Thursday, June 24, 2010

GET READY FOR THE GARAGE SALE!

STAR SPANGLED SCRAPBOOK/STAMP GARAGE SALE !

WHETHER YOU ARE A
BARGAIN HUNTER OR A SELLER,
THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU.

We have had some really super
SCRAPBOOK/STAMP GARAGE SALES
in the past, but this one is shaping up to be the best one yet!

Here is how it works:

1. Call us to get a number and put that number and the price you want your tag.
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317-865-1995
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2. Bring your items to the store on Wednesday, June 30 between 10 and 8. We will stay open late on Wednesday night for those who need to come in after work. You may also drop things off each day up to and including Sunday, July 4. We LOVE getting new things each day. That brings the buyers back in to see the new items.

3. Shopping will start on Friday morning at 10.

4. IF YOU WANT TO BE AN EARLY BIRD,
YOU MAY COME BETWEEN 5 AND 8 p.m.
ON THURSDAY, JULY 1
FOR A FEE OF $5.00.

5. There is no charge for shopping Friday through Sunday.
The only fee is for the EARLY BIRDS.

6. WE DO NOT ACCEPT BROKEN OR SOILED ITEMS.
Please bring only items in good condition.
NO JUNK PLEASE!

7. This area is used for classes and crops, so we ask that you come by Wednesday, July 7 to pick up unsold items and find out how much store credit you have earned.
We do not have room to store items between sales, but you are welcome to bring them back to the next sale which will be in about 3 months, tentatively the last weekend in September.

Come celebrate with us!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TO US!!!

SHARON'S CROP STUDIO

IS ONE YEAR OLD

TODAY, APRIL 24

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SALES ALL WEEK

CHECK THE BLOG & WEBSITE

ALL PAPER

25% OFF

ALL WEEK!

COTTAGE CUTZ

40% OFF

ALL WEEK!

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DAILY SPECIALS
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SATURDAY, APRIL 24

ALL ADHESIVES 30% OFF

SUNDAY, APRIL 25

ALL PUNCHES 30% OFF

CLOSED MONDAY

TUESDAY, APRIL 27

ALL STAMPS

30% OFF

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28

ALL RIBBON

39 CENTS PER YARD

THURSDAY, APRIL 29

ALL EMBELLISHMENTS

30% OFF

FRIDAY, APRIL 30

ALL INKS & REFILLLS

30% OFF

SATURDAY, MAY 1

ALL MARKERS 25% OFF

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY

FREE MAKE & TAKES

CROP 10 a.m TO 11 p.m.

$15

GET $10 IN STORE CREDIT

MAKE RESERVATIONS RIGHT AWAY

SPACE IS LIMITED


Monday, April 19, 2010

COPIC CARD CLASS


Copic How & Wow:

So what's the big deal about these markers?


CHECK OUT THIS YOU TUBE EVENT AND FIND OUT FROM A PRO!
CLICK HERE YOU OTUBE

What do those numbers mean?

How do I pick colors that go together?

How do you make them work?

LORI CRAIG,
COPIC CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTOR,
will be in our store this
Saturday, April 24
doing two classes to show you how to use these markers to create beautiful cards!

She will be doing three
different projects
in each of the classes.


Students should bring adhesive of choice.
All other materials provided.
Class cost $25 each
Saturday, April 24
10 - 12:15 and 1 - 3:15
CALL RIGHT AWAY TO REGISTER, AS CLASSES WILL FILL UP QUICKLY
317-865-1995

Sunday, April 11, 2010

LAST DAY FOR GARAGE SALE

SUNDAY, APRIL 11
IS THE LAST DAY OF THIS SALE
LOTS OF GREAT BARGAINS LEFT
1 TO 5
AND THEN IT IS OVER TILL
THE NEXT ONE
JULY 9, 10, and 11
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There are still a few
spots left for
JEN STARR'S
classes next week!
Don't be left out
CALL TODAY!
317-865-1995

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Saturday, April 3, 2010

LAST DAY OF SALE!

Today, April 3 is the last day of our huge
REMODELING SALE!
Everything in the store
(except the new stamps listed below)
is at least 25% off!

