New Arrivals!!!
We are on a first name basis with the UPS man (it's Rory, by the way). Here is just a sampling of
what you will find when you walk through the doors. Come back often and see what else is new!!
May 14
Catslife Press. For those of you who like sports related stamps, we have sport definition stamps for baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. We also have a Father's Day saying, save the date stamp, and an ATC stamp for adding information to all of your ATC cards.
May 11
Tattered Angels. We received various shades of Glimmer Mist, Chalkboard sprays, Plain Jane Simply Sheers, and Plain Jane Baseboards.
May 9
Scrap and Stamp. The latest issue has information on junque journaling, stained glass techniques and crafty storage ideas for those on a budget.
May 5
Memory Box. HUGE shipment of dies. We have borders, flowers, embellishments, butterflies and more. If there is a certain Memory Box die you have been wanting, there is a good chance we have it.
Poppy Stamps. We ordered tons of window and door dies along with coordinating window box and shutter dies.
May 1
Ranger. The brand new Spring Limited Edition Distress Ink pads are here!!! The best thing about the new special edition colors? They now have reinkners! Ranger also released reinkers for the fall and Christmas limited edition sets, so we are REALLY happy at the Happy Stamper.
Inky Antics. For those of you who are fans of the HoneyPop line of stamps, you are going to love the new sample board that just arrived. It has new designs to make 3-D versions of a flower pot, a rose, a peach, and wedding bells. We have all the necessary stamps and HoneyPop papers to recreate the cards, so come in and have a look!
Great Impressions. The new May sample board is here and is all about creating cards for babies and children. Remember, the stamp of the month is half off for May only. Also, don't forget to bring your camera to take a picture of the board for inspiration.
April 30
Hampton Arts. FABULOUS new coordinating stamp and die sets. Hampton Arts teamed up with Spellbinders to bring you stamp images that can be easily cut out with matching dies. We have a birthday/cupcake set, a floral set, and a butterfly set. You are going to love them!
Rosie's Roadshow. Super-cute new summer themed samples as well as all the stamps needed to recreate the cards.
April 29
Michael Strong. This is one of the orders that we placed at the spring trade show, and it is loaded with cloisonne unmounted designs.such as kimonos, stars, cats, dragonflies, and butterflies. These stamps have thicker lines to them, so they look fantastic when embossed!
Northwoods. The bird sample board has been so popular that we had to restock the stamps once again. If you have been wanting some of these stamps, now is a good time to stop by the store!
Distress Markers. We are still waiting for the individual marker colors, but the Distress Marker pen sets are back in stock.
Printworks. We received a really nice selection of words for Mother's Day as well as sentiments for all occasions.
House Mouse. The May House Mouse stamp and coordinating saying are here. The mouse/floral stamp is perfect for spring!
Crate Paper. We have brand new 6" x 6" paper packs. "Story Teller" has a bit of a traveler feel to it, and "Pretty Party" has gorgeous floral patterns in spring colors.
Faber-Castell. The Gelatos are back in stock for those of you who have been waiting!
April 27
Plus Corporation. Have you seen their fun tape dispensers that are loaded with tiny patterned tape cartridges? They add quick and fun embellishments to any card or scrapbook page. We have Hippos, Spring Meadow designs, Hearts, Daisies, and Blue/White Dots. There is definitely something for everyone.
Magenta. We restocked an eclectic assortment of their beautiful cling images.
Tim Holtz. We received some of Tim's stamp sets including Americana Silhouettes, Attic Treasures, and Words for Thought.
Water Brushes. Speaking of Tim Holtz, we restocked his popular new waterbrushes that work great with his Distress product line.
Sale Rack. If you haven't been in the sale area in a while, we added a ton of papers to make room for new product and added some Easter images that are now 50% off.
April 24
Creative Imaginations. We restocked the 6x6 collection pads for two of their strongest paper releases in years! If you missed them the first time, don't make that mistake again (smile)! You'll love the beauty of the Debbie Mumm Song Birds collection and the tranquility of the Christine Adolph Oceanside collection!
My Favorite Things. More stamp sets and dies from one of our favorites, including a new set featuring Fred Bear (love him!)
April 22
Impression Obsession. Gigantic order from our latest trade show. We received wood-mount and cling stamps featuring brand new images. There are masculine-themed stamps for Laura's upcoming guy card class, landscapes, flowers, animals, and more. We also restocked Cover a Card backgrounds as well as some popular clear sayings.
April 21
Clearsnap. The item Laura and I were most excited about at the most recent trade show was Smooch Glitz! Eight, yummy colors of Smooch ink (in that fabulous bottle with the tiny precision applicator) that are loaded with glitter! You won't believe the shimmer and shine - and it goes precisely where you want it to go, and then stays there! Join us Tuesday, April 24 from 12-2 and try it for yourself!
