Teapot Tuesday Challenge #12!

Welcome to Teapot Tuesday #12!

Check out the inspiration teapot and Cindy's card....then give the challenge a go.....let's see how YOU are inspired!! There are no rules or deadlines.....so check out all of the challenges here and pick the one that inspires you the most. Have Fun and thanks for joining us for Tea this Tuesday morning! (or whatever morning you get around to making your card!)

Make sure you put TPT11 (or the appropriate code) in the keywords section of your upload page! Check out the challenge chit-chat here! ~michelle~

NEW Prima Collage Flowers IN STORE!!

From a distance these flowers may look a bit washed out and weathered which is always a fun kind of embellishment to work with, but if you get up close with these you will notice just how detailed they really are. With patterns that reflect maps and vintage advertisements, to retro flowers and swirls.

• Approximate 60 pieces/pack
• Tube Size is 6x18 cm

Are these not the most gorgeous ever?! They're definately on my wish list! ~michelle~

Alterable Tins - IN STORE!

Our Rectangular Hinged Tin with Clear Window makes a great altered gift surprise! It's great for embellishing or using as a storage. These rectangular hinged top containers are shallow, "tin" (steel) containers with covers that are hinged on one side. Tins are food grade, have no sharp edges, all edges are rounded and are seamlessly formed from .0240 metal.

Size: 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 7/8...and get this....they hold approximately 24 Hershey Kisses!

I'm tellin ya right now...if you're sending this to me, make them dark ones please!! ~michelle~

Friday Challenge #9 - Box in a Bag!

Welcome to Friday Challenge #9!

The Hostess: Debbie

The Challenge: Box In a Bag

The Details: Use the tutorial found here to create this project.

We Ask: That you use keyword FC9 when you upload your projects to the gallery so we can all see your beautiful work!

To See: Everyone's submissions click *here*

Please join in the fun!! ~michelle~

NEW Prima Marketing Stuff IN STORE!

Build your own scrapbook with the Build A Book Cover! 2 pieces each Size: 6x6

Prima Paintables, 12x12 watercolor sheet.

Light Blue Stud Swirls on an 8 1/2 x 11 Sheet. Self Adhesive Embellishments.

Lots of new stuff to inspire you!!!! ~michelle~

Voila Felt Ribbon by Prima Marketing IN STORE!

These Voila! felt strips will have your head spinning with excitement! With the Holidays so quickly approaching these strips would be perfect for your holiday cards and gifts! The Voila! items are detailed designs of superior quality and are self-adhesive. Available in black only.

1 yard/ bag, size: 4" ~michelle~

Tea Pot Tuesday Challenge #11

It's Teapot Tuesday again....and fall is in the air! Cindy is at it again....making a card to coordinate with a teapot in her collection! If you choose to join in the fun....there is no deadline...just fun!! Make sure you put TPT11 in the keywords section of your upload page!
~michelle~

Copic Markers Available for PRE-ORDER!

COPIC Sketch Markers with its Super Brush is the perfect tool for creative expression in fashion, graphics, textiles, fine arts lettering and calligraphy.

• It paints as well as it draws.
• It's oval body profile is roll resistant on working surfaces.
• Durable polyester nibs come in Medium Broad and Super Brush - a soft, flexible, fast-flowing brush for delicate or bold expression.
• Available in 322 colors.
• Refillable with the standard COPIC Various Inks.
• Solid polypropylene body is both smooth and comfortable for a perfect, controllable grip.
• Precise and positive colored capping system provides for instant color selection.
• Body inscriptions and symbols are wear resistant and easily cleaned with COPIC cleaner.

Individual sketch markers retail at $5.95 each. The price is going up January 1st, 2009.

Pre-Order now to get them at the current price. Copic Pre-Orders will take approximately 8 weeks to ship from Japan. **All marker are currently Pre-Order

Copic Marker Color Chart (pdf file)

We have tried to give the coordinating colors to match Stampin Up Cardstock. Please use your own judgement on the color selection. This is our comparison to the SU colors.

