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This weeks Tim Holtz Inspired Tag

2012-02-01T09:54:00.001-05:00

Here is this weeks tag:

Cupids Arrow

Distress Stains, Claudines Paints, Distress Stickles, Rock Candy Crackle Paint and Perfect Pearls Mists are some of the products used in this weeks tag inspired by the Master of Distress Tim Holtz.

These weekly tags inspired by Tim Holtz are like having a mini class at a time that's convenient for you; you will learn some new and exciting techniques that you can then use in your card making, scrapbooking or altered art.

The tag will be available to be created by you Wednesday February 1st through Tuesday February 7th when we will reveal the next one.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.

Hope we see you soon

Tim Holtz Tuesday Tag Teaser

2012-01-31T09:52:00.001-05:00

Its that time of week again!
Time for us to tease you with our Tim Holtz inspired Tag of the Week.

We will show you the entire tag tomorrow

This Tag will be available to be made Wednesday 2/1 through Tuesday 2/7 for just $5.00
You do not need to bring anything with you.
This is a great way to learn some new techniques and have fun.

Amazing :)

2012-01-29T11:53:00.008-05:00

So excited to announce:

October 7 - 14, 2012

7-Night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean

Leaving from Port Canaveral, Florida and sailing to
Coco Cay, St. Thomas & St. Maarten.

Plus there are 3 Craft Days at Sea!

Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas:

Offering:

4+ Classes are included - taught by Cheryl Mezzetti & Michelle McCosh
Types of classes: One of a Kind workshops focusing on Mixed Media
Mini-Projects
24/7 Open Art Studio with a FULL table for each crafter
Make 'n' Takes
Goodie Bags
All meals are included
24 hour Room Service
Surprises Galore!

Just like Christopher Columbus started on a journey of mystery all those years ago, now you have the opportunity to explore the world of mixed media. As you cruise onboard the Freedom of the Seas toward the magical Caribbean Islands, you'll have the opportunity to investigate and create some wonderful mixed media art. Unlock the mystery of inks, wax, gesso, found objects and more as Cheryl Mezzetti and Michelle McCosh guide you through the uncharted waters of your artistic journey. The workshops are jam-packed with ideas, techniques and inspiration to guide you through a wide variety of media, images, words, paints and surfaces! We will incorporate stamping, painting, inking, layering collage elements and more! Even if you have never painted or taken a mixed media class before you will quickly discover your own artistic path!

You can find out more information and sign up here: http://www.croptopiagetaways.com/

I am at CHA

2012-01-29T01:02:00.004-05:00

I am in California at the industry Trade show also known as CHA.
I have been sharing on Facebook photos when I get a chance.

Although the show does not open till Sunday I have been taking classes, meeting with manufacturers and catching up with some friend in the industry.

I have had an entire day of education with Tim Holtz and also two additional classes. I will post some photos when I get a chance to breathe.

This is the start of the all day Tim Holtz Education day

We made a tag booklet filled with techniques

I got to play with one of the latest products: Distress Markers

Even Mario noticed I got my hair cut

This was the start of a class I took with Tim Holtz, Caludine Helmuth and Dyan Reavaly

P.S. I got to play with the new cartridges called Stamp 2 Cut from Tim that work on the eClips. Oh my we are definitely getting this.

More later.

Michelle

Paris Tag available

2012-01-28T01:01:00.004-05:00

The Paris Tag we had sold out of a couple of weeks ago is now available again for a limited time.

I made one and gave it to Tim Holtz yesterday and he loved it :)

So come on in or call and reserve a kit cos once this has sold out again it is gone . . .

I used a lot of Tim Holtz, the master of distress, products as well as some old french dictionary paper, ten seconds studio metal and an old atlas.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.

Hope we see you soon

BoBunny at Home Class

2012-01-26T22:07:00.002-05:00

Saturday January 28th at 3:00pm, join Tamara to make this elegant wall art.

BOBUNNY AT HOME with Tamara $25

Celebrate your home with this Wall Art. Create a beautiful Home Accent piece incorporating products from two of the hottest scrapbook companies: BoBunny and Prima.

This weeks Tim Holtz Inspired Tag

2012-01-25T07:32:00.001-05:00

Here is this weeks tag:

Raining Hearts.

