Friday, June 26, 2009

Some new stuff....

Hello again!
Yay! It's Friday!

Are you signed up for any classses this weekend? If not-you should! There are two awesome classes on the schedule you won't want to miss.

Today is the deadline to sign up for Jenn's class!Her class is artsy, fun and sooo informative! So many mediums to discuss that many of you may have been wondering about for so long....don't wait any longer! And learn amazing techniques using them! See our post below for class info!

The Canvas Album class is so vintage and freestyle! So fun to make too! Glimmer Mist, Painting, Stamping and more! Use vintage music papers and old book papers to adorn your pages. Awesomeness! Also see post below about this class!

And we got a box of new goodies!

Jenni Bowlin -new Bingo Cards and Letter Sticker Alphas (very vintage and fun)
Crate Paper-Lillian Collection Kit, Die Cuts and Die Cut Papers
Little Sprout Collection Kit, Glitter Die Cuts
Cosmo Cricket-Early Bird Papers and Stickers!
New Accucut Dies to play with!

And...A Muse A Palooza Stamps are in BUT-we can't show you until the event starts!
Let's just say-they will knock your socks off, get you in the spirit of Christmas and
have you singing some Christmas tunes! LOL! Well, maybe not the tunes...but you will be inspired to get a head start on those cards for sure!!! And just so you know-we ordered a limited amount this year-only 6 of each image instead of 12 like last year. They will be first, come first serve so if we sell out-you'll have to special order. Which might take a couple of weeks after the event. Just wanted to give everyone fair warning-LOL!

OK-Thats all for today! Gotta go create some samples!
Hope to see you at the store soon!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Our newsletter is ready!

Hey hey!!
Hope you are all enjoying this amazing weather we are having!
The newsletter is ready for your reading pleasure!
It contains all store information and a list of upcoming classes
listed by Instructor, from now until September!
And it has information regarding the Holiday Impressions Event we are
having in October!
Look to the right collumn and click on the link where it says
"See our newsletter here" and it will take you to a new page to view!
Pretty cool-huh? That way you won't have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see
it all!
We should have more cool new products in the store this week-I will keep you posted
on what and when they arrive!
xoxo Cari

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A Muse A Palooza, Nationals and more!!!

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It's that time of year again! Our store is participating in this 4th annual A Muse Event!

There are 50 stores participating around the world and we are one of them! Amazing stamp images are coming our way for Christmas and we will have them before the general public! How cool is that? Sherry has an amazing line up of classes for us and not to mention the treats, favors, free make and takes and prizes throughout the event! There are different prizes for each class! The classes are going on all day Friday, July 10th. And free make and takes Saturday, July 11th, 10am-2pm! Here is the list of classes: Sign up today!!!!!


Jolly Holidays Cards
Friday July 10th 10:00 – 12:00 Fee: $20You will use the fabulous new images revealed at A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA to create 5 dazzling cards perfect for the holiday season!

Glimmer, Twinkle and Shine Tags
Friday July 10th 12:30 – 2:30 Fee: $20Simple, little touches make all the difference. We'll incorporate glitter, A Muse's Twinkle Stickers, and Creative Clear Candy Embellishments into tag designs and package embellishments that are sure to evoke plenty of "oooohs & aaaahs".

A Season of Joy & Wonder
Friday July 10th 3:00 – 5:00 Fee: $20We’ll use A Muse’s new note cards and holiday images to create 5 fun designs that convey all the magic and delight of the holiday season! All wrapped up in a great giftable portfolio!

Holiday Wrap In A Snap
Friday July 10th 5:30 – 7:30 Fee: $20Create 4 clever gift packaging ideas + a fun gift card presentation just in the nick of time, using A Muse Holiday images!

Stampin & Scrappin Time will be at the Nationals located at the Fairgrounds!
We are teaming up with Calico Gals of Fayetteville and we will have a booth full of great products for stampers and quilters. Our make and take will have a little bit of both crafts-a little keepsake you’ll love! Project is $2.00
We are located in the Women’s Building on the east side of the Fairgrounds.
July 17th -19th, open Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3

New Items!!!
Little Yellow Bicycle Travel Papers
Hero Arts Stamps
New Prima Releases! Trellis Roses, Fairy Rings and Gallery Roses!
and new Vines are in!!!
Heidi Swapp Invisible Paper (awesome with Glimmer Mist!)