Little Yellow Bicycle. Everything you love about spring is packed into this collection of perky prints and perfect pastels- with a "spring"-kling of blossoms, bunnies and butterflies! We have the 6x6 paper packs, stick pins and self-adhesive gems to coordinate!
Tsukineko. We are still waiting for the new colors of Memento ink pads to arrive, but the shipment of markers in the new colors is here! All we can say is "wow"!
Stampendous. Their new collection of stamps is very "steampunk" including vintage birdcages, gears and more! Come check them out!
Basic Grey. We received their two new collections of papers and coordinating stamps. PB&J includes bright colors and down-home design while What's Up? features images of hot air balloons, a banner-filled skyline and jet planes zipping across the horizon. You'll love the lilac, turquoise, pink and poppy red fusion of colors in this theme!
Hampton Arts. Brand new clear sets featuring sports: baseball, basketball, soccer and football! Plus lots of new woodmounted woods and images!
Cat's Pajamas. All new clear sets featuring their whimsical characters that are perfect for coloring. Plus, come see their die sets: we LOVE the tea set that makes paper piecing a breeze!
Hero Arts. We are restocked with their great stamp designs and coordinating dies. Plus, come see the card samples Laura created in her class with Shari Carroll!
JustRite Stamps. We restocked their wonderful beach-themed clingmounted stamps, plus added several new designs. Lovely!
April 14
Creative Imaginations. Interesting ATC packs made from corrugated, birch, and cherry papers. We also received their new Oceanside line of 12" x 12" papers which feature gorgeous shells in blues and browns.
Printworks. Huge shipment from our latest trade show that includes sentiments for every occasion, flowers, cakes, and stamps for baby cards.
Inky Antics. For the pet lovers out there, we restocked cute dog and kitty clear sets.
Magnolia. We received some cute unmounted images of children that are perfect for coloring.
Stampers' Sampler Catch Up Issue. The current volume has over 400 ideas for stamped projects in just about every style imaginable.
Somerset Studio. The latest issue has information on carving your own stamps, stamped tissue paper samples, and an article on the art of lettering.
Where Women Create. More pictures of artist studios to help inspire your own creative work space.
April 13
My Favorite Things. New stamps and dies to the store that you are going to love. There are all-occasion clear words sets, cute children, stamps with coordinating dies, and individual steel dies. Some of the new dies include a cooking set, sewing set, city landscape, buttons, music notes, a travel set, a file tab, and a movie ticket.
April 11
Websters Pages. Brand new 12" x 12" papers and 6" x 6" collection packs featuring 4 different paper lines. They are gorgeous!
Penny Black. Cling, clear, and wood mount stamps. We restocked the latest board we received as well as ordered some of their brand new images.
April 9
Fred Mullett. In anticipation of Fred's upcoming classes, we ordered a large selection of his supplies. We have stamps featuring various nature prints, notecards, embossing powders, and fine rice paper.
Sizzix. New embossing folders such as birds, clocks, ferns, flourishes, sewing, and vintage buttons.
Ranger. Enormous shipment of all your favorites. We restocked Adirondack and Distress ink pads, Distress Stains, Matte and Gloss Medium in various sizes, Wonder Tape in every size, packs of manila cardstock, shrink plastic, craft Scrubit pads, Pop It Foam tape, and more.
Northwoods. We restocked the bird images from our latest (and very popular) sample board. Yeah!
April 6
Memory Box. Two new card samples arrived with all the dies, stamps, and papers needed to recreate them. Also, the new card of the month color (Daisy) arrived. It is a bright and cheerful yellow color that is perfect for spring.
Savvy Stamps. Brand new dies including birch trees, grass, geometric patterns, and a wonderful cityscape. We also received images such as birdhouses, nests, and wonderful sayings.
DRS Designs. Butterflies and the popular pig stamp with coordinating "are you cured yet" saying.
Twinkling H2Os. Brand NEW colors in a beautiful assortment of individual paint colors and 6 pack petite sets. Add a little watercolor sparkle to all of your projects!
Bo Bunny. Three brand new paper collections called Ambrosia, Weekend Market, and Serenity. We have the 12" x 12" papers as well as the 6" x 6" paper packs. The colors are rich and yummy, so you will definitely want to check them out!
Stamp and Scrap. The current issue has information on crafty storage on a budget, a whimsical collage article, and recycled craft ideas.
April 4
Viva Decor. Gigantic order from the trade show filled with Paper Pens, Pearl Pens, Glass Effects Pens, Glitter Liners, and Inka Gold jars in various sizes and colors. Come check out the new displays as well the new color charts to help you pick just the right products.
Paper Cut. The cream and white luster paper that works well with Copic markers is back in stock as well as white envelopes, metallic paper in yummy spring colors, and a brand new shape of stair-step card that easy to decorate and fun to send to someone special.
Rosie's Roadshow. Huge order of cute animals and accessories. There are brand new images such as a hot air balloon, a kite, and a beehive. Of course, we also received new samples to help inspire you!
