!

Angie Walter won the grand prize for the door prize, this way fun work station from Creative Options. How cool is this! Perfect timing, so that she had a place to set that wine cooler.

Kendra won for the best layout using Close to My Heart product...I just forgot to take a picture. Just the sweetest of her baby girl, Elly. I will try and get it posted! Congratulations to all the winners of door prizes and thanks so much to all the participants for all of your support. Michelle, Tessa, Allysa, Barb, Kay and I really appreciate having such great customers. Thanks again!!!

Pictures added

I just wanted to let you know that I added pictures for the Family Word Class and The Teresa Collins Mini Book. Great Classes, so make sure you check them out!!!!

Projects to share

Sharing some projects from a friend, Shonna. I worked with Shonna at Scrappin' Ladies 2. These are some frames that she made...super cute. Super cute kids, too. Trevor and Tyler, aren't they adorable. Shonna is good friends with Danielle Flanders, the blogger that I have you guys following, Homespun with Heart. I love ribbon with the little clothespins. Great job , Shonna. I look forward to sharing more of Shonna's projects with you. She has a great talent!!

November Classes

Classes aren't just for instruction. Classes are a great way to meet new friends, learn new techniques, find inspiration , relax and just have a great time. We invite you to join us this November for tons of fun classes and events.

November 6, Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Pre Retreat Sale 40% off select papers and embellishments in the classroom and 10% off in the store front.
Two great retreats are coming up this weekend so we thought we would give you the opportunity to stock up on some papers and other goodies. We have tons of new products arriving at the store and need to make room, so select papers and embellishments will be 40% off in the classroom, the remaining products will be 10% off. This is the perfect time to stock up before the Super Seriously Scrappin Fun Weekend and the Storm Mountain retreat. You need not be a retreat participant to take advantage of the sale, everyone is welcome. Sale starts at 6:00 pm Thursday evening til 8:30 pm. See you there.

November 7,8,9. We will be at the Super Seriously Scrappin Fun Retreat. Call us if you need more info on where the retreat is located. You are welcome to come shop the vendors of this retreat. Close to My Heart, TLC, Homemade Gourmet, Creative Memories and Altered Art & Scrap Playground.

November 13, Thursday 6:00 pm. Starts our first Thursday Ladies Night Out Class. Thursday nights will be only for those over 18, just a great time to hang out with girlfriends, relax, create and enjoy snacks...no kids, no pressure..just for you.

Imaginisce Christmas Flip Book is the first class for Ladies Night Out. Cost is $15.00, scissors and adhesive required. A great little book with fun glittered and embossed papers from Imaginisce and Bo Bunny Dot. We lifted this idea from our good friend Michelle...it even has fun, spinning snowflake on the front cover. your going to love this! A great little book you can repeat over and over in any theme on your own. Call 721-7529 to reserve your spot.
November 15, Saturday 9:30 and 1:00. Teresa Collins Tis the Season Mini Album. An amazing book full of diecut papers and fun embellishments from one of the top designer's in the industry. Teresa Collins is an amazing and super talented designer. This is just the sweetest book. Chipboard diecut cover, diecut papers, little tags and envelopes complete this album. All bound together with the Bind-It-All. I will post a picture soon. Cost is $25.oo, scissors and adhesive required. Call 721-7529 to reserve your spot!!

November 20, Thursday at 6:00 pm. Fun Gift Card Holders. Our second Ladies Night Out. A little band aid tin, a mint tin , giant candy bar, Bare Elements card and couple more quick and easy ones. the perfect solution for all those hard to buy for people and they are all so cute. Cost is $20.00, scissors and adhesive required.

November 22, Saturday, Fancy Pants Perforated Card Book 9:30 and 1:00. A great little book of perforated cards, perfect for gift giving. Just tear out the card you need, and you're ready to go. The perfect way to show off your handmade cards and turn them into an amazing little gift. Just the coolest idea. Chipboard Covers, and fun Fancy Pants Christmas Papers. We lifted the technique from Lynne of Scrappin' Ladies and our good friend Angie designed these. You don't want to miss this class. Again it's one of those that you can repeat if any theme. 8 different cards...Cost is $20.00, scissors and adhesive required. Call 721-7529 to reserve your spot!!

November 29, Saturday, 9:30 and 1:00 pm. Family Word Home Decor. A great decoration for your home or a great gift. Wood letters that spell our the word FAMILY. You will come in and pick our you papers for this class, so it can match your home decor or your recipients home. We will be using Tim Holtz Crackle Paint, Distress Inks, and Metallic Embossing Powders. Too much fun! Cost is $30.00, scissors and adhesive required. I will post a picture in the next couple of days.

Halloween Pumpkins

Thought I would share some photos of our Halloween pumpkins this year. Max carved the Alien Peace one all by herself. Pretty great, don't you think?? This one is called Whoosh..a witch Marilyn Monroe. Loved it!

Kind of sad that all the Halloween Paper Crafting is over for another year...now onto Christmas. That will definitely keep us all busy. Let me know what plans you have for Christmas Paper Crafting. Do you make all of your own cards, are you making mini albums as gifts, or calendars? I haven't decided on what this week's give a way will be...but there will be one, so leave a comment and your name will go in the drawing. I would love to hear about your Christmas ideas and plans!!