COPIC classes

The CERTIFICATION class is

full

according to our insider at COPIC.

For those still interested in the SATURDAY classes, which are posted on the website and here on the blog, you can still contact the store to get yourself registered for those. We still have a few seats left. Details are on the web and in a previous post.

As an added BONUS for those just out shopping that day...we will be opening early and staying open late on both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate the class attendees.

Latest arrival....

POLAR WHITE FLOWER SOFT!

IT'S HERE!!!

More glitter fun

Look at the GLITTER detail on these papers!!

The Front...

and the BACK...

You'll these on our COOKING section.

New Arrivals

The front.....

...the back

FIND THESE in the BIRTHDAY section

The Front...

...and the back

FIND THESE in the TRAVEL section.

I like BOTH sides!!

Cuteness

Our latest delivery had these in them!! How cute is that?

Prima has these adorable paper piecing animals. They are the perfect accent for a zoo page or they would make really adorable cards.

Scrap and Stamp 'til Midnight

We have the calendar set for the rest of the year if you want to plan out your future Scrapping and Stamping nights with your Scrappin' pals or just a nice getaway night.

September 18

September 25

October 9

October 23

November 4

November 20

December 4

December 18

Call and reserve your spot.

Cost is $9

Starts at 6pm and goes until Midnight....but if you want to start earlier, please feel free to drop by sooner and get started on your crafty day. Just give us a call.

Light snacks and door prizes are included

A*Muse*A*Palooza winners

Congratulations to Debbi J

the winner of the Grand Prize

during our A*Muse*A*Palooza week.

Her prize is valued at over $100

Congratulations also to

Chris E of Eau Claire: Scor-Bug & Mat

Cindy Y of Chippewa Falls: COPIC Marker Case and Stamps

Our SNEAK PEEK party night winner was

Kathy M of La Crosse

She won a set of stamps from the newly released

A*Muse Holiday 2009 collection

COPIC CLASSES

For those of you already signed up for the classes and for those of you still on the fence about signing up...these are the descriptions of the upcoming classes SALLY LYNN will be teaching on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

Again, all sign ups for the CERTIFICATION classes are through Sally Lynn's Blog or the COPIC website

Sorry, this weekend of classes DOES NOT include you

in the drawing for the CUTTLEBUG during our CUTTLEBUG FRENZY.

COPIC 101

Saturday, August 15, 2009

10-Noon

Learn about Copic markers, the markers that go way beyond coloring stamped images to cardstock, transparencies and more surfaces than you can imagine. Learn about the different styles of markers, how the markers work, without the revealing brushstrokes so often associated with marker coloring. Unlock the secrets to choosing colors for blending and shading. We will practice four blending techniques with a three page handout that is yours to keep for reference and practice; and an airbrushing demonstration will also be included with hands-on use as time allows. Class taught by Sally Lynn MacDonald, National Copic Certification Trainer and Design Team member for Copic / Imagination International.

$37

Copic 102 – Summer Acrylic Album, aka ‘Let No Surface Remain UnInked’

Saturday, August 15^th – 1:30-3:30pm

In this technique-packed workshop we will go beyond the basics to explore using Copic inks and the many surfaces and techniques used to color them. From layering colors on transparencies, to airbrushing on acrylic as well as coloring 'bling', felt, epoxy stickers, ribbon, metal and chipboard, Sally Lynn will guide you through every surface to go way above and beyond stamped images to altering everything. We'll also explore complementary products such as Glimmer Mist and Nestabilities dies. There are no mistakes in class, only a new and different way to go about a technique. Come join us for an evening of exploring this wonderful medium and make this fantastic acrylic album with all of the techniques and surfaces we will explore and alter!

What to Bring: 12” Trimmer, Scissors, Wet Adhesive, such as Fabritac or Zip Dry (strongly recommended), Black permanent marker and a Cropadile if you have one.

$37

COPIC 103

Angel Face Transparency Techniques Layout

August 15, 2009

5-7pm

Description: This technique-packed layout features many wonderful products from Prima, including Clear Paintables, which we will color with pearlescent paints and Copic Markers and layer with loads of product from the Flirty Little Secret collection. This wonderful bold palette with vibrant pinks, teals, greens and blues offset with touches of white and a romantic black will contrast beautifully with the bold designs of the transparency overlay. Lots of gorgeous flowers and leaves, chipboard, bling and my favorite ribbons and letters complete this feminine layout. An interactive journaling element will be the finishing touch. As always, full sets of alphabets are provided to students to customize your project for your own use.

What to Bring: 12” Trimmer, Scissors, Wet Adhesive, such as Fabritac or Zip Dry & Glue Dots.

$37

CALL or STOP BY the store to sign up

for one or all three of these classes.

715-830-9555

Our FLOWER SOFT collection

Lots of AWESOME colors arrived in that last shipment!! The girls have been having a ball playing with this stuff. Come in a check it out.

In August...

...we will start the CUTTLEBUG FRENZY!!

During the month of August, every class you sign up for and attend, you will be entered in a drawing to win a CUTTLEBUG machine of your very own!! The more classes you pay for and attend, the more chances for you to win. Classes during the month of August will also feature CUTTLEBUG as a tool. Hands on with the CUTTLEBUG and a chance to win one....what more can you ask for?