Stacy Stamps. Another order from our recent trade show just arrived! We ordered lots of flowers, masculine images, and the brand new background stamps. One features waves and the other is comprised of rectangles designed to make any stamp look like a stained glass window. All you have to do is stamp and image, mask it, and then stamp the rectangles background on top. That's it...instant stained glass window!
April 3
Imaginisce. Brand new summer collection from one of our favorite companies! You'll love the Makin' Waves themed paper and $1.00 "Snag 'em" clear stamps!
April 1
Paper Smooches. Our first trade show order arrived! Was that fast, or what? We have brand new clear sets featuring words, cute critters, and fun flowers. Kim Hughes' images are perfect for coloring, so be sure to stop by and check them out.
Great Impressions. The April board is here and features images that would be perfect for Mother's Day such as roses, butterflies, lace, and shoes. Remember, the April stamp of the month is half off for April only!
Memory Box. We restocked many of your favorite dies as well as the gorgeous Viola 6" x 6" paper.
Poppystamps. Brand NEW dies including shutters for both sizes of window dies, a door, a screen door, daisy borders, and more!
Copic. We restocked our supply of markers as well as the very popular Copic XPress It blending cardstock.
March 31
Fancy Pants. The new Summer Soul collection will have you dreaming of vacation! You'll love the beachy designs and the bright colors! We have 12x12 papers and the 6x6 collection packs!
Tattered Angels. Just in time for Cheryl's classes on Tuesday, we have received a huge order of Glimmer Mists as well as some of their newer products including Chalkboard sprays, Glimmer Glam and Glimmer Glaze. Want to find out how to use them? Join us for either the Laurel Sampler or the Tattered, Torn and Frayed workshops featuring these great new products!
We R Memory Keepers. We received lots of fun new goodies including a huge selection of mini clear stamp sets (that sell for only a buck!) in themes like Anthologie, Baby Mine and Boardwalk. Plus, check out their brand new Sew Easy piercer designs and the new Doodle Stamper designs as well! Fun!
Action Wobble. This is a brand new company to the shop! Make fabulous "springy" pop-up elements that tuck easily inside cards, envelopes or scrapbooks! We'll be using them in a FREE Thursday make-and-take soon, so be on the look out for that!
Helmar USA. Cheryl, the Tattered Angels instructor, turned us onto this glue that works great on your canvas and fabric projects. If you need a great holding glue, why not try the 450 Quick Dry or the Liquid Scrap Dots?
Canvas Corp. We love the weight of their 12x12 papers, and also the fact that most of them have a kraft (instead of white) base. They look very elegant! Come see the new Coffee, baby and mini dot themes!
March 27
Ribbon. Marilynn went crazy in the ribbon booth at the trade show earlier this month. Come see the "fruits of her labor"! We have tons of ribbon in new sizes, textures and designs to entice you!
Lockhart. Brand new designs for spring and summer, including an ice cream cone, porch swing, polka dot bicycle, mushrooms and flowers. As always, the new card samples are something special as well, so bring your camera and come check them out!
Stampscapes. We replenished our collection of landscape stamps as well as added a few new images. These stamps look very intimidating, but they are super easy to line up and work with. And they make great cards for men!
March 24
Tombo. We've long loved their markers, but now they've created colored pencil sets that are awesome, too! The packaging for this set of 30 pencils is fantastic! The leads are a little firmer than Prismacolor, and Marilynn (who took a class using these pencils a couple of weeks ago) finds them easier to blend. Of course, it's a matter of personal preference, but if you've not been a fan of Prismacolors, why not give these a try?
Inky Antics. The April board is here a week early (because, really, who wants to unveil a new board on April Fool's Day?). This board is full of flowers and is breathtaking! We have all the stamps to complete the projects, so bring your camera and come check it out!
Kaiser Craft. We received 2 new paper collections in both 12x12 papers and the 6x6 collection packs. Charlotte's Dream is full of cream, rose and vintage flowers and lace. Very elegant! Fine and Sunny is full of bright summer colors and sweet little birds. Yay!
House Mouse. Just in time for Easter, the stamp of the month features your favorite mouse dreaming away on his egg! The sentiment is multi-purpose, however: It's the little things th!at make life big!
Cat'slife Press. More new stamps for the backs of your ATC cards, as well as the back of your greeting cards - why not personalize your creations?!
Rosie's Roadshow. Great little images for birthday and spring. You will love the simplicity and the phrases that just speak for themselves!
Crafter's Workshop. Their Winter CHA release of stencils has finally arrived - and they were worth the wait! We'll be using some of them in Cheryl's Glimmer Mist workshop on April 3, so don't miss out!
Stampendous. All new stamps, chunky glitters and embossing powders! We'll be playing with the embossing powders during the Technique Tags FREE demo this Tuesday between 12 & 2, so stop in and give them a try!
