Class Feature: Mixed Media Layout

     Want to create a beautiful piece of art AND learn about/use different mediums?  Join us for our Mixed Media Layout Class Wednesday October 12th at 1pm! Play with a ton of products and learn how to create gorgeous texture on you layouts - you'll be so pleased you'll want to frame it with one of our gorgeous wood frames too!

Give us a call or register online
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Product Feature: Jillibean Soup Shaker Cards and Healthy Hello!

Have you seen the new Jillibean Soup product that just filled our shelves?!

The paper line, Healthy Hello is so bright and cheerful!  

Layout by Jillibean Soup designer Nicole Nowosad.

Layout by Jillibean Soup designer Sarah Webb.

And the embellishments - oh my, the embellishments!!!  So many to choose from, you may just need them all!

What is really all the rage with Jillibean Soup right now is their FABULOUSLY cute shaker cards!  We have all you need to whip up these interactive cards that are sure to put a smile on the face of anyone whose lucky enough to receive one!  Oh, and they aren't just for cards, you can use them on layouts too!

Card by Jillibean Soup designer, Gail

Card by Jillibean Soup designer, Nicole

Curious how to build these cute shaker cards?  Not sure where to start?  No problem!  Check out Jillibean Soup's blog post with a full tutorial, including video HERE.

Tags too!  Full tutorial and video HERE.

Come in today (or shop online!) and Get Shakin'!

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.

The Sensational Silhouette!! Let us show you how!

Do you own a Silhouette machine but don't know how to use it to it's full potential?  Thinking of purchasing one but not sure it's the machine for you?  Then this class is FOR YOU!!

SILHOUETTE CLASS THURSDAY FEB 4 - 6:30PM$25   Come learn all the tricks to your Silhouette! Bree will teach you all kinds of things you had no idea your fancy little machine could do! All participants should bring their Silhouette, laptop, and paper for cutting. No machine??  No worries!  You are welcome to come for a test drive to see if the Silhouette is the machine for you! The projects you can complete and create with this wonderful machine are truly endless.  Check out just a few examples: CARDS: Silhouette America www.anniebwills.com Scrapbooking: www.envisages.blogspot.com Home decor: found on etsy.com www.stephmade.com And so very much more!! Call or come into the store today to register for Bree's Silhouette class today!

What's Up Wednesday!

SALE! SALE! SALE!

      Still two more days to take advantage!!

WE HAD SO MANY CUSTOMERS DISAPPOINTED THEY COULDN'T MAKE IT IN SO WE HAVE EXTENDED THE SALE
UNTIL THURSDAY JANUARY 28TH

STUFF A BAG SALE!

Stuff as much paper as you can in our paper bag and pay $25!! 
And we tested....you can fit a TON of paper in one of those bags!

Don't forget to comment on how many pieces you managed to stuff into your bag - there is a small prize for the one who gets the most!!  So far I believe 88 is in the lead!

ALL MATCHING EMBELLISHMENTS ARE ALSO 25% OFF!!

**Membership discounts still apply on embellishments but not on paper.  Some paper lines are excluded**

GET YOUR CALENDARS READY AND JOIN IN ALLTHE  CREATIVE FUN!

ADVANCED COPICS TUESDAY JAN 26 @ 630 PM $35

ATC CLASSTHURSDAY JAN 28 @ 6:30 PM $15

WEEKEND CROP Friday Jan 28 @10 am - midnight Saturday Jan 29@10 am - midnight Join us for a fun filled cropping weekend!!! Snacks and drinks all weekend, plus a hot dinner both nights - all this for only $75!!  And we might even have a few surprises too!! $35 from your registration fee will go to Creative (formerly Canadian) Scrapbooker's Hope For Haiti Fund - help raise $20,000 to help continue building a school in Haiti and bring hope and art to the students who attend and the community they live in.

SILHOUETTE CLASS THURSDAY FEB 4 - 6:30PM   Come learn all the tricks to your Silhouette! Bree will teach you all kinds of things you had no idea your fancy little machine could do! All participants should bring their Silhouette, laptop, and paper for cutting but are welcome to come for a test drive to see if the Silhouette is the machine for them!

WATERCOLOUR CARDS WITH KELLY KLAPSTEINWednesday Feb 10 @ 6:30pm $37 Join Kelly and learn just how easy watercolouring can be!  Take home 5 gorgeous cards and the itch to do more and more!

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF TWO OF OUR VERY POPULAR CLASSES... TEENS AND TWEENS ART JOURNALING SATURDAY FEB 21ST @ 1PM AND  PAINT PARTY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26TH @ 7PM STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

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

ON THE NINTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS

ENJOY 25% OFF

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!

Stencil Me This, Stencil Me That! Stencil Girl Products In the Shop!

Three cheers for more stencils in the store!!  Check out these awesome Stencil Girl products just in:

Come on in and check them out, or shop online anytime!  As vast as our stencil collection is, there are even more ideas out there on how to use them!  Here are a few that caught my eye while browsing Pinterest . . .

One of my favourite techniques, dabbing inks onto the stencil, misting with water, then pressing the paper onto the stencil, transferring the ink onto the paper.  Gives such a beautiful effect!  Go on, you know you want to try it now . . . I'll be here when you get back ;-)

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Here is a beautiful card that jumped out at me.  Love this look and want to try it!

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Think off the page too, so many home decor ideas to use your stencils for too!  

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A little out there for my personal taste, but stunning none the less - stencil your stairs!

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Lastly, I stumbled upon this post and had to check it out.  This witty DIYer walks you thru stenciling your walls and what she does in her laundry room is just fabulous!!

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Happy Stencilling!!  

And don't be shy, comment with a link to your latest or greatest stenciling project, we'd love to see!