Christmas is Coming

If you don't know the holiday is around the corner and you have got to get all those things done.  If you need to get a last minuet gift what about a gift certificate or come on it to see some of the pre made little books and such that are in the store.

Give the gift that keeps giving through out the year with a mini albumn for the Grand Parents, or what about some type of orgainization system.  Have some available in the store and they won't break the piggy bank.

Still have a few limited editions of the Quickutz Holiday set for this year.  They are great and make mini books in a flash, another great holiday gift for friends and family.

Well we are winding down to the final days befor the 25th so be sure to come in for some last minuet gifts.

Have a wonderful Holiday if I don't get a chance to get back on line befor the 25th. In addition the store will be closed from 2 pm on Christmas Eve till January 7th, 2010 - so if you need to get any supplies befor then come on in!

Thanksgiving Eve!

So, it is thanksgiving eve and everyone is busy getting everything ready for the big Turkey Day!  This annual holiday is followed by Black Friday  and great shopping. I don't know about you but I am very tired of the endless commercials on the television!

Thanksgiving:

Reminder I will be closed for Thanksgiving Day the following Friday and Saturday.  The Elves will be decorating the store for the holidays!  Winter hours will open at 11 am Tuesday through Saturday.

Open House:

  As I have said I will have a Open House the first of December through the fifth.  We have gotten in lots and lots of new papers, so I need to make room.  I did a rough count and came up with 80 different papers.  Some of the papers are holiday and fall lines plus much, much, more! GREAT BIG SALE THE WEEK OF OPEN HOUSE - plus cider and cookies how can you go wrong?

Riley & Sophie Moose Stamp Updates:

Good news!  Riley has found his new home along with Sophie and his new owner has sold me some new ones.  The new ones include the following:

bath tub Riley, sherlock homes, nurse ( sophie), Christmas Riley, Cafe Riley, plus more can't seem to remember them all.  Since the move to his new home his price has increase a little more.  I thought it was worth it, because like you, I sure love the little guy.  I also have copic ( alcohol ink professional) pens which are in selected browns to color your Rileys and Sophies and some primary color copic pens.

COPIC PENS; http://www.copic.com

For those of you that don't know what these pens are you need to come into the store for a demo.  Also check out the copic site(above).  The great things about these pens is that unlike any other pens you can blend them on the paper directly, from tip to tip and also from another medium like plastic.  The are green friendly and totally refillable

plus you can replace the brush and taper ends out. They have over 250 colors.  They are permanent and acid free.  Work on wood, plastic, paper and more.  Permanent too. They add details like you would not believe!  In addition you can refill with a clear liquid over 10 times before you have to add the specific color refill. They come in 3 different stiles.  I have chosen the smaller barrel  size ( ciao) for the store. You can order specific colors once you get into them plus other type pens. One type pen even does air brushing.  Check out the web site plus  read some of the magazine adds. My research showed that copic is the choice for approximately 80 % or better of the designers out there.  Those of you who shop regularly at the store know that I don't  recommend a product that I don't like or haven't used my self.  I have been using, my ciaos  since march of this year and have not had to refill any and the results?  Well, you be the judge come in and see what you think.

Anyway, I am rambling, and don't want to bore you so come on in Next week for our Open House, shopping and new papers embellishments and of course Quickutzs. New dies will be in along with this years Holiday Set.  They are going fast !

Don't each to much Turkey.

Donna Anderson

Happy Pre Thanksgiving Day

Since I may not get another chance to write to my blog until after Turkey Day I wanted to do so now.

Thank you all so much for this year.  I am very thankful for all of your smiling faces and the friendships we have formed.  Wanted to also inform you that the store will be closed from Nov. 26 till December 1st.  Please don't be upset if you see my windows covered it is just that the Elves have promised to come and decorate the windows up for me for my Open House starting on December first!

Open House Details:

 We will have some really great windows for the holiday season and also some special prices the first week of December so be sure to stop by and have a cup of cider and a cookie or two.

Can't let you know what the specials are going to be but I am sure you will like them!

Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.

Donna

Kid's Krafting: November's Class

Top Note die, 3 different sized circle punches, scraps of ribbon and a black glitter pen for good measure. This was what we did for a Kid's Krafting class on November 7th. The kids had a great time! Kid's Krafting will be every 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-11am. Cost is just $5. Open to kids 5yrs and up!

December Classes by Mel

Saturday, December 5th

10am-11am: Children’s Class, $5. Open to children 5yrs and up. Parent supervision required for children 5-7. The classes will be easy enough to do on their own or with a little bit of help. Classes are geared towards them being about to create on their own. Please bring adhesive, trimmer & scissors. All other supplies are provided.

Noon-2pm: Scrapbooking 101, $15. Perfect for those who are just starting out on the scrapbooking bandwagon. Come learn how to get started, what you need, how to go about putting everything down on a page. You will leave class with a completed layout & informational tools to help. Please bring adhesive, scissors & trimmer if you have them. All other supplies will be provided.

3pm-6pm: Mini Bonanza! $20. Come learn how to create 3 great mini albums , perfect for holiday gift giving! Small, quick & cute- you can get them done in a single day! The class fee covers some supplies. Please bring scissors, trimmer & adhesive. Also needed will be papers to decorate, which can be picked up during the class once you see the albums.

Remember: If you take a class, your purchases for the day get you 10% off!

11/7/09: Classes by Mel

Mel will be here doing classes all Saturday.

10am-11am: Kids Class: Scrapbook layout, $5* (Kid classes are open to 5yrs-8rs with parent supervision, and 9-15yrs.)

Noon-2pm: Riley Class & Copic How To's $10* (please bring your own copic's if you have them.) Will be making 4 great Riley cards!

3-5pm: Christmas Card Blitz $15* Get your Christmas card stash up and running!!!

Be sure to Call Donna, or stop by, in order to sign up. Space is limited!!

*Please bring your scrapping kit: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, and marking pens.

1st Friday

Is tomorrow!! Don't forget to call and reserve your spot for a FREE CROP!

CLasses by Mel: 11/7

Mel will be here doing classes all Saturday.

10am-11am: Kids Class: Scrapbook layout, $5* (Kid classes are open to 5yrs-8rs with parent supervision, and 9-15yrs.)

Noon-2pm: Riley Class & Copic How To's $10* (please bring your own copic's if you have them.) Will be making 4 great Riley cards!

3-5pm: Christmas Card Blitz $15* Get your Christmas card stash up and running!!!



*Please bring your scrapping kit: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, and marking pens.

It is going to be a busy week beginning on the 19th of October at Country Scrappin.

Tuesday:Make up Card Class from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. If you haven't signed up yet I will take emails until Monday at 5 P.M. Normally my class is on the first Tuesday of the month but had to postpone it till now - so you get an extra chance to take a card class this month.

Wednesday:BIG BIG DAY ! RELEASE OF QUICKUTZ HOLIDAY.It is FANTASTIC ! That is all I have to say! The store will feature a make and take off one of the items and you can order your very own LIMITED EDITION by either coming in for the Free make and take, by phone or by Email. If you do email me make sure you supply your phone number so I can call you about your credit card information. This set is going to sell out fast, do not be left behind,emake sure to get in contact with me A.S.A.P. The deadline for ordering this set will be on Friday at 4 p.m. to assure that you get in on this WONDERFUL LIMITED HOLIDAY EDITION FOR 2009. This edition is a change from the usual holiday editions by Quikutz & all of us at the retailers retreat agreed that it was a Great Idea!!!!!

Be sure to sign on to my Group for updates. In addition on Wednesday we will also have another Quickutz Make and Take. That's right Two in one day. This will feature the new Quickutz Doll line. It was pre released while I was at the Retailers Retreat and boy is it something else!For any of you that played with paper dolls or would like something very special for your Grand daughters or other relatives this is sure the ticket.The possiblities of these dolls are endless. Some I think of right off the top are:wonderful, child specific cards & scrap book pagesClass room decorating!