Sunday, August 30, 2009

Crop Night this Friday!

Looking for a great way to start off Labor Day Weekend? Why not grab some friends and join us this Friday, September 4th for our monthly Crop Night!

Our crops are a great time to get some of your projects done and meet some fellow crafters. Just pack up your supplies and head over whenever you can. The open cropping times vary but you are welcome to arrive and leave as necessary. We provide dinner, snacks and beverages as well as a small Make and Take project which varies each month. There is also a prize given away at each crop, winner not need to be present at time of drawing.

Call the store today to join in all the fun this Friday night! Our crop is from 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. but feel free to come in anytime on Friday for some Cropping fun!


Saturday, August 29, 2009

**Back in Stock** a Muse "Winter Houses" stamp



Hooray!!! a Muse's "Winter Houses" stamp is back in stock! You know, the holidays are right around the corner and this stamp would make awesome holiday cards (wouldn't it be nice to start them now? *smile* )

Stop in and pick up your "Winter Houses" stamp today (and, while you're here, check out the other fabulous a Muse holiday stamps we have in stock!)

Friday, August 28, 2009

It's starting to get SPOOKY in the store!!!

Halloween is just around the corner and we've gotten some fun and fabulous Halloween papers and embellishments in!
Here's some of the new stuff we received this week:

Theresa Collins Spooktacular line, and Maya Road road ribbons that are PERFECT for your halloween designs!



**Brand NEW** Bo-Bunny (or, is it boo-bunny) Boo-Crew papers and coordinating embellishments








Hero Arts super cute Halloween Stamps

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Flower Soft Class- Monday August 31st



In this class, you'll use one of our coolest and newest products, Flower Soft, to create three totally unique cards. We'll show you several different techniques to show the amazing versatility of this product. If you've been wondering what this stuff is, and how to use it-- you won't want to miss this class!!!!

Flower Soft Workshop
11 am- 1 pm

Flower Soft Workshop
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Call or stop by the store today to sign up for this fabulous class!!!!
847-670-6065

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Check out our Quarter Bins!!!


I'd like to introduce a brand new feature in the store-- the Quarter Bins!
Lots and lots of FUN little things for your scrapbook pages or cards for only .25cents!!!!

Stop in and check out our bins today!!!!!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Digital Photography Class- Saturday August 29th



Now that the kids are getting ready to go back to school (or, if you're lucky, they've already started!!!) it's the perfect time for YOU to learn too!!!! Sign up for our digital photography classes this Saturday. You'll learn the basics of your digital camera(in Digital Photography I) and how to work the manual settings and advanced setting in Digital Photography II.

Digital Photography I
Saturday, August 29th
11 am- 12:30 pm

Digital Photography II
Saturday, August 29th
1:00 pm- 2:30 pm

Stop in or call the store today to sign up!
847-670-6065

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

**Brand New** Kaiser Craft- Beyond the Page





Check out these new Beyond the Page wooden family tree, Christmas countdown calendar, and memo holder! You can make these plain pieces of wood into something unique and beautiful, that can either be used to decorate your home or given to someone as a wonderful gift!
Stop in and check them out today!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Cricut Cards with Cathy this Wednesday!







Cricut Cards with Cathy

Wednesday, August 19th

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join Cathy this month and create more all occasion cards. This is a great class every month to help you get more acquainted with your amazing machine as well as make some great projects. The project changes monthly so that you can learn new techniques each month. Please Bring your Cricut with you to class as well as your favorite cartridges and a basic tool kit with dimensional adhesive (pop dots).

Class Fee: $20 Class Level: All Levels

Please call the store or stop in to reserve your spot!!! You won't want to miss this gorgeous projects!

Saturday, August 15, 2009

**Brand New** JustRite Autumn, Halloween, and Christmas Stamps!



Look what just came in!!! Brand New JustRite Stamps!

JustRite stamps are the perfect "Design –it Yourself" stamping system. JustRite's unique wood stampers with interlocking ribbed grid surface allow you to design your own stamps choosing from a selection of interchangeable fonts, borders and centers. Each stamper securely locks into place in the grid system and ensures precision stamping. Fonts and geometric borders always line up perfectly! This unique design allows for great versatility. Expand your collection of stamping phrases by simply adding one of their fonts to your collection.

Check out the new designs!


  • Friendship Set (fits 3 1/4" wood stamper)

  • Witch Way to the Treats Set (fits 1 3/16" wood stamper)


  • Thinking of You Set (fits 2 1/4" x 3 1/16" oval wood stamper)


  • A Merry Little Christmas Set (fits 1 5/8" wood stampers)


Also back in stock:
  • 2" Diameter Wood Stamper
  • 2 3/8" Diameter Wood Stamper

Friday, August 14, 2009

A muse August Card Class Saturday, August 15th










A muse August Card Class
Saturday, August 15th
11:00 am- 1:00 pm

This class changes monthly according to the seasons and holidays. There is always a variety of techniques and cute designs with the A muse rubber stamps. Every month we create 5 new cards with envelopes.

Spaces are still available for this class!!! Please stop by or call and register today!
1-847-670-6065

Cricut Cards with Cathy this Wednesday!







Cricut Cards with Cathy

Wednesday, August 19th

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join Cathy this month and create more all occasion cards. This is a great class every month to help you get more acquainted with your amazing machine as well as make some great projects. The project changes monthly so that you can learn new techniques each month. Please Bring your Cricut with you to class as well as your favorite cartridges and a basic tool kit with dimensional adhesive (pop dots).

Class Fee: $20 Class Level: All Levels

Please call the store or stop in to reserve your spot!!! You won't want to miss this gorgeous projects!