Product Spotlight: Vagabond

The Sizzix Vagabond is our favorite die cutting machine. Resembling a well-traveled suitcase on the outside, the Vagabond Machine easily opens up to reveal a portable yet powerful machine that takes you to imaginative new places. Upon closer examination, the Vagabond impresses for its uncanny ability to effortlessly cut and emboss many different materials and thicknesses. The Vagabond works with the smallest dies to big 6" plastic-backed treasures and embossing tools. Can you think of anything better to bring on your creative journey?

Watch the video below to hear from product developer, Tim Holtz, and have all of your Vagabond questions answered!

Included with the Vagabond Machine is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads, as well as the Solo Platform & Shim, which makes all Sizzix components thinner than a Bigz Die compatible with the Vagabond Machine. Add a Solo-Thin Die Adapter (sold separately), and the Vagabond Machine can even work with Framelits as well as other brands' dies and embossing tools! The diagrams on the Solo Platform, Shim, and Adapter offer easy guidelines about how to make the perfect Sizzix sandwich. In addition, you can use the included sheet of stickers to customize your machine with your crafting journeys. 

The Vagabond Machine measures  approximately 12 1/2" x 4 5/8" x 9" (closed) and 15 1/4" x 12 1/2" x 10 1/4" (with handle up and doors open) and features a one-year limited warranty. Available now in our online store by clicking this link. 

Thanks for checking out today's featured product!

Layout Tuesday: Fall Family Photos

Hello Paper Crafters! It's Tuesday, and we're sharing a new layout with you! Today's page was made with BoBunny's Apple Cider collection. The collection is full of fall-themed colors, patterns, and sentiments. Therefore, we couldn't help but use it to document fall family photos. 

A special thanks to Megan Colleen for these stunning photos of the Sponholz family, and their generosity in allowing us to use them as samples here at Creations Galore. 

The 12x12 Sticker Sheets from BoBunny are one of our favorite products. There are individual letters, phrases, border strips, and images. It's an affordable way to embellish your pages. 

Thanks for joining us for another Layout Tuesday. What memories are you documenting this fall?

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello and Happy Monday! It's time for another round of Make N Takes. Here at Creations Galore, you'll find three new, gorgeous cards available each week 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, October 21st - Saturday, October 26th.

Card One: Call Me

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamp: Unity Stamp Co. Ink: StazOn Jet Black.

Card Two: Happy Turkey Day

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Copic X-Press It Blending Card. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Northwods. Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen White.

Card Three: Thinking Of You

A few sentiments are available for you to choose from.

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Patterned Paper: Paper Cut. Stamps: Penny Black. Ink: StazOn Jet Black.

Layout Tuesday: Love

Hello Scrapbookers! It's time for another day of inspiration with Creations Galore! Today we're sharing a layout Nicole created with the Timepiece collection by BoBunny. 

This collection has gorgeous patterns that went perfectly with this old family photo. The "embellishments" for this layout were all cut out of a 12x12 patterned paper in the collection, with the exception of the butterflies, flower, and bird. Those items were created with punches from the paper collection. 

Thanks for stopping by to see this week's layout choice! We hope you're having a paper-filled week!

Paper of the Week: A Cure

Hello bloggers! Each Friday, Creations Galore brings you a new paper from their 10,000 square foot to help you see it all. Today is no exception and the paper is extra special.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the talented Melissa Frances has combined paper arts with this worthy cause! As a breast cancer survivor, she has an incredible story. You can view a few of her posts here and here. A few years ago she released the Thankful line, a collection of papers, rub ons, and stickers perfect for documenting life's struggles, triumphs, and blessings. A portion of all proceeds goes to breastcancer.org

One of our favorites from the collection is this 12x12 patterned paper titled Support, which is our pick for October 11's Paper of the Week! 

Support 12x12 Paper

Karen Foster Design is another company that offers papers and embellishments with a breast cancer theme. Whether you're a fighter, a survivor, or a supporter, Creations Galore has a selection of items to help you document the important moments. Here are a few examples from the Karen Foster Design Team and Melissa Frances to help inspire you!

Here are a few more of our favorites from the collections. Stop into Creations Galore to take a look at the full line, helping breastcancer.org Do you have a story to tell? We'd love to see your layouts and cards as a supporter! Share a link in the comments section or post a picture to our Facebook page. 

Remember, our lives are the sum of the good AND the bad. Use paper crafting as a way to heal, cope, encourage, strengthen, and overcome. We're here to help and support you through it all!

Courage 12x12 Paper

"C" Is For The Cure Cardstock Stickers

Surviving Cancer Transfer

Hope For The Cure Collage

Walk For A Cure Transfer

Ribbon Pink Holographic Stickers

October is a month dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection. For more information, please visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Website or breastcancer.org

Club Savings Day: October Edition

Hey there Creations Club Members! Each month we have an exclusive sale just for you! For 2013, you can be sure Creations Galore has something good in store on the 13th of each month. But we have a bit of a problem in October... The 13th falls on a Sunday while we're closed. Therefore, we've moved Club Saving Day to Saturday, October 12th! From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, take an extra 15% off all Markers, Pens, Pencils, & Blending Tools! Combined with your 15% Club Discount, that's 30% off! Now is the time to stock up on all the essentials. 

