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Issue #12
July 2009
First I want to apologize for the lateness of this month's newsletter, I was lucky enough to get a little time off and thus some things have been a little delayed.

Secondly, I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for coming out last month to help us celebrate our 1st birthday!  It was a huge success and so fun to see everyone.  We especially want to thank all the creative women who came out and shared their talents with everyone for our Make and Takes and demos.  It was definitely a weekend packed with inspiration.

The summer is in full swing and we are getting ready to order product for the remainder of the year this month.  I can't believe I am already deciding on holiday products, it seems like just yesterday when I picked out the Valentine stuff.  Generally new things ordered at the Summer Craft and Hobby Show will begin arriving after August 15th but the release dates vary by company.  If you like to stay up to date on new product, subscribe to our blog!  And if there is a particular product you are in search for, just call or stop in.

We have some amazing savings in July!  This week all Clear Stamps in the store are 20% off and our Clearance section has made it's way to the front of the store to try and clear it out to make room for all the new stuff we're ordering.  See below for a special coupon that will hopefully help us make room!

Need to beat the heat?  Come on inside and join us for a class or crop!  Our Cricut Club and Techniques class are super popular.  We also have a Travel Mini Album Class this month that would be perfect for all your summer travels.  All the details on these classes are below as well as all our classes for June can be found on our online Calendar.  Remember, all our class samples are in our Online Gallery.  No experience required for most our classes, we love to teach newbies!

Hope to see you soon!
simone
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Digital Photography with NateLogo
Nate is back by popular demand on July 18th. He will be teaching Digital Photography 1 at 11 AM and Digital Photography 2 at 1 PM.  Pictures are the heart and soul of your scrapbook pages, and Nate will help you figure out how to get the most from your shutter clicks and help you kick your photo quality up a notch.  Digital Photography 1 covers all the basics, including automatic settings and basic picture composition.  Digital Photography 2 is a perfect follow up, covering how to adjust the manual settings to get the shot you want to take.  Come spend the afternoon with Nate in time to snap some great summer photos!  Bring your camera, examples of photos you love and hate as well as the camera's manual in case you need it for reference.
 

Totally Terrific Techniques with Marnie
Marnie is back this month with some hot new techniques Logoyou won't want to miss.  Join Marnie to learn three fun techniques that can be used on layouts, cards or in any other project you can dream up.  We will be learning three new techniques each month in this sometimes messy but totally fun class.  You will go home with completed cards as your samples of each technique along with a step by step instruction guide to recreate these truly awesome techniques.  Please bring your basic kit as well as a paper trimmer, and pencil.

Cricut Club with Cathy
Cathy has some great new all occasion cards for you this month.  This is a great class that really help's you get more acquainted with your amazing machine and make better use of that investmLogoent.  You also make some great projects!  The projects change 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).

Vacation Mini AlbumLogo
'Tis the season to travel and collect those special memories!  We will be creating a fabulous vacation 5.5"x5.5" mini album using the new Traveler Collection from My Little Yellow Bicycle.  Stop by on July 30th and we'll help you create a special place to preserve all of your summer fun.  This album will be great for any of your adventures!  Please bring your basic tool kit, especially your paper trimmer as well as a glue stick to this class.
Copic Marker Classes
Our Copic clubs and classes are continue to be a hit!  If you are interested in these wonderful little tools, this is a great way to get started.  During July, Simone will be teaching Basics of Copic Markers and Beyond the Basics of Copic Markers.  Simone teaches all Copic classes and has 2 years experience as well as being a Copic Certified Designer.

Basics of Copic Markers
Copics
In this class we will cover the basics of Copic Markers.  This is a great way to get some experience with these awe
some tools if you are considering a purchase.  For this class, students will use the store markers to get some hands on experience.  This class will only cover the basic coloring techniques with Copics.  We will cover the basics to get you started and will be coloring hand stamped images.  The store will supply all materials for this class, including markers for class use.  This class will be offered on July 23rd, at 11 AM and again at 6 PM.

Beyond the Basics of Copic Markers
Now that you've taken Basics of Copic Markers you are going to want to learn more!  Well, then this class is for you.  We will be continuing where we left off learning how to blend shade and all the other great techniques using Copic Markers.  This class is purely technique based just like the Basics class and builds on the skills we covered in the first class, so be sure to bring your markers (if you own any) and come ready to be amazed with more possibilities with these amazing tools.  The store will supply all materials for this class, including markers for class use. This class will be offered on July 29th, at 11 AM and again at 6 PM.

Any other questions, concerns...please email or call the store.
 New Products

Here are just a few of the new products we have in store...

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This paper collection is delectable!  The names of the individual papers are a kalidascope of summer - Splash, Saltwater Taffy and Pretty Petal.  There are die-cuts, woolies (totally cute layered felt stickers) and maybe the cutest favor boxes ever (they fold into little birds!).  However, you have to see the laser cut cardstock.  To the right is berry Swiss Dot.  It completely coordinates with the patterned papers and will take your breath away.  We don't have much of this awesome product on hand, so stop by soon!

Flower Soft
We added Flower Soft to our inventory in time for our June Birthday Bash.  These amazing little pots of colored sprinkles bring new life to your stamped images.  We have several different colors available, as well as the Flower Soft glue.  The glue is high tack PVA glue and comes in a very convenient applicator.  While you are in, make sure to check out the Flower Soft stamps.  These stamp sets are the perfect way to spotlitght the color and dimension a little sprinkle of Flower Soft can add to your cards.

A Muse Winter StampsLogo
What do skating squirrels, graceful cardinals and snow forts have in common?  Not much except they are among the great new stamps A Muse releasing this month.  Our order should be arriving any day now, so call or stop by.  These stinkin' cute stamps are always very popular and fly off the shelves.  It won't be long before we are all working on our holiday cards and these new stamps will make the job fun and quick!  A Muse also has new sheer polka dot ribbons and wood grain paper that is going to be a sure hit this holiday card making season.

We update our blog almost daily with store news and new product alerts, so if you like to keep up to date with wh
at's new, visit Our Blog.
July Special Deals
These items are 20% off in July.  Discount applies to all in stock items and cannot be transferred.
  • 7/5 - 7/11:  Albums
  • 7/12 - 7/18:  Clear stamps
  • 7/19 - 7/25:  Thickers 
  • 7/26 - 8/1:  Individual ink pads (stock up now!) 
Buy One Clearance Item, Get a 2nd for FREE
Help us make room for new product!  Buy any clearance item from our current selection and get one at the same or less price for FREE.  This offer is only valid on Clearance paper as well as in stock items only.  Not valid on previous purchases, no cash value. Customers will only be allowed to utilize these savings once!  Not to be extended past the expiration date and not to be redeemed twice during the valid period.
PRINTED COUPON REQUIRED FOR THIS OFFER!  
Offer Expires August 15, 2009