On the Sixth Day of Christmas...

I forgot to take the photos of the New Basic Grey lines. They made a lot more great embellishments with these lines and all the papers are double sided. Please flip them over when you are looking at them, because they are all double sided!

This is special event week. Friday we are hosting a special Hero Arts 2010 Catalog premiere party. We will have all the brand new Hero Arts Stamps and we will be featuring 4 great Demos for you to make and take. Just drop in between 11 and 6. Each Demo is $1.50 or all 4 for $5. If you complete all 4 Demos, you will be entered in a drawing for a set of Hero Arts Clear Stamps.

Here is another Sneak Peak of the New Hero Art Stamps.

On the Fifth Day of Christmas...

Tuesday December 15th 6-8 PM
Snowy Serenade Layer by Layer album
Capture the magic of your frosty winter days. Layer your favorite photos on the soft winter palette of the Snowy Serenade glitter papers from Bo Bunny! Fee $29


Wednesday December 16th 6-8 PM
Copic 102 class with Lisa Hetrick. -
The class will include how to: 1. Shadows and Light Source. How to shade with the light source in mind.2. Colorless Blender Technique. How to fade to white and marker to blender pen pushing. 3. Blending Solution Techniques. Using the colorless blending solution to create texture (and a surprise technique Fee $22 (if you bring your own Copic blender pen) or $28.49 including the blender pen.


Thursday December 17th 6-8 PMBind-It-All Desktop Calendar ClassJoin Lisa hetrick for this Unity stamp filled calendar ready for all your photos. This is a perfect gift for the person who has everything. Fee $24

4th day of Christmas

On the Second Day of Christmas

1ST Day of Christmas Sale

2010 Catalog Sneak Peek #8 REVEALED!

Here is another post from the Hero Arts Blog

It’s time for the BIG reveal of Sneak Peek #8! Are you ready? Those of you who guessed that the sneak peek from this morning involved notecards were on the right track, but this is even BIGGER…
I’m very excited to introduce you to Hero Hues™, our premium line of coordinated color paper, ink and accessories, designed specifically for stamping. Hero Hues™ is not just any paper and ink line:
Colors. Colors are coordinated, complimentary, and consistent.
Papers. Designed for stamping, our paper is uncoated, the perfect weight, and high quality.
Accessories. Our new accessories are designed to work beautifully together.
Inks. Created for stamping, our inks deliver high-quality impressions, consistently.
See all the NEW colors, NEW inks, NEW papers, and NEW accessories at a Hero Arts 2010 Catalog Preview Party, December 18th!

And! Did you peek at that envelope flap? That’s one of my favorite new things!
Tami will be here tomorrow to announce the winners of the Holiday Tag Challenge — if you haven’t started your wrapping yet, you’ll want to check out the wonderful winners and be inspired.

Sneak Peek of Hero Arts Preview!

I lifted this directly from the Hero Arts Blog. I just loved watching the behind the scenes video.


Welcome back to Sneak Peek Week on the blog! Today is “Watch it Wednesday”, where we have a video to share with you. This week’s video by VP of Sales Todd Mullins is chock full o’ sneaks + peeks — keep your eyes peeled — you don’t want to miss a second!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQb0XPwbrCs



Well now, what did you spy? Leave us a comment and let us know! And, send a BIG hello and a hug to Lay, May and Lois in Customer Service — they’ve been working overtime taking orders for all the stores having Preview Parties December 18th. (Like us!)

Special Holiday Deals Just for You!

Special Holiday Deals Just for You!

Did you know that we are almost at our second Anniversary? I can't believe its been two years since we took over the store. In honor of this milestone, we have some fun things planned this month.

If you take any class from now until December 30th, you will be able to receive 10% off your purchases for the evening (not including the class fee).

Most people need some "Me Time" during this Holiday season. How about a fun evening cropping with your friends? We have crops scheduled Saturday the 5th (Pajama Crop), Friday the 11th, Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th and Saturday 26th. As a special incentive this month, come to a crop and receive a coupon for a Free Crop in January, February or March. (Not valid on All Day Crops)

Lisa has been busy whipping up some great Gift Baskets for easy Christmas presents.

We received 24 new Destination papers and stickers from Reminisce.

Saturday December 14th 1-3 PM

Cuttlebug Technique Class with Cindy

These cards are not in the store yet (but will be on Saturday). Here is a little preview of the class I will be teaching on December 12th. While we will be making 4 cards, this focus of this class is techniques you can do with your Cuttlebug. Come join me and learn how to do 2 different methods of double embossing, a twist on crayon resist, and a super easy but beautiful ink technique. This class is going to be messy but loads of fun! If you have your own 'bug, bring it along with you. If you don't own one, rest assured that I'm always happy to share :) Fee $20

Sunday December 13th 1-3 PM

Disney Paper Bag Album

Join Wendy for this fun Disney paperbag album filled with tags, pockets and ribbon. Fee $18

Thursday December 17th 6-8 PM

Bind-It-All Desktop Calendar Class

Join Lisa hetrick for this Unity stamp filled calendar ready for all your photos. This is a perfect gift for the person who has everything. Fee $24

Saturday December 19th
Demo Day 11-4 PM

This Demo day is extra special because we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary. I can't believe 2 years have gone by. Our theme is the 12 days of Christmas and the projects are FAB!