Distress Inks, Stains, Embossing Powders and Enamel Accents are some of the products used in this weeks tag inspired by the Master of Distress Tim Holtz.

The tag will be available to be created by you Wednesday January 25th through Tuesday January 31st when we will reveal the next one.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.

Hope we see you soon

Tim Holtz Tuesday Tag Teaser

2012-01-24T17:25:00.003-05:00

Its that time of week again!
Time for us to tease you with our Tim Holtz inspired Tag of the Week.

We will show you the entire tag tomorrow

This Tag will be available to be made Wednesday 1/25through Tuesday 1/31 for just $5.00
You do not need to bring anything with you.
This is a great way to learn some new techniques and have fun.

Sketch It Class

2012-01-23T21:35:00.001-05:00

Look at these adorable cards that Rosemary designed for Sketch it this month.

Sketch it is on Thursday January 26th at 6:00pm

SKETCH IT with Rosemary $25

Do you have problems designing cards that look like the professionals then take this class. Every month Rosemary will come up with a new sketch and you will make three cards from that sketch that look totally different. Keep these in your binder and you will never be lacking for inspiration again. The first time you take this class the cost is $35

Simply Cardmaking Class

2012-01-22T21:33:00.004-05:00

Tuesday January 24th is Simply Cardmaking.
We have two classes, so you can either come at 2:00pm-3:30pm or 6:00pm-7:30pm

SIMPLY CARDMAKING with Michelle $15

If you are interested in card making but not sure how to get started then this is the class for you. Each month we will be making simple but elegant cards in a relaxed atmosphere. No complicated techniques, bulky layers or time consuming cards. Perfectly Simple. This class is suitable for both beginner and advanced card makers.

Mommy and Me Class

2012-01-21T23:07:00.003-05:00

Tamara has an amazing Mommy and Me class coming up on Saturday January 28th at 11:00am

You will make all three of these cute projects.

MOMMY and ME with Tamara $25

Spend quality time with your child while making a fun Valentine Frame, an edible Posie and a card. Ages 8 to 12 (Your child must be able to use sharp scissors and a paper trimmer). $25 includes one child and parent.

Flower Tag Make n Take

2012-01-20T22:50:00.003-05:00

Drop in anytime between 2:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday and you can learn how to make this adorable Flower tag for just $2.00
We are using Distress Stains, Embossing Powder, Glazes, Inks and more . . .

that's a whole lot of fun . . . . . in just 15 minutes!

BasicGrey Page of the Month

2012-01-19T22:10:00.005-05:00

It is time for BasicGrey's Page of the month class.
This is where we have a kit of product by Basic Grey.
You can get the kit and follow the instructions to make a two page scrapbook layout.
Or you can come to our monthly class and make the kit the Everything Scrapbook & Stamps way.

The class is this Saturday at 11:00am

This is the photo of the ESS way
Lots of pockets to store cards, memorabilia, notes or photos.

This is the Layout done the BasicGrey way

If you are not a BasicGrey Page of the Month member, don't worry we have extra kits available.

This weeks Tim Holtz Inspired Tag

2012-01-18T10:44:00.003-05:00

Can you hear me now?

This old fashioned Bakelite looking phone was the inspiration for this weeks tag.
The tag background has many layers to it with lots of painting, stamping, inking, embossing and perfect pearls mist.

The tag will be available to be created by you Wednesday January 18th through Tuesday January 24th when we will reveal the next one.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.

Hope we see you soon

Tim Holtz Tuesday Tag Teaser

2012-01-17T22:20:00.003-05:00

Its that time of week again!
Time for us to tease you with our Tim Holtz inspired Tag of the Week.

We will show you the entire tag tomorrow

This Tag will be available to be made Wednesday 1/18 through Tuesday 1/24 for just $5.00
You do not need to bring anything with you.
This is a great way to learn some new techniques and have fun.

More Sneak Peeks

2012-01-16T23:13:00.004-05:00

BoBunny is releasing quite a few new collections at the Trade Show next week.

I can't wait to see them in person!

