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!

Card Swap: 11/6

Theme: Thankful
Due Date: 4pm 11/6, which is 1st Friday.
What: Make 10 cards, and they will all be switched out during 1st Friday. If you cannot attend 1st Friday, you can still participate. You may drop your cards off anytime prior to 1st Friday, and may pick up your cards After 1st Friday is over.

Hope to have a lot of participants! If we get over 10 people, we'll make separate groups- but you will always be in charge of making only 10 cards! Great way to build up your card stash!!

Newsletter Updates!

Well, Donna & I worked hard last night to fix some things. The best thing out of it, is there is now a newsletter group for the store!! She's working on cleaning out the old list, getting a new list (you can join on this site or head to the store and put your name on the sheet and I'll add you in) together.

The link to add yourself is in the sidebar.

The great thing about the group at yahoo will be that YOU control your emails. If you are going to be out of town for 3 weeks, you can set yourself to "no mail" or even set yourself to digest, where once a week you get any and all mails done for the previous week. It's going to work with everyone much better we think.

Watch for more updates. We're getting the monthly card swaps together, starting in October, plan on starting a "Riley of the Month" club, and so much more!!!

I will also be teaching classes (for kids & adults) on the 1st Saturday's of every month starting in October. Exciting times are in the works!!

10-10 Crop

Saturday August 22, 2009

10am-10pm
Cost: $45 (lunch & dinner provided)

Deposit required, contact Donna for details at the store.

First Friday: August 7th

at Country Scrappin'
in Stevensville, Montana

Cost is FREE!
Starts at 6pm, ends at 10:30pm.

Spaces are limited, please call to reserve your spot.

Changes in the air

Coming soon--

All day crop (10-10) once a month starting this fall.

Card Swap: Once a month, sign up sheet (Sept) and meet once a month to exchange.

Mel's Classes: Once a month starting in Sept. Classes for kids & adults.

Stay tuned for details!

Classes by Mel

July
24: Beginning Scrap Class, 10:30-2:30, $20+ supplies
25: Crop, 11am-4pm, $25, includes lunch, but spend $25 and you get $5 off your purchase!
25: Pattern Paper Basics, $15, 4:30-6:30
29: Art of the Paper Bag, 10am-2:30pm, $30+ supplies (includes lunch)

August
18 & 19th: Kids Kamp, 1-2pm, $10 (both days) ages 5-9yrs
20: Kids Kamp, 1pm-4pm, $15, ages 10+

*Supply list will be provided when you register for the classes. For the beginning Scrap class, you will be walked through purchasing your supplies needed for the layout we do. You will need your basic supplies though: trimmer, scissor, pen, adhesive to do any of the classes.

**Please sign up 48 hours before class date, minimum number of people to hold a class is 4. If not enough people sign up, class will be cancelled.

***Classes are for 14yrs and above unless otherwise marked. Starting in September there will be a kid's class each month.

Just for You

My Journal

July: 1st Friday

Come on over to 1st Friday in Stevensville on July 3rd.

Open crop (free!!) starts at 6pm and ends at 11pm. Please call for a spot- we've been filling up fast!

Hope to see you there!!

1st Friday

June 5th will be the next 1st Friday crop.

It's free, but please call ahead to reserve your space- limited seating available.

Retreat Photo's

Retreat: a success!

It was a success. Lots of ladies having LOTS of fun.

Hope to see you at the next one!

-Mel, Maria & Donna

Retreat Time!!!

When: this weekend!!!

There is still room for the Saturday "day" spots, but only 2!

Cost is $20 (dinner provided, BYOBev's, & 2pm-8pm)

Give Donna a call to sign up!!

Hurry, it's almost here!

Classes are fun!

Summer is almost upon on, and classes with Mel will once again be going strong! Stay tuned for summer class schedules, camps & more!!

Enjoy the journey

Quickutz: new releases!

Thank you (Sophie)

Groovy

happy birthday

Good luck! (Riley)

mini horse- Butter Cup

Hi all,

Still no foal, she is still growing acting very pregnant, but not doing anything.  She is not due till next week but - I guess I am just a worried expecting owner.

Will update again real soon.

Donna

Working hard (Sophie)

Copic Playing: demo 5/9

The more we play with Copic's, the more we love them. Don't worry if you still haven't seen them first hand, or been able to try your hand at them. We'll be demo'ing them at the retreat (hurry, only 1 spot left for the entire weekend!! A couple for Friday evening & Saturday afternoon.)

Just a Hello & update of Life

Hi,

I don't think that I mentioned this before but I have two Mini Horses, Butter Cup and Fire Fly.