Amazing Classes:
Paint and Medias for Beginners with Jen Matott
Do you want to learn about different paints and art media? What can you do with gel medium or modeling paste? I can show you how to achieve more texture on your pages or ATCs with paint and media. Be prepared to get down and dirty with paint. You will walk away with some ATC sized cards that you've created with each technique. Bring some paint brushes, a water cup, and a palette or large plastic lid.
Saturday, June 27th 10:00- 12:00Fee: $20

Canvas Album Class with Cari
Sunday June 28th, 10am-1pm-$65
It's an 8x8 album with 10 pages completed. We will work with paints, Glimmer Mist, Fabric embellishments, antique music paper and more...This class sold out in Buffalo with a wait list.And I am offering it here with the limit of 8. This will be a much smaller group with lots of room to work. **There was a typo in the newsletter about the cost of the class-the cost is $65 due to all of the product included in this class. I apologize for any confusion. If you have any questions-please e-mail me personally at: pfennell@twcny.rr.comHere is the cover of the album and I will have it at the shop this week for you to see. All of the products used for this class are not available for purchase in the store. They are all exclusive to this class!



That's all for now! I'll be back with more product arrivals, classes and info!
The store newsletter will be in the store by the end of the week!
BTW-how do you like our new look on the blog?--it's so pretty!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Hello friends!
Gorgeous weather we've been having! School is winding down and summer is just around the corner! I can't wait! I have a few scrappy projects I plan to get done-how about you?
We have some exciting things planned for the shop to keep your creative juices flowing and maybe even think about Christmas cards..gasp!

First thing-Our garage sale scheduled on June 13th! There will be tons of bargains for those of you on a tight budget or maybe you get a thrill from finding an amazing deal-I know I do!
Going on during regular store hours-10am-4pm.

Let’s Here if for the Boys-A Muse Cards With Sherry
Leave the bling & bows at home…it’s time to focus on the boys! Come learn some tips & tricks for taking the stress out of making masculine cards. We’ll create 5 cards specifically designed for the boys/men in your life.
June 14th 12:00-2:00
Fee: $20.00

Kards for Kids-A Muse Cards with Sherry
Last minute birthday sleep overs, slumber parties, swim parties, you name it you'll be covered for summer kid kards after taking this class! Just add a bag of Doritos.
June 14th 2:00-4:00
Fee: $20.00

Paint and Medias for Beginners with Jen Matott
Do you want to learn about different paints and art media? What can you do with gel medium or modeling paste? I can show you how to achieve more texture on your pages or ATCs with paint and media. Be prepared to get down and dirty with paint. You will walk away with some ATC sized cards that you've created with each technique. Bring some paint brushes, a water cup, and a palette or large plastic lid.
Saturday, June 27th 10:00- 12:00
Fee: $20


Canvas Album Class with Cari
Sunday June 28th, 10am-1pm-$65
It's an 8x8 album with 10 pages completed. We will work with paints, Glimmer Mist, Fabric embellishments, antique music paper and more...This class sold out in Buffalo with a wait list.
And I am offering it here with the limit of 8. This will be a much smaller group with lots of room to work. **There was a typo in the newsletter about the cost of the class-the cost is $65 due to all of the product included in this class. I apologize for any confusion. If you have any questions-please e-mail me personally at: pfennell@twcny.rr.com
Here is the cover of the album and I will have it at the shop this week for you to see.





Lyn's Paper Arts Club got together last Wednesday-they always have a great time! It's our monthly stamp club that meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Here is a link to her blog where she has her newsletter posted for you to take a look at. They are always welcoming new members if you would like to join in on the fun!
http://www.lynspaperpetunia.blogspot.com/


A Muse A Palooza!!!
That's right! We are participating in this fun event for the second year in a row! We will get the new Christmas releases before the general public and they are so sweet! We are going to do the class format differently this year-no stamps included with the classes--just the cards and fun techniques. And we will have free make and takes plus prizes to give away! Sherry will be our A Muse Hostess so you know the classes will be fun, informative and unique---to say the least!
More details to come soon!
Scheduled for July 10th and 11th!


Syracuse Nationals-We'll be there!!!
We will have a booth at the Nationals with the Calico Gals of Fayetteville! Two favorite hobbies in one booth! While the guys are showing off their amazing cars, we will have something for the ladies to do. Make and takes, fun car themed products and more!
July 16th and 17th at the Fair Grounds. More info on that to come soon!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Garage Sale

Our 5th Annual parking lot sale will be held on Saturday, June 13th from 10am-4pm.
There are spaces available to sell your papers, rubber stamps, hard-to-find-embellishments, tools and more.
Please call the store to rent your space ($10).
Bring your own table, chairs and cover if needed.
Store phone - 633-5325.