March 22
Penny Black. Wow! We just received their new spring release of stamps and idea board! This may be my favorite release of stamps yet! Stop in and check out these lovely flowers, butterflies and more!
March 15
Petaloo. We have a brand new embellishment display (new rack and everything!) at the store that is sure to inspire you! Just in time for spring projects, we have Dahlias, Daisies, Mini Pearl Daisies, Frosted Roses, Beaded Hat Pins, Glass Ornament Pins, Mini Daisies with leaves, a Follage Assortment, Butterflies and virtually anything else you can think of to add dimension to your projects!
March 14
Queen & Co. You are going to LOVE the new baker's twine. Each color comes on its own wooden spool for easy storage. We received a large selection of colors including a couple of mixed colors such as blue/green and pink/green. In addition, we have new patterned tapes in an assortment of colors. Each tape tears easily and can embellish things such as paper, glass, or metal. Yeah! Finally, we have a nice selection of glittery sticky dots for embellishing your cards. They come in all kinds of bright spring colors and add just the right amount of bling to your projects.
Magenta. The supplies for the upcoming Magenta classes just arrived. We have all the stamp images, papers, and cork embellishments to recreate the projects. Come on in and give them a look! Don't forget that there will be a trunk show with other fun stamps and accessories (including their two project inspiration books) for you to browse during their visit on March 29!
March 13
Impression Obsession. Floral, spring, and Easter-themed images in both cling and wood-mount. Join us this Thursday, March 15, for a FREE make-and-take project featuring lots of their stamps!
March 11
Simple Stories. This is a brand NEW company to the store. We received travel-themed 12" x 12" papers as well as journaling cards and elements.
Northwoods. Brand new floral images, a hummingbird feeder, butterflies, and several Happy Mother's Day sentiments.
March 9
Memory Box. The new Limited Edition notecards are here - just in time for spring, a lovely Sprout green! It coordinates beautifully with the new Memento color Pistachio, which will arrive at the end of the month. Also, check out the two new card samples, with all the stamps, dies and papers to make them at home!
Graphic 45. We received 3 new collections from one of our favorite paper companies! Little Darlings is available in 12x12 and 8x8 packs and has coordinating stamps. You'll love the elegant pastel colors and vintage baby images! The Olde Curiosity Shoppe is all things "collage". You'll love the vintage time pieces, butterflies, apothecary bottles and more. This collection is also available in 12x12 and 8x8 packs with coordinating stamps. Also, be sure to check out the Kraft Reflections monochromatic papers! They are available in a 12x12 collection pack and are truly stunning!
Basic Grey. Two new collections of papers (with coordinating stamps by Hero Arts) are here, and they are breathtaking! Asian is back with the Konnichiwa collection - just in time for Cherry Blossoms! The Plumeria collection contains rich purples, golds and blues - yum! We have the 12x12 and 6x6 packs, individual sheets of 12x12 papers and stamps to entice you!
Flower Soft. Finally - Flower Soft has released new colors of their realistic embellishment - just in time for spring flowers and blossoms! Beautiful and so easy to use!
Crate Paper. In case you missed them the first time around, we have restocked the fabulous 6x6 paper pads in both the Random and Farmhouse collections. Their new paper releases should be here soon!
March 3
Fancy Pants. We are thrilled that the new paper collections have started to arrive. With this warm, spring-like weather, bright colored paper is just what we want! The new Be You collection (available in 12x12 sheets and the handy 6x6 pad) has fun colors in small designs - perfect for all of your paper projects. Plus, check out the matching ribbon!
Stampendous. We have a new sample board for spring, plus tons of new stamps! Everything from beautiful botanicals to steampunk to Easter and more! Also check out their new Glitter Glass (in several spring colors) and their fabulous Aged Embossing Enamels - also available in a wide variety of colors. Yum!
March 2
Dreamweaver. We have an amazing new sample board to show you. First, it has a sample of coordinating stencils with Zentangle patterns. We even have the brand new "Zentangle 6" book, which is loaded with more Zentangle/stencil ideas as well as all the stencils to recreate the projects. The sample board also has an idea for using embossing paste as well as a stunning example of how you can use the stencils with the ultra-fine Elizabeth Craft Glitter. Perfect!
Sparkle N Sprinkle. We received a large selection of cling stamps featuring humorous sayings, animals, inspirational sayings, golf related images, and birds.
March 1
LaBlanche. You are going to love their new CHA release! These stamps "look different" but stamp the most beautifully detailed images you've ever seen! Come see their stunning new designs in flowers, birds, butterflies, and collage elements like birdcages, clocks, typewriters, swirls, wrought iron and more!
Great Impressions. The new board is here and has cute animals such as bears, giraffes, elephants and chickens as well as coordinating sayings. In addition to the stamps, we also have the Echo Park 12" x 12" paper that was using in the samples. The stamp of the month is a wonderful (and practical) frame trio for adding sayings to your cards. This stamp is half off for March only, so get one while you can!
