Absolutely Awesome You

Stamp: Hero Arts, Absolutely Awesome

Ideas For Memory Keeping: Taking Portraits

Hello Memory Keepers! Today's tip is a simple one that explores WHERE and WHEN to take portraits. 

Keep your eyes open for colored walls or buildings with unique textures. They make perfect backdrops for portraits. The photo below was a small piece of brick wall connected to a gas station. You never know when you'll find a great space. Simply move closer to grab the portrait or crop the surroundings out of the picture after taking. Alleys, older buildings, and industrial areas are other places to look.

We recommend taking that portrait on a cloudy day or an hour before sunset to avoid this face from your subject! Bright sunny days, while warm and delightful, create harsh shadows and squinty eyes. 

For all of our Document It ideas, click here. 

New Cards In The Sample Bin

Where are the card makers? We have some exciting news for you. We've added to our tower of card samples. If you haven't browsed through the tower yet, we recommend stopping in soon. 

Cards are added to the tower and no longer on display in the store for numerous reasons - The stamp set is no longer available for reorder, the paper collection is sold out, or the technique or style is not the current trend. All of those reasons may not sell product currently on our shelves, but that doesn't mean the cards aren't gorgeous and useful! 

Repurpose the card samples by removing embellishments or images, send the cards as they are, or use them as inspiration for your next project. All cards are just $1.

This Week's Make N Takes - Create With Us

Hello Paper Crafters! It's time to share this week's Make N Takes with you. We have three new, gorgeous cards to create.

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each week 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 from now until 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 30th.

Card One: Happy Graduation

Try masking, die cutting, + Copic coloring

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Webster’s Pages. Stamps: Sunny Studio (Woo Hoo). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Die: Impression Obsession. Punch: Marvy (Circle).

Card Two: Berry Proud Of You

Discover interactive stamps from Sunny Studio

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: Echo Park, Reminisce. Stamps: Sunny Studio (Fresh & Fruity). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Tombow Marker (Black).

Card Three: Thinking of You

Learn how to create gorgeous designs with Alcohol Inks

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Glossy Paper: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Echo Park Paper. Stamps: Stampers Anonymous by Tim Holtz (Crazy Talk). Inks: Alcohol Inks (Lettuce, Raspberry, Sunshine Yellow), VersaFine (Onyx Black). Cutting Dies: Sizzix by Tim Holtz. Punch: Becky Higgins (Corner Rounder).

What's New At Creations Galore

Happy Sunday, Paper Crafters! We wandered around the shop and hand picked our favorite products from the past week. Scroll down to see what's new and adorable, then stop into Creations Galore this week to take them home. 

1. Doodlebug Products // We're loving all the bright colors and adorable embellishments that make up Doodlebug's current collections. Visit soon to see them all. 

2. Felties // Add texture and dimension to your projects with these new packs of felt stickers.

3. Stampendeous Stamps // We've added new rubber cling stamps from one of our favorite manufacturers to our shelves. This birthday stamp is perfect for adding dimension and bringing your cards to life. 

4. Mounting Tape // It's back in stock and perfect for shaker cards! Don't forget to stop in and pick up a pack or two before they're gone again.

5. Star Wars // We're your stop for Star Wars themed items. Visit soon to see the full collection of papers, stickers, die cuts, and washi tape. 

National Scrapbooking Day Overnight Crop + Sale

Call us crazy, but we LOVE scrapbooking. Therefore, we go all out when it comes to our favorite holiday of the year: NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY! To celebrate, we're staying open from 10:00 AM on Friday, May 6th to 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 7th. That's a whole lot of fun!

Want to join us? Attend our NSD Overnight Crop. The event cost is $30 and includes:

• 30 hours of crop time
• 6 foot table, chair, garbage can, & drink holder
• Welcome Gift
• Dinner Friday night
• Breakfast Saturday morning
• Snacks to keep you nourished 
• Free Make N Take
• Product Demonstrations
• Giveaways
• Store discounts* with the ability to shop the store during the crop

*Creations Club Members receive an extra 5% on discounted products not to exceed 50% off. Store discounts will be available to all customers, not just Crop attendants. 