Join us for 12 great projects all just $2 each (All 12 for just $20). We will have a variety of cards and layouts for you to create. We do the cutting and you do the gluing. Just drop in anytime after 11 AM and purchase tickets at the front counter for however many Demos you want to create. We provide glue sticks so if you prefer tape, please bring a labeled tape runner. If you get to the store by 3:00 PM, you should have enough time to do all the demos.

If you complete 7 demos, you will receive a coupon for 10% off your purchases for the day. If you do all our demos, you will get to pick a gift box with a special coupon for 15%, 20%, 25%, 30% or 50% off your purchase for the day.

Photo Scraps Closing Early 12-5-09

Hi Everyone,

Due to the snowstorm, we will be closing the store today at 5:00 PM. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be opening on Sunday at Noon. Please leave a message on the answering machine if you need us to give you a call back about a class or an order.

There are still spaces available for Sunday's Snowy Serenade album class from 2-4 PM. Fee $29


We had a couple of changes on the calendar. Here is the new official calendar. Click here for a link to the printable calendar.

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

This just in…!
Hero Arts Jennifer McGuire has been featured in an article in the New York Times! Yes, that New York Times. So exciting! We have had great fun with Jennifer at our retailer conventions. The article is all about Cricut machines.

Click HERE to read the article on their website. It includes photos of Jennifer and her work, and mention of Hero Arts! I have Jennifer's personal blog linked on my blog list on the right side of this blog.

Also, I was just reading Tim Holtz new blog entry. He is doing his twelve tags of Christmas. I'm inspired to grab my alcohol inks and play. Anyways, he likes our favorite new adhesive too! Glue Glider pro.

Quote from his blog - " i love this glue glider pro with high tac. i think it's the most convenient craft adhesive and the high tac is the only tape gun i've found to adhere grunge. love this thing."

December 2009 Calendar & Class Photos

Special Holiday Deals Just for You!

Hi Everyone,

Am I the only one who can't believe it is December? This year flew by. We are busy at the store getting ready for the Holidays. We have great classes this month filled with mini albums perfect for gift giving. Our theme of the month is the Twelve Days of Christmas. We will be having 12 different daily specials and a Demo Day filled with 12 projects and a cool twist.

Our Pajama Crop is early this month on Saturday December 5th from 6 PM to 2 AM. We do not have any classes scheduled on Saturday, so if you want to come crop at 10 AM and stay til 2 AM, come on in.

Moxxie's Adorable new Baby Mine paper line is here. We also received Moxxie's new Joy of Baking.



New Frosted Papers from Fancy Pants. Be sure to flip these papers over because they are double sided.



These kits will help you whip up a great calendar gift.




December Class Calendar

Click here to get to printable calendar.

Wednesday December 2nd 6-8 PM
Creative Imaginations Merry Christmas Journal album
Join Tracy for this adorable album class that she made with Creative Imaginations instructor Cheryl Mezzetti when she was in Texas.



Thursday December 3rd 6-8 PM
Basic Grey Christmas cards using Eskimo Kisses
Join Tracy for 12 great cards that will get you ready for the Holiday. You will have lots of left over paper and stickers to make even more cards. Fee $25

Saturday December 5th 6 PM-2 AM
Pajama Crop
Be comfortable and come crop in your jammies. That way you can roll into bed at 2 AM after a long night of scrapbooking. We give prizes out to everyone in their jammies. We serve dinner, soft drinks and chocolate fondue. $15

Sunday December 6th 2-4 PM & Tuesday December 15th 6-8 PM

Snowy Serenade Layer by Layer album

Capture the magic of your frosty winter days. Layer your favorite photos on the soft winter palette of the Snowy Serenade glitter papers from Bo Bunny! Fee $29

Monday December 7th 6-8 PM
Scrapping 101
Intro to Scrapbooking with Gina -
Gina will teach you all you need to know to make your first scrapbook pages. You will learn how to use tools, pick colors and how to adhere your photos safely. Fee $12

Tuesday December 8th 6-8 PM

Jolly by Golly Star Album

Jolly by Golly™ is that special place where tall, wobbly snowmen greet you with a smile, birds wear ice skates and snowflakes come in all colors. You'll love spending those dark, cold months looking at these bright designs, cheerful element cards and joyful ready, set, chipboard. Fee $17

Wednesday December 9th 6-8 PM

Holly Jolly Christmas Edgy Album

Get ready for Christmas early this year By making an album you'll always hold dear. With the pages all finished you'll shout hurray and simply take pictures to capture the day! Fee $29

Thursday December 10th 6-8 PM
Copic 101 with Lisa Hetrick

The class will cover practicing the 1,2,3,1 technique on the stamped images that you will build the cards with & demystifying the number coloring system and practicing the techniques. Fee $22 (if you bring your own Copics) or $39 and you get to pick 3 Copic markers.