They are great!  I plan on learning how to drive a rig and go to parades around the immediate area surrounding me in Montana. It should be a lot of fun !  Anyway the Mare Butter is going to have a foal this month.  That will be a totally new experience for me. Even though I am a Registered Nurse and worked the ER for years I am not familiar with the animal birthing process. My husband delivered 13 babies while working on the City of Las Vegas Fire Department and is looking forward to changing his number of deliveries to 14.  The trouble is I am afraid that he will be out of town when she foals.  In any case I do have support with the friends that I purchased her from and the Vet if I need him.

I took some pictures of her today and thought that I would post them as very pregnant Mini and her gelding friend fly.  

Mothers Day Gift to You!

Hi,

Just wanted to remind you all that the Scrap Retreat is coming up real soon!  I still have two empty slots for sleeping over and Friday evening and Saturday afternoon slots available.  

The Scrap Retreat is going to be hopping with lots of fun and excitement!

We are going to have FUN, FUN, FUN!

Reminder the cost is going to be$60.00 for the weekend- double room occupancy and can specify roommate if you and a friend are attending.

Advanced payment is required.  A deposit can me made until April May 5th to hold your space of $30.00, which is non refundable.

Starts on Friday evening at 7 PM and ends on Sunday at 11 AM.

Includes your dinners Friday and Saturday night, plus light breakfast and lunch for Saturday, light breakfast Sunday. Bring snacks and drinks of your preference.

Their is no refrigeration so you might want to pack a cooler to keep your beverages cold.

The Retreat will be in Victor at a home  with a great view that I have rented for this event.

We will have several classes during this event with prizes and contests, TOO!

Friday Evening  $15.00 -7PM  to 11 PM

Saturday: $20.00, 2 PM- 8PM

(note evening and day slots are also non refundable).

Contact the store for more details!

April's 1st Friday

It's the 1st Friday crop!

From 6pm-10:30pm join us at the store for Croppin' good times!

Please call (or come in) to reserve a space- as we've been full the last couple months!

(406)777-3881

Look and see- new quickutz are in!

New Releases from Quickutz are in!

Copic Pens

These markers are a must for anyone that likes to color.  Many of the designers use these pens since they are so versatile and the fact that you can blend colors easily and get professional results in little time.  I have searched the Internet and found several sites on  You Tube for beginners and how to use the pens.  Of the two that are out there one is very involved and the second is not as complex and works best for beginners.  Not that you really need to view them, but I did pick up several points that I found of benefit.  At the store we will be forming a copic club.  This will enable you to get basic pens in order to create wonderful cards and embellishments for you pages.  Keep checking the blog for updates on the club.  Will also post items of interest pertaining to the pens.

Donna Anderson

UPCOMING EVENTS Retreat

Hi,

Just wanted to let you all know that the spaces for overnight are going fast.  Have 3 remaining so if you intend on going please get in with your deposit.  If you find that you can not attend the sleep over we have evening slots available on Friday night, plus Saturday.  Although it won't be as much fun as the sleep over we will be having special events and prizes at those times too!  You can let your husbands and family know that this would be a great present for you on Mothers day. 

Donna Anderson

Cupcakes & Copic's oh my!

Retreat Sales

HI

It is Thursday and to my delight the retreat overnight spots are almost sold out!  Have two more spots left, they are going real fast so if you are interested you have to get into the store and sign up.  Still have evening and day (Saturday ) spots open so you can always sign up for them if you miss out on the overnight.

I am sure we are going to have a Blast!

Donna

Retreat Information

May 8-10 (Mother's Day Weekend)

Friday (6pm) thru Sunday (noon)
Includes all meals & 2 people to a room. If you want a single room, it's $100 for the weekend. This also includes 1 class of your choosing. Please sign up at the store.
$60*

Friday (7pm-11pm)
$15*

Saturday (2pm-8pm)
$20*

This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) retreat. Meals will be provided. Feel free to bring snacks to share with everyone. There will be classes (sign up at the store to reserve a space. Payment due at sign up,) contests (best jammies will be one!) and lots of MITI's.

We'll also be showing COPIC's and our Riley stamps. See what the craze is all about first hand!

We hope to see you there!!

*1/2 due at sign up. It is a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. Full payment is due no later than 5/6. If not paid in full, your spot will be given to someone else.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Make a wish...

Country Scrappin' is having a retreat!

We're still getting details together. But we can share some information with you!

When: May 8, 9 & 10th

Where: Victor

Cost: We're getting the figures together still.

There will be 10 over night spots. (You can share or extra for a solo room.) There will also be 4 sections of time for day use only. (We will have pricing by Tuesday 3/17.)

This is a great Mother's day gift to yourself! We'll have contests, classes you can sign up for, food, music, and lots of fun!!