THANKFUL THURSDAY

Yes....she's at it again!

more stuff has been added to the sale tables:

Loads of Disney stuff...so if you have Disney pictures, you can pick up some bargains at the sale tables for scrapbooking those photos.

There is now a bin full of ribbon for you to look through in addition to bins of papers, stickers, kits, and other great stuff.

Best of all:

 

IT IS 75% OFF!!!!

yes,  that's what I said.....

Thursday (1/31)

through

Saturday (2/2)

the sale merchandise

is

75% OFF

the regular price.

 

So, don't delay....

come on down to the store today for the best selection.

Pick up some bargains and,

while you are here,

pick up some of the new Tim Holtz stamps

and the new My Minds Eye collections.

 

 

Remember, the store is open until 8:00 p.m. tonight so you have extra time to come check out the sale and pick up some bargain.

 

WOW WEDNESDAY

The winner from last week's blog hop, chosen by random.org, was #4 - Glittered Paws, from Allison's blog. Congratulations, Glittered Paws (Shirley)! Contact Cat at the store to claim your prize!

We love seeing the work of our wonderful friends and customers and there is always inspiration to be found while visiting their projects. Would you like to participate, but do not have a blog? You do not have to have a blog to participate. You can find the directions on how to link up your creations that you have in a gallery here.

To be considered for the blog candy, you must post a project that you have created. WOW Wednesday must also be mentioned in your post and be sure to let your blog readers know that there is blog candy being given away to a random participant or commenter. .

I hope you will share your fabulous creations with us. If you didn't have time to create anything, I hope you will share some love on everyone else's creations--we all love that positive reinforcement
Just a reminder that I am not considered for the blog candy, but anyone who comments on my blog IS in the running. Thank you to everyone who participated last week, either by posting some work or commenting on the blogs.

 

TUESDAY TEMPTATIONS

Well, the CHA orders are arriving at the store and Cat and Ray are covered in new product!

Ann and Teryia were at the store practicing on their Eclips machines

 when the My Minds Eye order arrived. 

 Ray had to fight them off.......(LOL!)

The My Mnds Eye order is HUGE, so Ray is working his fingers to the bone checking in and pricing all of the new yumminess.

Look what else arrived.....

the new Tim Holtz stamps from Stampers Anonymous. 

We are in trouble now.....

the My Minds Eye collections are delicious and Tim's stamps....

to die for! 

Cat has already had a call-in order for one of each of the stamps

to be mailed to someone who shall remain anonymous

 (we must protect the innocent/or not-so-innocent).

So, if you can't make it to the store and the new items are must-haves, just call the store and Cat will mail it to you.  The new My Minds Eye collection is FABULOUS as are the new Tim Holtz stamps.

More new product is scheduled to arrive later this week.....so save your pennies and hurry on down to the store to stock up on the new items or call and place an order with Cat. 

Some more people have signed up for the

Mardi Gras Masked Mayhem this weekend....

HAVE YOU? 

 Don't delay...

it's filling up and we are making the kits for the classes. 

So, call and reserve your spot before it is too late!

 

MONDAY MAYHEM

 

Have you signed up for the Mardi Gras Masked Mayhem yet?  It starts this Friday evening!  It will be another of our crazy 2-day madness class-a-thons with a twist of Mardi Gras beads this time.

In addition to some fabulous classes we will have games and contests all in the spirit of winning beads so someone wins the big prize on Saturday...

  She with the most beads wins. Cat will be making "special" Mardi Gras beads so you can't go buy some and "add" to yours! Just sayin'..

 We will start on Friday and carry over thru Saturday. Cost: $70

We will complete 8 page layouts; a couple of mini-projects and an accordian fold 6x6 mini-album.

 You never know what will happen.....so, don't delay!  Call now to reserve your spot for this fun event so that we can get kits made up for your projects.   I know I'm looking forward to having loads of fun and hope you see you there!

 

SUNDAY INSPIRATION

Jill (in the left hand corner of the photo), from Sizzix, taught us all how to use our Eclips machines on Saturday.  Jill was very patient and tried to make sure we were successful at doing each task.

She had different people putting in the commands so that everyone had some practice at working the handheld device part of the Eclips.

Then we moved back to the tables with our individual machines and began learning how to use the Ecal software with our Eclips.  Although Sharon was being the "class clown" in this photo,she really was very helpful to Ann.

We all were really paying close attention to what Jill told us to do and tried to do exactly as she said....however, sometimes it didn't work out the first time around.

Karen Holland (in the red) was very glad she brought her daughter, Harli, with her, since Harli is very "tech-savvy"!  Harli was helping everyone when they got stuck since Jill couldn't be everywhere.

Jill was very patient with us and would even like to come back!

