Tim Holtz and Ranger have paired up once again to bring us another amazing product! Tim Holtz Distress Markers! This product is currently available for Pre-Order only, but you will want to be sure to order your set early as we expect these to be a HOT item! You can find them on our website HERE!

There are 37 water base dual tip colors which inclues 36 translucent with brush tip and  fine detail tip made with a plastic nib great for jounaling, and and 1 Picket Fence opaque pigment ink marker with a felt tip instead of the plastic nib. The Picket Fence is perfect for dark backgrounds or highlighting. Goes on clear, but dries white!

These markers are designed to coordinate with Tim Holtz‘ Distress Ink Pads and Stains, but colors do not totally match as they are all not made with the same formulation, even though they have similar properties.

• Reactive to water
• Maintain color integrity
• Work on a variety of surfaces, including manilla tags.
• Work on a variety of paper including glossy and specialty stamping paper
• Watercoloring
• Stamping
• Blending-blend without worry of contamination of markers!

*Note:The markers are NOT refillable like the ink pads.

You will want to be sure to watch this video! Tim is absolutely amazing with what he can do! He makes it looks incredibly easy to use these Distress Markers! He IS the man!

I can’t wait to get these in my craft room and start playing! For more information about other Tim Holtz products on our site click HERE!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I love springtime! It revitalizes me and helps my creative juices flowing. Having such beautiful weather inspired this little gift box using Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/ Stamp Dragonflies ( item seen HERE).

Project recipe:

657579-Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/ Stamp Dragonflies

656600-Sizzix Bigz Pro Die – Box, Tall with Scallop Flap (used with the Big Shot Pro Machine)

FEPAD044-First Edition is Spring Drop 12×12 paper pad

202- 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Ribbon

Black ink pad

This project doesn’t even need explaining it was so easy! The Framelits make stamping the die and cutting it out a breeze! There is a back ground die and the die that fits the stamp. Anyone can do this! This project literally took me about a half hour from start to finish.

This box is a perfect little gift!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We are so pleased to bring you more Tim Holtz products! We have been carrying his dies from Sizzix for some time, but we have now brought on more products, so he now has his own category on our site. This should make it MUCH easier for you to find the products from Tim!

We now carry Distress Ink pads! These are wonderful for all of your distressing needs. They stay damp longer than regular ink pads, so they are great for embossing and blending as well as so many other techniques! They also don’t dry up as fast as other ink pads, so they have a longer storage life!

Tim’s brand new Distress Markers Set is now available for pre-order! These are fabulous! They are dual tipped, so you get a paint tip on one end and a fine tip on the other. He has designed the fine tip with a plastic tip, so it will stay fine no matter how often you use it! No more frayed fine tip! Great for journaling as well as  coloring large areas, embossing or stamping!

Are you looking for Tim’s Paper, Grunge Board, Grunge Paper, Kraft Glassine? We now carry all of these products! Ya-hoo!

We will be carrying his new Eclips Cartridges which will coordinate with the Sizzix Eclips Machine as soon as they become available this spring (we have heard April)! These cartridges will allow you to stamp the images that are on the cartridge, then cut them out with the machine! So cool!

Last, but not least, we still have all of the same great Tim Holtz dies from Sizzix, but you can now find them under our Tim Holtz category instead of Sizzix.

I am so excited to have more of Tim’s items available on our site! He is one talented and popular guy!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

If you have never had the opportunity to meet the team from Heartfelt Creations, I would like to tell you that you are missing out! They are some of the most gracious, thoughtful, sweet people I have been privileged to meet. It is no wonder that their stamps are so beautiful! The images on their stamps reflect the souls of the people that create them.  (Now you know my opinion) They are awesome!

As you will see in the photos, their designers are amazing! Me and Tauna were able to round up Richard and Emma Lou for a quick picture in their booth. Of course they were happy to oblige. I always look forward to seeing them at CHA!

I love making new friends and having fun while working at the same time! It doesn’t feel like work at all when you are meeting great new people! My motto- A stranger is a friend waiting to happen! (I don’t know where I got that from, but I love it!)

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I really think that this is my favorite Christmas release so far! Heartfelt Creations Christmas release is gorgeous as always! I really love that their stamp sets coordinate so perfectly with so many Spellbinders dies. It is really fun to sit down and create more dimensional projects using dies and stamps together.

There has been so much going on around my house lately that I have had a hard time getting into my craft room! Lately I just pass by with a longing look, hoping that maybe I’ll have a few spare minutes to go in and create! (SIGH!)

Last night I finally told myself that I deserved a break, so between loads of laundry, I took an hour to sit down (well, sort of sit down) and do something I WANT to do instead of HAVE to do.

