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Teresa Collins has a new album size that gives you lots of room for photos in a smaller size than the traditional 12 x 12 size. The album cover is 7 x 13 with 6 x 12 pages inside. She also has page protectors for this new size as well.
Christine put this album together for us and these pictures do not do it justice. You have got to come in to see all the fun additions in this book.
One of our favorite companies is Carolee's Creations/AdornIt. She always has great paper and embellishments for family themes. Take a look at some new ideas using her papers.
Ribbons, die cut borders and layered buttons give this page extra dimension and coordinate with the design on the paper to enhance the entire page.
At first glance this paper may seem a little busy but Brenda used just enough of it to give this page a fun feel without it being overdone. Here again various die cuts and buttons add so much to this page.
Come in and see these pages and more on display with the necessary ingredients to make these pages right next to the display.
If you haven't seen the Little Yellow Bicycle baby boy and baby girl line, you need to get in soon. If you recall, this company produces a finite number of papers and embellishments for each line it introduces and it frequently sells out of its products. I gave you a look at the baby girl papers and ideas with those, but I also wanted to show you a project using the baby boy paper.
Another new line of paper that could be put in the boy category is the "U Bug Me" line from Bo Bunny. The papers are in browns, orange and green. Take a look at the layout Kelly did using paper from the line.
If you haven't pre-registered yet for this year's Beat the Heat Shop Hop, you need to do it now! Register before Monday, March 30th and the passport and tote are only $14.99. After that the price increases to $18.99. You don't want to miss out on all the great make 'n takes, discounts and other specials going on during the 17 days of the shop hop in all participating stores.
Here's an example of what we are offering to all shop hop participants who purchase both a passport AND a tote:
* Free make 'n takes each day of the shop hop
* 20% discount on all products in the store. (Does not include classes and services)
* Free open lab time (call to reserve)
* Additional discounts on products used in that day's make 'n take
Those participants who purchase a passport only will receive free make 'n takes and a 15% discount.
Here are just a few of the make 'n takes we will be offering. All make 'n take projects will be on display in our store, clearly marked with the dates each project will be offered, no later than the start of the Beat the Heat Shop Hop on April 14th.
We will offer each project twice during the shop hop so that you will have 2 different dates to come in and make the project.
Pre-register today so that you don't miss out on all the great deals offered during this time!
Easter ideas are popping up in our store this week like spring blooms. There's bunnies and chicks and blossoms, oh my! Take a look at the latest creations from our designers.
Crystal designed these adorable home decor blocks. She painted the edges of the wood blocks and then cut paper and ribbon and added the die cut letters and embellished each letter. What a great way to add some spring decor to your home!
Using the new Easter embossed stickers from We R, you can make this page quick -- like a bunny! The background paper has been die cut using one of our large 12 x 12 dies to give the lacy-edge look. Combine that with one other spring paper, some ribbon and the sticker sheet and your page is complete.
This page is another creation by Crystal. Again, she used a 12 x 12 die cut to cut the background pattern paper into a flower shape and then layered other papers on top of it to achieve the look. She cut the edges of the pink dot paper and bent them to look like fringe. A little piece of the "dingle ball" ribbon adds dimension to the project and makes a perfect Easter page to display on a plate holder. That way you have home decor for spring AND a page to add to your scrapbook!
Just wanted to give you a sneak peek at a new class offered by Dana. The class date is Friday, March 27th from 9am to 1pm. She will be adding more dates in April so watch the calendar for that!
Techniques taught in this class includes using crackle paint, binding a book with the Zutter binding machine and using a different kind of material for a book cover.
Call 480-503-2475 to sign up today!
I just had to highlight the new pet paper we have in the store. It's perfect for those puppy pictures you have taken of your pet in it's baby stage. Of course, it can be used for your dog at any age. Take a look at the cute puppy page we have on display in the store.
We've got some great spring ideas for you at the store. We just keep adding more and more ideas as new paper and embellishments arrive. Here's the latest...
This "In Bloom" page is the perfect little spring page! Whether it is photos from Easter celebrations or fun photos taken during spring break, this layout will showcase your photos. Brenda used some of the great new flowers we just got in the store to top off this page.
The paper used in this layout is from the new company, Scrap Within Reach, that was highlighted in an earlier blog. It is from their Afternoon Tea line. Once again, beautiful new flowers were added to this page to make it complete.
Be sure to stop by the store to see the complete line of paper and flowers highlighted in these two layouts.
Check out these two layouts for a birthday page that have completely different styles.
Kelly made this first page using papers and stickers from the new Bo Bunny line called "It's My Party" The colors are bright and cheerful and are perfect for just about any birthday setting.
This page is a little more subdued in it's color scheme. It could be used for heritage birthday photos as well as modern day photos.
Feel free to scrap-lift these ideas for your next birthday page. Stop by the store to pick up the supplies!