Paper, Adhesives, Punches, and Stamps
30% off

COTTAGE CUTZ

and
SIZZIX BIG SHOT
40% OFF
LOTS MORE ITEMS WITH BIG DISCOUNTS
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY
JUST WAIT TILL YOU SEE OUR BRAND NEW CROP/CLASSROOM!!!!
AND ALL THE NEW FIXTURES IN THE SALES AREA!!!


STAMPAVIE
MAGNOLIA
&
LAWN FAWN
STAMPS ARE
HERE NOW

THESE ARE NOT PART OF THE SALE
BUT THEY ARE OH, SO CUTE!
WE ALSO SELL THE MAGNOLIA MAGAZINE!
WATCH FOR MORE NEW ITEMS COMING SOON!
BIG SUPPLY OF COPIC MARKERS WILL BE IN WITHIN A WEEK!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

LOTS OF NEWS

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE AND HERE ON THE BLOG. WE HAVE LOTS OF NEWS TO SHARE.
1. WE STILL HAVE ADVANCED SALE TICKETS
FOR THE HEIRLOOM STAMP AND SCRAPBOOK
SHOW AT THE FAIRGROUNDS MARCH 6 & 7
PRESALE $6.00 AT THE DOOR $8.00
2. MY MIND'S EYE NEWEST LINES COMING SOON.
3. NIKKI SIVILS NEW PAPERS WILL BE
ARRIVING SHORTLY
4. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A BOOTH AT THE HEIRLOOM SHOW MARCH 6 & 7
5. WE WILL BE AT GREENWOOD PARK MALL
MARCH 12 THROUGH 14.
STOP AND SAY HELLO.
6. JEN STARR COMES TO TEACH IN OUR
STORE APRIL 16, 17, AND 18
7. WENDY VECCHI COMES TO TEACH IN OUR
STORE MAY 14,15,16
8. NIKKI SIVILS COMES TO TEACH IN OUR
STORE JUNE 4 AND 5
PLUS PLENTY OF SALES AND NEW PRODUCT
ARRIVING REGULARLY.
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AN OLD FRIEND IS BACK!!!


WHO IS HE?

HE HAS MORE OUTFITS THAN MOST MODELS
HE IS A SUPER HERO
HE IS A DOCTOR
HE FISHES
HE FLIES
HE WATER SKIS
HE COOKS
HE IS A DETECTIVE
HE GOLFS, GARDENS, AND RIDES A MOTORCYCLE
WE LOVE HIM AND WE'RE SO GLAD
HE IS BACK!!!!

That's right. Riley is back!
Now you can have all the Riley's you want!
Just go to Riley's website and choose your favorites.
Then call or come into the store to preorder and
prepay and you will get 10% off
your entire Riley order.
Call or come in right away.
OUR ORDER WILL GO IN
TODAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23.


Sunday, February 14, 2010

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR
OUR GIFT TO YOU!

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CHALLENGE


We had only 3 entries in the contest, but they were all great!
Here they are:



This layout was done by
Andrea R.



Next is a Hybrid layout. It is a digital layout that has additional embellishments added to it. Notice the flower an star shape, as well as the bulldog clip. They are all paper and were cut from a second copy of the digital layout, then popped up. The Stickles and pink rhinestones give this page a really beautiful effect.




Great work Janel!







Now, remember that the contest winner
was
chosen by a drawing. Although any
of these
could have won based on the
beauty of the
project, we actually had
Katie, a customer,
draw a name
from the basket.



This card was designed by our winner. Sharon S.

Congratulations Sharon!
Stop in to shop anytime. You have
$25 in store credit
to use for your shopping.
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I wonder if she will get some of the new
TERESA COLLINS PAPER AND EMBELLISHMENTS
that came in yesterday? It is BEAUTIFUL!

Don't forget to print your coupon
and bring it in before it expires.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

GARAGE SALE, TICKETS, AND CLASSES



GARAGE SALE EXTENDED
TILL SATURDAY AT 5:00

Because of the weather, lots of you have
not had a chance to see all the great things

in the sale. I decided to offer a few more days
and hopefully the weather will cooperate this time!

