Category: Birthdays

HOLY MOLY New, New, New!!!!!

3/15/2019

We have LOADS of new items at the store right now!!! I am SO EXCITED to share it all with you!!

First off, PAPER!!! We have gotten is SO MANY new papers in the last couple weeks and many of them are BRAND NEW!!!!

BoBunny
Altenew
Graphic 45

.... and MANY OTHERS!!

Take a look at all the newest papers!!

These ones JUST ARRIVED YESTERDAY!!

Just LOOK HOW CUTE these little hedgehogs are! We LOVE how some of them are even wearing glasses!!

New Baby-Theme papers as well... look at this Alphabet sheet!!

Several great designs for Spring, Birthday, and Just Because...

Of course, I can't ignore this STUNNING PAPER LINE, Harmony, out from BoBunny that showcases beautiful watercolor designs.... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

Last week was when we got in the ALL NEW paper pack from Altenew (as well as some of their Wooden Button embellishments...) This paper pack features 16 HIGH QUALITY double-sided sheets of card stock.. really fantastic designs...

And, probably my MOST FAVORITE has been... Graphic 45!!!!

We now have both NEW COLLECTIONS

Kaleidoscope Line
Bloom Line

The number of NEW PAPERS is a bit overwhelming... IN THE BEST WAY!!!

Llama papers, Mermaid papers....

Fiesta papers, Graduation papers...

There are SO MANY wonderful things to see and love... and it seems there is a paper for everyone!!

We are also carrying 3 ALL NEW COMPANIES!!

Whimsy
Creative Expressions
Lavinia Stamps

Whimsy Stamps are some of our FAVORITES for snarky sayings and cute animals... but their more intricate images are just STUNNING!!

And, we have been OVER THE MOON with the newest from Creative Expressions!!!

This company is from the U.K. and they create BEAUTIFUL designs!!

Embossing Folders
Wood-Veneer die-cut pieces (like the flying keys that you see below)
GORGEOUS stamps (just LOOK how intricate!!)
Fantastic die-cuts and sentiments!!

My ALL TIME FAVORITE COMPANY though.... is Lavinia Stamps!!!!

EEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!

There are AMAZING designs for those of you who love fairies, mushrooms, intricate images, and foliage.. gosh I am IN LOVE!!!

I have been SO IMPRESSED with the intricacy of these images... they are WONDERFUL!!!

Stop by to see us to indulge in ALL THE AMAZING goodies we have been getting in... I know you are just itching to use some of these new products in your art creations!!

Give us a call if you need any of these items shipped to you! We are happy to accommodate!!
360-647-9663

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Calendars, Planner Stamps and MORE!

3/21/2017

Over the last few months we have been getting in a number of stamps and papers all perfect for making calendars!!!

Whether you are making a desk calendar for yourself, giving a little pocket calendar for a friend, making your own planner more *exciting* or just making a birthday card... WE HAVE THE SUPPLIES FOR YOU!!!

Check out these new *mini* calendars brand new out from Taylored Expressions!!

The 5 x 7 set can easily be bound together to create a desk calendar! See below how we cut out a card-stand (using our Accu-cut here in the store) to place on the back of the calendar set. This is an easy way to make something stand up without having to put forth too much effort.

Bekah decked out the little calendar we have here at the store... Above she used the new Build a Scene Calendar Set from Taylored Expressions... for the month of July she made little fireworks!! CUTE!

Below, she stamped out a little umbrella and colored it in with colored pencils to create a sweet "April Showers bring May flowers" image!! I LOVE it!!

The other little cards that came in are the 3 x 4 Watercolor Panels.

As you can see, you can colorize each one for your calendar set... OR you can cut them out and make a set of cards for a friend! For quick card making at home, this set makes it as easy as 1, 2, 3!!

One of my favorite little groupings that came in are these *itty-bitty* calendars!! you get 10 CALENDARS in each set!!!

These mini calendars make it easy to send quick birthday card....

...or an easy mini desk calendar!!! Pair it with a sweet stamp, make an easel-style card... and Ta-Da!! All done!

Not only does it make a simple gift, but whenever your friend uses the calendar they get to *think of you* ... How sweet is that? It's a nice small gift that keeps on giving!!

The next thing I want to share with you is something called the Bullet Journal and the Happy Planner...

If you aren't yet familiar with what those items are... This video was informative, cute, clever, and is well done!!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/h-VbDXK4QVw

Now, we don't sell the Happy Planners here... but we have EVERYTHING to make and build your own!!!

These stamp sets from Taylored Expressions, Clearly Planned are ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for making or building your own planner!!

