National Scrapbook Day

Stop by the store this Saturday, May 1, and celebrate National Scrapbook Day. The store has tons of new product to check out. There are also 3 different class offerings during the day. Happy crafting!

Next Crop Night this Friday

The next crop night at the store will be this Friday, April 30 4 pm - 11pm. This is a great opportunity to get your projects finished and share ideas with other paper crafters. Just call the store to reserve your seat.

More New Product!

Scrapbook Haus just received the new Reminisce Fairy Tales line. Each set includes double-sided paper ($0.79) and a sheet of die cut stickers ($2.69). The choices include Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, and Red Riding Hood. These would be perfect for birthday party, costume party, or Halloween layouts.

New Sports Paper

If you are looking for a cute, new product for your children's activities, check out the new arrival from Scrappin Sports. There are 9 different themes: dance, recital, competition, I love sports, volleyball, cheer spirit, basketball, soccer, and girls softball. The photo above shows 3 of these themes. This is a slick finish double-sided paper with a thermographic glitter design. The colors are bright and cheerful. The top photo shows the front and back of the paper and the matching stickers for one theme. The paper is $1.19 and the coordinating cardstock stickers are $2.79.

Countdown to Garage Sale

It's only a few minutes away from Saturday, April 17- the day of the Crafters' Garage Sale. The store will open early at 9:00 for the sale. Lots of great bargains! Remember that the garage sale items are CASH ONLY. Come early and be ready for some great deals!

New Card Swap Is On

We've just started another card swap. This is similar to a cookie exchange. You make 6 cards to exchange with others and you get 6 unique cards back. One theme is due April 18. The next theme will be due May 1. E-mail me at marcie.cards@yahoo.com to get more info on the themes OR stop by the store for a handout. Everyone is welcome!

Scrapbooking Basics Class this Saturday

This Saturday, April 10 10:30 - 12:30, I will be teaching a Scrapbook Basics class at the store. This is the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby. Every attendee is asked to bring along 4-6 photos. You will leave with a completed 12 x 12 layout. All supplies and equipment will be provided. The best part is that this class is FREE! Just call the store to reserve a seat.

Great new product

The store has just received a great new product- Bazzill Glaze cardstock. As you can see in the photo, the cardstock is white on white. The pattern is created by selected glazed areas. You can see the design in the area highlighted by the camera flash. There are two choices: this Easter egg pattern and a cute cupcake pattern.

You can use the cardstock as is if you want a monochromatic scheme. The upper left corner was colored easily by rubbing a small ink pad across the corner. The glazed area will resist the ink and the paper will absorb the color. If you want a sharp contrast, let the ink soak in a few minutes. Then wipe the surface with a paper towel. The glazed area will return to a brighter white shade after wiping. (This product is similar to the "Invisibles.") You can also use your Glimmer Mist or Smooch Spritz to color the cardstock.

The upper right corner (the small egg) was dyed by "painting" ink onto selected parts of an Easter egg. I wanted to see the effects of using multicolored inks on the paper. Well, I am not into coloring, so I opted for the fast route using an ink pad. I am sure Copic markers or pencils would also be effective if you enjoy coloring.

There are lots of possibilities. Stop by the store to see the finished project using Bazzill Glaze.

Upcoming Crop Night

This Saturday, April 3, is the next crop night at the store. For only $7, you can enjoy a stress-free evening of crafting. Hours are 4 PM - 11 PM. Just call the store to reserve your seat.

A reminder: Have you started gathering your too-good-to-throw-out crafting goodies? The crafters' garage sale is April 17. Reserve your table now!