February 29
DRS Designs. We received images for Easter, great sayings, and a wheelchair stamp for those of you who have been asking for one.
Faber-Castell. We have their awesome organizer that is perfect for organizing your coloring tools. The slots are various heights so that it fits all of your Faber-Castell Gelatos, Big Brush markers, and Aquarelle watercolor pencils. Perfect!
February 25
Memory Box. Memory Box released four NEW colors of notecards, and they are rich and delicious! Come take a look at Violet, Sky, Aloe and Slate! Plus, we once again restocked their fantastic dies, so hurry in while selection is best!
Inky Antics. We've received the new inspiration board for the month of March and all of the coordinating stamps to recreate the cards. This month's board features a combination of cute as well as inspirational Easter cards. Come see the very unique card ideas!
TPC Studio. This is one of our favorite companies, because their cling rubber stamp sets are adorable, and you can't beat the price! Come see their new releases including Vintage Threads and Vintage Crafting, Retro Greetings, Music, Eau de Toilette and more!
Inchie Arts. We completely restocked our inchie supplies, just in time for Donna's fabulous Inchie Clock class. Check it out!
Stacy Stamps. In anticipation of spring flowers, we've restocked Stacy Stamp's flower stamps (so much fun to color) and nautical themed images.
Lineco. For all of you bookbinders - the light and heavy duty awls are back as well as neutral colors of book cloth.
February 23
Ranger. We received a HUGE order of their new CHA product including the highly anticipated Distress Markers, Tim's new speciality blending paper and watercolor blending brushes, new colors of Liquid Pearls and a fabulous new collage glue stick. Come see all the fabulous goodies!
Great Impressions. We restocked the stamps to accompany the Easter Stamp-of-the-Month card sample board. If you haven't designed your Easter cards yet, let us help!
February 22
Paper Smooches. This is a brand NEW company the store. The owner, Kim Hughes, used to design images for Cornish Heritage Farms. Now she makes clear stamp sets featuring her cute cartoon-style of images. Her stamps are perfect for those of you who enjoy coloring. Be sure to stop by and have a look!
Annie's Attic. Are you a Copic marker fan? You are going to love the brand new "Copic Coloring Guide Level 2: Nature". This latest book covers topics such as coloring in black and white, grounding images, shading with grey, coloring water and sky, and coloring a variety of nature images. The best part of this book? It comes with a free cd with digital files of the images used with the various techniques. Now you can practice right along with the instructor!
Hero Arts. We received their brand new spring stamps, dies, and inks. We have vintage hot air balloons, the newspaper butterfly, sayings, and more. We also have new dye-based inks in their complimentary mid-tone shades as well as new rectangle and scalloped frame dies.
Vamp Stamp News. The latest issue has information on embossing with an assortment of color combinations, tips for things such as watercolor stamping and storing die sets, and a whole article for those of you who do digital crafting.
February 21
Karen Foster. Brand new 12" x 12" papers with feminine flair such as hat boxes, shoes, dresses, and butterflies. Also, we have 12" x 12" papers for men featuring ties and hardware, and fabulous designs for St. Patrick's Day. For those of you looking for papers for people in the service, we have new papers featuring a military motif.
Punch Bunch. We have several cute designs for St. Patrick's Day and Easter! Add a little punch to your spring projects!
February 20
Marker Cases. Need help keeping your markers organized? We have marker wallets in various sizes that can hold 24, 48, or 60 pens.
February 19
Eat Cake Graphics. Sweet and humorous new images featuring cats, dogs, bunnies, owls, and people. Don't forget to pick up some of their sayings. They are sure to make you smile.
Just Rite. Brand NEW release of images featuring the beach, spring, and sympathy. We ordered all the new stamps as well as the coordinating Nestabilites dies that make cutting out the images a snap! We also received gorgeous background designs such as chevrons, harlequin, and stripes.
Moxxie. This is a brand new company to the store. We received a nice selection of 12" x 12" papers that are perfect for spring and Fathers' Day. Who doesn't love new papers?
Best Creation. Brand new 12x12 and 6x6 papers from their "Walk in the Garden" line. You are going to love their spring-themed papers! We also have a new 12x12 paper that features Washington DC and the cherry blossoms. Yeah!
Twinkling H2Os. The brand new Twinking H2O 6 packs are here and ready to add a little watercolor sparkle to your stamping projects.
Somerset Apprentice. This magazine is designed to be a tutorial magazine and is absolutely loaded with techniques and up close photos. Be sure to check out all of the fun projects you can make and be inspired!
Somerset Studio. The current issue has information on making your own artist tape and has a wonderful article on elaborately decorated Easter Eggs. Don't forget that each issue of Somerset comes with free Artists' papers and clip art pages.
Take Ten. The Spring 2012 issue is here. Yea! It is loaded with nearly 300 quick and easy card ideas that you won't want to miss.