While you're here, take advantage of your Club Perks and enjoy unlimited FREE table space. Give us a call at (920) 983-0033 to reserve your spot! 

Club Members, there is no coupon to print off or card to bring in, your discount will be automatically applied at the register. Find out more details about the club here.

Introducing Ranger's Ink Palette: Video with Tim Holtz

Good morning. Today we're spotlighting one of our favorite tools, the Tim Holtz Ink Palette. You must watch the video below to see Mr Holtz in action. Here's a few things you'll learn from this information-packed tutorial:

• How to fill a waterbrush
• The difference between coloring with Distress Reinkers & Distress Stains
• How to color with Distress Reinkers, Distress Stains, & Alcohol Inks
• How to create a custom palette
• The features and benefits of the ink palette
• The difference between watercolor and alcohol based products

After watching that video, we you want to play! We sure did. Below you'll find helpful links to the products demonstrated in the video. Remember, all orders over $50, qualify for FREE shipping! Or stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin to see the products in person! 

Ink Palette

Waterbrush, Small

Waterbrush, Flat

Distress Inks & Reinkers

Distress Stains

Craft Sheet

Alcohol Inks

Blending Solution

Fillable Pen

Layout Tuesday: Life Is Sweet

Good morning Paper Crafters. It's Tuesday, which means it's time to share another layout! Today we have a cute, sentimental layout from our Creative Genius Nicole. Here's what she had to say about the layout... 

This is an older photo from the cabin, and let me tell you, that morning felt anything but sweet. We all woke up before the sun rose to head out on the freezing lake and fish the morning away. But, as you can see in the journaling, the sun began to rise as we stood on the dock, and my lovely friends and their gorgeous smiles made every minute of that cold, foggy, wet, early morning perfect! You can't even tell none of us showered! 

There's a few things I knew before starting the layout... 

1. The photo was my focal point. I wanted the eyes to be drawn first to the photo. 
2. There would be journaling. There are times when I want to be the only person who can find the journaling, but this was not the case. I wanted it out in the open and a main element of the page. 
3. The colors were to reflect these girls, their personalities, and the theme of the page. Rather than choosing brown and green colors and highlighting the woods where we were, I chose the bright colors in the photo that create the fun, playful mood of the journaling and the emotion I wanted to preserve. 

With those in mind, I picked papers in the two bright colors of the photo and kept the embellishments to a minimum. The Xyron Sticker Maker was used to add the polka dot ribbon to the page. Simple and perfect. 

I challenge you to think of the mood you want to express with your next page. Use colors, embellishments, and patterns to help you convey a unified message. 

Thanks Nicole! And thank you to all of you for stopping by today. We'd love to see what you're working on this week! Leave us a link in the comments below or post a photo to our Facebook page. 

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello and Happy Monday! It's time for another round of Make N Takes. Here at Creations Galore, you'll find three new, gorgeous cards available each week 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, October 7th through Saturday, October 12th.

Card One: Lifting Me Up

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Patterned Paper: American Crafts. Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. Ink: StazOn Jet Black. Punches: Marvy. Tools: Tim Holtz Paper Distresser.

Card Two: Beauty

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, We R Memory Keepers. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Hampton Art. Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, W-1 Copic Marker, Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Embossing Folder: Lifestyle Crafts. Tools: Tim Holtz Paper Distresser, Foam Applicator Tool.

Card Three: Season's Greetings

 Multiple sentiments available to replace 'seasons greetings' if desired.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Crate Paper. Stamps: JustRite. Inks: Distress Inks (Weathered Wood, Faded Jeans, Fired Brick). Tools: Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tool. Embossing Folder: BasicGrey Snowflake.

Paper of the Week:

Thanks for joining us today! It's Friday, which means it's time for another Paper Of The Week! That's right... Here at Creations Galore we have so much paper that we're not sure you'll ever see it all. Therefore, we dedicate one day each week to bring you one of our favorites. 

Today we're showcasing the Cherish Collage by Karen Foster Design. This 12x12 acid free paper is a black and white collage that will work with all your wedding photos! It's a collection of precious words and wedding themed images. Take a look below...

Cherish Collage

And we can't share just one item! Here's a few more black and white wedding themed items that coordinate perfectly with this week's pick. 

Cut The Cake

Bridal Blooms

Wedded Bliss Brocade

MAMBI Sticker Value Pack

Stop into the store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and we'll be happy to point you in the direction of these great products. You can also click the link below each picture to order from our online store. As always, there's FREE SHIPPING for orders over $50! 

Have a wonderful weekend, Paper Crafters!