Wishing All Our Friends A Safe & Happy New Years

Remember we will be closed tomorrow for New
Years Day and reopen Saturday at 10:30am
for the last day of our End Of The Year
50% off Store Wide Sale.

Expecting Basic Grey Origins & Sugar Rush next week
along with Making Memories Valentine Collection
plus Fancy Pants Designs.

About 1 AM This Morning I Was Suppose To Be Doing Paper Work For The Store But Instead This Happened

Emmy and I went outside exploring...Cocoa slept thru it all :)

We actually had about an inch on the deck outside our bedroom
but after a few hours it was all gone with just plain ole
rain :(

Just To Clarify The 50% Off Sale Lasts Thru This Saturday

Just wanted to re-clarify since I received a few
emails that a few gals had to miss the sale today.
That the 50% off sale is ****going on thru
this Saturday the 2nd**** It was not just
today :)

Store Hours

New Year's Eve 10:30am-3pm

Closed New Year's Day

Saturday Jan 2nd 10:30am-????
when the free all day cropping stops

Annual End Of The Year 50% Clearance Sale Starts Wed

Just a quick post to let everyone know that we
will be re-opening from the holiday tomorrow
and starting our annual end of the year 50% off
and more store wide sale. The sale will run:

Wednesday 10:30-4pm

Thursday 10:30-3pm (closing at 3 for NY Eve)

Friday New Year's Day CLOSED

Saturday 10:30-???? when the cropping stops


We will be having our usual all day free crop
Saturday also.

My Jonathan turns 23 today so it's another
family celebration/get together today for us :)

The Store Will Be Closed Today Wednesday December 23rd

Wanted to post a quick post to let everyone
know that we will have the store
closed today. My son Jonathan's fiancee
was admitted to the hospital yesterday
for additional complications from her
gallbladder removal surgery. She is
in isolation/quarantine for her safety
from germs and on morphine for the pain.
It has been a day and night of tests
and waiting...waiting...waiting. There
will be a few more tests this morning
then decisions as to more surgery..
treatment etc. Jonathan is beyond
worried/scared and since I was the only one
who was supposed to work the store today
I really need to just close the store and be where
a mother should be right now...with Jonathan at
the hospital.

I don't usually post many personal pics on the store
blog but here is a pic the carriage driver took
when Jonathan surprised her by proposing during
the carriage ride in downtown Atlanta last month..
(Yes she is crying....happy tears as she was
totally surprised by the ring :)


I will post store updates and our end of the year SUPER SALE over the
next few days.

We hope each of you have a wonderful holiday...those who are
traveling travel safely...those having everyone over to
their house for all the festivities take time to breathe..relax
a little....take pictures and enjoy the family time during next
few days :)

Christmas Holiday Hours

We will be closed all day
Thursday Dec 24th
Friday Dec 25th
Saturday Dec 26th

We will be having our annual
end of the year sale starting next week

Coming soon Basic Grey's 2 New Releases
Fancy Pants, Making Memories Valentine and
more.

Tim Holtz CHA 2010 New Products Info **Love The New Inks & Since I Love Unusual Sizzix Dies I Can't Wait To See More Info On What He Is Designing**

From his blog..............

well happy monday bloggers! finally i am able to start sharing with all of you what i've been so busy creating for the last several months. okay, i admit, i'm not sharing everything today, but at least i'm getting things started by sharing some of my new release products coming out at the cha-2010 show in january. i am so excited for these releases and planning on randomly sharing new products throughout the next several weeks leading up to the show. so if you like a little suspense and creative excitement, then join me in celebrating what's in store for 2010. i have so much in the works and today's post will hopefully set the foundation - let's get going...

let's start off with something that i've been waiting for a while now...you've heard the rumors...yes 12 new distress ink colors. i have been wanting these colors for quite a while and they are finally going to be hitting the shelves of a store near you (i hope). you might be saying, "i already have 24 distress colors, what more could i want?". well see for yourself if these new colors will fulfill your creative wishes...they sure do mine, i'm sure the names speak for themselves...

DistressInk2010
next up is one of the things i'm so excited to share. something that i simply can't believe is finally coming to reality... i've teamed up with sizzix, one of the industries most recognized leaders in die-cutting systems to create my own signature line of dies, texture/embossing folders, and yes, a new machine. welcome to my new line debut - tim holtz alterations. i hope this line will revolutionize the way we think, and use our die-cutting tools and showcase the possibilities for not only thinking outside the box, but for creating an entirely new one. join me over the next several weeks as i introduce and share with you, this innovative line of dies and textures, to explore a whole new world of possibilities. maybe you're already happy with your die-cut choices, well it's time to make a few "alterations"...