So....with that fun news.....I'll leave you to start making your lists! Remember, if you pre-order you can take advantage of the 20% discount by using the work GLITTER! ~michelle~

Friday Challenge #8 - Make it Edgy!

Welcome to Friday Challenge 8!

• Hostess: Ching


• Challenge: Make It Edgy! Embellish the edge of your card somehow to make it edgy.Examples: scallops (punches, scissors etc) or pinked edges. Use whatever medium you'd like, just make it edgy! Keep straight paper cuts to a minimum.

Please use keyword FC8 when you upload your projects to the gallery so we can all see your beautiful work! To see everyone's submissions click *here* ~michelle~

Prismacolor Marker Set IN STORE!

Now in the store....Prismacolor Marker set of 12 primary and secondary colors!

• Artists' quality art markers for every level of expertise.
• Advanced ink formulations provide rich color saturation with smooth, silky ink flow and coverage.
• Impressive color laydown.
• Different line widths available with each double ended art marker.
• Alcohol, dye-based ink.
• Single ink reservoir for a perfect color match end to end.
• Ideal for both technical and artistic applications.
• AP Non Toxic.

...and on a side note....if you use Prismacolor Markers....we'd love to see some samples in our gallery! ~michelle~

Tea Pot Tuesday - Challenge #10!

Welcome to Teapot Tuesday Challenge #10, where we endeavor to make cards inspired by teapots!

There are no rules, no deadlines....just make a card based on how you were inspired by the featured teapot!

Pop in to the challenge thread and see *Whoooooo* might be playing and share your version!
Make sure you put TPT10 in the keywords section of your upload page! ~michelle~

Imaginisce: Fairest Of Them All Collection - PREORDER!

Coming Soon to our store for you!! Imaginisce's Fairest Of Them All Collection. This is a glitter paper collection with stamps!! These pretty pink glittery designs are truly magical and they won’t disappear at the stroke of midnight!

This collection includes 1 sheet of each design:

• 1- Be Back By Mignight!
• 1- Magic Meadow
• 1-Crowning Moment
• 1-Sweet Satin Ribbons
• 1-Royal Procession
• 1-Enchanted Garden

This collection includes 1 of each acrylic stamp:

• 1-Crown Acrylic Stamp
• 1-Bird Acrylic Stamp
• 1-Frog Acrylic Stamp
• 1-Tree Acrylic Stamp1-Carriage Acrylic Stamp
• 1-Castle Acrylic Stamp

Cardstock is 65 lb double-sided cardstock. Stamps are approximately 2x2 inches.

Check out the store for the entire collection of brads, stickers, papers and stamps which can also be purchased individually!

These items are a PRE-ORDER that ships in October. Good things come to those who wait!! I'm busy waiting I tell ya! ~michelle~

My Darling by BoBunny IN STOCK!

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• Heavyweight 12x12 double-sided cardstock
• Acid and Lignin Free
  
• One 6x13 sheet of cardstock weight coordinating stickers.
  
  
  
  

Friday Challenge #7 - Rub-on Rapture

Hostess: Michelle

Challenge: Incorporate rub-ons on your project. These little lovelies are a fun way to add delicious detail or a fun focal-point to any project. Show us how YOU incorporate rub-ons into your work!!!

Please use keyword FC7 when you upload your projects to the gallery so we can all see your beautiful work!

To see everyone's submissions click *here*

~michelle~

Pink Paislee's Spring Fling IN STORE!

Spring Fling Collection by Pink Paislee!

This collection includes 1 sheet of each of 7 designs:

• 1-Spring Flowers
• 1-Skipping Stones
• 1-Tree House
• 1-Flower Beds
• 1-Rain Showers
• 1-Green Lace
• 1-Umbrella ScallopPaper

• 65 lb. heavyweight matte paper
• Single sided
• Acid and lignin free
• Each sheet measures 12" x 12.5"

This paper can be purchased by the sheet as well. Click here to see all your options! ~michelle~

BasicGrey Holiday Chipboard IN STORE!

