I actually took a couple of days off.... to go to a scrapbook convention of course.

Hi everyone,

I spent a couple of days down in Chantilly at the Great American Scrapbook Convention. It was fun running into a number of my ladies shopping and taking classes. Of course, some classes were better than others but I was pretty happy with the ones I took. I even learned some new tricks and found a couple of new products to order. I was so impressed with Maya Road's embellishments that I ordered a bunch of cool things today.

I get asked all the time if we are going to do a collection of peoples unwanted scrapbook supplies to donate to charity. One of our wonderful customers found a great charity that would love some scrapbooking supplies, the National Institute of Health - Children's Cancer Ward. From now until July 7, we will be putting out some empty boxes for you to fill. I know I can't wait to get rid of some of my stash. Let's fill some boxes for a good cause.

Here is this week's Creative Cafe to go layout. I just love this green and wanted a fun summery color. Just $3 at the Creative Cafe bar.

Wednesday June 25th, 10:30 to 11:30 for childern 4-8 years old. 11:30 to 12:30 for children 9-14. Fee $10

Crafty Chalkboad class - Your children will love learning how to decorate this fun chalkboard with ink, stamps, ribbons and bling. Miss Cindy has lots of great supplies so that your child can really make this his own unique creation.

Demo Day has been moved to the last Saturday in June, June 28th from 11-4 PM. We moved the demo day to be sure that anyone going to the Great American Scrapbook Convention would not miss our demo day.

Basic Grey Sugared & Spice Mini Album by Gina Adolph -Monday June 30th 6-8 PMI finally talked Gina Adolph into teaching a class for me and I can't tell you how adorable this mini album is. Gina will show you how to create this 12 page mini album from cover to cover in this 2 hour class. You will be altering some of the chipboard pages so please bring your basic tool kit, including paper trimmer, scissors, strong adhesive (for Chipboard) and an exacto knife and mat. Fee $29

Wednesday July 2nd 6-8 PM

Bo Bunny Lucky Star Album class -
You will make this adorable 12 page 6 x6 mini album. Please bring scissors, paper trimmer and strong adhesive. This bright boy’s album will be perfect to use for showing off your son’s starring moments. $28

Sunday July 6th 2-4 PM

Basic Grey Obscure Travel Album class - Join Tracy and make this graduated page 6 x 12 Chipboard album using Basic Grey's Obscure line. You will need your paper trimmer, scissors, strong adhesive, exacto knife and cutting mat. Fee $27

Basic Grey Euphoria is Here!

October Afternoon papers and embellishments have arrived.

Look what we received from Autumn Leaves. This baby line is too cute for words.

They also make clear stamps with inks that match their paper lines.

And more Manhattan paper and embellishments. I love all the foil and soft colors in this line.

Little Yellow Bicycle Vita Bella is here. These are my favorite colors to scrap with. I can't wait to play with this line.

Our first order from Quick Quotes is here. I loved the fun summer papers and....

the boy line that also happens to match Creative Cafe.

New fabulous wood albums from Kaiser Craft, including the planner album that everyone was begging for.

Heidi Grace made the cutest sea life papers and embellishments. The colors are soft and the papers are shimmery and even flocked.

New Creative Cafe, Adornit and Creative Imagingations

Hello again,
Well, the UPS man is not pleased with us getting so many boxes on such hot days. At least, the weather is cooling off for him. The lighting storms didn't keep us from putting out lots of new Creative Cafe goodies, redoing the entire sports area and making the entrance a very Happy 4th of July zone.

Thursday June 19th 6-8 PM
Amuse Stamps Card Class- Join Jill and Elzybells and make adorable rubber stamped creations. You will make five adorable cards. Please bring fine point scissors and adhesive. Fee $22

We have gotten in so many new products that I am having to narrow down the amount of photos I have taken and posted here. There are just so many new things. I LOVE this soccer line from Adornit. There are also softball, volleyball, golf, swimming and 4th of July papers from them that are just as cute.
Adornit's 4th of July line.

