Monday, May 16, 2011

June Classes

Cricut 101 – for Beginners
So many cartridges, so little time!  We know that the Cricut is great for scrapbooking titles and layout bits but what else? We will play with our cartridges create, decorate and make some wicked things!    
Date: June 7th         Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm          Cost: $15.00       Instructor: Dianne Put
*Class requires basic tool kit as well as your own Cricut, Mat and Blade.

TIM HOLTZ DEMO DAY
Dianne and Paula are cooking up some exciting demos with FREE make and takes using Ranger products and featuring many of Tim Holtz Idea-ology collection.  This event will run from 10:30am to 5:00pm.  The make and takes will be combined to make a cute mini album at the end of the day. Even if you can attend one of them, it is sure to be an educational experience!  A schedule of events will be posted prior to the demo day, so keep watching the blog for more details.
Date: June 11th    Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm   Cost: Free  Instructor: Dianne Put & Paula Sword

Kids Club – Summer mini book
This is now a monthly feature at the store. Each month the kids will get to make a fun layout, card or craft project. No supplies are required to attend, but pictures may be depending on the project, see the store for details.
Date: June 12th       Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm            Cost: $15.00       Instructor: Krista Roessler

Cricut 102 – Intermediate
This class is the next step once you have completed  Cricut 101. You will put your knowledge to the test as well as learn even more tricks to help you use your Cricut to its fullest potential.
Date: June 15th      Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm          Cost: $15.00       Instructor: Dianne Put
*Class requires basic tool kit as well as your own Cricut, Mat and Blade.

Birthday Card Class
In this class you will make an elegant birthday card using SEI’s Couture paper line.  This class will also provide you with enough supplies to make 3more identical cards, but feel free to switch them up! They would also make lovely wedding or new baby card!
Date: June 16th        Time: 7:00-9:00pm              Cost: $12.00       Instructor: Marilyn Rempel

Summer Mini Book
Krista has done it again! This sweet little mini book can be made ahead of your actual vacation activities, and then as you go, you can add pictures of your summertime adventures!
Date: June 30th (date change)         Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm            Cost: $20.00      Instructor: Krista Roessler

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MAY CLASSES AND CIRCLE JOURNAL SWAP

MAY CLASSES- There is only one class available this month but see the information below about the Circle Journal Swap.


Gated Album #3 – 3 spots left
Krista is running this class for a 3rd time in 30 days! It is a beautiful project that can display multiple pictures and would make a fantastic keepsake or gift for someone you love.
Date: May 12th        Time: 6:00 – 10:00pm         Cost: $26.50       Instructor: Krista Roessler


CIRCLE JOURNAL
Krista is a busy girl this month, not only teaching her 3rd run of the Gated Album but she is heading up the Circle Journal Swap! There is a detailed information sheet as well as an example of what the circle journal is about at the store now.  There is no cost to join, all you have to do is supply your album and create a layout for each of the participants in their chosen theme for their album.  It is a wonderful way to share your ideas as well as finding a way to use up some of your supplies!

The sign up sheet and handouts are now available and the cut off for signing up is May 31st.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

National Scrapbooking Day Sale on All Week Long!

Its time to celebrate our favorite hobby, creative outlet, therapy, or whatever scrapbooking is to you! So starting on Tuesday, May 3rd, not only can you enter your name in the draw for the Scor-Pal Gift basket, but you will receive DOUBLE POINTS on all purchases!
Also we will have the following on sale:
  • 25% off all albums
  • 25% off all adhesives
  • 25% off all punches
  • 25% off all letter stickers
  • 25% off Coredinations papers - no minimum required


Friday, April 29, 2011

NEW ARRIVALS & CIRCLE JOURNAL & NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY DRAW

New Arrivals
There is a lot of new and fun stuff in the store today - see the list on the left hand side for more details! 
We are very excited about the new Tim Holtz Idea-ology products, including the Tiny Attacher, Clothes Hanger Pins, Pocket Watch Frame, Pen nibs and more! There is lots of new summer and travel papers from Fancy Pants and Memory Works, so be sure to stock up for the warmer weather. 

Circle Journal
We have a fun and dynamic project starting at the store in May!  Krista is heading up a Circle Journal Swap to start here at the store.  There is no cost in this project, however you will be required to provide your album and commit to completing pages for each participant.  There will be more details posted and an example of the Circle Journal is available now at the store. 

National Scrapbooking Day
Saturday, May 7th is National Scrapbooking Day.  Be sure to stop in the store this week and get your name entered in the draw for the Scor-Pal gift basket!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

National Scrapbooking Day - Saturday May 7th

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Day we will be holding a draw for a Scor-Pal Gift Package valued at over $80.


From April 26 up to and including May 7, on each and every store visit with a minimum $25 (before taxes and after any discounts) - excluding classes, retreats, handmade cards, Cricut product – you can enter your name in the draw.
Purchases cannot be combined & only one entry per day.
The winner will be drawn at the close of business on Saturday, May 7th.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Easter Weekend

If you need supplies for projects over the long weekend be sure to drop by the store by 5:00 p.m. this Thursday as the store will be closed from this Friday, April 22nd until Tuesday, April 26th for the
Easter weekend.

Have a wonderful Easter!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Spring Retreat Thank Yous

We have recovered from our Spring Retreat weekend at the Quesnel Fire Hall. Thank you to all the ladies for making this such a successful weekend. BIG THANKS to Kelly and Ahmed Kaid for all of their help setting up and taking care of the hall throughout the weekend. Thank You to Ron Richert, Ken and Ben Rempel and Clint Sword for helping the ladies bring in their supplies.

And thank you to Dianne Put for organizing the tag book class!  We will have some kits available for sale in the store by the weekend.

Congratulations to Kelly McEllistrom - the winner of our Grand Prize - a Bo Bunny gift basket filled with Bo Bunny product, a Page Maps book, and many other goodies!

Congratulations also go to the winners of our Product and Design Challenges this weekend!
Product Challenge - Using Coordinations paper and Making Memories Chip Board Element
1st - Sharlene Logan
2nd - Sonya Spiers
3rd - Suzanne McDiamid

Design Challenge - Using eyelets with the Crop-a-dile or Big Bite
1st - Melissa Willick
2nd - Veanne Kimmie
3rd - Leanne Broughton

We also remembered our good friend and artist, Sylvia Graham, this weekend. Sylvia was with us in spirit (and other ways...) and we will think of her often at future retreats.

We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Retreat and hope you all enjoyed the weekend!