Yummy

Coming soon

2012-01-15T22:17:00.008-05:00

Graphic 45 has started showing sneak peaks on their blog of their new collections that they are releasing soon. I have shown a few pictures below but if you go to their blog you can see more.

I LOVE the Olde Curiosity Shoppe collection!

Friday is Stamp of the Month

2012-01-14T18:54:00.003-05:00

Friday January 2oth is Stamp of the month.
You can take either the 2:00-4:00pm class or the 6:00-8:00pm class
The class fee is $25 and includes a stamp.
We will be making three of the cards pictured below.

Stamp of the month is perfect for either beginner or experienced stampers.

Call the store to get signed up

Ketchup Layout on Saturday

2012-01-13T19:51:00.001-05:00

Finally here is the sample for tomorrows Ketchup Scrapbook Layout Class
January 14th at 11:00am

Using the beautiful My Minds Eye Papers

Finally they are here!!!

2012-01-12T23:02:00.013-05:00

We received a large shipment today of Sizzix Tim Holtz Dies and Texture Fades
I am so excited, I definitely see some cool tags coming up . . . . .

We also received the Mini Sewing room die I just did not put the photo below.

Here is what we received:

Americana Texture Fades

Spring Time Texture Fades

Valentines Texture Fades

Easter Elements

Mini Bunny

Mini Love Struck

Love Struck

Old Glory

Mini Old Glory

Butterflight

Alphabetical

Mini Tattered Floral

This weeks Tim Holtz Inspired Tag

2012-01-11T08:00:00.001-05:00

I love to travel and have been quite fortunate to do a lot of it.
I was born in England and went to France as a young girl quite frequently.

So this tag was of course,
Inspired by the Eiffel Tower

I used a lot of Tim Holtz, the master of distress, products as well as some old french dictionary paper, ten seconds studio metal and an old atlas (thanks Joyce)

The tag will be available to be created by you Wednesday January 11th through Tuesday January 17th when we will reveal the next one.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.

Hope we see you soon

Tim Holtz Tuesday Tag Teaser

2012-01-10T12:06:00.005-05:00

It's Tuesday which means it's time for another Tim Holtz Inspired Tag Teaser.

You can see the full tag tomorrow on the blog.

I had a lot of fun making this one!

You can come in to the store to make this tag for just $5 anytime between Wednesday morning and the following Tuesday at 5:00pm at which point we will post the next tag teaser.

Must Have it Monday

2012-01-09T22:06:00.008-05:00

If you have never tried the Creative Imaginations Luminarte line of products you are missing out.
Missing out, Big Time.
Big time, I tell ya, Your life is not complete until you have some.

If you bought H2O's years ago and loved them, you are going to love these newly reformulated little pots of magic even more.

For those of you who have never tried them, these are little pots of shimmery watercolor cakes. You spray the pots with water to activate them into
buttery shimmery paints.
Add a little water: get a more intense colored, shimmery, opaque paint.
Add more water: get a shimmery, more translucent wash.

The Pearlesque colors look amazing on black or dark papers and add beautiful subtle shimmer to all types of other colored papers.

If you have patterned paper that you don't love anymore, try putting a wash of H2O's over the top and get a completely different look. Color flowers, ribbons, chipboard, diecuts, tags and more. You can even stamp with them. It's addictive, coloring everything in sight!

You can also get them in shimmery mists called Radiant Rain.
in Luscious Colors

My favorite spray is ICE.
I spray it on everything!

You just have to get some and add some glitz to your life!

Special Guest Teacher - Eli Harlan

2012-01-08T21:19:00.006-05:00

Thursday January 12th is our first class with Eli Harlan

Special Guest - ELI HARLAN; Paper Crafts Designer, Teacher and Blogger. Eli has been working in the scrapbooking industry since she began writing for Memory Makers Magazine in 2000. She wrote numerous articles for the magazine and worked on several books for the Books Division. In 2001 she was accepted as a Design Team member for Spellbinders Paper Arts. She served two, year-long terms. During her first year on the team, Spellbinders approached Eli with several writing projects. During her third year with the company, she transitioned into being their main copy writer. Eli has been published in several craft magazines and currently writes a crafty blog called Frillions by eli. Recently Eli moved from Denver to Palm Beach and she is thrilled to be joining us for classes.

