Current Make N Takes: July 11-16

Happy Monday, Paper Crafters! We're so excited to bring you today's post full of gorgeous cards and inspiration. Hurry into the shop to create this week's Make N Takes. 

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, July 16th.

Card One: Let's Celebrate

Stretch your stamps while creating this gorgeous rainbow background

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Stamps: Sunny Studio Stamps. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Wink Of Stella Brush (Glitter Clear).

Card Two: We Should Ketchup
Create a a monochromatic background with stamps and ink

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Stamps: Lawn Fawn. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers.

Card Three: Smile

Learn how to heat and dry emboss

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Impression Obsession. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, VersaFine (Onyx Black). Embossing Powder: Ranger. Embossing Folder: Tim Holtz for Sizzix. Punch: Fiskars (Corner Rounder).

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This Week's Make N Takes: New Cards To Create

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, May 14th.

Card One: Life Is Sweeter

Create a custom scene with a variety of stamps + masking. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: Imaginisce. Stamps: Sunny Studio. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, ZIG Writer (Black). Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts.

Card Two: Birthday Shaker Card
Use the Fuse Tool to create this see-through shaker card.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants. Stamps, Cutting Die: Your Next Stamp. Ink: VersaFine (Onyx Black). Fuse Tool, Page Protectors: We R Memory Keepers. Sequins: Craft Medley (Citrus).

Card Three: Condolences
Use interactive cutting dies to create this sympathy card.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Papers: Simple Stories. Cutting Dies: Sizzix by Tim Holtz. Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), Pearl Pen (Black).

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters. It's that time again where we need to bring you this week's Make N Takes.

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, January 17th. 

Card One: Let's Do Coffee

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Taylored Expressions. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black). 

Card Two: Let Your Light Shine

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (It Factor). Stamps: Heidi Swapp. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black). Punches: Marvy.

Card Three: I Love You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Authentique. Stamps: Heidi Swapp. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), ZIG Writer (Black).

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. 

Layout Tuesday: Photos Of Friendship

Hello bloggers! It's Nicole... Are you ready for another edition of Layout Tuesday? Today I'm sharing a personal page I created using some great products found at Creations Galore. For those that aren't next door to our store, we've added pictures and links directly to our online store. You can now find all the products we've used for each project or tutorial at the very bottom of every post. 

Now it's time for the layout! A little background knowledge: I love photo booths! Every time I see one, I force whoever is with me to get inside... no one is exempt from the craziness of it all. I have a huge collection of them. Both colored and black and white, just me and overloaded with people, simple smiles and with props, dressed up and dressed down. They're a wonderful collection of memories. Each one brings me back to that wedding, movie, or road trip. One person in particular has been the subject of my photo booth obsession more than anyone else: My roommate, Rachael. Rachael is my opposite in almost every way. She's more of an introvert, a logical thinker, and a real left brain (as I call them). Looking back through our photo booth pictures reminds me of all the times she's been crazy with me. She never seems to question my obscurities. Instead she jumps right in, helping me out with my newest creative endeavor or making a ridiculous face four different times. With that in mind, I created the following layout:

The papers and stamps used in this layout were from the Hall Pass collection by We R Memory Keepers. I enjoy the challenge of using papers meant for a specific occasion in a new way. I first stamped the speech bubble from the Text Message stamp set. You could fill in the speech bubble with numerous phrases, dates, or names; however, I chose to fill it with sentiments from the stamp set that seemed to fit in with the theme of my page.

How fun are these rub ons? They all come from the same set by Daily Bucket Designs. And at only $1.69, you can't go wrong! While creating this page, I accidentally put part of a star rub on in a place I didn't want to. How many times have you ever done that? It's like smudging ink on the card you just finished. However, with the Adhesive Remover from EK Success, you can easily remove rub ons!

The title, journaling, and other doodles were created with Copic pens. The multiliner is my go-to marker for illustrations, as well as touching up my stamped images. It's water and Copic proof, which means no smearing! The sparkly doodles were made with an atyou Spica pen. The pen is acid free and filled with micro glass glitter and pigment ink, a real show stopper! 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed the layout and learned a little bit about me in the process. Now get out those rub ons, stamps, and journaling pens, and start creating!  

Supplies:

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This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday followers! It's a new week, and we're offering 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 or visit us here. No need to reserve a spot... Just head on in at YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE. How neat is that?!

This week's cards will be available Monday, September 24th - Saturday, September 29th. 

You're The Best Tag

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dreamy), We R Memory Keepers (Flannelette, Polka Dots). Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Teacher Notes). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Prismacolor Pencils. Ribbon: A Muse. Extras: Tim Holtz Design Ruler, AccuCut Tag Die.

Happy Thanksgiving

Stamp one turkey... or a gaggle!

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: A Muse. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa), Glimmer Mist (Tiger Lily),  Tombow Markers (991, 977). Rick Rack: Creative Imaginations.

Best 'Shrooms

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper, Bling: Doodlebug. Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Nuts about Nature). Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black)

This Week's Make N Takes

Why hello friends. Nicole here with a little confession... I'm a day late sharing this week's Make N Takes and apologize greatly. Last week, I had a problem with my camera, and yesterday I forgot my laptop at home. Wowza! I'll admit my technology dependence! Next week I'll work extra hard to get these posted early for you! Let's even shoot for Sunday! 

Now let's get on to the three cards. Stop into Creations Galore through Saturday, April 28th to make one, two, or all three! We'll supply all the materials, tools, stamps, and ink, along with step-by-step instructions and be on hand to help. All you need to bring along is your favorite adhesive and some foam risers! For more information about the techniques used on each card, visit our Make N Take page.

Card One: Birthday Gift Card Holder

With pocket for a personal message and gift card:

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Bazzill. Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny (Blue Dot). Scalloped Circles: Paper Cut. Stamps: Penny Black. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), VersaColor (Orchid), Prismacolor Pencils with Inky Antics Gamsol Kit. Brads: Gary Berlin.

Card Two: Happy Mother's Day

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket (Anna), We R Memory Keepers (Phraseology). Stamps: Northwoods. Inks: Adirondack (Espresso), Colorbox (Black). Die: QuicKutz 4x4 Die (Sew). Punch: Marvy (Scalloped Circle)

Card Three: Owl Be Right Over

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut (Fossil, White). Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Night Owls). Inks: Copic Markers, Memento (Tuxedo Black), Sakura Gelly Roll Pen (White). Twine: We R Memory Keepers (Baker's Twine Tertiary).

Nicole Note: This Night Owls Stamp Set from Market Street Stamps has a variety of owls, sentiments, and accessories... including this coffee cup addition! You'll be able to personalize your card.

Thanks for checking out this week's cards. We hope to see you in the store soon to create!