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Magazines.....

Aren't they often the source of some of our best inspiration?! I LOVE the few I buy, I keep them tabbed with sticky notes, or I cut pictures out of them and put them in my various journals as reminders for another day. Sometimes I just copy out quotes or ideas that resonate with something I was thinking about that very day....

Here are a few I thought you might like to get your hands on....I have ordered one of each, you can check them out then place a regular order if you would like.

The first one in the Signature series is profiling Teresa Collins. This publication is bi-monthly and each one will feature a different designer....Heidi Swapp, Donna Downey, Kristine MacKay, Kelly Purkey & Elizabeth Kartchner. Wow all that talent in your own home as a reference whenever you need!

The other 3 publications are monthly. Create is an ideas book on a different papercrafting theme each month eg minibooks, holidays, families, for the home, embellish, quick & easy etc.

Let me know if you would like to place an order for any of these publications....as a one-off or as a permanent order.

What I will have at the open shop......

Just a reminder of what I will have in stock for you this coming weekend........

$2, $2, $5 & $10 bins

HALF price table....

10 cardstock for $10 (white, black & kraft remain $1.30ea)

For all you 7Gypsies fans.......I have a selection of 13 of their papers (including 2 of the gorgeous flocked papers) packed together - value is over $35 for this weekend only $10! A whopping 70%saving!

I will have a large selection of my new "mini theme packs" ranging in price from $3-18.

These will be 2-4 papers with matching embellishments which will give you enough product to create 1-6 layouts. I know from my own experience unless I am creating a co-ordinated album, I don't always want all the embellishments that you have to buy in a pack. So to make it easier and cheaper, I am dividing matching stickers, alphas and chipboard items in with the papers .......and if your project is bigger, the it's just a matter of choosing two packs. They will all have different embellishments and no paper double-ups in each pack.

Authentique a realitively new company are bringing into the marketplace a large range of 6x6 & 8x8 papers for sale individually. I also liked that idea, so have put some packs together using these sizes plus have them for sale singularly.....from 60cents each. Ideal for a mini book or album.....or to use on cardstock for a layout!

As a thank you if you spend $50 you get a free gift of your choosing as you leave, or spend over $100 and you get a free stationary kit with journaling pen valued at $28. (If you don’t want to make it up, simply use the product in another way).

Inspirational thought for today....

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. ~ Bill Cosby

Stacy Julian's Top TEN new product picks.....

here are her favourites:

1. Memory File by Heidi Swapp through Pink Paislee-due to arrive late march.
2. Style Essentials by Echo Park Paper-due mid march
3. Baker's Twine by Doodlebug Designs
4. Albums/Storage Binders by Pioneer
5. 6x6 Paper Pads showing patchwork from Lily Bee Designs-due early to mid march
6. DIY Epoxy Banners from Epiphany Crafts
7. Word Strip Stickers from Jillibean Soup-due feb-early march 
8. Mix & Match Memory Book by Simple Stories-due mid-late march
9. Giant Bling Rhinestones by Glitz Designs-due here anyday
10. Layered Paper Flowers by Little Yellow Bicycle-due anyday

My personal favourites are numbers ONE & EIGHT.

 

Ali Edwards Top FIVE hot picks from CHA.....

Winter CHA in California last month has showcased some exciting new products within the scrapbooking industry. Each company has released images of these products however they trickle release new ranges every month. Here's Ali Edwards top FIVE picks and when you can expect the products to be available:

1. Mini Screen Print Overlays from Hambly Screen Prints -due Mar/Apr, for stock.

2. Abroad Collection from Studio Calico - I have this coming in for stock, due late March.

3. Rolling Sentiments & Date stamp from Dear Lizzy for American Crafts

4. 2wenty Thr3e Collection from Cosmo Cricket - I have this coming for a class project- due mid March.

5. Mix & Match Memory Book by Simple Stories - I have this coming for stock & is due in for stock, late March.

My LOVE of little books makes my pick of this bunch the Mix & Match Memory Book (6x8)....these are fabulous & I will be profiling these again once they are here.

Tomorrow I will list Stacey Julian's top TEN....

Inspirational thought for today....

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. -William Arthur Ward

A few new goodies....

that will be arriving over the coming months for you to look forward to...

Washi tape

Smash.....the release date is still to be advised but this is my top equal pick out of CHA....again a little mini book with lots of little add-ons & embellishments.

Mini screen print overlays

Templates from Crafters workshops

Inspirational thought for today.....

There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you do not do them. - Charles D. Gill

Inspirational thought for today......

Action is the foundation key to success. ~ Pablo Picasso

Tools, Tools.....we love our tools,

I certainly love especially my pink handled crop-o-dile and couldn't part with this helper, but do you have some in your scrap room that are surplus to requirements?? Or you have bought a new tool that is multi-purpose and made another in your stash redundant?? I have several that I don't use much any longer and it got me thinking about having a place other than trade-me to find a new owner for them....

So I am going to make a photo-album of "SH tools for sale" and invite you to join me in adding yours to it also. All you need to do is send me a photo with the $$ amount you would like which I will add to the photo.....and when someone enquires I will pass their email onto you to do the deal. Do you think this could work??

Email me with your thoughts  bl.jordan@xtra.co.nz