January 28, 2014

Tim Holtz New Products

Our shelves are filled with Tim Holtz new products, like with Wendy Vecchi’s new stamps, some are already sold out! It seems as though our customers are stalking the Fed Ex delivery man (the one who came in this morning was sooooo cute, I can’t blame them).


Tim Holtz new products are being released in small increments, great for you since you won’t break the bank buying his entire line at once. We know you can’t just buy one! Truth be told, neither can we.


Time Holtz new layering stencils are so intricate and detailed, you will be amazed!



Latticework Layered Stencil Latticework Layered Stencil



 



Hearts and Doily Hearts and Doily



 


Tim Holtz has also shipped out six of his new stamps, quite a few are almost gone and one is already sold out.



Hashtags Hashtags



 



Daydream Daydream



 



Nature Walk Nature Walk



 



Bird Feather Bird Feather



 



Marble and Doily Marble and Doily



 



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In other news….did you know that Tim Holtz has an app for your phone? Well neither did I! Apparently it has been around for quite a while some time now and from what I understand it comes in quite handy for keeping track of all of your Tim Holtz purchases and even keeps a wish list for any Tim Holtz new products you must have. Cool! (By te way, this is Lisa and not Michelle who may or may not have lost her mind)!



Description


The creative journey continues in a whole new way… Now you can keep inventory of your favorite Tim Holtz signature products from Ranger, idea-ology, Sizzix Alterations, Stampers Anonymous, Tonic, and Core’dinations with this interactive app right at your finger tips. Create a wish list of the products you want to explore, and watch Tim’s technique videos right on your device. Keep up with Tim’s many adventures with quick access to his events calendar, blog, facebook, and twitter.



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Tim Holtz New Products

January 27, 2014

Wendi Vecchi's Stamp Sets

Wendi Vecchi’s Stamp Sets are here from CHA! As soon as we opened the box and got the stamps on the wall they were being snatched up by our eagerly waiting customers. Two sets have already sold out and some are down to one each. Do not hesitate to pick yours up or they will be gone!


Here is what came in, we know you are going to love them!!!


True Art True Art


 


Framed Art Framed Art


 


The Beauty of Art The Beauty of Art


 


License Plate Art License Plate Art


 


Blooming Art Blooming Art


 


Approved Art Approved Art


 


If you have been collecting Wendy Vecchi’s stamp sets she now has a new storage solution for them, and they are in stock. These come in packages of three and hold the 12 large background stamps and the new SiSi stamps.


Stamp Binders Stamp Binders


Look for an exciting announcement coming soon about plans we have in the store for Wendy Vecchi’s stamp sets. Stay tuned to see what this class will be about!


 



Wendi Vecchi's Stamp Sets

January 23, 2014

Update from CHA 2014 Part III

Continuing the reporting on the recent CHA tradeshow – for the Scrapbook Enthusiasts -  Project Life and the Chalkboard Look are still big trends and quite a few of the manufacturers are coming out with both looks.


With regards to the Project Life trend, in my opinion Simple Stories and We R Memory Keepers do it in a more fun way with less repetition in “cards” and Simple Stories has introduced new Burlap Binders in hot colors.


Their new collection called DIY Boutique – which gives you the freedom to create your own elements to suit your personal style.  Start with the basic card, envelope, tag or pocket foundation, add layers and then add your embellishments.


Simple Stories DIY Boutique CHA 2014Frames chipboard stickers


and their Homespun collection is a lovely Home and Family collection


Homespun Stickers Simple Stories CHA 2014 Homespun Simle Stories


Simple Stories Homespun Collection


 We R Memory Keepers came out with a cool new punch board and some new smaller sized albums (4×4) perfect for Instagram photos with matching cards..


 


inked rose cards jet set We R Memory Keepers CHA 2014 4x4 black 4x4coral


 a new Flower punch board and matching stems.  I have a sample flower I made using it in the store. 


Flower Punch Board We R Memory Keepers


Best of all I got to meet the inventor behind all their punch boards.


 


Tomorrow I will share all the new paints and mediums I bought at the show and on Saturday I will share all the new dies  but, right now I have to go get ready for our Art Journaling class and as some of the products have already started to arrive from the show, I have some personal shopping to do :)


Edited to Add:  Nancy and Lisa told me I have to tell you what came in so far (before I shop):


New stamps from Character Constructions, Stampendous, Tim Holtz, Wendy Vecchi and Nathalie Kalbach.


Three new stencils from Tim Holtz


Molding Rubber and Resins perfect for making your own molds and embellishments.


 


 



Update from CHA 2014 Part III

January 22, 2014

Recap of CHA 2014 Part II

Julie Nutting stamps from Prima were popular last year and we have already shown you the new styles that will be coming.  (click here to see them again)


 


here are some completed samples from the booth.


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They have two new tag pads, chipboard pieces and a chipboard book and some of the stamps have diecuts with them.  The samples are just stunning.


Julie Nutting is also the author of the popular book, Collage Couture, Techniques for creating fashionable art  and she has another book coming out this year. We have preordered a number of copies.  (If you want one please call and get your name on our wait list)


 There are some beautiful line stickers in the girls as well. 


Elizabeth Craft Stickers girlsThese stickers were placed on cardstock and then colored with markers and cut out.  What fun



Recap of CHA 2014 Part II

January 21, 2014

A recap of CHA 2014 - the industry trade show

I just got back a few days ago from the Craft & Hobby Trade Show in California (CHA).  This is the trade show where craft manufacturers, store owners, designers, the industry press and teachers converge to see the new product releases, trends and ideas for the coming year.  I am lucky enough to be able to attend this industry trade show twice a year.  It is fun to go and see all the new products being introduced, the amazing inspirational samples and to catch up with friends. On the down side, it is also exhausting, meetings start at 7:00am and I am not often back in the hotel till midnight. . so it makes for a very long week.


I thought it might be fun to give you a recap of my week and what some of my favorite finds were.  As I took a lot of photos, this post will be spread over a few days.


This is the entrance to the huge convention center


Outside of Convention Center Outside of Convention Center


 


Outside Outside


The plaza outside is quite pretty and this year they had food trucks where you could buy lunch.  As I have never had lunch from a food truck this was fun for me and it tasted way better than the food in the convention center.


Food-Truck


The convention center is quite large and I did a lot of walking to see all the new and hot items.


One of the trends this year is on Home Decor and I could see a lot of inspiration from Pinterest.


The Graphic 45 booth is always so inspirational, they have an amazing design team and their booth is stuffed full of home decor pieces made with their collections.


You can see the three new collections that will be delivered to the store soon by clicking this link: G45 Collections


 


Here are some of the examples in their booth:


 


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 I was lucky enough to win some samples from their booth again this year.  Three vintage pieces and a couple of party decorations now live in the store.  Come on in and take a look.


Spellbinders completely redid their booth this year and it was stunning.


 


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Did you notice the pallets in their booth that have been dyed with luscious colors?  Brilliant


Like I said their booth was stunning, a feast for the eyes.


Another update on what I saw at CHA tomorrow.  I have to try and catch up on some sleep,


see you soon, Michelle McCosh


 



A recap of CHA 2014 - the industry trade show