Current Make N Takes: July 25-30

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 30th.

Card One: Happy Anniversary

Use a variety of cutting dies to create this unique card.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Simple Stories, Echo Park. Cutting Dies: Tim Holtz for Sizzix (Wildflowers). Stamps: Hero Arts. Bling: Mark Richards (Metal Stickers).

Card Two: Bananas For You

Create a custom scene with a variety of stamps and cutting dies.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Designs. Stamps: Sunny Studio (Comfy Creatures). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Signo Uni-ball (White). Cutting Dies: Impression Obsession. 

Card Three: A Great Friend

Use color layering stamps to easily create this gorgeous background

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Inks: Technique Tuesday (Two Steppin’), Hero Arts. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), VersaMark Watermark, Memento (Bamboo Leaves), Avery Elle (Sugar Plum). Cutting Die: Impression Obsession. 

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).

Paper Trails Tour: Shabby Journal Workshop with Eileen Hull

Sizzix and Clearsnap designer Eileen Hull is headed out on the Paper Trail once again, visiting stores, sharing her products, and teaching classes along the way. We're excited to announce Creations Galore as one of her many stops. You'll even get a tour of her trailer, Scotty!

Join us Tuesday, September 22nd for a Shabby Journal Workshop. Eileen will help you create a beautiful journal from the versatile Passport Book die. The die features an adjustable binding so you can make it as large or small as you'd like. 

How gorgeous is that cover?! In the workshop, you'll learn how to construct the book, cover matboard with burlap, add texture, dye custom seam binding, and create beautiful tissue paper flowers. 

Eileen's ColorBox Blends inks set the palette for this versatile mini album. You will learn lots of tips and tricks for working with ScoreBoards dies, and go home with a journal filled with inky techniques and backgrounds. Bring your camera along too! There will be vintage suitcases filled with inspirational samples. 

Your $68 class fee will include:

• 3 hours of instruction with designer Eileen Hull
• Workspace with personal drink holder and garbage can
• Access to all the dies and tools to create the journal and contents
• RENDR paper and Chalkboard for base of journal 
• Adhesives 
• Burlap roll 
• Twine, cord, or thin ribbon to bind book
• DecoArt Modeling Paste to add texture and create backgrounds
• Use of Clearsnap ColorBox Blends inks
• Seam binding, coffee filters, felt, and small frame embellishment
• Buttons, tissue paper, stencils, and chalkboard marker
• Non-stick mat, water mister, and spatula to use during class
• 15% discount on all products used and discussed in class

The Shabby Journal workshop will be offered Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:00 PM. There are three ways to register for this exciting class with Eileen Hull:

• Click here to complete an online registration form.
• Call us at 920-983-0033 to sign up and pay over the phone.
• Stop into our store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Can't make an evening class? Don't worry! We've started a wait list for an 11:00 AM class (on the same day). Simply stop into the store or give us a call to add your name to the list. We'll happily open an additional classroom time when we have 8 students. Thank you! 

New Make N Takes: June 29 - July 3

Hello Paper Crafters! It's Monday, which means we have three new Make N Takes for you to create.

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 6:00 PM on Friday, July 3rd. Please note we're closing early this Friday and will be closed for the holiday on Saturday, July 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Hope to see you this week!

Card One: Celebrate

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants. Dies: Spellbinders, Sizzix. Extras: We R Memory Keepers (Adhesive Cork Sheets), Sequins, Pearl Pen (Silver). 

Card Two: Hola

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: Crate Paper (Journey). Stamps: Paper Smooches. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Clorox (Raven Black). Punch: Marvy (Circle). Extras: Pearl Pen (Silver).

Card Three: Spurs

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Patterned Paper: Anna Griffin. Stamps: Deep Red Stamps. Inks: VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Adirondack (Espresso). 

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, November 29th. Please note, Creations Galore will be closed Thursday, November 27th to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and will close early at 6:00PM on Friday, November 28th. The other days of the week will have regular business hours. Thank you.

Card One: Got Bacon

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Little One). Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. Inks: StazOn (Jet Black). Dies: Spellbinders, Lawn Fawn. 

Card Two: Season's Greetings

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: BoBunny, We R Memory Keepers (Silver & Gold). Stamps & Dies: Tim Holtz for Sizzix. Inks: Tombow Markers, Distress Inks (Walnut Stain), VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Seafoam White). Punches: Martha Stewart Crafts Edge Punch. Extra: Wink Of Stella (Clear Marker), Glossy Accents. 

Card Three: Thinking Of You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Northwoods. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, Distress Markers, Distress Stains. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Black). 

Sizzix Framelits Dies Inspiration & Sale

Today at Creations Galore you can save 30% on all embossing folders and cutting dies. We couldn't pass up this opportunity to show you one of our favorites, the Sizzix Framelits Dies.

Hero Arts and Sizzix have teamed up to offer stylish cling stamps that match the dies perfectly. With this unique pairing, you cut exactly what you see with nothing to obscure perfect print registration. Scraps, stamped images, and printed sentiments can be cropped precisely.

We can't bring you the product without sharing a few inspiring projects!

Tag Tutorial

Flip It Card Tutorial

Pop Up Card Tutorial

Framelits Card Tutorial

Creations Galore is open until 6:00 PM tonight, Wednesday, February 29. Hurry in to save on these great dies! And join us every Wednesday for a new way to save! 

Product Spotlight: Vagabond

The Sizzix Vagabond is our favorite die cutting machine. Resembling a well-traveled suitcase on the outside, the Vagabond Machine easily opens up to reveal a portable yet powerful machine that takes you to imaginative new places. Upon closer examination, the Vagabond impresses for its uncanny ability to effortlessly cut and emboss many different materials and thicknesses. The Vagabond works with the smallest dies to big 6" plastic-backed treasures and embossing tools. Can you think of anything better to bring on your creative journey?

