Happy Stamper - Nichol Magouirk Style

Happy Wednesday  Thursday!  (editing because Im a dork!)

Wednesdays Thursdays here on the blog, we like to showcase stampers or stamping products.  I was originally going to do a post about some vintage stamps we carry here in the store but we then had 2 customers in a row ask me about clean and simple cards so I thought maybe I should share with you one of my favourite clean stampers - Nichol Magouirk.

Nichol currently designs for Mama Elephant, Lawn Fawn and Simple Stories.  Her style is super clean and super cute!  And if you want a little craft envy, be sure to check out her video of her craft room!

Her website is as organized as her craft room is, she has tons of how-to videos, and she also has lots of Silhouette tips!  After checking out some of my favourite projects, please be sure to check out her blog!

Teacher Gift Card Set

Miss You Card 

Penguin Card

Adorable Christmas Card

Wordless Wednesday - October 15, 2014

Wise words from jaylynnscraps

The coolest looking tree from beckyhigginsllc

Creative pie from cdmuckosky

Good advice from American Crafts

Gorgeous Project Life card by studiobpaperdesigns

(our awesome instructor Bree...who is on vacation and we are missing!  Hope you are having a great time Bree...stay safe in that weather!)

Two For One

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving (and took lots of pictures to scrap!).  Since yesterday was a holiday, I took the day off...to house clean!  However, my scrap area is sparkling clean which makes me feel super creative!

Here are some upcoming events at the store - be sure to check out the Mixed Media Mania post too!

Christmas Card Class - Wednesday Oct 15th @ 630pm

Mixed Media Layouts - Thursday Oct 16th @10am or Monday Oct 20th @ 630 pm

Art Journal Class - Tuesday Oct 21st @ 630pm or Friday Oct 17th@ 6pm

Scrap A Pack - Saturday Oct 18th 10am-10pm

And, stock is coming on Friday - including all the new Tim Holtz dies, new Silks colours and much more!

MIXED MEDIA MANIA - Using Your Scraps

Those of you that know me, know I tend to be a little on the messy side.  It is a rare day that I don't have ink or paint on my hands (or arms, elbows, neck, etc).  Before Mixed Media was a thing, I did mixed media because I loved using unconventional things just for fun.   I am a big believer in using your scraps...but not necessarily paper scraps.  I remember teaching a misting class and asking everyone to keep the paper towel that they were wiping up with - we then cut that paper towel up and turned it into a ruffle on the page!  In our Art Journal classes if there is leftover paint or spray, someone is more than happy to smoosh it into their books to use for a later date.  And so, when I stumbled upon this tutorial, I knew I had to share it!   I also now know what I want to do with my 4'x 1' canvas!!

Check out Diane's Happy House Tutorial!

Spark Your Inspiration - Friday October 10th

HAPPPPPPPPPPPPY FRIDAY!!

I am so happy it's Friday today...it's been a long week!!  The sun is shining and we are enjoying a lovely warm fall - I'm getting my craft on this weekend, how about you?  Here are our top 5 Pins this week!

Rustic Harmony Layout - Kaisercraft

Coaster Box with Some Odd Girl Stamp

Altered Letter Holder

Maja Designs Christmas Card

Webster's Pages Nest Layout by Gabrielle Pollaco 

Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

Happy Stamping - Thursday October 9, 2014

One of my favourite things about teaching card classes is finding unique cards to share with other people.  Sometimes that means pulling out my old box of cards and revisiting a technique or fold, but thanks to the internet, it usually means doing a little surfing.  This morning, I poured a cup of coffee and went on a search - here are some of my favourites:

MAGIC CARD BY KIM S.

This card doesn't look all the special...until you see what it really does - so cool!!

WASHI TAPE POP UP CARD BY PAULINA

This card is a little bit of work, but her instructions are crystal clear!  And look how cute that is!

CIRCULAR FOLDED CARD BY MARIANNE

What a unique and pretty card!!  And a great way to use your nestability dies!

FLYING EASEL CARD BY KAREN BURNISTON

Easel cards are always a big hit...but with this floating ghost added to it?  Super cute!

I hope you pull out your paper and try some of these!

Wordless Wednesday - October 8 2014

Needing words of inspiration today...

Balzerdesigns

Jennifermcguireink

kaisercraft

dearlizzy

Balzerdesigns

Catching Up

Well darn it... I was doing so well on the blog schedule...

And then we packed up the store and headed to Red Deer with a ton of very fun and crafty ladies so I missed Thursday and Friday.

And then I got hit by some sort of wicked flu so I missed yesterday.

So let's call this a catch up post!

Here's whats happening in the next little bit in the store - we are excited to bring back some daytime classes again!  If you want to plan ahead, have a peek at our calendar on the website.

Friday October 10th - Friday night crop.  You are welcome to come at any time during the day and we will go till midnight!  Minimum of 3 registrants required.

Wednesday October 15th @ 6:30 pm.  Christmas Card Class with Jackie.  Come learn a ton of techniques and go home with 4 beautiful Christmas Cards.

Thursday October 16th @ 10am.  Mixed Media Layouts Join Andrea with Marion Smith Designs "Nirvana" papers. We'll use molding paste, Izinks, stencils, Distress Stain, Glossy Accents and more! Two layouts with a soft vintage feel, with layers of beautiful paper and multiple mediums that will make each layout a unique masterpiece you'll want to frame and not hide in an album!  Class will also run on Monday October 20th @ 6:30pm

Friday October 17th @ 6pm - Art Journal Class.  Due to a crazy full calendar, we have switched our usual Sunday class to this Friday evening.  You can do the class in your art journal, on paper of your choice, or even a canvas!  

Saturday October 19th @ 10am - Scrap A Pack.  Create FIVE double page layouts (or ten single pages) using your choice of paper and embellishments! Cost is $55 and this includes a $30 gift certificate to purchase the paper you want to work with! This class is for ALL levels of scrapbookers and set to each individuals pace 

Wishing you a fabulous week!