Boys will be Boys – $20. Let the boys have their day. Using brown lunch bags you will turn them into a 12 page mini scrapbook using the Authentique line of papers. You will ink, add buttons, buckles and more to make this quick and easily duplicated project.

Creative Cafe Scrapbook Layout

2012-01-07T22:16:00.002-05:00

We have a new two page layout available as the Creative Cafe project for this coming week.

You can come in anytime you have a few spare moments and grab a kit, sit at the table with a friend, relax and make this for just $12.

You will need to bring a paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive and Glossy Accents.
This layout is available while supplies last!

New Stamps for Valentines Day

2012-01-06T19:30:00.003-05:00

We just received new stamps and a sample board today.
You have to see these samples up close - they are just lovely!

So if you need to make a card for "Your Love" come in and get inspired.

Beatriz Guzman Classes

2012-01-05T10:53:00.003-05:00

Special Guest - BEATRIZ GUZMAN

You may have seen the amazing kits and completed layouts for sale in the store. These have been designed by Beatriz. She is one talented lady! This is a chance to take a class with her and “Learn to scrapbook the Beatriz way” You will ink, paint, cut and manipulate your papers in a very different but fun way. Beatriz will be teaching two different layout classes and you are guaranteed to learn many techniques. Never look at your scrapbook paper the same way again.

We have two classes on January 16th (Martin Luther King Day).

Each Class is $30

This is the first class which starts at 1:00pm

This is the second class that will start at 6:00pm

Supplies are limited so make sure you sign up as soon as possible.

This weeks Tim Holtz Inspired Tag

2012-01-04T10:00:00.001-05:00

This is the first in our weekly series of Tim Holtz inspired tags

Lots of techniques were used in making this lovely snow angel tag,
come in and make this wintery tag for just $5

(A Wintery Snowy tag is apparently the right tag to make considering the ice cold conditions we are experiencing right now)

It's like having a mini class at a time that's convenient for you; you will learn some new and exciting techniques that you can then use in your card making, scrapbooking or altered art.

The tag will be available to be created by you through Tuesday when we will reveal the next one.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.
See you Soon

Tim Holtz Tuesday Teaser

2012-01-03T21:06:00.007-05:00

As I mentioned on Facebook and in this weeks email we are starting 2012 with some fun and exciting events, classes and more

One of the items I mentioned was a Tim Holtz Tuesday Teaser.

Each Tuesday we will make something that has been inspired by the creative genius of Tim Holtz
and we will then post a partial image on the blog and facebook.

Here is our first ever Tim Holtz Tuesday Teaser:

Then Wednesday morning we will reveal the full tag.

Starting that same day you can come in and make the tag yourself for just $5

It's like having a mini class at a time that's convenient for you; you will learn some new and exciting techniques that you can then use in your card making, scrapbooking or altered art.

The tag will be available to be created by you through the following Tuesday when we will reveal the next one.

and remember we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

You do not have to bring anything with you.
We will be providing all materials, tools, adhesives, etc.

So come on in and make something crafty and fun.
See you Soon

New Opening Hours and a Design Team Layout

2012-01-02T22:50:00.002-05:00

With a New Year we decided to extend the store hours for your shopping convenience.
We are pleased to announce that we are now open till 8:00pm on Thursday and Friday nights.

Melina B. who is on our design team dropped these
stunning BoBunny Layouts off at the store today
She added some Canvas Corp and Bazzill papers and some lovely gems to complete this classic looking layout

More hip and edgy this layout uses some lovely bright red flower ribbon
and Prima embellishments.
Make sure you take a closer look when you are in the store.

Special Guest Teacher - Eli Harlan

2012-01-01T22:26:00.003-05:00

Here is the second class that Eli Harlan formerly from Spellbinders is teaching at the store in January.

Do you have problems remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries, and other special occasions?
If so you do not want to miss this class.

Eli has designed this Handy Dandy Card Keeper/Date Organizer/Special Dates/Never be in the Dog House for forgetting again extraordinaire book.

This Card Keeper is not only the perfect place to record the dates
for all those occasions that you don't want to forget.
This organizer also keeps the cards you have made so
you don't loose them before you have to send them.

