SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIALS - CARTA BELLA AND ECHO PARK

I will fully admit to being in denial to only having two weeks of summer left .... it feels like summer just started!  I just got back from my holidays two days ago so it feels good to be back in the store and getting ready for all the new goodies that are coming.

We thought creating a winter card may help with the transition of the end of summer...come on out to the store today from 10-4 or Thursday from 4-8 and create this fun winter card with us for only $1.

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and enjoy

30% OFF ALL CARTA BELLA 

AND ECHO PARK PRODUCTS

July 14-21 only.

SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIALS - SIMPLE STORIES

Happy Monday!

We had a fantastic weekend with Dyan Reaveley - I am tired but have so many ideas running though my head after all the amazing classes she taught!  We have very exciting plans with Dyan next year - make sure you are receiving our newsletter so you don't miss out!

We got into the store this morning and got ready to ship Dyan's boxes onto Vancouver when our customers reminded us it was Make And Take Monday!!

So that means...we have a new manufacturer on sale...

ENJOY 30% OFF ALL SIMPLE STORIES PRODUCTS 

JULY 17-23

BOTH INSTORE AND ONLINE

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If you didn't make it in today, pop by on Thursday and join us to create this fun little summer mini album from just one sheet of cardstock.

Check out the fun Make And Takes we have planned for the next few weeks - these will run on Mondays from 10-4 and Thursdays from 4-8.  All projects only cost $1 - kids are welcome with adults too!

CHRISTMAS CARD

JULY 24-30

HALLOWEEN TAG

JULY 31 - AUG 6

GIFT CARD HOLDER

AUG 7 - 13

WINTER POP OUT CARD

AUG 14-20

SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIALS - JILLIBEAN SOUP AND BO BUNNY

Today kicks off our Sizzling Summer Specials!  This summer, we will be focusing on a different manufacturer each week - we will have some fun make and takes in the store, highlight some cool projects, and even some special savings both in store and online!

This week ALL Jillibean Soup and BoBunny 

products are 30% off!

Check out some fun projects we found featuring products we currently have in stock!

JILLIBEAN SOUP LEMONADE SHAKER SHAPE CARD

LAYOUT FEATURING CHIT CHAT CHOWDER BY JILLIBEAN SOUP

LAYOUT FEATURING YOU'RE INVITED BY BO BUNNY

MINI ALBUM FEATURING SOIREE BY BO BUNNY

New Summer Crush Release from Maja Designs!

We received a restock of Maja Designs gorgeous papers Vintage Summer, Vintage Autumn, and Vintage Spring, as well as the brand new release Summer Crush!

image from The Rubber Buggy

This is such a gorgeous, soft, nostalgic collection, and Maja Designs designers created some magnificent projects, I had to share some here for you!

This first is a mini album by Elena Olinevich

Also created by Elena is this "Happy Summer" card

This breathtaking mixed media layout is by Jelissa. 

So much vintage versatility to this paper!  Get yours before it's gone!

The Amazing MISTI is Here!!!

One of our favourite goodies at CHA have arrived!!!!

MINI MISTI - $75 ORIGINAL MISTI - $100 (Addict Members will receive 10% 0ff) check out this VIDEO to see what this amazing tool can do! This is the Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented. MISTI's simple hinge design provides consistent stamping for the novice or experienced crafter. This tool will accommodate both the red rubber cling mount stamps or clear stamp. A foam pad is included with your MISTI to raise the cardstock when stamping with clear stamps. Your MISTI will provide a platform for multiple stamp techniques that are impossible with traditional stamp mounts. Use the two included magnets to quickly and easily position your cardstock, and the included grid paper makes it easy for you to layout and align your card's design.. Your MISTI is an investment you will treasure and enjoy, while saving you time and money while you make professional looking cards that reflect your creativity. Justine Hoovey has an amazing 7 video series on You Tube demonstrating the incredible usage of this tool.  Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!  Here is the first video, CLICK HERE to link to more.

Jennifer McGuire's Product Release Close-Up on Lawn Fawn A Must See!

Jennifer McGuire's blog post today is another Product Release Close-Up Video and features the crazy cute and awesome new Lawn Fawn products!  Click on the link below and check out her great video and you'll sure to be inspired!  Then come on in to the store to pick up your favourite new Lawn Fawn products - or all of them, you know, that's ok too! 

jennifermcquireink.com

Brown Paper Packages . . .That's a Wrap!

Two weeks till Christmas!  So unless you are like me, still have most of my shopping left to do, lol, then you are starting to think of all that wrapping to do!  Here are a few beautiful ways to wrap, using your craft supplies and simple brown paper packaging.

Get out your punches and dies and extra bits of Christmas pattern paper!

beadandcord.com

hearthandmade.co.uk

momsshoppingengine.com

These packages use stickers from the dollar store - great idea for getting the kids to help! - but you could do the same with stickers in your own collection (you know you have some of those left over from the early 2000's, come on!):

casasugar.com

Add some simple strips of pattern paper, ribbon and a tag:

threelittlemonkeysstudio.com

Dress it up a touch more with some fresh or fake twigs and berries:

twirlandtaste.com

Stamps, dies, or chipboard letters lying around?  Add them as Monograms to packages instead of tags!

found on inmyownstyle.com

indulgy.com

How about some washi tape?!  Super simple way to dress it up - if you can stand to part with some washi that is, lol!

createcraftlove.com

found on thirtyhandmadedays.com

Got little gifts to give?  Upcycle some toilet paper tubes, add some washi tape and string!

mommyshorts.com

This, I think, would be the most fun - splatter some paint, yay!

found on stylelogistics.com

So make gift wrapping fun this year and get crafty!

**Don't forget about our 12 Days of Christmas Sales that started today!  Watch your inbox and Facebook each day to see what's on sale for one day only!**

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Wordless Wednesday

Absolutely one of my favourite times of the year . . . to surf Pinterest!  Ho! Ho! Ho!

coupons.com

crafts-for-all-seasons.com

bluetenstempel.blogspot.de

modpodgerocksblog.com

waittillyourfathergetshome.com

bravegirlsclub.com

jenbailey.blogspot.com

found on etsy.com

thehankfulhouse.com

Joyful Tidings to you!

Release Your Inner Child and Relieve Stress . . .

If you've been looking for an excuse to act like a kid again - look no further!  Adult colouring is all the rage right now and is toted as an excellent way to relieve stress.  This new trend is relaxing, calming, and FUN!  An excellent way to engage your creative side without worrying how it turns out.

Jamie Dougherty's "The Bloom Book" and "The Enchanted Book" are two incredible examples of adult colouring books available, and you can get them at Scrap Addicts!

There are really no rules to colouring, and your colouring tools are endless - markers, crayons, pastels, pencil crayons, water colours, you name it!  For the really crafty souls out there you can also play around with different mediums, such as clear gesso like Cori-Lyn has done in this gorgeous Bloom Girl project that she then used water colours on:

Of course there is always the vast selection of printable sheets and tutorials on Pinterest!  Search "Adult Coloring" and take a quick browse, you'll be inspired in no time!

Here is one by Coloring Pages for Adults that you can print from their site:

Want to get into the Halloween spirit?  Here is a Sugar Skull from Printable Coloring Pages:

Another great way to get creative and de-stress is Zentangling and drawing patterns.  Come and learn some patterns and relax with friends while we create our very own adult colouring page!

PATTERN PLAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st

6:30PM - 9:30PM

$35

Supplies needed for this class:

- pencil and eraser

- ruler or straight edge

- a variety of black pens with different sized nibs

All skill levels invited and appreciated!

HAPPY COLOURING!!!