New Arrivals: July 6th

Hello Crafters! We hope you've been enjoying your weekend. It's that time of the week where we round up all our favorite products. Here's what has caught our eye... 

Uni-Ball Signo Pens - Available in Black & White

Copic X-Press It Blending Card now back in stock! 

Peachy Keen Stamps Face Stamps... Irresistible!

Dimensional Stickers - Where are you traveling this summer?

Photo Pens - Write on either side of the photo. Fast drying, permanent, and acid free.

Card Making Basics: Scoring

Creations Galore offers three new cards each week for customers to create. We've handed kits to a variety of people over the years - beginner card makers, advanced paper crafters, and even a few wanna-be-crafty men. One of the most commonly asked questions we receive, after "Where do you get your ideas," is "How do I score a card?" Well we're here today with pictures and a video to walk you through the basics of card bases, including how to cut and score them. 

The most common size of a homemade card is the A2 card and measures 4.25" x 5.5". You can create this size easily by cutting an 8.5" x 11" piece of cardstock in half, and then folding it in half. 

Now let's talk about scoring. A score line is an indentation in the cardstock that allows it to fold more easily, as well as keeps the cardstock from cracking. To create a score line, use a score board or ruler with a bone folder along the cardstock center. It's really that easy. 

Here are a few examples of an A2 card, including where to cut and score:

Nicole put together a quick video to show just how quick and easy it can be. Watch the video here:

The A2 cards you've now created slip right into A2 envelopes, measuring 4.37" x 5.75". You can even make your own envelopes with the Envelope Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers.  

For additional help and ideas, visit Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Happy Card Making!

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen this week's Make N Takes?

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, June 30th - Saturday, July 5th. Please note that Creations Galore will be closed on Friday, July 4th. 

Card One: Thank You

Learn how to heat emboss and paper piece. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Vintage A Muse. Ink: VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: WOW! (Opaque Bright White). 

Card Two: Hello

Try out partially die cutting in this fun card. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: My Favorite Things. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), ZIG Writer (Black). Die: Lawn Fawn. Bling: Studio Calico.

Card Three: Nuts About You

Color your images with Copic Markers. 

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