February 17
Impression Obsession. HUGE shipment of goodies from the CHA release. Brand new images from all of their stamp designers (some of them new to the company). The large number of designers means that there is an eclectic assortment of designs, styles, and themes. We have images for spring, humorous sayings, animals, people, whimsical, and more. Also, there are brand new background Cover a Card designs such as graph paper, circles, stars, daisies, and more. The new catalog supplement with color samples also arrived and is behind the front desk if you want to look through it and get some inspiration.
Memory Box. The Viola 6" x 6" paper pack is back in stock as well many of your favorite colors of notecards. We also restocked dies, butterfly images, and the popular La Rue heart die that we can't seem to keep in stock. It makes the most beautiful wedding or anniversary cards! For those of you who need a little help cutting out the Memory Box detailed dies, we have the brand new metallic spacer plate that works great with your Cuttlebug to cut out intricate dies.
Savvy Stamps. We received gorgeous chevron and square patterns as well as practical any occasion sayings.
February 16
Studios Magazine. The current issue has 27 studio ideas to inspire you as well as creative ideas for organizing small spaces and painted floor techniques.
House Mouse. The March House mouse stamp is here and called "Cuddlebug." Of course, we had to get the coordinating saying!
General Supplies. We restocked many of our ink pads as well as heatguns and watercolor paper.
February 15
Lifestyle Crafts. We restocked the popular Letterpress as well as received new colors of inks to use with your Letterpress dies. In addition, we restocked the very versatile QuickStik, which makes moving delicate items such as rhinestones or removing tiny bits of paper from your detailed metal dies a breeze. Speaking of dies, for those of you who haven't seen them yet, we have the magnetic books back in stock that make storing your dies a snap!
Moote Points. We have four amazing books from one of our favorite bookbinders, Cherryl Moote. "Simply Bound" is a beginning level book that covers single signature books, lotus books, accordion books, and covers. "Building With Your Creative Stumbling Blocks" has ideas for exploring your creativity and suggests practical activities to explore bookbinding, papercrafting, and journaling. "Fold" is stuffed full of paper folding instructions and pictures to help you make your own books. Finally, in "All Tangled Up," Cherryl gives you ideas for books you can make to display your Zentangle ties and ATC cards. Fun!
February 9
Sweet and Sassy Stamps. This was one of our new featured companies at our Winter Open House, and they were such a success, that we had to reorder right away! If you missed them the first time, come see their fabulous nature sets and adorable animals. Plus, we've added some new sets including images for Easter!
February 8
Scrap and Stamp Magazine. Asian-themed cards are making a comeback! (Watch for the Hero Arts & Basic Grey co-release of Asian-themed products - coming soon!) This issue has lots of great ideas for making shaped cards, Asian-themed cards and baby shower cards.
February 7
Faber Castell. The new CHA release has arrived featuring 15 new colors of Gelatos (in 5 convenient mono-chromatic sets), a new neutral set of Big Brush markers and a fabulous Trio pencil sharpener that fits virtually all sizes of pencils (including the Aquarelle's unique triangular shape). If you want inspiration for using the Gelatos and Big Brush markers, join Angela for a Technique Tags workshop on March 6 - available both day and evening.
Stamps by Judith. We just can't keep these stamps in stock! We've replenished some of our favorites as well as added some new images for the holidays. Hurry for best selection!
February 3
Penny Black. Cute new images for Easter including baskets and bunnies as well as a set for baby cards and the sweetest whimsical bunny clear set.
Memento. We restocked the large sizes of our Memento ink pads. These are the pads you will want to own if you do any work with Copic markers.
General Supplies. We also restocked Dove blender refills, Crop-a-diles in both sizes, Essential glue pads, and Scor-tape in various sizes.
RubberStampMadness Magazine. The current issue has information on scene stamping, working with pet images and stencils.
February 2
Memory Box. The new spring What's in the Box? has arrived. All we can say
is, "WOW"! We have a new 6x6 collection called Viola with 10 yummy
patterns in purples, teals and greens. Stunning! Plus, 20 new stamps of
dogwoods, alliums, roses and more. And, approximately 35 new dies (I
can't count them because I keep getting distracted by the actual images).
Bring your camera - the card samples are outstanding, as always!
February 1
Great Impressions. Time again for a new sample board and stamp of the month image. This time the theme is all about Easter. There are sayings, bunnies, baskets, lilies, chicks, and more. Remember, the stamp of the month is 1/2 off for February only!
Magenta. Brand new stamps and papers for you to enjoy. There are many varieties of flowers, hearts, suns, cats, foliage and more!
Poppy Stamps. New dies including flower boxes, pine tree borders, and keys. We also restocked the swirl from the Open House spirelli make and take as well as the popular window dies.
Distress. We restocked ALL the colors of Distress Ink pads as well as Distress Stains. If there are colors you have been wanting, now would be the time to stop by the store!
