Our CHA Adventures! The beginning…

Girls…..Oh my goodness, i feel like i am drunk from happiness, and suffering from a scrap hangover!   We had the best time at CHA, and we ordered so many fun new things!  Over the next few weeks, we will be showing you  our CHA adventures via our videos!  Here is a peek at day one …getting there, and Little Yellow Bicycle booth!  It is hot!  We ordered so much good stuff, and then we made videos of what we have for you!  Of course CHA is a little crazy, so we will throw in some of the craziness too!  Enjoy!

Hot new Classes and an all day crop!

Are you a Glitter-a-holic?

If you are, welcome.  So are we!  We love glitter over here at the store, and we just got some brand new glittter in!  It is made by a company called Elizabeth Crafts!  It is beautiful, and it has amazing coverage!  It is super fine, and goes on nice and smooth!  You have got to see all the beautiful colors…we have eight different shades!  We also have just gotten our order from Bazzill so have plenty of beautful cardstock to make all your stuff with! Ahhh, heaven!  Speaking of heaven, doesn't this room look like heaven too?  Wow, I wish mine was that big.  Mine is as big as a closet, but I love it, and call it my scrapbook nook.  I have to be very organized, or it looks like this.  I don't have any judgement on messy rooms, it means you are scrappin' and being creative!  But when my room gets a little crazy, I can't find what I need, and then I buy doubles of stuff?  LOL…we all do that right?  Have you ever bought something twice???  Come on admit it…. leave me a comment so I know I am not the only one!  Anyway, if you are feeling the need to get organized, we just got in a huge lot of the funnest organizers, and keepers you could ever see.  They come in different colors and sizes, and you could get so organized!  If you are feeling the need, come on by!  

Also tomorrow is the garage sale, so we open the doors at 8 am! 

Wahooooooo, you should see the stuff for sale!!!!!  It's bargain city ladies!
 

Bo Bunny Crush, Crazy Love, and Stickles!!!!

 
 
Wahooooooo! we have both of these darling new lines here in the store!!!  We have all the papers and the embellies and the ribbons!  Perfect for your sweethearts day projects!!!!

Oh, and if this isn't enought to make you go bonkers we have an all new shipment of Stickles
As you can see i love them!!!  LOL…pretty much need one in every color, but if you are just starting out, buy Crystal, it goes with everything!!!!

2 classes and 2 crops this weekend!

Hey girls…can you believe we are already half way through this week?  What are your plans for the weekend?  We have lotsa fun up or sleeves so come and join us!

Friday, January 14, 2011
6:00p-12:00a

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Moonlight Crop: Country Nite
Kick up your heels, put on your jeans, boots or cowgirl hat, 'cuz we're gonna have a wranglin' good time. Sponsored by a favorite scrapbook manufacturer so all will get a treat. Plus, plenty of country music all night long. $12, what a deal!

Saturday, January 15, 2011
9:00a-9:00p

The $500 Club All-Day Crop
This crop is a special treat for the Survivor Croppers who raised at least $500 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If you are part of this group, make your plans now to attend this FREE Crop. If you did not attend Survivor Crop but are interested in coming to this crop, you may call the store to put your name on a waiting list. We will let you know by January 10th if we have open spots. $30, includes three meals.

Saturday, January 15, 2011
9:30a-11:00a

Beginning Cricut Techniques with Erin Payne
Did you get a Cricut, and it is still in the box!? No worries…I will walk you through all the cool things a Cricut can do for you. We will start at the beginning, like how to turn it on, and then we will go from there. I will show you how to use the most basic buttons on your Cricut, and then we will get to cutting. By the time class is over you will have the hang of your machine, and even think like a Cricut thinks. We will cover the keys and their functions and also discuss mat tips, and sprays, and all kinds of other ideas and tricks. All class participants must bring their own Cricut Machines, and MATS! Also please bring some of your scraps, or “junk paper” to do our test runs on. I will also provide with a cheat sheet, loaded with great ideas. You will also be able to special order whatever cartridges you would like to get through the store. I can’t wait to meet you and get you Cri-cutting like masters!   All machines are welcome.Just $20.

Saturday, January 15, 2011
11:30a-1:00p
Advanced Cricut Techniques Using the Expression Machine with Erin Payne
This class is geared toward the Expressions (12-inch) Machine. This class is for those gals who have fooled with their Cricut machines enough to know the basics, or who have taken the Beginner Cricut class. During this class, I will teach you the nitty gritty of how to use your Cricut. All class participants must bring their own Cricut Machines, and MATS! We will go over:-Landscape cuts Vs. Portrait cuts-Real dial size VS absolute heights, and cut some so we can see the difference.-Cutting and using the dial size button-How to use the Quantity button-Fit to length button-Flip image button

You will also be able to special order whatever cartridges you would like. This class includes a project you take home that you will love! Please only sign up for this class if you have an Expression machine.  $25.

 PLease call the store to hold a spot for yourself…760-630-CROP!