Watch the video below to hear from product developer, Tim Holtz, and have all of your Vagabond questions answered!

Included with the Vagabond Machine is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads, as well as the Solo Platform & Shim, which makes all Sizzix components thinner than a Bigz Die compatible with the Vagabond Machine. Add a Solo-Thin Die Adapter (sold separately), and the Vagabond Machine can even work with Framelits as well as other brands' dies and embossing tools! The diagrams on the Solo Platform, Shim, and Adapter offer easy guidelines about how to make the perfect Sizzix sandwich. In addition, you can use the included sheet of stickers to customize your machine with your crafting journeys. 

The Vagabond Machine measures  approximately 12 1/2" x 4 5/8" x 9" (closed) and 15 1/4" x 12 1/2" x 10 1/4" (with handle up and doors open) and features a one-year limited warranty. Available now in our online store by clicking this link. 

Thanks for checking out today's featured product!

Our Recommendation: TalkingTag Labels

Hello! We're excited to show off a fun product that has made its way into Creations Galore -- Talking Tags from Sizzix. Connecting the story behind your most treasured creations, TalkingTag Labels literally add your voice or a loved one's voice to any craft project. After downloading a free TalkingTag app to any smart phone, simply scan the tag and record up to one minute of personalized audio. For playback, scan the tag again from any smart phone and retrieve the voice recording from a secured platform.

Watch the video below to hear more!

Stop into Creations Galore to get your hands on this great new product! We think the message labels with an archival life of 2 years would be perfect for grandchildren to send a cute greeting or for a loved one that lives far away. The memory labels last a lifetime, allowing you to record a message for your scrapbooks and mini albums!

To order TalkingTag Labels from our online store, click on the link below each photo. We'd love to hear what you think of these new tags... Leave us a comment!

Message Labels - Audio (3 pk)

Message Labels - Audio (10 pk)

Memory Labels - Audio (3 pk)

Creations Galore Gal, Carol Wachholz: Liquid Applique Wreath

Good morning! We're so excited to share a gorgeous card created by Creations Galore customer, Carol Wachholz, with you today. Take a look: 

Carol began this card by running a piece of light brown cardstock through a woodgrain embossing folder and adding it to the card base. Next she used Spellbinder dies to create the small oval and layered scalloped oval. After adhering them together and stamping a sentiment, she attached them to the card front with foam risers. 

But let's talk about that wreath! The wreath was cut using a Tim Holtz/Sizzix die. She cut the wreath out of green cardstock and the bow from American Crafts glitter paper. Before assembling all of the pieces, she added white Liquid Applique to the wreath. At Creations Galore, we've used Liquid Applique to give the illusion of fur or beer foam, but Carol's use of it as snow truly excites us! 

Carol never neglects the inside of her cards. She used the Pine Needles Edge Punch from Martha Stewart Crafts along the top of her insert, layering it with a darker green cardstock. She finishes off the card with a heartwarming sentiment.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful card with us, Carol! 

Sizzix Alterations and Electric Vagabond Machine by Tim Holtz Now Available at Creations Galore!

If you're as crazy about all things Tim Holtz as we are at Creations Galore, you'll be jumping for joy at today's announcement! Creations Galore is now carrying the Tim Holtz Electric Vagabond Machine and his Sizzix Alterations dies! Woooooo Hooooooo! In today's blog post we're showing off the current dies we have in store. Want to see the wonderful motorized machine for yourself? Stop into Creations Galore and we'll be happy to show off this fantastic tool! 

All dies below are found in our online store and at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Looking for a specific Tim Holtz Sizzix die? We can order it for you in a hurry! I just can't wait to use the Scaredy Cat die... Have you tried out any of the Tim Holtz dies yet? What are you creating?

Sizzlits Decorative Strips 

Known for taking papercrafting into bold and edgy new directions, Tim Holtz brings his flair for creativity to Sizzix. From Tim's own hands, these new Sizzix designs are as contemporary as they come and include some truly unique applications. Perfectly antiquated, yet perfectly modern. Sizzlits Decorative Strip Dies have undergone a Tim Holtz transformation, and the artful appeal is even more obvious! Each Decorative Strip die measures 12 5/8" and is compatible with the BIGkick and Big Shot machines (with the Extended Spacer Platform and a pair of 13" Cutting Pads) and the Sidekick Machine (with a pair of 13" Cutting Pads). All items sold separately.

Autumn Gatherings

Bigz Dies

A Bigz die from Sizzix cleanly cuts thick materials, including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, metallic foil, paper and sandpaper (in limited use). Its wider size offers you more design options. Measuring 5 1/2" x 6", this Bigz die showcases the bold and edgy style of Tim Holtz. This die is designed for use only with the BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines and requires the use of a pair of Cutting Pads. Each sold separately. 

Branch Tree

Raven & Scaredy Cat

Weathered Clock

Movers & Shapers

Movers and Shapers dies from Sizzix are creativity in motion. These Base Dies set the scene for some wonderful creations, working with the movable magnetic dies to create a truly customized shape-cutting experience. This die is designed for use only with the BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines and requires the use of a pair of Cutting Pads. All items sold separately. 

Carved Ornaments

Mini Butterflies Sets 

Vagabond Machine

Resembling a well-traveled suitcase on the outside, the Vagabond Machine easily opens up to reveal a portable, motorized machine that packs plenty of powerful cutting and embossing possibilities, including many different materials and thicknesses. Can you think of anything better to bring on your creative journey? Tim Holtz Electric Vagabond Machine includes pair of standard cutting pads, solo platform and shim, stickers and power cord adapter.

Tim Holtz Electric Vagabond Machine