Reserve your spot today. Space is limited and will fill up quickly! There's 3 ways to sign up: 

• Register online by clicking here
• Stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin
• Call (920) 983-0033

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! It's time to share this week's Make N Takes with you. We have three new, gorgeous cards to create.

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each week 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 from now until 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 23rd.

Card One: Your Special Day

Discover Distress Inks while trying a resist technique

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Hero Arts, DoCrafts. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, Memento (Rich Cocoa), Distress Inks. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Clear). 

Card Two: Birthday Balloons

Learn how to add dimension to your cards and bring your images to life

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: Bella Blvd. Stamps: Stampendous. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Pearl Pen (Black). 

Card Three: Tea-Riffic

Create an alternate sentiment of You're Tea-Riffic

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Textured Cardstock: Bazzill (Pink Dot). Stamps: Lawn Fawn. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), Uni-Ball Signo Pen (White).

Be Original

Stamp: Hero Arts, Be Original by Lia

Storewide 3 Day Sale

The deadline for filing taxes this year has been extended, which means our tax day sale has too! Shop Creations Galore for three days, and enjoy 15% off all regular priced items. 

Friday, April 15th, 10:00 AM to Midnight
Saturday, April 16th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, April 17th, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

The storewide discount is for regular priced items and excludes Silhouette and Cricut products. Creations Club Members save an additional 5%. To learn more about our club, click here.

Current Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! It's time to share this week's Make N Takes with you. We have three new, gorgeous cards to create.

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each week 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 from now until 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 9th.

Card One: Baby Mobile 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Bazzill (Dot), Northwoods (Watercolor Paper). Stamps: Stampendous. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), Tombow Markers. Extras: Waterbrush.

Card Two: Congratulations 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: DoCrafts. Inks: Brilliance, VersaFine (Onyx Black). Embossing Powder: Ranger (Clear). 

Card Three: Heart Smile

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Bella Blvd. Stamps: Penny Black. Ink: VersaFine (Onyx Black).

April 2016 Crop Schedule

Happy April, paper crafters! How has your 2016 been so far? We hope you've set aside some time to dedicate to your scrapbooking, card making, or other creative outlets. Creations Galore has just the spot for you to do so. With that said, here's a look at this month's crop schedule and how you can join in all the fun. 

April 2016 Crop Schedule:

• Friday, April 1st - 10:00 AM to Midnight
• Friday, April 8th - 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday, April 15th - 10:00 AM to Midnight
• Friday, April 22nd - 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday, April 29th - 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

All Crop Nights Include:

• 6 foot table to spread out your projects and supplies
• Small garbage can, cup holder, and chair
• Access to our tools, punches, and die cutting machines
• Use of our stamps (just bring your own ink and cleaner)
• Ability to shop our store throughout the event
• Leave your items overnight and come back Saturday for FREE

Join the fun for just $5 - FREE with a $20 same-day purchase. To sign up for any of these crops, click the date above to complete our online registration or call us at 920-983-0033. 

This is a schedule of just our Friday Crop Nights. To learn more about different times, visit us here. 

What We Love Now

Happy Sunday! We hope you're having a great weekend. In today's post we're sharing our favorite products to recently hit the Creations Galore shelves. 

1. Planner Stamps / Sets from Hero Arts, Clearly Kelly, and Technique Tuesday have arrived. Hurry in to see the full selection. There's something for everyone. 

2. Penny Black Stickers / We hosted a basic card making class with our favorite stickers from Penny Black. No stamping or coloring is needed, making these an affordable, easy, and quick option for card making! 

3. Distress Markers / We've been reaching for these new colors to the Distress Ink line over and over.

4. Tim Holtz Products / He does it again! Stop in to see the newest arrivals of stamps, cutting dies, and must-have products from one of our favorite designers.

Save Big On Holiday Items

Happy April, Paper Crafters! The snow is falling today where we're located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Nature isn't sure if it's Christmas or Easter or Thanksgiving, so we're celebrating them all. Grab our coupon, and take 35% off all holiday themed items. 

Enjoy 35% off paper, stamps, and embellishments in the following themes:

• St. Patrick's Day
• Valentine's Day
• Easter
• Christmas and New Year's Day
• Father's and Mother's Day
• Fourth of July

Click here to download the coupon. Share at checkout with paper coupon or phone. Expires April 30, 2016.