Basic Grey Hopscotch is here, and a garage sale too!!!

  Okey dokey!  We just got a big ole box from Basic Grey and it has this yummy new line in it!!!!  It is called Hopscotch!!!  The colors are so pretty!!! 
 Come on by and see it for yourself…so pretty and fresh for some new projects!

Come on by to get your tickets!!!!  I am planning on going through my stash next week!!  LOL.  A fresh start for the new year!!!

Pink Paislee…two new lines are here!

 
Hi Girls!!!  Guess what we have in store for you !!!  New goodies from Pink Paislee!  We have this adorable line above which is called "sweetness".  Such pretty colors in this line…this page was designed by one of my favorite deisgners, and fellow canadian, Vicki Boutine.  She has hot stuff, and her layouts are so hip and fresh…if you want more eye candy head over to the pink paislee blog!
Please keep in mind we don't have all of these images…but you see the over all feel of the line.  we also have a new line from Pink Paislee called Parisian Anthology. These is a meeting of the minds from some of the power house designers in the industry.  Here is what it is all about:

'Founded in 2009, the House Of Three brand was co-founded by industry leaders Heidi Swapp, Janet Hopkins, and Rhonna Farrer. Together these three women have developed a digital and hybrid printable products website that has become an inspiration destination for crafters all over the globe. Now, this talented trio has joined forces with craft manufacturer Pink Paislee, LLC to release their first signature line of paper crafting products.

Elegant design meets eclectic materials in this new Parisian Anthology collection.  This stunning array of products will include designer ink resist papers, brooch brads, polymer clear stamps, printed corrugate shapes, and several unique embellishments designed with crafters in mind.  Whether you are a paper crafter, jewelry maker, or seamstress you will find something in this collection to incorporate into your art.

“This amazing team has been providing project inspiration to loyal fans over the past year,” explains Pink Paislee Owner Rebecca Cross.  “We wanted to introduce their sophisticated “design district” style to the everyday scrapbook enthusiast. We are very excited about adding this Parisian inspired collection to our growing family of products and we welcome the chance to work with this extremely talented group of women!”

The House of Three team joined forces with Pink Paislee early in 2010 to begin developing an exclusive collection that will be distributed across the world. These products will be available to those who have not yet ventured into the digital hybrid realm and want to enjoy a more “hands on” approach to crafting.

“We have loved Pink Paislee’s products since they hit the market” says Janet Hopkins, co-founder from the House Of Three.  “Their fresh designs and low retail price points are hard to beat.  When we decided to venture into physical products we knew this would be a good match for us so we jumped at the chance to work with Rebecca and her team,” explains Hopkins.  “Our customers have been requesting physical products from us ever since the inception of our digital site and we think now is a good time for us to infuse our vibe into a craft collection for retailers everywhere.  We could not be more excited about this new venture!”

This line is beautiful, filled with aqua, black and cream!  So pretty!  Come on by and see it for yourself!

Get your mojo flowin’

Wow, we are busy, busy here at the store making all kinds of plans…CHA is around the corner…and we can't wait! 

So today you won't believe this, i actually scrapbooked!  I left the dishes, and the laundry and went to town!  Take a break yourself and get your mojo flowin' again!

It felt great to do something creative, and just fool around with all my scrap stuff! 

I used the darling new line from American Crafts! 

The line is called City Park, and has the cutest papers!
 
 
Love this paper!  It is super cute!

Come by, and see how darling the whole line is! 

 We also have a really good selection of new flowers in as well, all sizes, and colors, tonnes to choose from!  Maybe you could do something like this!
Oh, we also have more of our ever popular 7 Gypsie's Artist Trays.  It is really neat to see how different they can all be,  I found this really quick video, but it is packed full of the cutest idea's of what to do with these trays!  Watch it for your inspiration, and then come and grab a tray!

New Store Hours and a brand new kit!

Hey there!  Happy New year!

Well with a New Year, we have made some new hours!  Nothing to big, but want you to know for sure!  So for the winter  these will be our new hours:

Sunday Noon – 5 PM

Monday- Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM

Friday 9AM – 7 PM  (We will still be having our moonlight crops, but will lock up at 7 pm, just knock loud if you need in!  LOL)

Saturday 9AM – 7 PM

We thought by opening earlier, it would allow you to do your Costco runs, and shop here, before your little ones get out of pre-school!  Hopefully this helps!

Oh and speaking of Costco, if you have already picked up your Christmas pictures then you need this darling kit!  We have it in the store right now, and they have been selling like hot cakes!  This kit has all kinds of fun things included in it, so come on by and grab one!

Melissa Frances Christmas Memories Book {sold as a kit}, designed by Cheryl Mcadam

 
 Cheryl designed this uniquely vintage Christmas book chockfull of pages. Melissa Frances' style is timeless and beautiful and you'll love all the little tuck-ins, enclosures, tags and ephemera in this keepsake album. Just $45. Wow!  what a deal, and it is adorable!