Off to CHA

Here are the new stamps from Hero Arts called clings - they are rubber stamps like you see on the wood block except they are not mounted and cling to the acrylic block. These were hand cut but will be laser cut when released.

The acrylic was inked using the refill ink from copic markes - we even air brushed using the copic markes - way cool. the second pic is actuall an acrylic sheet sent through a printer and printed a digital template from Prima and colored with copic markers.

I landed in Orlando, FL on Sunday for the Craft & Hobby Association Scrapbook Trade Show. This is where store owners go shopping for products to bring into their store. I was hoping to catch in some sight seeing before the show begns in about 9 hours. But the weather had other ideas.

Monday is Education day for us retailers - we get to take classes sponosored by manufacutures to show us new product, how to use their products and how we can bring these new products, or techinques into our store. Here are a few samples of the clases I have taken. Make sure to kept checking back every night as I upload pictures of new products as the trade show begins!

Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 6 pm for $20 - Punch Bunch Lilies Frame
Join Lisa again this month as she teaches you how to create this stunning picture frame using Punch Bunch punches and of course you tool Kit. This is a don't miss class. Space is limited to sign up early.

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM $12 - Quickutz Wedding Bliss Layout
Use one of the newest Quickutz die release - Special Occasion to create this fabulous wedding layout.

Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 6 pm $18 - Rambling Roses
Lisa is at it again with this great card using coffee filters, paint, and of course Punch Bunch Punches - don't for get your tool kit!

July Classes

Here is a sampling of the classes that are coming up in July. Come in the store - get out of the heat, away from the kids & hubby and join us for some fun filled classes and exciting events this July.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 5:30 PM for $12 - Creative Cricut Layout - Life's A Beach
Using of the newest cartridges from Cricut we created this fun layout for all you beach / water pics.

Knot Your Ordinary Card Class

Lisa's Knot Your Ordinary Card Class was a big success. The cards turned out great and we are lucky to be getting her back to teach our Flower Punch Bunch class on Saturday, June 13th at 2 PM! Here are pics from last class and the














Punch Bunch Card Class on June 13th from 2pm - 4pm for $20.

Cricut, Expression & Design Studio

Last month we had our first class on the Cricut Design Studio. As promised our instructor, Susie, delivered a great class. Our big screen TV was hooked up to her laptop and everyone followed along with her on the TV, on their laptops or on the store's desktop computer. Her handouts were a worth the price and then some. I was unable to attend her class because I was helping customers in the store. HOWEVER, with just her screen prints and handouts I was welding in no time! I was not a cricut lover because of the time and uncertainity of cuts and size, etc. Now I can't get enough. I want to design all day long. I am SOOO looking forward to herAdvanced class - word book here I come. Especially with the deep cut blade (you don't need the entire housing - just the blades) and cutting chipboard is possible.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the class but it was a full house and lots of fun. We may have to create our own Cricut Swarm here!
Here is a picture of the projects you will make in the Cricut & Expression Basic Class. That class is Saturday, June 6th at 10 AM for $15.

Our other Cricut Classes are Design Studio Basic, Saturday, June 6th at 2 PM $20. Design Studio Advanced, Saturday, June 6th at 5:30 PM $20. * Take all three classes for $45. --Then stay and play with all the new techniques you learned!