Alterations
and finally, the world of idea-ology is a world that i have created based on my personal creative dreams. a place i call my own, with products that challenge what is desirable our ought to be. this new chapter in the idea-logy line will not only explore, but evolve new ideas and artistic potential from the paper crafter to jewelery artist and beyond. just wait and see all that is possible with the world of idea-ology. think you've seen it all? hopefully these products will open your eyes to all the thoughts and ideas of idea-logy. you won't want to miss a single sneak peek more on that tomorrow...t!m
Ideaology

Another Personal Post

I know I said that I tried to keep the blog
store business and not personal; but I wanted to
let everyone know the sadly Michelle's father
passed away this past Tuesday. I have seen
and talked to him many times over the past 2
years and he was a very sweet father/grandpa/man
So many of you have taken her classes through the past
2 years and I felt you might want to know.
It was very unexpected/sudden
and Michelle is doing as well as anyone can.
Please keep her and Brady boy in your thoughts.

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post to let everyone know
we all are well. I have had several emails
checking on us since I have not had time
to update the blog. You gals know me well
that if I have not posted some little tid
bit in a day or so something must be up.
I sometimes hesitate to post personal
events to the blog since it it a store
blog and not personal.

Cocoa (my cocker spaniel) had emergency
surgery earlier this week for a rapid
changing cancerous lump. Turns out she
had one in her chest also that Dr Frank
removed. She did ok in surgery but
recovery has been nerve wrecking. No sleep in
3 days 2 nights for her or I. Gerald is
out of town so it is me 24/7 she wants...
(Memories of Jen and Jonathan when they
were little ones) She is on
3 different pain meds and did better last
night. So hopefully today is the turning
point. Thank you to everyone for the
emails and thoughts. I will be in the
store today for atleast half a day
then hopefully back to normal hours
tomorrow (Friday)

Thank you so much to everyone for
the calls and emails checking on us.

7 Gypsies Venice Paper Collection Is On The Way

Item Of The Week Is..............

Making Memories Mistletoe
Buy Any Item At Regular
Price Get The Second Item
50% off. Includes All
Papers And Embellishments.

Winter's Wings & Home For The Holidays Paper Collections Are Here

Merry Christmas 5x7 Mini Album Kit Or Recipe Album Kit In The Store And In Our Etsy Shop

This mini book can be made as a holiday keepsake
album or holiday treat mini album by making
pockets out of the rectangle papers on the
bottom of each page. All of our albums come with
supplies precut and individually packaged by page.
We include a close up color photo of each page
for easy assembly.
In store price $20
Online/Shipped Price $22

New Mini Album Kit In The Store & Etsy Shop

Let Your Dreams Soar Mini Album Kit
Designed By Patti
In Store Kit Price $20
Online/Etsy Shipped Price $22
Includes All Supplies Precut
And Individually Packaged With Close Up
Color Photos

Saturday Late Night Crop Next Saturday December 12th 5pm-11/12 Midnight Or When The Last One Stops Cropping

We will be in the store next Saturday late night cropping, snacking, laughing and getting those holiday cards and gifts done. Come join us!

Donna Downey 2nd Class Added For Saturday January 9th

We have added a 2nd and different class
for Saturday evening. This one is a

PAINT...WATERCOLOR & DOODLE WORKSHOP
WITH DONNA DOWNEY
"laugh often, wonder and live artfully"
Saturday January 9th
5:30pm-8:30pm

6x6 acrylic and chipboard album
workshop duration 3 hours
$65 Includes Class Kit
Students Will receive an email
with a basic supply list for you
to bring from home.

Mix and match sizes, shapes, textures, colors, and mediums to create a bold and beautiful hand-painted and collaged mixed media scrapbook. As you experiment with color, each page will be immediately transformed into mini-masterpieces individually colored and designed by you. You will explore new techniques for using watercolor crayons, layering and collage for acrylic album pages, as well as, paint and doodling tips for taking your creative scrapbooking to the next level.
Supplies included in the class kit are Rusty Pickle scallop chipboard pages, Rusty Pickle acrylic pages, Rusty Pickle Chipboard accents, Making Memories manilla paint, tiny alphas, ribbon, white signo pen, bazzil flowers and more.
Here are a few peeks at the workshop album

Un-Wrapping Christmas Mini Album Kit In The Store And In Our Etsy Shop In Store Price $20...Online/Shipped Price $22

We have another mini album kit for the Christmas
Holidays in the store and in our etsy shop.

This one was created by Patti and uses
My Little Yellow Bicycle 25 Days Of
Christmas Papers And Embellishments.

In Store Kit Price $20
Online Shipped Price $22
includes all supplies
and color photos. Here's a peek

Hey Marla If You See This Please Give Us A Call At The Store :)

Webster's Pages Winter Wings And Home For The Holidays Collections Are On The Way And Due In Tuesday Dec 8th

Here's a peek at both collections heading
our way.

