Friday, October 31, 2014

ALL TREATS....NO TRICKS!!!!

Happy Halloween!
No tricks from us for Halloween...
only treats!
These two bins full of sale paper have now grown to
four, maybe five bins full!
Two tables have now grown to over four tables!
There is LOTS of Halloween and Christmas paper
in the sale bins
for all of your holiday photos.
Come see us for LOTS
of 
TREATS!!!!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS.....

COME ON.....
GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS......
IT'S DOUBLE PUNCH THURSDAY!
JUST MENTION THIS POST AND
GET DOUBLE PUNCHES ON YOUR
PUNCH CARD.
GREAT WAY TO FILL THAT PUNCH CARD UP
FOR $10 OFF OF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE



Wednesday, October 29, 2014

WHY COME TO A RETREAT???????

WHY DO YOU NEED TO COME TO A RETREAT?
LET ME COUNT THE REASONS.....
Spend time with friends.
Lounge around looking at the clouds.
LOTS of room to spread all of your STUFF out and scrapbook to your hearts content!   Get to leave it out and just crop, crop, crop!
Can you say filet mignon?   
Yes, one of the yummy meals you will eat is filet mignon from Mesquite Pit.  
We love the people from Mesquite Pit and their food and they love us. 
 It makes us all so very HAPPY!
Yes, we have salads for those watching their waistlines.
Pajama raids are always looked forward to by retreaters.  After everyone's tummies are full from a yummy supper, we head to the store and Cat opens it so everyone can get all of the things they need/want - with a 15% retreat discount!
There is always a fun make and take for retreaters.  At the NSD retreat we have a Make and Take Frenzy with LOTS of make and takes taught by the various teachers.
You never know who is going to fall in the floor and cause hysterical laughing.  Vickie fell out of her chair and then almost caused others to fall out their chairs laughing.  No one was hurt during this hilarity!
Yes, you might want to pack the depends so you don't have an "accident" while laughing!
The sunsets are GORGEOUS!  
You just have to remember to take a break from scrapbooking so you don't miss it!
The November retreat starts next Thursday on November 6th.  
There is still time for you to reserve your spot for a fun-filled weekend of creativity.






Tuesday, October 28, 2014

JUST 8 MORE DAYS.....

ONLY 8 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE RETREAT!!!
ARE YOU EXCITED????????
YEP, JUST A FEW MORE DAYS UNTIL....
 PAJAMA RAIDS...
CROPPING AROUND THE CLOCK...
FALLING OUT OF OUR CHAIRS....
YUMMY STEAKS FROM MESQUITE PIT....
LINING UP FOR ELEPHANT DUNG (NEW PRODUCT)
SO START PACKING THOSE BAGS PACKED FOR
ANOTHER GREAT RETREAT!

Monday, October 27, 2014

WHAT DID YOU DO ON SATURDAY?

So, what did you do on Saturday?
This group of ladies created eight 12 x 12 layouts.
They are the most awesome class 
EVER!
Joyce stepped in and taught the class at times for me
when the store was busy.
They were ALL simply
AMAZING!
We laughed so much and had a great time.
We are so excited that Julie is moving back to Texas
and will get to spend more time with us.
Donna is a joy and everyone is so pleased that she 
lives here and has discovered the store.
I have a feeling she will be there a LOT!
Teri is so much fun to be around and
Joyce is always a blast.
Thank you ladies for a great day Saturday.
I enjoyed spending the day with each and every one of you!

Lots of people came to the store and shopped 
the tables full of 50% off merchandise.
I have it on good authority (Cat) that even
more merchandise will be added to the tables.
WOW!  
What a sale!  
I'm not sure my craft room will hold more bargains!
LOL!
Make sure you come to the store and check out the 
tables full of sale merchandise.  
You won't be sorry!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

50% OFF....TABLE AFTER TABLE AFTER TABLE

Valerie worked hard yesterday and I worked hard today
and all of the sale merchandise is finally marked on sale!
There are now 4 tables full of sale merchandise.
There is so much stuff on sale!!
There is a whole box of just Christmas paper...
including LOTS of BoBunny and Graphic 45.
Lots and lots of Halloween,
and then so much other stuff.
There are at least 4 boxes and maybe 5 boxes of sale paper.
Who knows how many boxes of embellishments there are!!!!
All
50% 
OFF!!!!!
Hurry to the store and
get yours NOW for the 
best selection! 