Newly reorganized sports section. Hopefully it will be a bit easier to find your sport now. Also, check out this fun mini album Kirstin whipped up using the TEAM word book and Bo Bunny's new basketball line.
SEI Poppy is here. Photos do not show how nice this paper line is. All the papers are metalic embossed and just beautiful. I made these 4 layouts so far with their kit of the month.
The new Passport line from Making Memories.
This is another line you have to see in person. Tidepool from Christine Adolph at Creative Imaginations. The water color effects are perfect for your beach photos.

New Creative Cafe goodies including tags, tickets and colored book rings.

We have a new stamp of the month program thru Inkadinkadoo. Buy 2 of the selected stamps and get one free. The swirly birds and flowers are too cute.

June has arrived and so has the heat

Hi everyone,



I hope you are managing to stay cool in this crazy hot weather. Kirstin had her last football game on Saturday (they won) and it was blazing hot out there. I love going to her games but it was a bit much. Luckily, Shon brought a beach umbrella.





Now that school is out, you may not think you have time to scrap, but we have many solutions for that problem. Our classes are 2 hours of creativity and a dose of fun. If you want some major time to work on your projects, come out to a Friday or Saturday night crop from 6-midnight. Most days you can even come in early to crop to make the most of your time.





Only have 10 minutes, come in with some adhesive and whip up a quick Creative Cafe layout. I have kits already to be put together. I've got the ink out and pieces cut. Just $3 per page. Here is this week's project.











Here are some of the New KaiserCraft paper that just happen to match Creative Cafe. Do you think they planned that? hmmm...











I'm so excited that Jill has decided to teach her first class for us. She is a gifted card maker and is creating a batch of Elzybell cards just for us ladies. Here is a sample of the type of cards you can make in her class on June 17th from 6-8 PM.














Join me on Monday June 23rd from 6-8 PM for this adorable Luggage Tag Album from Basic Grey using the papers from the Sultry line. Please Bring an Exacto knife and cutting mat along with your paper trimmer, scissors and strong adhesive.


Great Impressions card class with Susan
Wednesday June 25th from 6-8 PM



Join Susan as she makes 4 of this months’ stamp of the month cards. You will learn wonderful coloring techniques and play with stamping on vellum. Fee $20








Basic Grey Sugared & Spice Mini Album by Gina Adolph -
Monday June 30th 6-8 PM



I finally talked Gina Adolph into teaching a class for me and I can't tell you how adorable this mini album is. Gina will show you how to create this 12 page mini album from cover to cover in this 2 hour class. You will be altering some of the chipboard pages so please bring your basic tool kit, including paper trimmer, scissors, strong adhesive (for Chipboard) and an exacto knife and mat. Fee $29











Demo Day has been moved to the last Saturday in June, June 28th from 11-4 PM. We moved the demo day to be sure that anyone going to the Great American Scrapbook Convention would not miss our demo day.





Here are a preview of a few of our Demos.





Imaginisce A Shore Thing Layout





Scenic Route Liberty layout.





Adorable owl card from Hero Arts.

Have you heard the news? We are taking part in A*muse*a*palooza. This week long event is sponsored by A*muse Stamp company and is sure to be lots of fun. As soon as we have all the activities planned, we will post the schedule. I do know that Monday July 7th will feature a free card make and take and that we are planning an all A*muse demo day on Saturday the 12th. Stay tuned for details.

In the mean time, we just received a large order of A*muse stamps including a great selection of the adorable Elzybells line.

Do you love red, white and blue paper? We just got in lines from KaiserCraft (boy papers), Scenic Route Liberty line and Bo Bunny Freedom Line.

More great Birthday papers from Creative Imaginations.

Bo Bunny Summer Cottage line is perfect for all your summer picnic & BBQ photos.


Two more fun lines from KaiserCraft with their fabulous double sided papers.


BLING Galore. Every color of Kaiser rhinestones and pearls are available, including the new black pearls and rhinestones.

Bo Bunny has done an amazing job with their new sports paper lines. All the paper are double sided and very grungy. Futbol (Soccer), Grid Iron, Slam Dunk and Home Run papers are all in stock.

I couldn't resist showing off my boy in a layout from KaiserCraft. He was posing for me at Kirstin's football game.