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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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...

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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

Class Feature - Christmas Cards! Get a head start on the season!

    Who's ready to start making Christmas cards?!  Join us either Tuesday Oct 11 at 6:30 pm or Wednesday Oct 19th at 1 pm and make 6 pretty cards with the gorgeous Kaisercraft "Frosted" line...and a little bit of glitter!

You absolutely MUST see these cards in person, they are absolutely stunning!!

On the 9th Day of Christmas - Stencil Techniques with Dyan Reaveley

ON THE NINTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS

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ALL STENCILS

INCLUDES DYLUSIONS, STENCIL GIRL, TIM HOLTZ, PRIMA, DINA WAKLEY, AND CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP

And because we are still just so very excited about her visit next year, here is a little stencil and stamping tutorial by the fabulous Dyan Reaveley!

Now come on in and pick up your favourite stencils today!

Pretty, Pretty, Prima! - On the 3rd Day of Christmas . . .

Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas - do you know what it is?!

It's pretty, pretty Prima - all 25% off!!!

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Just think of all the beautiful projects you can put together - need some inspiration?!

found on prima.typepad.com

Prima blog

Prima Blog

Merry Christmas!

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!

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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!

Tis The Season to Shop Online and Take Classes!

18 Days till Christmas!!  Do you have all your shopping done yet?  Still need to do some retail therapy for yourself?!!  Remember you can shop online with Scrap Addicts 24/7 - wear your PJ's, no one will know!  Log on HERE to fill your cart with joy!

A little art therapy more your thing?  No problem, we've got you covered there too!

Prima Doll Tags Class

Thursday, December 10

6:30pm - 9:30pm

$35

Kelly's Watercolour Card Class

Tuesday, December 8

$37

You will create 6 stunning cards and learn all the tricks to easy watercolouring!

Christmas Wreath

Monday, December 14th

$35

The lovely Elaine is back and teaching a gorgeous Christmas Wreath with 4 new flowers for you to master!

All such great ways to get into the holiday spirit!

Tis The Season - December Daily Prep

Back again by popular demand, Bree is hosting a December Daily class on Sunday, November 15th!

The album is perfect to capture all of December's magic moments, and you will receive a TON of embellishments, along with the cutest album to create with!

Not sure what a December Daily is all about?

aliedwards.com

And, YES . . .

dailydigi.com

So join Bree to create your December Daily album, using Simple Stories Claus & Co collection!

Be prepped and ready to add all your magical moments from December!  And though I know Bree will be FULL of wonderful ideas of what to put into your album, here are a few more ideas to consider:

www.katiepertiet.com

www.acontenthousewife.com

DECEMBER DAILY ALBUM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

10AM - 3PM

$105

** Call or come in to the store to register - Spaces are LIMITED!

Graphic45 Christmas Carol Cards and Inspiration

Tis the season to start your Christmas card making!  Come and join us on Monday, November 9th to make these gorgeous cards.  Bring your fussy cutting scissor hands!

The cards are made from the new Christmas Carol line by Graphic 45, and as always, they did not disappoint with their stunning collection!

Christmas Carol

Graceful Garden

Figgy Pudding

Yuletide Greetings

Bah Humbug

Seasonal Sentiments

Good Cheer

Scrooge and Marley

There is no shortage of inspiration from the Graphic 45 designers either - be sure to pop on over to their BLOG here to see what's been created so far.  Oh, don't worry, I won't leave you hanging!  Here are a couple of my favourites!

Bendy card.  This one is just incredible how it all unfolds - so much detail!

Another you must see more of, a dimensional delight for sure as you open it!

Psssst!  Both these beautiful projects have video's!!

Now I know we've not yet gotten past Halloween yet, but I hope you enjoyed your first dose of Christmas!  My favourite crafty season, I look forward to posting more Christmas wonder in the weeks to come!