---> But if you are like me, and you already have your own planner, these sets are great for decking out your little book and making it truly CUSTOMIZED!!!

Did you see the cute little emoji's!!??? And the clocks, the little clipboards, and the adorable little animals!!??

These sets are sure to make your day-to-day planning WAY more exciting!!!

We also carry a variety of calendar pages for making a full-size calendar at home!!

Lots of stickers, die-cuts, paper and washi tape to make your calendars and planning a lot less stressful and a lot more FUN!!

Stop by to see us! We are open 7 days a week and there is always new stuff to see!!

Give us a call if you have any questions!! 360 647 9663

Embossing Paste Idea and Tutorial

6/25/2016

I recently came across this brilliant idea on Instagram and I just HAD to share!

To make this card you will need:
A home die cut machine
Die cut ice cream cone
Embossing paste
Ink (I used Distress Inks)
Palette knife
Silicone craft mat
Paper
Ribbon
Glitter and/or sprinkles

Use a die cut shape ice cream cone (I used this one from Cottage Cutz-- Waffle Cone). I cut the ice cream cone out of 3 different colors of paper.
I took out a little bit of the original embossing paste (which dries white) and used a single drop if ink and mixed it in, dying the paste a different color. I used picked raspberry for the pink one and dried marigold for the orange one.

Then I just scraped the paste off the mat and loosely laid it on the top of the cone, making it look like a REAL scoop of ice cream!!
I then just used plain white for the other cones, and added glitter on one and faux sprinkles on the other by just slicing up a tiny strip of 3 colors of paper, in this case one was a gold glitter paper.

*You can use REAL sprinkles too!! Just wait until the paste is almost dry and sprinkle the sprinkles on and barely press them in.*

To finish off the card I used ribbon by May Arts and a stamp from the *adorable* Avery Elle stamp set, The Scoop.

What a cute card and such a clever technique!!!

Cute Animals and Baby Things!!

6/7/2016

We have a large selection of baby themed die cuts and stamps right now.. and I have been playing around with them this weekend.

Cottage Cutz has some ADORABLE little Farm animals out . By adding a sweet saying or pairing them with Pastel colors, you can make a sweet invitation for a baby shower, send a card to welcome a newborn, or even welcome a newly adopted young child..

I just loved the little sheep from Cottage Cutz!! I combined it with a die cut from Impression Obsession and the field of flowers die cut from Memory Box!

If you have twins to celebrate, cut out your dies 2 times and interplay the colors! Use the baby sayings from Impression Obsession with it to create this cute card.

And in case you haven't seen them, these little stitched animals are SO CUTE!!!! I just want them to hold little balloons or an umbrella!!! (Or some of those cute props from Elizabeth Craft!!)
Come by today to see all the baby die cuts and stamps.. they seem to go pretty quick!

Notch Punch and a mini Tutorial

1/31/2016

This week at the store we have been playing around with the We R Notch punchboard and we are having a lot of fun!! We've come up with some pretty cute ideas, come in this week to see all the newest stuff!!

The Mother's Day card was made using the Sizzix Susan's Garden die-cuts and using the notch punch we were able to add a sweet saying.

** As an extra idea, pre-make some cards with a notch for a quick and easy card, just add the sentiment!!**
(Thanks Nancy for the tip!!)

Pictured above and below is a quick and easy business card pocket book, just use your sewing machine and you have a professional business card holder!!

To Create the straw embellishment, pictured above, just use 2 sizes of a circle punch, double sided tape, and your Envelope Notch Punchboard and you have a fun add-on to any party!!

Pictured below is the easiest, though one of my favorite, cards to make with the notch punch.
Use your Nesting Hearts (pictured is the set from Die-namics) and cut out hearts from several shades of one color. I chose green because I have been LOVING the green papers from Reminisce. I created the monochromatic look by just layering the cards in different tones and textures in the same kind of green... Look how fun!!

And I admit, I couldn't help myself, I added a hidden message!!

3 New Cards from Tuesday's Card Class

10/2/2015

Just wanted to share these fun new cards that
everyone made last Tuesday
The next series of classes are on Tuesday Oct 13, there's a class at 11am, 1:30pm and again at 6pm. You must sign up by Saturday Oct 10th, but you really should save your spot today!
The best part is that the class is only $10
What you'll be making is ALWAYS a surprise, and ALWAYS fun.
Bring a friend or come make some new ones!

HOLY MOLY New, New, New!!!!!

Calendars, Planner Stamps and MORE!

Embossing Paste Idea and Tutorial

Cute Animals and Baby Things!!

Notch Punch and a mini Tutorial

3 New Cards from Tuesday's Card Class

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