Jill taught us:

how to use pens with our Eclips (it will use almost any pen - we used Bic permanent markers)

how to cut vinyl

how to weld the letters together

how to tell the machine to score, write with a marker, and cut all on the same project!

 

These machines are amazing and we are all looking forward to learning even more about them and how to use them. 

Thanks to Jill and Cat for a wonderful class!

 

 

IT'S CATURDAY

What do you have planned for this weekend? 

I hope you will make time to come by the store Saturday morning for the demo of the Eclips by Jill from Sizzix.  If you own an Eclips, there will be a class Saturday afternoon with Jill.  I know I'm looking forward to learning all about this fabulous machine and am very excited that Jill is here to teach our first class.

Ray and Cat have been at it again!  Ray cut out this beautiful heart that Cat then decorated.  What a team!

The beautiful "Once Upon a Christmas" collection by Little Yellow Bicycle is in the house for those Christmas photos.  This collection is beautiful with all kinds of fabulous embellishments.

Little Yellow Bicycle has this fabulous sketch challenge up on their blog.  Enter their challenge for a chance to win some wonderful Little Yellow Bicycle product.  They require that you use 75% Little Yellow Bicycle product when creating your layout to qualify for the prize.  Cat has several of their collections in the store in addition to the new Christmas collection.  So come on down to the store to pick up the supplies to enter their sketch challenge. 

 

I hope you can stop by the store today.  The sale is still going on, so come on down to check out the Eclips demo and pick up some bargains while you are here!

IT'S FRIDAY

 Did you see the great Valentine sign that Ray made?

Ray cut it out with his laser and Cat painted and decorated it....Fabulous job by both!

For more Valentine's goodness, look at the beautiful Crate Paper Fourteen line.  This is a much better photo than the one I shared earlier this week.  LOVE the colors of this line!

This is the Darling Dear collection by Studio Calico.  It has all kinds of fabulous images and accessories, including little kraft calendar pockets and badges.  FUN!

Look at the beautiful layout that Cat created using the Family Ties colleciton by Pebbles.  Love the blues and greens of this wonderful collection.

Make plans to come by and check out the sale bins.  More was added on Thursday!  So, make sure you check out the bins to see the latest bargains.

 

 



Welcome to the KinderStampO It's Jessica's Secret Birthday Blog Hop... & KinderStampO Design Team Sketch Thursday

Friends are sometimes the best family!

I'm up for the sketch for this week on the KinderStampO Design Team. For my layout I used the new papers and chipboard pieces just in from Pebbles along with the flowers and doilies from www.KinderStampO.com.  You know me--I tend to "stretch the sketch" a bit even when I try hard to stick to it.  Love this new collection! Be sure to hop on over to www.KinderStampO.com to check out more great inspirations and gorgeous works of art by some of the ladies on the team.

As a bonus we are having a SURPRISE Birthday Blog Hop for Jess' ?? birthday today.  Just stop by all the blogs, leave a comment and check out all the gorgeous cards that the Design Team Members have made for Jess. From here you will start with the name directly under me, Cathy Derouche.  Here is the list of the blogs:

KinderStampO http://www.kinderstampo.com/
Susannah McManus Kelly http://wwwsuzies.blogspot.com/
Elisa Kammerdiener http://www.perpetualstew.blogspot.com/
... Raffaela Perego http://www.miomondodiscrap.blogspot.nl/
Cat Beaty http://www.catscreationsscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Cathy Derouche http://www.cathyplus5.blogspot.com/        Start Here
Mandie Wade http://www.mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Aissa Rodriguez Segarra http://www.aissa19.blogspot.com/
Haidee Shableau http://www.created2bunique.blogspot.com/
CJ Shumaker http://www.minniemaines.blogspot.ca/
Nicole Laha http://www.Shezigzags.blogspot.com/
Amanda Tibbitts http://www.athomeink.blogspot.com/
DD Crafts http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.no/
Linda Myquillingnest http://www.myquillingnest.com/
Lilli Solstråle Nikolaisen http://www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.no/
Jennifer Peekhaus http://www.jenniferpeekhaus.blog.com/
Shana Tedrick http://www.scrapinshana.blogspot.com/
 
There will be a $25 gift card for one lucky winner to the KinderStampO store if you visit all the blogs, including Jess' and leave a comment.  Your next stop will be  Cathy Derouche http://www.cathyplus5.blogspot.com/
 
Happy Blogging and Happy Birthday Jess!!

Here is my birthday card for Jess.  It was supposed to follow that sketch above.  Hmmmm, I think I "stretched the sketch" again! A mix of Impression Obsession stamps, Copics, American Craft flowers, ribbon, bling and here ya go--

WOW WEDNESDAY

Just a reminder:

THE SALE IS STILL GOING ON AT THE STORE!!!!!