Friday, October 24, 2014

NEW STOCK ADDED...SALE BINS NOW 50% OFF

50% OFF
SALE BINS
NEW STOCK ADDED
THIS WEEK!!!!
Look at all of this stuff!!!
  Cat dove head first into the store room 2 days ago 
& found items that were several years old!
 Valerie was marking things down as fast as she could
on Thursday while Cat kept pulling more out!
 I'm manning the store Friday and will continue marking this stuff.
 
We all have treasured items in our stash that are
several years old, so come pick up some
of these great bargains.
I'm looking forward to seeing what treasures
Cat has added to the sale bins!

Thursday, October 23, 2014

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS......

COME ON.....
GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS......
IT'S DOUBLE PUNCH THURSDAY!
JUST MENTION THIS POST AND
GET DOUBLE PUNCHES ON YOUR
PUNCH CARD.
GREAT WAY TO FILL THAT PUNCH CARD UP
FOR $10 OFF OF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

ONE WEEK UNTIL THE DEADLINE

The deadline for signing up for the
all day boot camp with Jen Starr is only one week away.  


Join us for a FULL day of creativity
 as Jen Starr works us over
with her new Boot Camp series. 
 Just look at what you will learn:
 

10am-2pm Paint Boot Camp:
This workshop will give you the 
“basic training” needed to translate a variety of
 paint theory and technique in to ANY project. 
Whether you are a Scrapbooker, card maker, art journaler, etc.,
you will leave with 
 the confidence to incorporate paints in to anything you do! 
We will tackle basic color theory,
 truly understanding the color wheel and how it works,
 proper blending to create crisp colors, 
a variety of basic and unique application techniques, 
incorporating mediums and textures…
and how it all works together in “Mixed Media”.
 This class will give you the knowledge
 to use paints to their full and beautiful potential!
 We will be working in 6x6 format 
with instructions for each technique on the backs of each page
 to create a collection to reference.
**PLEASE BRING TO CLASS: 
heat gun, 
pencil, 
ruler, 
variety of paint brushes,
 Gel Medium (NOT Mod podge),
 a palette knife, 
 container for water.

Then we break for lunch from 2-3. (provided)
 3pm-6pm Stencil Boot Camp:

Stencils play a big part in so many mixed media projects and
 the creative possibilities are endless! 
In this workshop we will explore some of those possibilities
 using a variety of techniques and
 mediums from Viva Décor, Ranger and Art Anthology…
so not only will you learn how to get the best use out of your stencils, 
but a LOT of product knowledge as well!
 We will go beyond the basics and create with some of'
 Jen's favorite and more advanced stencil techniques.
We will be working in 6x6 format 
with instructions for each technique on the backs of each page
 to create a collection to reference.
***PLEASE BRING TO CLASS:
 Gel medium, glossy works best (NOT Mod Podge), 
heat gun, 
variety of paint brushes,
 palette knife, 
baby wipes, 
roll of paper towels, 
container for water.

Then we will break for dinner (provided)
7pm-9pm Mixed Media Canvas 
 
Put all of your new found knowledge into action with this final class
 as you take all of the techniques you learned in the first two Boot Camp Classes and
 apply them to make your very own one of a kind 12x12 canvas.
 You will have lots of fun creating this after your first two classes. 
 It will be the perfect ending to the day of Creativity!
Working on a 12x12 stretched canvas you will create a mixed media masterpiece 
full of color and texture with a variety of surfaces! 
You will learn fun and unique ways to use
 a variety of mists and paints from Art Anthology and 
beautiful mediums from Viva Decor to create 
gorgeous dimensional effects that will bring your art and photo to life!
 No previous painting experience is needed!
**Please bring to class:
 Gesso; 
collage glue such as Gel medium, 
Mod Podge or Ranger’s Multi-Medium;
 red tape or Fabri-tac for use on fabric/lace; 
a container for water; 
a few paint brushes including a 1” flat or larger; 
One larger photo (black and white looks great!) 
that the main image can easily be cut out. 
I usually recommend 5x7” or larger.

Cost: $140
 Includes all 3 classes 
PLUS lunch & dinner.

Must pre-pay and pre-register by 
October 27th 
in order to have a kit for the class

So, call the store and register for this 
fun-filled day of creative classes before
it is too late! 

 
 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

SO, WHAT WENT ON AT THE STORE THIS WEEKEND?

Cat created this cute little snowman painting.
Love how the Stampendous Mica Fragments look like snow.
Then she created this cute little angel card using a 
Clear Scraps angel card.  
This is the inside of the card - beautiful!
She used texture paste, Distress Glitter, 
Dylusions white paint, Tim Holtz stencils,
 Distress Markers, alcohol inks, Tim Holtz stamps & Stazon inks.