Adirondack Inks. Adirondack ink pads come in light, bright, and earthtone colors that are all designed to coordinate together. We now have ALL of the colors of Adirondack dye ink so that you can add coordinating colors to your projects. If you need help coordinating, there is a new ink guide by the pads to help you get started!
Ranger. We restocked many of their popular products such as Glossy Accents, Glue N' Seal, Cut and Dry felt/foam, replacement foam for the ink blending tool, craft scrubbies, and more!
Stamping Surfaces. We restocked glossy paper packs as well as the manila ATC cards and tags that Tim Holtz uses on his projects. We also have Claudine Helmuth's sticky back canvas in the ATC size. These are perfect for wowing others in your ATC swaps!
Stickles. Needing to add a little bling in your life? We now have all the colors of Stickles in stock.
Tape. We received Wonder Tape in the 1/8", 1/4", and 1/2" size.
January 28
Stampabilities. We received a huge selection of wood-mounted stamps including Easter images and scripture verses. These stamps are a great price, too!
January 27
Faber-Castell. Brand new to the shop: new Pitt Artist Pens! These are great for doodling, Zentangle and more! Plus, we've restocked the watercolor pencils sets and the Gelatos. Need inspriation? Take Angela's Technique Tags workshop on March 6 featuring the Gelatos and Big Brush markers!
Flourishes. We restocked some of our "old" favorites as well as added some new sets including Heartlines, Pears, Lily of Hope, Siberian Iris, Signs of Spring, Irish Blessing, Easter Basket and more!
January 26
Northwoods. If you loved the Winter Cardinal board, you are going to flip over their latest stamp collection and sample board! Bring your camera and prepare to be amazed by their new collection of spring birds including oriels, hummingbirds and more! Stunning!
Rosie's Roadshow. All new stamps for Valentine's Day and Easter! We love their whimsical designs, and the card samples are too cute for words! Please note that we put these new stamps in with the seasonal items instead of in our usual "Rosie's location". Don't miss them!
January 25
Inky Antics. For those of you who are fans of the Honey Pop stamps and papers, you are going to LOVE the new sample board. We have all the stamps and papers needed to make fun 3-D inserts such as hot air balloons, beehives, balls, teacups, and tulips. Be sure to check out the brand new samples as well as the inside of each sample for lots of fun inspiration!
January 24
Restocking the Shelves. So many great products have arrived that we've kept busy unpacking boxes! We've restocked the fabulous Copic carry-alls, Zing embossing powders, Stamp-a-ma-jigs, Craft Scrubbies, Sparkle Sweepers and much, much more!
Vamp Stamp News. The lastest issue has in-depth articles on creating acrylic paint resists, tips for making faux leather and easy sponge techniques.
January 20
Copic. We were told that we wouldn't get the 12 brand new Copic Sketch colors till February, but they arrived TODAY! The 12 new colors are Jasper, Gray Sky, Bluebell, Khaki, Pecan, Pistachio, Mistletoe, Currant, Cotton Candy, Ash Lavender, Eggplant, and Tuscan Orange. We have them available as sets as well as by individual marker. We also have the reinkers for all of the new colors. Yeah!
Memory Box. The Memory Box Valentine dies arrived! There are hearts, borders, flowers, 3-D posies in various sizes, rosettes, and more.
Poppy Stamps. New dies including leaves, ivy, lower boxes, birdcages, and more.
DRS Designs. HUGE shipment of images in time for St. Patrick's day. There are crosses, blessings, shamrocks, clover, Celtic knots, and sayings. If you need inspiration, we have 8 brand new samples to show you how to use the stamps.
Lockhart. We restocked many of your favorites including get well soon images and sayings as well as flowers, chairs, and great sayings.
Stampington. We received brand new images from Dina Wakley including hearts, grunge circles, and script backgrounds. If you are a fan of Tim Holtz, you are going to love her designs.
January 18
House Mouse. The new House Mouse stamp of the month arrived as well as a cute new sample to help inspire you.
Stampers' Sampler. The Feb/Mar issue has cupcake templates, information on turning cards into canvases, and some new Zentangle examples.
Where Women Create. Brand new craft studios to drool over and help inspire you in creating your own craft work space.
January 17
Northwoods. Get ready for the holidays! We have new images and greetings from Northwoods for Valentine's Day, Easter and more!
January 14
Imaginisce. Brand new line of papers and stamps called "Hippity Hop." There are bunnies, birds, kites, carrots, and more. If you are ready to make some sweet spring projects, this is the line for you.
Layers of Color. This wonderful company is in the process of restructuring, so we made sure to place a huge order of their clear stamps as we wait to see what happens (they are supposed to make a big announcement at CHA). We have flowers, bees, sayings, birds, tea sets, and more. If you aren't familiar with their products, there are color copied samples on the back of each set to help inspire you. Great!