Made using the wonderful beach collection from Fancy Pants

Eli also uses some exclusive Spellbinders dies in the creation of this planner.

Here is a close up.

You can take this class on Wednesday January 18th at 6:00pm

Here is to 2012

2011-12-31T22:12:00.002-05:00

Saw this photo on Facebook and had to share

For our special friends, customers and family
Wishing you a wonderful 2012!
See you next year!

MIdnight Crops

2011-12-30T22:07:00.007-05:00

"GET YOUR CRAFT ON"
and come to
A MIDNIGHT CROP

Do you need some uninterrupted Crafting Time?

Come to one of our Midnight Crops and get caught up on your cardmaking, ATC, altered art, scrapbooking or other projects. (You will be sharing a table so this is the perfect time to work on projects / kits that don't require you to bring the entire contents of your scrapbook room with you)
We will have snacks and soda available.

We have three Midnight Crops in January.

Saturday January 14th
Saturday January 21st
Friday January 27th

Call the store to sign up

An experiment with Tim Holtz

2011-12-29T22:43:00.003-05:00

I decided to do a quick experiment today and realized that we did not have any glossy paper in stock. We ran out during the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas and it has not been restocked yet.

So instead I took one of our white tags which has a smoother surface and I pounced alcohol inks all over the background. It was harder to move and manipulate the inks as the surface was not as slick as the glossy paper.

When it was dry, I used Versamark and one of the 2012 Hero Arts stamps and stamped the Gear Images on the tag. I then took Perfect Pearls and mixed it with embossing powder to make my custom color which has a gleam to it. Using the heat tool I embossed the image.

Here is a close up view

The background is quite intriguing.
I had to stop at this point as a customer needed some help.
I hope to finish up this tag tomorrow.
Till then, Goodnight

The latest issue of Magnolia Ink Magazine

2011-12-28T15:20:00.002-05:00

just arrived from Sweden.

Special Guest Teacher

2011-12-27T22:35:00.004-05:00

Special Guest - ELI HARLAN; Paper Crafts Designer, Teacher and Blogger.

Eli has been working in the scrapbooking industry since she began writing for Memory Makers Magazine in 2000. She wrote numerous articles for the magazine and worked on several books for the Books Division.

In 2001 she was accepted as a Design Team member for Spellbinders Paper Arts. She served two, year-long terms. During her first year on the team, Spellbinders approached Eli with several writing projects. During her third year with the company, she transitioned into being their main copy writer.

Eli has been published in several craft magazines and currently writes a crafty blog called Frillions by eli. Recently Eli moved from Denver to Palm Beach and she is thrilled to be joining us for classes.

Her first class is a Paper Bag album

Boys will be Boys $20

Thursday January 12th 6:00-9:00PM

Let the boys have their day. Using brown lunch bags you will turn them into a 12 page mini scrapbook using the Authentique line of papers. You will ink, add buttons, buckles and more to make this quick and easily duplicated project.

Another Tag

2011-12-26T08:02:00.003-05:00

Here is another tag that I made on Christmas Eve. This time I used a Hero Arts Stamp and the Spellbinder Bird Florishes die in addition to Distress Ink and the Tim Holtz Fanciful Flight Die.

I used the Spellbinders die for the Reindeer antlers and loved the effect.
A alcohol inked the pearls to make them red and the Deer was made using a French Dictionary Page.

Enjoy

2011-12-25T22:32:00.003-05:00

Enjoy your day today.

We will be back with another tag tomorrow.

Enjoy the Season

2011-12-24T22:46:00.001-05:00

Finally the lamp post . . . .

2011-12-23T22:01:00.004-05:00

You may remember that I was hoping Tim Holtz would use his Lamp Post die while making his 12 Tags of Christmas earlier this month.

Well I finally had a few minutes today at the store and I decided I would go ahead and make my version. I know it's not your typical Christmas colors but the colors I used remind me of Florida.

hmm, I used quite a few things in this tag including Distress Embossing Powder, Luminarte H2O's, Stamps, Ranger Colorwash, Stickers and of course Luminarte ICE!!!

Would anyone like to do this as a Make n Take next week???
Let me know and I will see if I can get it on our schedule.