(don't want anyone to miss out on picking up some bargains)

The winner from last week's blog hop, chosen by random.org, was #4 - Sandy Trefger, from my blog. Congratulations, Sandy! Contact Cat at the store to claim your prize!

We love seeing the work of our wonderful friends and customers and there is always inspiration to be found while visiting their projects. Would you like to participate, but do not have a blog? You do not have to have a blog to participate. You can find the directions on how to link up your creations that you have in a gallery here.

To be considered for the blog candy, you must post a project that you have created. WOW Wednesday must also be mentioned in your post and be sure to let your blog readers know that there is blog candy being given away to a random participant or commenter. .

I hope you will share your fabulous creations with us. If you didn't have time to create anything, I hope you will share some love on everyone else's creations--we all love that positive reinforcement
Just a reminder that I am not considered for the blog candy, but anyone who comments on my blog IS in the running. Thank you to everyone who participated last week, either by posting some work or commenting on the blogs.

I was having issues with Mister Linky, so if he doesn't appear, post the link to your blog in a comment.

 

KinderStampO Design Team Color It Tuesday Project

Today was my day at the KinderStampO Design Team for the Color It Tuesday project.  I chose to do a canvas of my nieces and nephew. My brother's babies are always a great source for pics and since their dad is a photographer they are total hams! I used a wide variety of product for this one. Canvas Corp canvas, KinderStampO doilies & flowers, Bazzill ribbon, Ranger Distress Inks, Echo Park papers and stickers.  The color palatte consisted of Dusty Rose, Evergreen, Dark Brown and White.  Kinda fun mixing up all of these things for an outcome that I can give my brother and sister-in-law.  Wee bit late with this post-- computer issues at the store.  I left mine at home and Ray's decided it needed to go to the computer hospital. Be sure to hop over to www.KinderStampO.com and check out the blog for more great ideas and inspiration from the other design team members.

TEMPTING TUESDAY

New products that cat ordered at the CHA show have started arriving in the store.

Crate Paper's Fourteen collection is adorable.  I got this image off of their website and it does not do this collection justice.  The colors are much more vibrant that this photo shows.  If you are in the market for a wonderful Valentine collection, you need to check this collection out!

The Pebbles Family Ties collection is gorgeous with vivid shades of blues and greens.  It is very versatile and will fill many of your scrapbooking needs.

Studio Calico's Darling Deer collection is also in the house with papers full of wonderful camera images on it!

And look at these cute badges that will look so great on your scrapbook pages!  There is lots to love about this collection, so hurry on down to the store to pick some of it up!

We have some fabulous new stickers in the store.   For all of those family game night photos, we have stickers for "Life", "Monopoly", "Chutes and Ladders", "CandyLand", "Scrabble", and more as well as Tonka, GI Joe, and numerous other toy themed stickers.  

The sale tables are still stocked with lots of wonderful product at 50% off of the regular price. 

So come on down to the store and check out the wonderful new products that have arrived and get a few bargains as well.

MARVELOUS MONDAY

Today is truly a MARVELOUS Monday at Cat's!

Did you think you missed out on the big sale?
Great news!
It is still going on!
So, come on down to the store and pick up some
great bargains on the sale table.

Cat taught the BoBunny Snowy Day mug album class to

 the ladies at Rayline's retreat Sunday afternoon.

They loved it so much they were kissing their albums!  LOL!

Actually, they were kissing the albums to put lipstick on the mugs:

The lipstick gave the mugs a real authentic touch!

Don't you love how the embossing enamels look like foam on the hot cocoa?

You can take this EXCLUSIVE album class at the store on

Saturday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m.

Remember:  the sale is still going on.

So stop by the store to pick up some great bargains.  

Some of the goodies that Cat ordered at the show 

have started to arrive at the store.

While you are picking up sale bargains, 

you can check out the new arrivals as well!

MASKED MAYHEM INSPIRATION

 ARE 

YOU

 READY

???????

The Mardi Gras Masked Mayhem is only 

TWELVE days away!!!

Complete 8 pages plus a 6x6 fun fold album that holds lots of goodies.

Kits will be available for the complimentary page

 to the 8 pages we are making.

If you purchase the kit and make the complimentary page,

 you will have 16 completed pages!

Snacks, fun, & classes provided

Dress up in a Mardi Gras mask for this event. 

Win the contests between the classes to win beads. 

She who has the most beads wins the big prize pack.

Don't wear beads....Cat will provide the beads 

and they must be her beads to qualify for the prize.

 All of this for $70. 

We are packing in the techniques 

(Cat learned some new ones at CHA) for you as well. 

 We want you to learn all kinds of things

 to help you with your crafting.

There are a few spots still available, so  

call the store NOW to reserve a spot for this 

fun two-day event.