Monday, April 30, 2012

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday! We're back with three new cards for your consideration. Stop into Creations Galore in Green Bay, Wiscosnin to create this week's Make N Takes. For more information, visit us here.

Card One: Thanks


SUPPLIES Cardstock, Acetate: Paper Cut, We R Memory Keepers. Patterned Paper, Stamps: 
We R Memory Keepers. Inks: Colorbox, StazOn (Jet Black). Extras: Glossy Accents.


Card Two: Spring Birds


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, BoBunny, 
Donna Salazzar. Stamp: Northwoods. Inks; Copic Markers, Memento (Tuxedo Black).
Ribbon; Bazzill. Extras: Spellbinders Die (Labels Nine).


Card Three: Congrats


SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Patterned Paper, Stamps: We R Memory Keepers. 
Ink: Adirondack (Espresso). Extras: AccuCut Button Die, Karen Foster Scrapper's Floss (Yellow).

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Layout Tuesdays - Scrappin Easter Snapshots

Why hello scrapbookers! We're back for another edition of Layout Tuesdays with this delightful page. Easter has come and gone, but let's not forget about all those adorable images we took! Preserve the memories, egg hunts, and snazzy outfits. 

But what if you want to stay away from glitter, pink and purples, flowers, and all those gag-worthy, girly, Easter-themed papers and embellishments? Take a look at this page full of neutrals, fit for the little man in your life.


There is a wide range of stickers and computer fonts available to create titles for your layouts. However, don't throw out the option of your own handwriting. It's unique to you. In our digital age, full of texts, emails, and facebook posts, personal script is a rare and special sight.


SUPPLIES 
Cardstock: American Crafts
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee
Making Memories Chipboard Pieces
ZIG Writers


Thanks for joining us today. May you be inspired to gather together your photos and scrap away!

Special Note: The cutie pie in today's layout was captured by photographer Megs Colleen. You can view more of her work here.

Monday, April 16, 2012

This Week's Make N Take

Happy Monday! We were experiencing a little camera trouble this morning and apologize for the delay in posting this week's Make N Takes. Here are three new cards for you to create. Just stop into Creations Galore during store hours between Monday, April 16th - Saturday, April 21st. Bring along your favorite adhesive and a few foam risers, and we'll supply the rest! For more information on each card, visit us here.

Card One - The Little Things


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. Inks: Distress Ink (Black Soot), StazOn (Jet Black). Corner Punch: EK Success. 


Card Two - Thank You


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Market Street Stamps, Penny Black. 
Inks: Adirondack (Espresso), VersaColor (Lapislazuli), VersaMark Watermark.


Card Three - Just A Note


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Bazzill, Paper Cut. Stamps: Northwoods, Unity Stamp Co, We R Memory Keepers. Inks: Distress Ink (Old Paper, Walnut Stain), Distress Stain (Scattered Straw), StazOn (Jet Black). Claudine Hellmuth Sticky-Back Canvas. Craftwork Cards Candi (Newsprint). Edge Punch: EK Success (Binding Edge)



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Help Us Reach 400 Fans Giveaway!

Can you believe it?! We're almost to 400 fans on Facebook. We want to take a moment to thank all of you for joining us in the fun journey of paper crafting. We love sharing inspiration, new projects, and the sheer love of the craft with you. 



It's now time for us to give back. Therefore, when we reach 400 glorious, paper and stamp loving fans, we're giving away 50 sheets of Bo Bunny double sided papers! 

Just how can you get your hands on all that Bo Bunny goodness? The details:

Leave a comment on this blog post letting us know that you're a fan of Creations Galore.  It's just that easy. For additional entries, share our Facebook Page with friends and follow our Blog. Make sure to leave us a separate comment for each, letting us know you've done so. 

The super fine print: We love our international customers; however, this giveaway is open only to those located in the U.S.

Love Bo Bunny? Don't forget to also take advantage of our coupon!


Print off this coupon, and bring it into Creations Galore to save 25% off all Bo Bunny products! 

Thank you once again fans! Here's to hoping we reach 400 quick! Who doesn't love a good prize?!

Monday, April 9, 2012

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello friends. Did you have a nice Easter holiday? Ours was spent surrounded by God's many blessings, including family, food, and chocolate.

After cleaning up the house and walking off a few of those caramel-filled eggs, we're ready to start creating again. You can too! Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours between Monday, April 9th and Saturday, April 14th to make one, two, or all three of the cards below. All the design work has been done for you, as well as most of the cutting. Just bring along your favorite adhesive.