The next GARAGE SALE will be
APRIL, 2, 3, and 4


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HEIRLOOM SHOW TICKETS

I received the tickets today for the Heirloom Scrapbooking and Stamp Show which will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds March 6 and 7. Advance sale tickets are $6 and are good for both Saturday and Sunday. I have already reordered more, as the first ones are selling fast! You may call and reserve your ticket at 317-865-1995. Just be sure to pick it up in two days or pay on the phone with a credit card. If you have a group to purchase for, please give us a call so we can have enough on hand for you. Check out their website for a list of vendors (YOU WILL SEE US ON THE LIST!!!) and information about classes offered. http://www.heirloompro.com/shows2010/shows-Indianapolis-03-06-2010.html

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DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING 101

Ever wanted to try digital scrapping? This is your chance!

A new series of classes begins this Saturday,
February 13, at 10:30.

We have a series of 4 classes using Photoshop Elements or Photoshop.
You must take 101 first, but after that you can take the other three in any order. The classes are taught once a month and we begin a new series every 4 months.

Our instructor, Janel, is awesome! Her classes are well organized and she provides handouts so you can take notes as you go along and then have all the info available when you are at home practicing the skills you have learned. Even if you just want to know more about using PSE but do not want to use it for scrapping, this is a great course. The program comes in handy for all sorts of tasks, making signs, cards, and so many other projects.

If you would like more information about the class or would like to sign up, call 317-865-1995.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

SNOW DAY!!!

SHARON'S CROP STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9.

BE SURE TO ENJOY THE


SNOW CHALLENGE

Let's make good use of all this snow! I challenge you to take some pictures of the snow, with or without people in them and use them to make either a layout, card, or in some other creative way. Just bringing in the photos is not quite enough.
GET CREATIVE!
Let us post them in the store and on the blog and you will be entered in a drawing for your choice of $25 worth of the new product we are bringing in from CHA! How is that for something to do on a snowy weekend?

BE SURE YOU ARE THE WINNER!
GET YOUR ENTRY IN BY 3 P.M. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010!
DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT 4 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010.


HAVE A SUPER DAY!


Monday, February 8, 2010

Randi Richardson's Awesome Artistic Cards


DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!


Randi Richardson will be coming to the shop to teach two classes for us. Her cards are absolutely beautiful! You will learn lots of new techniques and leave with skills you can use in your card making or scrapbooking in addition to 3 incredible cards from each class.


Here are the cards Randi will be teaching on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20 at 10:30 a.m.




Get Creative with Embossing Paste--If it's been a while since you've used your brass stencils, or you only use them to create dry embossed images, join us and stretch your imagination. Participants in this class will work on both fabric and paper to create paste embossed images that are glittered, leafed and custom colored. Please bring a palette knife, favorite small to medium brass stencils (optional), and your regular stamping suitcase.

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On Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20 at 1:30 p.m. she will be teaching these three cards.



Paper Applique--Paper applique is borrowed from quilters. But no sewing is required. And if you've wondered how to achieve light images on dark surfaces, join us to learn the secret. Remember to bring your favorite detail scissors along with the rest of your stamping suitcase.

Each class is $20 and must be prepaid. Call right away to reserve your spot for these awesome cards.

317-865-1995
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REMEMBER THE

SNOWY


CHALLENGE

Let's make good use of all this snow! I challenge you to take some pictures of the snow, with or without people in them and use them to make either a layout, card, or in some other creative way. Just bringing in the photos is not quite enough.
GET CREATIVE!
Let us post them in the store and on the blog and you will be entered in a drawing for your choice of $25 worth of the new product we are bringing in from CHA! How is that for something to do on a snowy weekend?

BE SURE YOU ARE THE WINNER!
GET YOUR ENTRY IN BY 3 P.M. ON SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 13, 2010!

DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT 4 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010.

If you are reading this blog, please leave a comment so I will know you are out there.
It gets lonely writing without knowing there is an audience.
Let me know what you think of the blog.

Thanks so much,

Sharon




Monday, January 25, 2010

THE SUPER SHOW IS SUPER!