BasicGrey Holiday Undressed Chipboard is now in the store. Includes 72 adhesive-backed quality die-cut chipboard pieces. Oh the possibilities...what can YOU create?! ~michelle~

Teapot Tuesday #9

Welcome to Teapot Tuesday #9! Cindy is back with another challenge to make cards inspired by teapots. The rules for this challenge are easy because there are none! Well, maybe just one!
No coffee pots allowed!

You make a card based on how you were inspired by this week's Teapot! No rules, no deadlines. Have Fun and thanks for joining us for Tea this Tuesday morning! (or whatever morning you get around to making your card!) Make sure you put TPT9 in the keywords section of your upload page! ~michelle~

FC6 - Friday Challenge - Shimmer and Glimmer!

I'm late with the announcing of our Friday Challenge 6 from September 5...but you still have time to join us! There is no deadline and we always welcome forum and gallery participation!

Hostess: Norma

Challenge: Shimmer & Glimmer

Create something shiny with the product of your choice. Be it Glimmer Mist, Glitter, Foil, Flocking,Chalk, Stickles or Glitter Glaze. If it shimmers and shines than use it.

Please use keyword FC6 when you upload your projects to the gallery so we can all see your beautiful work! To see everyone's submissions click *here*

~michelle~

Sale Announcements!

Basic Grey 12x12 Collections packs now $5.00 off! **excludes Ambrosia, Eva and Offbeat.

There is also a new discount code ~ GLITTER will save you 20% off your whole order (put the word in the voucher box on the order form)

Happy Shopping!!!
~michelle~

September Design Team Gallery: Fall & Fellas

Welcome to our Design Team's 2nd Gallery.
This month's theme is Fall & Fellas and was chosen by Michelle.

This month we are featuring cards for the guys in our lives: fathers, brothers, husbands, sons and nephews. Check out the gallery for tons of great ideas and inspiration!

We hope to see you in the gallery....your interest and comments on our work means a lot! ~michelle~

September Design Team Gallery Sneek Peek!

I have to say....the design team gallery that is opening on Friday is full of some fabulous stuff! Our Guest Designer PaperSquares has joined in the fun....and we're loving what she's shared!

Here are a couple of hints to tide you over until Friday! Enjoy!! ~michelle~

Teapot Tuesday Challenge #8!

Welcome to Teapot Tuesday #8! The way Cindy looks at it, until someone figures out how we can all get together in person for a cup of tea on a Tuesday morning, we will just have to settle for getting together to make cards inspired by teapots.

The rules for this challenge are easy because there are none! Well, maybe just one!
No coffee pots allowed! Check out her picture of this week's Teapot and her sample card. Then you make a card based on how you were inspired by that Teapot! No rules, no deadlines.

Have Fun and thanks for joining us for Tea this Tuesday morning! (or whatever morning you get around to making your card!)Here is her card and here is her card and Teapot #8.

Make sure you put TPT8 in the keywords section of your upload page!

Pink Paislee's Vintage Moon Collection IN STORE!

Every once in a blue moon, a collection comes along that will have you crafting into the wee hours of the night. The Vintage Moon collection will turn you into a night owl for sure!!

• 65 lb. heavyweight matte paper
• single sided
• acid and lignin free

The 12x12 collection packs include 1 sheet of paper in 6 designs:

• Night Owl
• Full Moon
• Harvest Moon
• Moon Glade
• Moon Pie
• Hollow Moon
  

Also, for the cardmakers among us there is the 8x8 pad as well!!
8x8 collection packs include 12 sheets of paper in 6 designs:

• Night Owl
• Full Moon
• Harvest Moon
• Moon Glade
• Moon Pie
• Hollow Moon
  

Check back tomorrow for a few more pieces to make your Vintage Moon Collection complete! ~michelle~