Saturday, March 29, 2014

Spring Into Savings Event - Starts Monday!


Spring Into Savings this week at Creations Galore!
Monday, March 31st - Saturday, April 5th 

Each day this week we'll have a new way for you to save! Creations Club Members save an extra 5%.

Monday, March 31st: 20% off all stickers
Tuesday, April 1st: 20% off all paper
Wednesday, April 2nd: 20% off all stamps
Thursday, April 3rd: 20% off all packaged Paper Cut products (pre-scored cards, envelopes, layering swatches, & more!)
Friday, April 4th: 20% off markers, colored pencils, & journaling pens 
Saturday, April 5th: 20% off inks & paints (including ink pads, embossing powders, glitter & glitter glues, pearl pens, spray inks, paints, & alcohol inks)

Friday, March 28, 2014

Recap: Creation Galore's First Scrap Retreat

Last weekend, 21 ladies headed to Fox Hills Resort to enjoy three days of laughs, relaxation, and paper crafting. This was the first scrapbook retreat Creations Galore has hosted, and it was a huge success. It was a great group of ladies. Nicole, our Creative Genius, went with the group and shared several updates on our Facebook page. She's here today with a collection of pictures and memories to share!



Fox Hills Resort was lovely, close to the store, and we can't wait to go back. The resort contained our hotel rooms, the conference room where we scrapped, a pool and hot tub, and two restaurants. We didn't need to leave the building the entire weekend! Brenda said it best, "It was great not driving for 2 hours. It was the best scrapbooking retreat I have been to. No TV or movies. Just great conversation. The demos were an added plus."





We had a large conference room with great lighting. Many brought along lights for their tables, but they weren't needed. We set up a mini Creations Galore in the room with adhesives, cardstock, tools, and embellishments. It was the perfect opportunity to pick up a last minute item. 





Many beautiful cards and projects were created over the weekend. Paper Crafter Kelly created the layout below and told us she completed almost 80 pages! 



Paper Crafter Erica learned about Distress Inks during the retreat and used the knowledge to create this beautiful card. 


Jeanne shared, " It was such a nice time. Nicole was such a great help to everyone. I cannot say enough about the group and how well everyone got along and I would love a redo!"



Not all attendees were paper crafting. We had two talented ladies creating bracelets to sell in hopes of raising money for an upcoming Relay For Life event. 



There was lots of sharing - pictures, scrapbooks, and stories. We loved getting to know each other through our craft. Sara said, "Very fun. I haven't had that much fun in a long time. I needed this."



We brought food to enjoy meals inside our hotel rooms, making use of crock pots, the fridge, and microwave. Many of us also gathered each night for dinner at one of the restaurants at the resort. 






Nicole brought new tools and supplies to show during the weekend. Everyone learned spray ink techniques, as well as design helps and tips for stamping on layouts, with the opportunity to try out all the products.


Stacy said, "I really enjoyed the scrapbook retreat this weekend. It was a lot of fun!!! I may be a newbie scrapbooker, but not for long. I'm addicted!!! So many neat things I learned this weekend!"


Each participant received a 12x12 two page layout designed by Nicole exclusively for the retreat. Nicole showed how to change the original design in order to fit different picture sizes and shared inks, tools, and a pearl pen to embellish the spread. Below, Angela and Tonya work on their layout.



There were lots of giveaways! Participants chose between paper packs, embellishments, adhesives, and stamps.





Almost everyone stayed until late Sunday afternoon before packing up and heading home. 


Phylis said, "Had a great time at Fox Hills this weekend! The only bad thing is that it is over. Off to work I go." 


Nicole didn't get as many layouts completed as Kelly did, but she was able to start on an adorable mini album using We R Memory Keepers' new Instagram albums, page protectors, and journaling cards. 


We want to thank everyone who attended our first retreat. You truly made it a success. We're looking to scheduling our next weekend for this coming fall. Be on the lookout for announcements! 

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Only 4 Months Away - Get Ready!


Last night Green Bay, Wisconsin saw another snowfall. We're starting to think that Spring will never come. Since we can't get out in the yard and work yet, it's the perfect opportunity to go through our scrapbooking and card making supplies and prepare for Creations Galore's Semi-Annual Craft Rummage Sale. 


The sale is only 4 months away, taking place on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We have room for 24 Customer Vendors. For only $5, each vendor will receive a 6 foot table to sell their new and used craft items. All profits are theirs to keep, and there are no rules on the brands or supply you can sell!

To reserve your spot, call us at (920) 983-0033 or visit this link to sign up online. Spots fill up fast; Call today! 


Not planning to sell? Make sure to save the date to shop great bargains. You won't want to miss the variety of affordable supplies available at the sale. Invite friends and family to the event using our Facebook Event. Join the event to receive updates and reminders, as well as be the first to know about giveaways and specials for the day! 


We're so excited. See you in July!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

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 Monday, March 24th - Saturday, March 29th. 

Card One: Best Wishes 


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Avery Elle. Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, ZIG Wrtier Black. Punch: EK Success.


Card Two: Easter Tree


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Stamps By Judith. Inks: StazOn Jet Black, Tombow Markers. 


Card Three: Says Who?


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, We R Memory Keepers. Watercolor Paper, Vellum: Washi Tape. Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. Inks: StazOn Jet Black, Watercolor Paints. Tools: Waterbrush.

Monday, March 17, 2014

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards fro 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 Monday, March 17th - Saturday, March 22nd. 

Card One: Can't Touch This


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut Husk & White, Copic X-Press It Blending Card. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers Notable. Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers. Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. 

Card Two: Meow 


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa, Marvy Matchables. Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. 

Card Three: Just A Note


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, StazOn Jet Black. Embossing Powder: Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold. Stamps: Northwoods. 

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards fro 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 Monday, March 10th - Saturday, March 15th.

Card One: Great Chemistry


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut White. Stamps: Lawn Fawn. Inks: American Crafts Grapefruit, Adirondack Denim, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Uni-Ball Signo White Pen. Extras: Glossy Accents.


Card Two: Easter Greetings


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut White & Vellum, American Crafts Dark Kraft. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black. Extras: Pearl Pen, Sequins, Yellow Sheer Ribbon, Large Doily, Xcut Egg Die.


Card Three: Spring Tag


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Northwoods Watercolor, American Crafts Dark Kraft & Smooth Mint. Vellum: We R Memory Keepers Sheer Metallic. Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps, Tim Holtz. Inks: StazOn Jet Black, Dusty Concord Distress Ink, VersaMark Watermark, ZIG Gold Metallic Writer. Embossing Powder: Ranger Seafoam White. Extras: Martha Stewart Edge Punch, AccuCut Tag Die, White Sheer Riboon, Gold Cord, Cream Pearl Pen, Waterbrush.


Card Four: Somebunny Special
Last week's Easter themed card was so popular, we're keeping it around for another week!


SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut Evergreen & White, American Crafts Dark Kraft. Patterned Paper: American Crafts. Ink: Uni-Ball Signo White Pen. Tool: Silhouette Cameo.