Friday, May 31, 2013

Introducing Albums Made Easy

Hello paper crafters! We're so excited to announce the long expected arrival of the new Albums Made Easy kits by We R Memory Keepers. Their Albums Made Easy system has been around for a long, long time, and Creations Galore has been a fan from the start! Recently, We R Memory Keepers has revamped their system, adding 3x4 journaling cards and new page protectors. We can't wait to show you all of the goodies that have just arrived!



Haven't heard of the Albums Made Easy system yet? It is the easiest way to scrapbook, allowing you to quickly design beautiful layouts in just minutes! By mixing up the different page protectors, albums, you can design a unique and beautiful scrapbook!

The process is simple. Just three steps!

1. Select an album. We'll be showing off their newest albums in a future post, but we love all of the We R Memory Keeper albums. Stop into Creations Galore soon to check out the variety of Classic Leather and Linen Scrapbook Albums in Ring and Post styles in multiple sizes. 

Watch the short video below to see why We R Memory Keepers Albums Made Easy System is so great!


Now that you're on board with the system, let's take a look at the new journaling card kits! Let us start out by saying that the pictures below do not show all of the designs that come with the kit. We were so excited to open up each package and look through the breathtaking double sided cards. 

Each kit contains 257 double sided journaling cards. That's 200 - 3x4 inch cards (25 designs, 8 of each) and 75 - 4x6 inch cards (15 designs, 5 of each) for only $9.99. What a great deal!





Thanks for stopping by to view this new product! We'll be back in the next few days with albums, page protectors, fun accessories, and lots of inspiration. Check back for new videos too!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday, Paper Crafters! 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.

This week's cards will be available Tuesday, May 28th through Saturday, June 1st.


Card One: Dreaming of the Sea



SUPPLIES Cardstock, Glossy Paper: Paper Cut. Stamps: Market Street Stamps. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), VersaMark Watermark, Adirondack Alcohol Inks (Stream, Raspberry, Lettuce). Embossing Powder: Ranger (Princess Gold).


Card Two: Happy Birthday


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Watercolor Paper: Northwoods. Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny. Stamps: Peachy Keen, Stamps By Judith. Inks: Tombow Markers, Adirondack (Stream), StazOn (Jet Black). 



Card Three: Fairy Happy


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Peachy Keen. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Prismacolor Pencils, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen (White). Punches: Marvy (Circle, Scalloped Circle). 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Paper of the Week: The Great Outdoors

Hey there happy campers! It's Friday, which means it's time to reveal our newest Paper of the Week! Here at Creations Galore we have so much paper we're not sure you'll ever see it all. That's why we've dedicated one day each week to bringing you one of our favorites, giving you the opportunity to say, "Wow, they have that?" 

This week is no exception. We have a fun paper that's sure to make you happy. If you're like us, you're going to be enjoying this Memorial Day weekend with food, family, and the outdoors... And taking pictures of it all! We found the perfect paper to document it. Introducing Camping Cook Out 12x12 double sided paper from Reminisce.

Camping Cook Out

And we can't stop at just one paper! We've gathered together additional paper and stickers that coordinate perfectly. Click the link below each product to go to our online store where you can purchase these great camping products and more!

The Great Outdoors 12x12 Sticker Sheet

Camping 12x12 Paper

Great Outdoors Die Cut Stickers

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. Don't forget - We're offering FREE crops this weekend, Friday May 24th from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday May 25th 10 AM to 4 PM. Stop in soon!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

From Start To Finish: Hey Smartie Card

Good morning! Nicole, here, bringing you a step by step tutorial of my Hey Smartie Owl card from last week's Make N Take. There are lots of little techniques jam packed into this card, and I can't wait to get started! 


Supply List:
  • Smartie the Owl Stamp Set (Peachy Keen Stamps)
  • Acrylic Block
  • Black Ink (Memento Tuxedo Black)
  • Copic Markers (Colors listed in tutorial)
  • Copic X-Press It Blending Card
  • Spray Ink (Dylusions Bubblegum Pink)
  • Craft Mat (Inkssentials)
  • Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
  • Scissors and Paper Trimmer
  • Adhesive (MyStik Permanent)
  • Vellum (Paper Cut 36lb)
  • White Cardstock (Paper Cut)
  • Patterned Papers (Reminisce Basic Pinstripe, Pink Paislee Junque)

From the supply list, you can see I'm using the Smartie the Owl stamp set from Peachy Keen Stamps. You can use the owl alone or with the graduation cap included in the set. {The set comes with 3 different sentiments and 2 sets of eyes - but we'll get to that}


I stamped the graduation cap once onto a piece of scratch paper and an additional time onto a piece of X-Press It Blending Card. This is my favorite paper for coloring with Copic Markers. It has a smooth finish and the colors stay wet longer, allowing blending easier. Cut out the cap on the scratch paper to create a mask. 

Place the mask over your nicely stamped image. Ink up the owl stamp and press down over the mask. It will look like he's wearing the cap. The clear stamp makes this process beyond easy!


Next, I chose a set of eyes from the stamp set. On the card I showed above, you'll see the first set of eyes which include eyelashes. I used the set without eyelashes below so you could see the variety. So fun! You can create your own little creature!


Are you ready to color? I first grabbed my favorite set of browns and colored the main portion of the owl image. I tend to start with the darker colors. Please note: The colorless blender does not blend. If color is accidentally placed outside the line, it can be pushed back in its spot with the colorless. It's a must have! 


Next up: The blues! 