I have been dying to use my new Heartfelt stamps and coordinating Spellbinders dies, so I put together a fast and easy Christmas layout using the following products:

S5-055 Layered Poinsettia

s4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments

LF-347 Grand Labels Twenty Three

S4-347 Labels Twenty Three

S4-132 Classic Rectangles Large

HCPC 3415 Petite Poinsettia

HCPC 3416 Poinsettia Ornament 1

DCWV Christmas paper (older stack)

Tattered Angel Pearl Glitter Mist

Gold ribbon

1/8″ Scor-Tape

I stamped all my images first, then made my templates and cut and embossed all the shapes using my Cuttlebug Machine. Then I sprayed the poinsettias with Glitter Mist and let dry.  When it was dry, I used my finger to curl the petals then used glue dots to put them together on the ornament. I used a black Dew Drop for the center.

Everything else I did is pretty obvious by the photo! Ah, I finally had some time to play, even if it wasn’t for to long. I feel better now!

If you are like me and don’t have much time, try to at least grab some precious time when you can! It is very relaxing!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

This post will be the concluding post for my virtual tour of CHA in Chicago. Today I want to show you some of the artwork displayed in the Heartfelt Creations Booth! As I have said many times before, their designers are truly amazing! We got to talk with Emma Lou, Richard, Sarah and Ben. They are so warm and fun to visit with! We really had an enjoyable time in their booth!

In the displays there are new releases as well as older items. Do you recognize any that you own or would like to own?

Some I recognized are Bella Rose Lattice Background, Bella Rose House, Tea with Bella, Bella Rose Vase, Bella Rose Vintage Background, all of these used with the coordinating Spellbinders exclusive Bella Rose die. Others I recognized are Flora Grande 1 and Flora Grande 2, and Magnificent Cardinal Rose to just name a few! There is also a display of the upcoming August release!

I hope that you have enjoyed what you have seen and that you are getting excited for all of the new products that you have had a glimpse of on our Blog! I have thoroughly enjoyed showing you! Enjoy your weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I told you earlier that the Graphic 45 booth was one of my favorites. I also told you that you were going to love what products were coming! Well, I am pleased to introduce Graphic 45 An ABC Primer Collection! Incredibly beautiful, perfect for anything vintage or for school themes! It reminds us of simpler times.

This collection includes the following items:

An ABC Primer 12 x 12 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 8 x 8 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 1 stamp set

An ABC Primer 2 stamp set

An ABC Primer 3 stamp set

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 1

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 2

Here is a peak of some of the crations G-45 designers came up with using their beautiful artistry!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I am so thrilled to introduce the Decorative Lace Border Die! It is a custom Heartfelt Creations Die manufactured by Spellbinders. This die coordinates with the Wedding Collection stamps. This die has more intricate details, so if you have a “loose” machine, you will have to cut a couple times. You will need to run it through your machine and cut once and then turn it 90 degrees and cut again.

I actually ran it 3-4 times through my Cuttlebug Machine then turned it before running it through 3-4 more times just to make sure! It is well worth the extra time it takes to cut it out! You will want to have either a QuickStik from QuicKutz, Pick Me Up from Silhouette, or pair of skinny craft tweezers to more easily poke through the holes! I love this die!

Since this is the season for weddings, I created an A2 wedding card using the Decorative Lace Border and Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose Scroll stamp set. I scored my card stock using my Scor-Pal for an accurate fold. I used 1/8″ Scor-Tape along the main lines of the die cut and ribbon to place on my card. A little chalk to add color to the roses then I used foam adhesive squares just on the top of the scroll to give the some dimension.

I don’t consider myself a designer, but I definitely have fun trying! I love playing with all of the fantastic products we carry and showing off the finished project! My family gets pretty tired of me showing them. They tell me it’s fine without even looking at it! Can you relate? I thought so! Of course I’m the mom, so I rant an rave over their stuff! I guess that is just how it goes.

I hope that you all have a great weekend! Better get lots of sleep, because we will have lots to show you next week after CHA! You may have to stay up nights just to see all the new stuff!!!!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Oh goody! The Decorative Lace Border Die from Heartfelt Creations is finally arriving and will be ready to ship next week! Coordinating with the Shabby Chic Lace stamp from the  Heartfelt Creations Wedding Collection, it is an exclusive die manufactured by Spellbinders.

This die has more intricate details, so if you have a “loose” machine, you will have to cut a couple times. You will need to run it through your machine and cut once and then turn it 90 degrees and cut again. It is totally worth it for such a beautiful embellishment!

Not only can you use this for wedding cards or layouts, but for anniversary, prom, Valentines Day and vintage! I’m sure you are picturing right now the many ways that you can incorporate this die in your projects! It is a must have for sure!

I am so excited, as I’m sure you are too for this die to FINALLY arrive! You can view it on our website, so get your order in right away to be one of the first to receive this exclusive die!

I can’t wait to get mine so I can show you some examples! Watch for them next week!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Thank you all so much for your patience! Many of you have called or emailed with your concerns as to why you can not find us on the web! We apologize for your frustration and the inconvenience of not being able to shop or check on order status! Our server has  been down for several hours both yesterday and today until they could fix the problem!

We are hoping the problem has now been resolved so that you will be able to locate our site when needed! We consider ourselves very lucky to have such amazing and concerned customers! We want to give you the best service possible and we appreciate your patience and understanding when things like this happen!

