Paper of the Week: Family Reunion

Hello and Happy Friday! It's time to share our new Paper of the Week! Here at Creations Galore we have so much paper, we're not sure you'll ever see it all. That's why we dedicate Friday to bringing you a new paper with coordinating products and project examples. 

This week we have a great patterned paper from Karen Foster Design called We Are Family Collage. With the summer coming to an end, and Labor Day upon us, what better paper to pull than one showcasing food, fun, and family!

We Are Family Collage

Here are a few examples from the Karen Foster Design Team using this product, as well as some of the coordinating products we'll share later in this post. 

Such great layouts! As promised, here are a few coordinating products to help you complete your own family-filled layout! Click the link below each product to purchase from our online store. Remember, all orders over $50 receive FREE SHIPPING! Local? Visit us at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin to see these products and more in person!

Family Stacked Statement

Family. Food. Fun

Family Games

Reunion Memories

Thanks for joining us today. Have yourself a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Product Spotlight: Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen

Yesterday we shared a video of Tim Holtz demonstrating his line of Alcohol Inks. You can see the full post here if you missed it. Today we're back with a brand new video. This time, Mr. Holtz is showing off his Fillable Alcohol Ink Pen.

With this pen and Adirondack Alcohol Inks, you can create custom Alcohol Ink markers. This dual-tipped dry pen can be filled by using just a few drops of your favorite color Alcohol Inks. Doodle, journal, write, outline and color using either the flexible brush tip or the fine point tip.

• Blank pen you fill with Alcohol Inks
• Versatile dual tip: fine and brush
• Smooth writing, even coverage 
• Air-tight caps 
• Ergonomic barrel with space for labeling ink color

Watch Tim work his magic and show off this fantastic product in the video below. You'll hear the benefits of the pen, learn how to fill it up, discover multiple techniques, and learn how to quick and easily create custom embellishments. See it now:

And now that you'll want to get one, two, or twenty, here is a helpful link to the pen and replacement nibs in our online store. Don't forget, you can see the full line of Alcohol Inks and products in store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen

Replacement Nibs

Looking for additional alcohol ink products, check out yesterday's blog post here.

Alcohol Ink Introduction & Video Tutorial

Hello! One of our favorite classes here at Creations Galore is Creating With Alcohol Inks. In the class, Nicole takes students on a creative journey, trying out many beginner and advanced alcohol ink techniques while creating a reference guide, handmade cards, and drink coasters. You can join all this fun by attending our next class, Monday, September 9th at 6:00 PM. Find out more about this class and register online by clicking this link. Remember: All class attendees at Creations Galore receive 15% off all items used and discussed in class! That's one awesome benefit of taking the class. Plus, all materials and supplies are included in your class fee. No costly class kit!

You can also see Mr. Tim Holtz himself demonstrate this fun product in the video below. It's an older video but one of our favorites and very informative! Watch it now:

Now that you're ready to get started, let's take a look at a few of the essential tools you'll need. You can purchase these items in store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin or by clicking the link below each image. As always, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50. 

Alcohol Inks

Alcohol Ink Applicator

Alcohol Blending Solution

Glossy Cardstock (available in single sheets and packs of 10)

Inkssentials Craft Sheet

Layout Tuesday :: Trick or Treat

Hello paper crafters! Things are getting a little spooky at Creations Galore as Halloween and Fall themed items have started to arrive. We're so excited for the newest collection by We R Memory Keepers, Bewitched. The collection has a traditional, yet muted, color pallet. Take a look at the collection in action below. 

WRMK's Design Team never fails to come up with great projects that showcase their products. We love how they cut words out of a 12x12 patterned paper to create collage of Halloween themed words. The 'trick or treat' banner is part of the embossed sticker set. Here, they've added baker's twine for a special touch. 

You can see a few of our favorite items from the collection below. Stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin to see the full Bewitched Collection. 

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello there! It's Monday morning, which means we have three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours -- The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033. 

This week's cards will be available Monday, August 26th through Saturday, August 31st.

Card One: Let's Do Lunch

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Baker's Twine, Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: JustRite. Ink: StazOn Jet Black. Wood Veneer Embellishment: Studio Calico.

Card Two: Miss You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: JustRite. Inks: Adirondack Espresso, Archival Plum. Embossing Folder: Sizzix. Cutting Die: Spellbinders.

