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!

The Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How of Pocket Letters!

So I have a confession to make - I have no idea what pocket letters are!  I saw this morning that Bree added another session to her Pocket Letter Class and I got curious - What is it?!

www.janettelane.blogspot.com

Pocket letters is a concept created by Janette Lane, in early 2015.  It is, simply put, an updated, craft lovers version of pen pals.  What a cool idea!  Get crafty and meet new friends from all over the world - fabulous!

Click HERE to learn more, and watch some how-to videos.

Then call or come in to the store to register for Bree's classes!

Pocket Letter Class

Tues.Jan.19th @ 1pm

OR

Thurs.Jan.21 @ 6:30pm

$35

And since I know you'll love it and want to do more - here is a great sketch I found to spark some more creative pen paling for you!

www.lisamoorefield.com

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!

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!

Happy Stamping - Watercolour Cards

Hello long lost blog readers! Remember us?!

We know it's been a while since we last blogged...please forgive us :)

I was doing a little internet surfing this weekend and came across a beautiful technique that I just knew I wanted to share with you....and then the more I got looking at her blog, I thought....mayyyyyybe I should blog it?!

Watercolour is huge right now in the industry - whether it be mixed media, scrapbooking or cardmaking.  It is such a soft and pretty look and can be very forgiving as it is not supposed to look perfect.

So, let me introduce you to the card that I loved - this is by Julie Ebersole.

Her cards are so elegant and she makes it look so easy for anyone to do.  This is the gorgeous card that caught my eye

Isn't that beautiful?!   Check out her video so you can create one too!

Here are a few links to some other watercolour cards I loved!

Distress Watercoloring

Happy Trails by Jessica Witty

Be My Valentine by Michelle Lupton

Once is Enough by Jill Foster

This card also has a great video tutorial so why not share that too?  

And now I must go get a watercup...I want to play!!