And the pinks. You'll notice from this picture that I have a combination of caio and sketch markers. Because I store my markers horizontally in drawers, I like the caio markers and the large, easily read numbers on the barrel. However, only a portion of markers are available in the ciao. Therefore, it's inevitable that a sketch or two will trickle into my collection when I need to complete a blending group.


Here's another sample of sketch markers entering the collection. I used Y11 for the eyes - You could always leave them white. Then I used Y15, Y17, and Y26 for the beak and feet. The Y26 brings in just a hit of goldish brown. 


Almost finished! The graduation cap was colored with the cool grays. From the picture below, you'll see I like to keep my caps off while coloring (working one color at a time). It's a lot easier and faster to blend when you don't need to constantly cap and uncap the markers.


Lastly, I used the C-3 to add a few harsh shadows to the image, adding depth. In the image below, you'll see this best represented as the shadow under the cap's button and string.


Let's set that aside. Next I wanted to add some spray ink splatters to the card front. I like to place a paper towel or rag in the fold of the card to insure the mist doesn't immediately soak through. For today's card I'm using Dylusions Spray in Bubblegum Pink.


To create the defined ink splatters, I have taken the nozzle off of the bottle. I hold the nozzle (at the cap) in one hand and use the other hand to gently tap the cap. Continue adding ink to the nozzle and tapping onto the cardstock as desired. For this card, I chose to add a line of ink splatters from the top right corner down to the bottom left corner. 


Now for the layers! The layers of this card create texture and movement, and I'm ready to show you how to achieve the same look. First, I distressed the edges of the paper pieces. You could use a scissors, but I've found the Tim Holtz Paper Distresser to be my go-to tool. Just slide the tool along the edges of the paper and ta-da! Instant distressing.


From the picture below, you'll see I gathered a piece of vellum and two pieces of patterned paper. Vellum is a new favorite of mine to use on scrapbook layouts and cards. It adds an additional layer, but keeps the papers below it to be easily seen.


 To create more movement, I've added adhesive only to the inside of the paper pieces. Mystik Permanent Adhesive is my favorite. You only need a piece or two to get the job done. It won't fall off - trust me!


Once adhered, I use my fingers to round the corners of the paper, as well as any tears created with the paper distressing tool. 


The pieces are all ready to be assembled. MyStik has a great vellum tape; however, I placed just a small dot of the permanent adhesive strip to hold it in place. The owl image will cover up any adhesive shown. After adhering the pieces to the front, I stamped one of the sentiments available in the Peachy Keen stamp set onto the yellow patterned paper.


Add the owl onto the card (by adhering it directly to the card front with flat adhesive or foam risers) and you have a completed card! Thanks for joining me for today's From Start To Finish segment. Stop into Creations Galore soon to create a card of your own and try new techniques at our Make N Take station, available during store hours Monday through Saturday.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Hours at Creations Galore

Good morning! Creations Galore will be closed Memorial Day, as well as have shortened hours this weekend. Please take note of the changes below. Due to the shortened hours on Friday, we are offering  a FREE Crop. Please call (920) 983-0033 to reserve your table. 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Layout Tuesday: You Are Beautiful

Good morning. We're here today with a new layout from We R Memory Keepers using their new Feelin' Groovy collection. This collection is amped with groovy patterns. Look for bold flowers, funky lines, retro looking numbers, chevron patterns, swirls, and more. With a mismatch of vibrant orange, green, yellow, and blue, it's sure to boost your spirits and put you in a groovy mood. 


A few circles and butterlies were punched out of patterned paper to create embellishments for the page; however, most of the layout was decorated with embossed stickers. Notice how the flower stickers were clustered together to create a fun piece on the page. Our favorite part? No edge punches needed - The 6x12 embossed sticker sheet comes with two 12 inch border stickers!

Here's a look at the individual pieces used in today's layout.







Feelin' Groovy Collection Pack

View the rest of the Feelin' Groovy Collection by We R Memory Keepers in our online store.

Monday, May 20, 2013

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday, Paper Crafters! 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.

This week's cards will be available Monday, May 20th through Saturday, May 25th.

Card One: Sweetest Day Ever



SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic X-Press It. Patterned Paper: Vintage A Muse. Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. 


Card Two: With Sympathy 
Note: A wide variety of sentiments are available for your choosing.


SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Brads: Gary M Burlin. Stamps: Penny Black. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, StazOn (Jet Black). Embossing Powder: Ranger (Gold).

Card Three: Three Cup Day


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, We R Memory Keepers. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Market Street Stamps. Ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa).

Monday, May 13, 2013

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday, Paper Crafters! 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.

This week's cards will be available Monday, May 13th through Saturday, May 18th.

Card One: Hey Smartie!



SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee, Reminisce. Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps (Smartie the Owl). Inks: Copic Markers, Memento (Tuxedo Black), Dylusions Spray Ink (Bubblegum Pink). Tools: Tim Holtz (Paper Distresser), MyStik Permanent Adhesive, Inkssentials (Non Stick Craft Sheet). 


Card Two: Congrats!


SUPPLIES Cardstock, Acetate: Paper Cut. Punch: Marvy Square. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black). Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps (Smartie the Owl). Tools: Tim Holtz (Paper Distresser), MyStik Permanent Adhesive.


Card Three: Love


SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum, Chipboard: Paper Cut. Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Vintage Music), Tim Holtz (Creative Textures). Die: AccuCut (Chunky Letters). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Clear). Tools: Tim Holtz (Paper Distresser), MyStik Permanent Adhesive.