Sunday, May 31, 2015

See What's New: May 30

Happy Sunday, Paper Crafters. We picked a few of our favorite items found in the store this week. Stop in soon, and see this and more!

1. Clear stamp sets from Penny Black Inc. We can't get over the solid and outlined floral images. 

2. Create your own polaroid frames for cards and scrapbook layouts. 

3. Matching cards and envelopes? Yes, please. Available in a wide range of colors.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! It's a new week, and we have three new cards for you to create. 

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each Monday, Creations Galore offers 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 recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available until 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 30th.

Card One: Don't Wanna Be Right

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants. Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black). Dies: Spellbinders.

Card Two: You Are Amazing

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Technique Tuesday. Stencils: Amy Tangerine. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), Distress Inks (Faded Jeans, Barn Door). 

Card Three: The World To Me

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Crate Paper. Embossing Folder: Lifestyle Crafts. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Seafoam White). Ribbon: Vintage A Muse. Die: AccuCut. Punch: We R Memory Keepers.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Custom Papers for Local Schools + Graduation

It's that time of year once again when we extend a big congratulations to the students of all ages graduating and moving onto life's next adventure. Creations Galore has you covered when it comes to party decor, invitations, and congratulatory handmade cards. We've recently added to our custom papers. Scroll down to the end of the post to find a list of local school districts, high schools, and colleges that we have specialty papers for. They're the perfect addition to a scrapbook page or card.

Appleton West / Terrors
Ashwaubenon / Jaguars
Bay City Baptist / Bobcats
Bay Port High School / Pirates
Bonduel / Bears
Denmark High School/ Vikings
De Pere High School / Redbirds
Freedom / Irish
Gillett / Tigers
Green Bay East High School / Red Devils
Green Bay West High School / Wild Cats
Howards Grove High School / Tigers
Kaukauna High School / Ghosts
Kewaunee High School / Storm
Kimberly High School / Papermakers
Luxemburg-Casco / Spartans
Manitowoc Lincoln / Ships 
Menasha High School / Bluejays
Neenah High School / Rockets
New London / Bulldogs
N.E.W. Lutheran High School / Blazers
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College / NWTC
Notre Dame Academy / Tritons
Oconto / Blue Devils
Oconto Falls / Panthers
Omro / Foxes
Preble High School / Hornets
Pulaski / Red Raiders
Seymour High School / Thunder
Shawano / Hawks
Southwest High School / Trojans
St. Norbert College / Green Knights
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay / Phoenix
University of Wisconsin - Madison / Badgers
West DePere / Phantoms
Wrightstown High School / Tigers

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Time To Save - May

This Friday, May 15th, Creations Club Members can take advantage of an exclusive sale. Stop in between 10:00 AM and Midnight to take 35% off all 12x12 yardsticks and patterned papers. It pays to join the club!

Curious about how you can join? Click here for details.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! It's a new week, and we have three new cards for you to create. 

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each Monday, Creations Galore offers 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 recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available until 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 16th.

Card One: Celebrate

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Crate Paper, BasicGrey, Simple Stories. Stamps: Avery Elle. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black). Dies: Lifestyle Crafts (Circles).

Card Two: Wheelie Like You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: BasicGrey. Stamps: Lawn Fawn. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Dies: Lifestyle Crafts (Circles).

Card Three: Missing You

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Watercolor Paper: Paper Cut. Stamps: Avery Elle. Inks: Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass), Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Event Recap: NSD Overnight Crop

In honor of National Scrapbooking Day, we had an overnight crop with a storewide sale and stayed open for 30 hours! It's our favorite holiday, and we know how to celebrate.

The sold out crop lasted a full 30 hours with at least 8 ladies staying overnight along with us. Call us crazy, but lots of pages were made, fun was had, and food was eaten. It was a great time. Here's a look at this year's event:

Friends gathered to create, and new friends were made. We take pride in being a place for like-minded individuals to gather together and create. It's the perfect atmosphere to gain a friend or ten. All ages and backgrounds came together for this event. 

There was a nice mixture of both scrapbookers and card makers. It may have been National SCRAPBOOKING Day, but we don't turn away paper-lovers of any kind. 

The NEW Fuse Tool from We R Memory Keepers was the focus of Friday night's demo. Nicole shared eight projects, took answers, and showed off this great tool - Alter page protectors and make pockets and shaker cards. Crop attendees were given a chance to try out the tool for themselves.

We did not go without food. Snacks and coffee were always available, with a delicious dinner, breakfast, and lunch. Paper Crafters need fuel to keep going!

Prizes were also in abundance. We gave away new products from our favorite manufacturers, such as We R Memory Keepers, Heidi Swapp, Project Life, and American Crafts.

Thanks again to everyone who attended the Crop or shopped the NSD Sale. We couldn't do it without you. Here's a personal note from our manage Lori about the weekend:

"I came in a bit early this morning (Monday) to start the clean up from our 30 hour scrap and to prepare for six other women who were coming in at 10:00 to scrap today. On my way to work I thought how nice it would have been to stay at home, wishing my back wasn't giving me problems from sleeping wrong and making the list in my head of all the things that needed to be cleaned up and put back together at work. None of those things brought a smile to my face. (Not the normal me!) As I turned on the lights and walked through the store, I didn't hear the sound of laughter and singing, the ladies talking about various happenings in their lives, or the sweetness in meeting someone for the first time and making a new friend. As I took care of the garbage and picked up scraps of paper and embellishments too big for the vacuum cleaner, I realized those pieces were the leftovers of pictures and memories that were cut to fit the perfect spot on pages of remembered times - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, loved ones who are no longer with us. It brought a proud moment and a smile to my face that Creations Galore, the place I call home six days a week, is a very special place. That's why we are here."

Yes it is. We hope you'll join us for an upcoming crop or class. You can learn more by clicking here.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Happy Nurse's Day

There's always a reason to send a handmade greeting. Today is no exception. From everyone here at Creations Galore, HAPPY NURSES DAY! 

*This card was made using a stamp set from Lawn Fawn, available at Creations Galore.

Monday, May 4, 2015

A Coupon For You

We happily welcome May as we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day, plant a garden, and pull out the grill. If you're like us, you'll have lots of pictures to document and a DIY project or two. Therefore, we've dedicated this month's coupon to family.

Click here to download your coupon. Then hurry into Creations Galore to save 25% on all family themed items - paper, stamps, and embellishments. Creations Club Members receive 30% off. Simply print off the coupon or present it at the register via phone or tablet. Deal ends May 31st.