Sharing A Layout Patti Made Using The Christmas Collection From Grapic 45

Copic 101 And 201 Classes With Michelle Clark This Saturday December 5th

Copic 101
December 5- 1pm-3pm
$22
A fabulous way to learn the basics and a little more. This introductory class is the first in a series to build your skills. A colorless blender is required for this class.

Copic 201
December 5- 3:30-5:30pm
$22
In the second class of the Copic series, you will learn more techniques along with some fun ways to use Copic blender solution.

How Cute Are These Little Pups :)

Cupid Pink Paislee's Newest Release Is Here

Yes even though Feb 14th is a long way off Cupid is
on the way. We loved this latest release of Pink
Paislee when we were at CHA. It is perfect
for so many different themes in addition to
Valentines. We saw cute baby, family, little
girl, vintage and of course love themed projects
all thru Pink Paislees booth at CHA.

Visit With Santa Mini Album Kit $20 In Store & In Our Etsy Shop

We have a new album perfect for
those pictures of visiting Santa.

This album kit is available for purchase
in the store and also in our Etsy Shop.

This one was created by Patti using
3 Bugs In A Rug Christmas Paper Line.

The album kit come with all supplies pre
cut and individually packaged by page.
A close up color photo of each page is
included for easy assembly.

Kit price is $20

We Have Added Another Donna Downey Class Since The First Album Class Sold Out ...This One is Paint, Watercolor & Doodle 6x6 Acrylic & Chipboard Album

PAINT...WATERCOLOR & DOODLE
"laugh often, wonder and live artfully"
Saturday January 9th
5:30pm-8:30pm

6x6 acrylic and chipboard album
workshop duration 3 hours
$65 Includes Class Kit
Students Will receive an email
with a basic supply list for you
to bring from home.

Mix and match sizes, shapes, textures, colors, and mediums to create a bold and beautiful hand-painted and collaged mixed media scrapbook. As you experiment with color, each page will be immediately transformed into mini-masterpieces individually colored and designed by you. You will explore new techniques for using watercolor crayons, layering and collage for acrylic album pages, as well as, paint and doodling tips for taking your creative scrapbooking to the next level.
Supplies included in the class kit are Rusty Pickle scallop chipboard pages, Rusty Pickle acrylic pages, Rusty Pickle Chipboard accents, Making Memories manilla paint, tiny alphas, ribbon, white signo pen, bazzil flowers and more.
Here are a few peeks at the workshop album





Supplies included in your project are....

Line Or Item Of The Week Sale

We have decided to start a new weekly sale idea in the store.

Every week we will be highlighting a product line or item
at a terrific price.

To start off this week ....

My Little Yellow Bicycle items are
Buy 1 get 1 50% off
this includes paper, rubons, fabric
tags, epoxies, brads, gems,
transparencies and more. We have items
from Halloween, Fall and Christmas.

Plus Purchase $20 of any items in
the store(not including
class kits or events) in the
store and get your choice of one
Kaisercraft Felt Fozz or Kaisercraft
Bling for Free. (Retail $2.99-$3.99)

2 Spots Left For Donna Downey's Class Saturday January 9th 10am-4pm

We received a call from Donna last week letting
letting us know she will be in Atlanta the weekend
of January 8th. A customer in one of her events
told her about the store and she asked if we
would be interested in having her come visit and
teach a class or two. Of course we said
yes immediately :) This is the class we
chose for Saturday. This album is incredible
we saw this whole line at Summer CHA and love it.
The album is 20 pages and FULL of techniques and
fun. You will be using all the items from
her line and the retail of the items is +$95.
We are starting to take sign ups today.
We are happy to take a 50% deposit with the other
50% due before class to help with those Christmas
Budgets this time of year. We have a few gals
who are asking their husbands for the class as
a holiday gift also :) Here are a few peeks at
the album and I will post more a little later.
Getting things ready in the store for our
annual "Black Saturday" 50% off Sale this
Saturday.






Fabric Scrapbooking
"gotta love the everyday"

20 page 8x8” canvas fabric album
workshop duration 5-6 hours
10am-4pm
$85.00 Includes everything needed to make this technique
full album.

Fabric Scrapbooking is an exploration in melding the best of the paper world with the best of the fabric world to create one of the most outstandingly visual and completely tactile memory album experiences. Filled with dozens of techniques and applications for using my new Fabric scrapbooking line just released with Prima, in this workshop, you will create this album using the entire line of products at your fingertips. And best of all, NO SEWING NECESSARY! but be sure and bring an apron because we are going to have some messy and creative FUN!