This is the Anaheim Convention Center where CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Convention was held. It was beautiful yesterday and today. California really can be sunny. Friday and Saturday were the Super Show days. This is when the general public can attend and actually make purchases. YES YOU CAN PURCHASE !!! There were lots and lots of vendors and it was a really fun atmosphere. You may very well want to plan to attend this event when it comes to the Chicago this July 30 and 31. Watch for more info at the store about our plans to make this easier for you to do.

We have been taking lots of classes and learning really exciting things to come back and share with you. The list of events is incredible. Here is Debby standing by the
schedule.











After class we walked around the displays and ran into a few celebrities. I had my picture taken with Deborah Norville of Inside Edition fame.










Debby made friends with Anna Griffin, and then introduced me.
What a special, talented lady she is!
Here we are in front of some of the awesome things she creates.


Here are some shots of the people and sites in the actual vendor area.
Check back tomorrow for more photos and tales of our adventures.

Friday, January 22, 2010

THURSDAY AT CHA


It's our first full day in sunny California -- NOT!

With all the rain and wind we decided to stay in our room for a while and select our classes for CHA. Many of the companies offer classes and we are really excited about the new ideas we will be brin
ging back home to you. While we were working on this, the power went out! It was off for about an hour.
We are beginning to wonder about all these experiences we are having and whether anyone will want to travel with us given our track record so far!

Since things were going so interestingly, we decided to rent a car and go to the beach, about 14 miles away. By the time all the paperwork was done and we arrived at the beach it was nearly dark. We we
re starving so we had a nice dinner at DUKE'S on the beach. Great food and no crises to report! When we went to take pictures, however, the wind and rain were so strong that we were nearly blown away! Notice in the photo above how the rain is blowing sideways.
Here is Debby attempting to get a picture of the awesome waves at Huntington Beach, also known as Surf City USA. NO SURFING TONIGHT!






She got this good one of those waves.





Check out these palm trees. Notice how the leaves are blowing.










And this crazy woman standing in the rain.









Once we got back to the hotel, I took this one out our window.
Aren't the lights pretty? The weather report for tomorrow is not much better, but hang in there because Sat
urday and Sunday are supposed to be clear. That means sunshine. I'll do my best to get a picture of Debby in her bikini, so don't miss any of our reports just in case!

I got a message today with the new release of HOUSE MOUSE STAMPS. Oh, are they adorable!!!

Don't forget to go to the RILEY MOOSE site and choose the ones you want. Preorder and prepay and you get 10% off!

We go to the SUPER SHOW tomorrow, and will have a report for you tomorrow night on what we see. This is the one you may want to go to when CHA Summer comes to the Chicago area this year.

Remember that we will be selling tickets in our store for the Heirloom Productions Show at the fairgrounds March 6 and 7. Don't miss it. We will be there selling Cottage Cutz! Give Linda a call and let her know how many tickets you want so we can hold them for you.

Keep watching for more updates and photos of product tomorrow night!


Thursday, January 21, 2010

CHA with SHARON and DEBBY


Welcome to Anaheim, California! Since you could not all join us, Debby and I decided to share our trip with you right here on our blog.

We left Indy on Southwest Airlines at 4:45 on Wednesday. I wasn’t expecting the trip to Phoenix to last 4 and one half hours, but it sure did. Peanuts and chips did not fill the tummy, so we crawled to Wendy’s where they had FOOD! After an hour layover, we had a very bumpy ride into California. They say the weather should be lots better tomorrow.

WE WANT SUNSHINE !!!

It was 8:30 their time (11:30 our time) so we decided to rent a car to get to our hotel. What a shock! Thrifty wanted $90 per day for their vehicles, which I assume must be gold plated. We decided to try Hertz for a better deal. WRONG! How about $100.00 per day? I never expected I would think a cab fare was a great deal, but $38.00 for both of us to ride sounded mighty good.

Once we arrived, we felt like princesses. Our bathroom is all decorated with folded linens and more.

Check back tomorrow for more of our adventures. We'll be taking lots more photos and since the the Super Show doesn't start till Friday we will try a bit of sightseeing and share more of our escapades with you.

Here is what we discovered at our hotel.









See you tomorrow with more updates!