Friday December 11th 2-4 PM and Monday December 21st 6-8 PM
2nd class in new Digital Series
Laying a Groundwork

It's highly recommended that you complete #99A Organizing Your Digital Supplies (Windows version only) before you take this class.

Learn the essentials of digital scrapbooking with Photoshop Elements. Even if you think you already know the basics you'll be surprised how much you'll learn in this class. We will complete a quick page in class.

Learn how to:
· Open your photos & digital scrapbooking supplies in Photoshop Elements from the Organizer and from folders stored in your computer.

Easily customize Photoshop Elements to make digital scrapbooking easier.
Understand the different file types available in Photoshop Elements and how to use them.
Add photos to a quick page.
Add text to a quick page.
· Match the color of your journaling text to a color on your scrapbook page.

Recolor digital scrapbooking supplies.
· Rotate images and individual layers.

Work with layers-Don't worry it's much easier than you think!
Save and store your finished projects in various file types and understand why this is so important.

Bring to class:
· Book-Digital & Hybrid Scrapbooking & Card-Making with Photoshop Elements by Patty Debowski.
· 4 pre-selected photos on a USB Stick (Best Method), camera memory card or CD to import. We will

not have time to select photos in class.

Monday December 14th 6-8 PM

"Write" On!

Still wondering how to add more meaningful journaling to your scrapbooks? Join Gina A. to learn the art of story-telling on your pages. Each student will create a beautiful 6 x 6 scrapbook while learning WHAT and HOW to write, HANDWRITING tips, COMPUTER JOURNALING tips, How to add HIDDEN JOURNALING to your layouts, And MORE!

**** We may substitute a different paper line.

Each student should bring:
Paper trimmer & Scissors
Adhesive
Favorite journaling pen in BLACK
A photo or embellishment that represents the following topics:
(one for each topic)
Home
Childhood
Laughter/fun

Wednesday December 16th 6-8 PM
Copic 102 class with Lisa Hetrick. -

The class will include how to:
1. Shadows and Light Source. How to shade with the light source in mind.
2. Colorless Blender Technique. How to fade to white and marker to blender pen pushing.
3. Blending Solution Techniques. Using the colorless blending solution to create texture (and a surprise technique Fee $22 (if you bring your own Copic blender pen) or $28.49 including the blender pen.

Hero Arts 2010 Catalog Premiere Day

Friday December 18th

Join us for great Make and Takes with the new Hero Arts Stamps.


Saturday December 19th
Demo Day 11-4 PM

This Demo day is extra special because we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary. I can't believe 2 years have gone by. Our theme is the 12 days of Christmas and the projects are FAB!

Join us for 12 great projects all just $2 each (All 12 for just $20). We will have a variety of cards and layouts for you to create. We do the cutting and you do the gluing. Just drop in anytime after 11 AM and purchase tickets at the front counter for however many Demos you want to create. We provide glue sticks so if you prefer tape, please bring a labeled tape runner. If you get to the store by 3:00 PM, you should have enough time to do all the demos. If you complete 7 demos, you will receive a coupon for 10% off your purchases for the day. If you do all our demos, you will get to pick a gift box with a special coupon for 15%, 20%, 30% or 50% off your purchase for the day.

Sunday December 20th 2-4 PM

BasicGrey Nook and Pantry Card Class

Join us for 12 great everyday cards with lots of papers left over for even more cards. Fee $25

Wednesday December 30th 6-8 PM

Pack your Bags Travel Album

Fee $22





Layout of the Week Club
Just $6. Ask for it at the front counter.
You do not have to be a member of the layout club to get the layout.
We make extras for non club members.
Here is this week's Layout.

We still have a few available of last week's layout.


December Design Team

Capture the magic of your frosty winter days. Layer your favorite photos on the soft winter palette of the Snowy Serenade glitter papers and the beautiful lines of our BoBunny Edgy albums. Add a touch of journaling and create a cherished family album.

Happy December, everyone! With the first frost today (in Howard County at least) it finally felt to me like winter might be coming. It is hard to think of it being 60 degrees in December. December to me means cold temps, biting winds and snow. What a perfect theme for this month then to be Bo Bunny's Snowy Serenade paper. As Sandy showed off in a previous post, Snowy Serenade is gorgeous and glittery, and is in shades of purples, blues and mauves. Being that purple is my favorite color, I am so excited to be creating with this line.

My first creation, while not in purple, is of snow, which I also love. I used a die cut snowflake and an old My Sentiments Exactly stamp to create this card along with the Snowy Serenade paper.

Keep visiting the our DT blog to see more creations, and definitely visit the store to see them in person!

Cindy

Save 15%

LAST CHANCE Have you seen the wonderful photo purses and accessories from Braggables? I had to have one, so you will see me with the 9 photo green purse all about town. LOVE the huge size but they do have smaller than huge sizes available. You can special order any style purse, wallet or phone carrier in any of the five colors available. We will give you 15% off all prepaid special orders for Braggables.

Offer Expires: December 7,2009