Elizabeth Crafts. We received a huge shipment of their microfine glitter as well as transfer sheets, tweezers for fine detail work, and glitter border stickers. If you want to learn how to use their products, be sure to check out Angela's Glitterama class on Saturday, January 28. You don't want to miss it!
Claudine Hellmuth. We received more of her fabulous sticky-backed canvas as well as her line of studio paints in all of the available colors. If you are unfamiliar with these great paints, be sure to stop by our Open House on Saturday, January 21 for a free demo featuring the paints and a cool transfer technique. In addition, we received more of Claudine's Matte and Gloss medium in both the large and small sizes.
Memory Box. We restocked notecards in all the shades you need for Valentines day as well as many of your favorite decorative dies.
Ranger. We have all of the Alcohol Ink sets back in stock as well as the felt applicators and extra packs of replacement felt.
Restocking Stamp Pads. We received Memento ink dew drops, India Ink, and Distress ink pads.
Glue Gloss. This fabulous adhesive is quickly becoming our favorite. Be sure to check it out!
January 13
Impression Obsession. We received stamps for Valentine's Day including all of the really cute images for next week's Make and Take as well as all of the images for the Open House shaker card make and take.
Outlines. Wonderful stamps for St Patrick's Day, birthdays, and Easter. If you aren't familiar with the Outlines brand, their images have lots of open areas that are perfect for coloring and for adding a little extra "bling."
January 12
Savvy. Brand new stamps featuring hearts, cute animals and sayings in time for Valentine's Day. We also received 6 new samples to help inspire you!
Great Impressions. Images for Valentine's Day and Easter as well as inspirational sayings.
January 10
Basic Grey. Their latest paper creation, Kissing Booth, is here! This
might be my favorite yet! Muted pink, magenta and burgundy add a touch of
elegance to these romantic patterns featuring hearts, birds, flowers and
even some more masculine patterns! We have the 6x6 pads, the 12x12
collection packs and individual sheets for your Valentine (or any time)
projects!
We R Memory Keepers. From the company that brought us Sew Easy and Sew
Ribbon is the latest "must have" tool: Sew Stamper! Create the look of
stitching with no needle and thread! Simply roll on the stitched design.
Right now, there are 8 different "stitches" to choose from, in self-inking
rollers (black ink provides a wonderful contrast to all your stamping
projects). Check it out!
January 8
Scrap and Stamp Magazine. The March issue is here and had information on archival inks, mixed-media scrapbooks, and watercolors!
Stampendous. The stunning silver and champagne glass glitters are back as are the bottles of mica chips that add extra bling to your art projects. We also restocked all of the jumbo flower cling stamps as well as received some images for Easter.
La Blanche. We received a huge shipment from La Blanche featuring Victorian-themed flowers, birds, clocks, maps, and more.
Rosie's Roadshow. Brand new images to the store in celebration of Valentine's day and groundhog day. Fun!
January 6
Lifestyle Crafts. Brand new company to the store! We received a large selection of embossing folders with designs such as retro squares, frames, vines, snowflakes, diamonds, flowers, and more. We also received fantastic magnetic folders that make storing your metal dies (Nestabilities, Memory Box, My Favorite Things, etc) a snap. You are going to love them!
Memory Box. The limited edition card color of the month (Velvet Rose) arrived as well as two gorgeous new samples along with all the stamps, dies, and pearls needed to recreate the cards.
Doodlebug Designs. The Sweet Cakes collection has arrived, and it is
perfect for Valentine's, birthdays or other sweet celebrations! Check out
their fantastic 12x12 double-sided papers with matching clear stamps,
self-adhesive gems and twine! We also have the entire paper collection in
convenient 6x6 packs.
The Paper Company. Need more Valentine's options? Check out the
super-cute 12x12 double-sided papers featuring glittered and gilded
designs! This collection also has a coordinating cling stamp set (at a
great price) featuring the most adorable animals you'd ever want to see.
Check it out!
Copic. We restocked our supply of Copic markers and reinkers, so if there is a color you are missing, now would be a great time to visit the store!
January 5
Penny Black. New for Valentine's day! Hedgehogs, Mimi and brushstroke
images that you've come to love from Penny Black!
Lockhart. More new stamps for spring! "Love fish" Sheldon and Coral,
kitties, knitting baskets and so much more. Plus, samples to die for!
January 2
Inky Antics. The latest board of the month features a new "friend" - Benton the Bear. You will love the adorable clear sets. and the extra cute card samples will inspire you!
Great Impressions. Their new Stamp of the Month collection is all about vintage Valentine's. Think lace, Paris, high heels and more! Their sample board has 6 completely different card ideas, each using the Stamp of the Month which is 50% this month only. Check it out!
Outlines. Sadly, Outlines didn't release any new images for Halloween this year, but we restocked last year's images in case you missed them. They are sparkly fun! Also, check out our selection of stamps for Jewish Holidays and Christmas, including fantastic gift card holder projects.
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