Eligible classes for the drawing do NOT include ANY of the COPIC classes on August 15 and 16, 2009

**PLUS** the first release of the *NEW* CUTTLEBUG folders will be arriving during the month of AUGUST (that's what PROVO CRAFT promised anyway!) . If you haven't signed up for the first call list, do so now. You will get 10% off on your new CUTTLEBUG folder/die purchase if you are signed up. While you are there, sign up for the second release of the new Holiday folders.....10% off there too! You don't have to pre-pay, just get yourself on the list. Who wouldn't want to be the first to have the new folders....my name is on ALL of them.

Oh, and not to forget, for those who have not seen the Holiday release folders...the LACE TREE is coming back...again, for a short time, so get it while you can. Once they stop making them, we won't be able to get them in. They sold out fast last time and we weren't even aware they were making them a limited addition item!

You have been given fair warning....lol

Picture This in Eau Claire, WI

Our latest slideshow with the wide array of products available at PICTURE THIS in Eau Claire Wisconsin!

Card kits

"Bling Trees" Card Kit....makes 10 identical cards with all the trimmings: $15

"Thank You" card kit....makes these 4 cards (and all the embossing is done for you!) for only $8.50

"Sticker Occasions" card kit...Again, a lot of the hard work is done (embossing and cutting) for you! Makes 4 cards for only $9.25

"Bright Birthday" card kit has all the fixin's for 4 great birthday cards, embossing, die cuts, ribbon and more...for only $8.75!!

On average, our card kits will run you UNDER $2.40 per card.....a great deal on a hand made card. Our envelopes are only 20 cents each for white which is still a great bargain. The bonus is, you get the credit for creating it! Not to mention you have the creative idea already laid out for you to make more cards.

Arrivals

As posted on Facebook, a Karen Foster shipment arrived with some cute things...and our eagerly awaited arrival of the HUGE Flower Soft goodies is in the store. Oh my, the colors are awesome! Check out our class board for future classes using Flower Soft, or ask on of our talented staff members to show you!

Don't forget you have until Friday July 25 to get your pages (or pages and cards) in for the Design Team tryouts. Details are available in the store. Pick up a sheet and bring it in with your submission projects.

Wandering around the store....

Man I miss a lot of cute stuff on my days off!! I tell you, I need to work more often!

I don't know when these came in, but I can tell you I had to have a sheet of each as soon as I found them!!

Aren't they cute? BAZZILL makes them. Great BAZZILL paper with fun designs make for a great combination.

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FACEBOOK

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DESIGN TEAM news

The deadline for dropping off

your projects is coming up

on the 25th of JULY

Don't forget to turn them

in for consideration

for the next team.

Pick up an application in the store.

A*Muse*A*Palooza prize

Have you come and shopped our A*Muse spectacular?

We have some great prizes that we will be drawing for Friday!

This one is worth $100 and there is more.....

check it out when you stop by

SPELLBINDERS Pendants have arrived

The newest NESTABILITIES goodies from SPELLBINDERS!

PENDANTS

They featured these on their blog a week ago or so and now they are in the store!

As usual I missed their arrival because I was on vacation, but I did get my hands on one!!

and still more new arrivals

POPSICLE from BO Bunny...one side....

...and the other!

We also have the CALYPSO line as well....just didn't have time to photograph with all our fun activities last week.

More New Arrivals....

Farm and Rodeo papers from PAPER HOUSE...

...and cool retro "Old Guy" papers from Creative Imaginations.

New Arrivals

More fishing paper from MOXXIE

The cutest arrivals from K & Co.....I love these creatures!!

A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA party

Our Sneak Peek Party room! Preparing for the fun.

All attendees enjoyed cookies, coffee, punch, a Make & Take and 30% off their A*Muse purchase.

The Make & Take/Demo Spot

The event has been kicked off and the stamps are now on the floor.

CHRISTMAS in JULY is officially here!

The stamps are adorable, get them while you can.

Check the crafty blog for sample made with the newest line from A*Muse, the HOLIDAY 2009 Collection.

CELEBRATE

We can't shoot off fireworks, so I will just share this photo I got of the festivities last weekend....woohoo....time to CELEBRATE!

Bring your A*Muse*A*Palooza invitations Thursday night for the preview party!! Those postcards are the passport to the show.

A Make & Take, Door prize and treats!!!

What's not to love?

Plus a great deal on A*Muse stamps.

It all begins at 6pm.

Do you like videos?

Check out my first

video tutorial

on my crafty blog HERE

Leave me a comment if you

like, dislike or whatever.

I want to hear from you!

Keep checking the crafty blog and this blog for more videos and coupon deals to come.

Just like at the store, miss a day, miss a lot!

Wandering around the store....

I found some cute things I missed......

Backyard from American Craft!

How cute are these brads from Basic Grey?

Gotta love that little chick!!

Miss a day, miss a lot!

Celebrate with a BLOG COUPON

BLOG COUPON

Click the link, print and SAVE!!!

Don't forget we are

CLOSED

on the

4th of JULY

to celebrate the

Holiday with family.

A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA

The countdown to the big reveal has begun.

Shop this week, purchase any A*MUSE or other brand stamps and get an invitation to the sneak peek that is NEXT WEEK!!! The sneak peek party will have fun and surprises and a discount on your entire A*MUSE purchase!! Well worth the visit.

Don't forget about our COPIC registration going on now too. Details are in a post below or call the store to get more info. COPIC Certification classes are registered online, but the Saturday classes are registered though the store. Again, see posts below about those details.