She wrote this about the craziness that went on all weekend.
What a great weekend at the store with the 
Mixed Media In House Retreat ladies.
 So much talent throughout the store from all the ladies 
and all the sharing of ideas and techniques was wonderful to see. 
On my way home I was laughing to myself 
at all the various personalities and how well they all mesh together. 
We have our unassuming one that sits and takes it all in but then
 periodically throws out a snarky little zinger
 that sends everyone into stitches. 
 There is the quiet one that loves to try anything and sits there in her own 
 little world creating away only coming up for air when she hits a stump 
 or needs another product to add to the mix. 
 We have a Girl Scout that brings everything she owns and whenever anyone 
needs something totally off the wall her response is 
"Oh I have one you are welcome to borrow"
. Ms Giggles laughs at everything, including her happy little mistakes,
 and always has a bright positive outlook no matter what the outcome.
 If it is not what she had in mind she rolls with "I meant for it to look like that" 
and she just laughs it away. The Inquisitive one asks 40 thousand questions 
about every little detail of a product, how it works and what it will do.
 For heaven's sake woman just use it and find out for yourself.
 We can only tell you so much. Such a funny one is she! 
Then there is Ms. Tail End, the one that only listens to the tail end of 
 3 different conversations going on around her and we have to explain 
from the beginning of each one. (We now know just how rumors get started.)
The artist that is always going over the top and
 outta the box with her projects and use of product that will yell 
"Whoooo Hoooo" when it all comes together!
 She is usually dragging her best friend along with her but since said friend 
is talking to everyone she misses out on half the instruction so
 Artist has to back track for her so she does not get further behind.
(Hazards of knowing half the town.)
The Innocent one is quite creative and loves teaching as she goes.
 She just has to keep her color in check as we tend to make her turn beet red 
at the thought of some of our antics and ideas for solving world issues. 
The Tower of Trouble is always instigating something when she is around 
and it is double trouble with her big sister beside her. 
This one will subtly stir the pot and sit back and watch the fall out 
while laughing hysterically at her handiwork. 
She has been known to move a table around to see how long it takes the owner to realize it.
 Ms. In Her Own Zone works away as she creates on paper and then
 transfers the idea to her papers. Ask her a question and just sit and wait for it.
 Wait for it, Just wait for it. She is so in her zone she has no idea you are talking to her!
Yes, these ladies are more fun than any TV show or movie, 
they are cheaper than therapy and 
the comedy they provide just makes you feel good all over.
 I would not trade them for the world!
 
Cat is so creative...
whether she is crafting, photographing, or writing.
Now we are all having fun trying to figure out which one of the above is us!
 
 
 



Monday, October 20, 2014

MIX IT UP MONDAY

Check out all of the beautiful colors of paints that are now in stock at the store.
These are Dina Wakely's paints for mixed media.
Of course, you need paint brushes to go with all of that new paint!
These brushes have long handles and make you feel oh so artistic!  LOL!
The bird stamps have already sold out, but you can always ask Cat to order a set for you.
 Stencils play an important role in mixed media and
Cat's has a huge assortment.  And that assortment has grown even more!
Check out all of these amazing stencils.  They were very popular
this past weekend during the mixed media mini retreat, 
but there were some still left when it was over.

 
 Look at all of these fun designs!
Beautiful stencils that will be so much fun to use on your project!
Feeling a little "dylusional"?  
Cat has a new supply of the very popular Dylusions spray inks.
These inks have very intense colors and are great for art journals!
Dylusions stamps to o with those spray inks.
All kinds of funky designs that Dyan Reavesly is known for.
 
Hurry to the store to stock up on all of the mixed media goodies that
are now in stock.  The ladies this weekend had a great
time shopping in all of these goodies.
Get to the store early for the best selection.
 
 
 
 

Sunday, October 19, 2014

ALL KINDS OF NEW INKY GOODNESS

 
Do you love Ranger's Archival Inks? 
Look at all of the beautiful new colors that are now in stock.
All of the qualities we love about Archival Ink in beautiful colors.
Plus look at the coordinating embossing powders!
Have you been waiting on the mini Distress Ink pads?
They are back in stock!  
So hurry in to get yours....
you know how fast these disappear!
 
Tim Holtz's new Spray Distress Stains are now at the store.
Every color....
Come on...
you know you want them!!!!
You can now have the 
distress ink colors in a spray form.

So hurry to the store to stock up on the latest Tim Holtz products
as well as the new colors of Archival Inks and embossing powders.