The station is always available to allow you to work at your own pace. If you're a beginner, there's step-by-step instructions, as well someone on hand to help when needed. Are you an advanced card maker? Stress relief is just a few steps away. Allow us to do all the preparation and clean up while you get to take advantage of the good part -- Creating. 

For more details on the techniques used on each card, as well as directions to our store, visit us here.

Card One, You Are Special


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny (BookmarkStripe). 
Stamps: Northwoods. Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa.


 Card Two, Best Wishes


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Damask, Defined). 

Card Three, Birthday Cupcake


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee. Stamps: Northwoods, 

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Happy Easter


We hope you're enjoy this Easter holiday and counting your many blessings. 

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Day 3 of Anthologie Inspiration -- Multi Purpose Embossed Die Cuts

Welcome to Day 3 of inspiration for Anthologie, the newest line from We R Memory Keepers. If you missed the last few posts, don't miss out! Visit day 1 for a LO idea and day 2 for a beautiful card. 

Today we're showing off the new product - Large Embossed Die Cuts. The die cuts can be used as a whole. Or punch out the middle sentiment, and use them independently. Scroll down to see the 3 fun ways to use this one product in projects. 
A Day To Remember Embossed Die Cut

Use the outside frame alone. Insert a picture, journaling, or patterned paper into the frame for endless uses. Cut off the ends of the tag, as shown in this card idea, for even more variation. 


Punch out the sentiment in the middle of the tag, and add it as an embellishment on cards or pages. This scrapbook LO uses the inside of the die cut to add some jounaling.


Don't forget the large embossed tags work great just the way they are! For this scrapbook page, fabric buttons were added as an embellishment. Insert ribbons, eyelets, or brads too!


Be You (tiful) Embossed Die Cut
Life Quote Embossed Die Cut

Project ideas from today's post came from We R Memory Keepers project gallery. Visit their page to see even more inspiration using the Anthologie collection.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

More Anthologie Inspiration

Yesterday we showed off a gorgeous LO using Anthologie, the newest collection from We R Memory Keepers. We're back today with this stunning card: 


The glitter damask paper created a regal feel, perfect for the stamped sentiment from A Muse. The white cardstock base is from Paper Cut, while the other materials from the Anthologie collection can be found here: 

12x12 Damask Glitter Paper
Defined 12x12 Double Sided Paper

And we won't leave out that LO from yesterday! Here are the materials used to create the 12x12 page:

Designer Fabric Buttons
Medley 12x12 Double Sided Paper
Nuance 12x12 Double Sided Paper

Defined 12x12 Double Sided Paper
Love U Embossed Die Cut

You can check out the full Anthologie collection in store at Creations Galore or in our online store. Don't forget to check out the other collections from We R Memory Keepers, including many at 50% off, here.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Layout Tuesday Shows Off The NEW Anthologie Collection


Hello Bloggers! Nicole, here today, bringing you a LO I created with the newest line from We R Memory Keepers, Anthologie. I'm smitten with every piece of paper, stamp, and embellishment. As soon as it arrived in the store, I just had to create! My favorite piece from the collection? The printed fabric buttons:



Anthologie is now available at Creations Galore... stop in to see the full collection, including 12x12 die cuts, doilies, and layered chipboard stickers. 

Thanks for checking out this week's LO.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Make N Takes & A Fancy Coupon

Happy Happy Monday! We're bringing three new Make N Takes to create and a coupon full of savings! For more information on the techniques used on each card, as well as how you can create your own set, visit us here. Don't forget to scroll down to see what you can save on this month at Creations Galore!

Card One - Clouds Will Clear


CARD SUPPLIES Cardstock: A Muse, Paper Cut. Stamps: A Muse, Unity Stamp Co. 
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen. Edge Punch: EK Success.


Card Two: Where The Heart Is


CARD SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamp: Unity Stamp Co. 
Inks: Sakura White Gelly Roll, VersaFine. Edge Punch: EK Success.


Card Three: Journey


CARD SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. 
Stamps: Northwoods. Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black. Ribbon: A Muse.


This month stop into Creations Galore with this coupon to save 25% on all Bo Bunny papers and embellishments, such as the gorgeous black and white glitter damask patterned paper used in Card Two. You can download the coupon by clicking here or by printing the picture below.