Card Three: Lifetime of Love

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: BoBunny. Stamps: JustRite. Inks: Distress Inks Fired Brick, Memento Tuxedo Black. 

Product Spotlight: Specialty Stamping Paper

Hello! Thanks for joining us today. We're showing off one of our favorite products, Ranger's Specialty Stamping Paper, now available in our online store. 

The Specialty Stamping Paper is a unique matte coated paper perfect for creative stamping and coloring—use ink, paint, emboss and embellish! The smooth stamping surface is excellent for:

• Tim Holtz Distressing techniques
• Creating colorful backgrounds
• Embossing with pigment inks
• Direct-to-surface ink techniques
• Creating cards and scrapbook pages
• Mixed media and journaling projects

We discovered this great video using Specialty Stamping Paper and Distress Stains to create a woodgrain background. In the video, she points out that the paper is like high definition for stamping, giving crisp and clear results to your images. Watch it now: 

This Week's Make N Takes

Good morning! It's Monday, and we're back with three new Make N Takes just for you! This week, all of the cards were created with the same stamp set by Penny Black.

Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours -- The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033. 

This week's cards will be available Monday, August 19th through Saturday, August 24th. 

Card One: Thank You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Inks: Adirondack (Sailboat Blue, Wild Plum), StazOn (Jet Black), ZIG Writer (Yellow)

Card Two: It's Your Birthday

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Glossy Paper: Paper Cut. Inks: StazOn (Jet Black), Adirondack Alcohol Inks (Aqua, Sunshine Yellow, Peach Bellini)

Card Three: Best Wishes

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Inks: Adirondack (Clover, Denim, Lake Mist).

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello there! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week? 

Good afternoon! It's Monday, which means we're back with three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours -- The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033. 

This week's cards will be available Monday, August 12th through Saturday, August 17th. 

Card One: Love You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: Distress Inks (Mustard Seed, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint), StazOn (Jet Black). Die: QuicKutz. Eyelet: Gary M. Burlin. 

Card Two: Embrace Happiness

Choose between two different styles. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Watercolor Paper: Paper Cut. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: Distress Inks (Dried Marigold, Dusty Concord, Faded Jeans), VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Seafoam White).

Card Three: A Little Hello

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Watercolor Paper: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: Distress Inks (Old Paper, Dusty Concord, Tattered Rose), VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Black, Gold).

Paper of the Week: Live Animals

Hello, and Happy Friday, Paper Crafters! Are you ready to see a paper from our store floor? With over 10,000 square feet of scrapbooking and card making items, walking into Creations Galore can be overwhelming. That's why we dedicate one day a week to bringing you a paper you may not have seen! 

This week's paper is called Live Animals by Karen Foster Design and features a crate with all the zoo animals your imagination can think up! 

Live Animals 12x12 Paper

Let's take a look at this adorable layout from the Karen Foster Design Team featuring the Live Animals paper as the background. Do you ever hoard papers because you just can't stand covering them up? This layout proves adding pictures and embellishments won't ruin the design or theme of a great background paper. 

As always, we couldn't resist pulling a few of the many zoo themed items available at our store. See the full collection at our store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin. To purchase any of the items shown in today's blog post, simply click on the link below each item to be taken to our online store.

Little Monkey 12x12 Paper 

Zoo Snapshot Word Stickers

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello there! We're back with three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours -- The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033. 

This week's cards will be available Monday, August 5th - Saturday, August 10th.

CARD ONE: Beautiful Butterfly 

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Chalkboard Collection). Punches: Marvy (Scalloped Circle), EK Success (Large Corner Rounder). Stamps: Stamps by Judith. Ink: StazOn (Jet Black). 

CARD TWO: Heaven Sent

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Patterned Paper: Reminisce. Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps, Market Street Stamps. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers.

CARD THREE: Picture Perfect

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic X-Press It. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Chalkboard Collection). Stamps: My Favorite Things. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Punches: EK Success (Large Corner Rounder)

NEW COUPON!

Happy Saturday! Have you seen this month's special? For the month of August, bring in this coupon to take 25% off all sports themed items! To answer a few questions we've received, the coupon applies to:

• Custom Badgers, Brewers, Packers, & NFL papers, die cuts, and stickers
• NEW Real Sports Collection by Reminisce
• All other sports themed stamps, papers, die cuts, and stickers

Print off your own coupon by clicking this link. Thanks for shopping Creations Galore!