Our Newsletter went out today with some awesome specials, so you will want to be sure to look at your emails!

We have 3  different DCWV 12 x 12 Paper Stacks from the last CHA that are on sale for $13.99 while supplies last!

All Petaloo Embellishments 40% off!

Basic Grey Embellishments 40% off while supplies last!

All Robin’s Nest Dew Drops 50% off while supplies last!’

New Heartfelt Creations Wedding Collection Rubber Stamps only $13.49!

All of this and more, so be sure to check out your email newsletter!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Pride can be such a confusing word! It can be good as far as taking pride in our family, appearance, etc, but it can be a detriment when it causes you to be stubborn about change! When Sizzix released the Big Shot Pro Machine I was NOT going to get another machine! I was determined not to cave in! I did not need it, did not have room to put it….. bad pride.  Thanks to several customers calling in to find out how to do things with this fabulous machine, I finally decided it would be helpful for me to have one so I could learn how to use it and would actually know how to help my customers, so I caved!

The Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison design.  Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13 inch wide opening to cut hundreds of materials. That is fantastic!

I can’t begin to describe how I already love this machine and I just got it last week! (Just so you know, I did have to put my order in and wait in line,  just like everyone else!) I had to do a little rearranging in my scrapbook room, but I did find a place all of its own, where it sits proudly waiting to go to work for me! I still have to figure something out to organize my Bigz Pro Dies but that will come as I work more with it.

That’s another thing, when we started getting those big dies in I fell for them right away! (Have I told you what a sucker I am?) I am tickled with how big they are! I am already planning my neighbor gifts for Christmas! They do not get any bigger than this! The Sizzix Bigz Pro inch dies are the largest dies ever. They cut hundreds of materials which include cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, metallic foil, paper and sandpaper (in limited use). Designed exclusively for the Big Shot Pro Die Cutting Machine. These dies are great for cutting fast quilting designs too.

So here is my first finished project using this incredible machine and the Bigz Pro Die Box Popcorn #2. You have to cut 2 from the die to make the box, so make sure you have more than one piece of 12 x 12 paper! I also used Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose House, Bella Rose Leaves along with the Bella Rose die. I cut the house out with Spellbinders Labels One Small I was making this for my dad’s birthday,  and he has been saying how nice it would be to have a movie night, so I filled it with candy, popcorn and a gift certificate to the movies!

Well, that’s it for today! I hope you all have a wonderful, sunny weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Back Order Update: The Big Shot Pro is still back ordered, however, we have been randomly getting some in, so if you want one, get your order in so you can be in line!

The Magic of Oz Cling Stamps are already back ordered from Graphic 45, but we are trying frantically to get some in! We appreciate your patience!

Sometimes I feel guilty that I have so much stuff that I don’t use! Yet I keep purchasing more! Its just that the manufacturers keep coming up with such great products! Yesterday I told you about the new Cuttlebug Embossing Folders from Provo Craft, so I took the Rebecca home with me last night to play with! Love it! I also used stamps from the new Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose Collection!

By the time I got home from work, my frantic weekend traveling to and from San Francisco (almost 24 total hours in the truck in less than 48 hours)  had caught up with me! I had zero energy and just as much brain power, but I was determined to get something done to show you today! Here is the result of my exhausted efforts!

I stamped the Bella Rose Vintage Background on tan card stock, colored the flowers and leaves with colored pencil (I really need to invest in some Copic Markers!), then ran a piece of vellum in the Rebecca Embossing Folder through my Cuttlebug Machine for the cover of the card. I then stamped the rose on the vellum, using brown ink, with one of the Bold Bella Rose stamps (so beautiful!). I used vellum tape to adhere the vellum to the card so you can’t see any tape lines. I added a ribbon bow and went to bed! LOL!

I had to look at it again this morning to actually make the decision on whether it turned out good enough to show you! I couldn’t tell last night, but I am actually happy with the results! I really like using embossing folders with vellum because it naturally highlights the embossed lines to give it more depth.

Hopefully, I will be awake for my next project! It is amazing what a good night’s  sleep can do for you!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

It is crunch time to get you gifts done for Mother’s Day if you haven’t already! Here’s an idea for a card box if your mom likes cards, but needs a place to store them, or you can fill the box with pre-made cards for her to use when needed! Of course I used roses, because that is what mom’s like! Right?

The paper I used for my tin box  is the Rustic Paper Stack from DCWV ( It is an exclusive to JoAnn Stores), and the Shimmer Stack for the roses. To cut the roses I used QuicKutz Roses die. Easy! I cut it out with my Cuttlebug Machine then rolled them up and glued them in place with some Zip Dry Paper Glue!

I used Spellbinders Lacey Ovals to cut a copper frame from the Precious Metals Premium Craft Foils, then topped with Classic Ovals Small stamped with a saying from Just Rite Stampers The Greatest Joy Borders & Centers Set! I finished it off with flowers from Petaloo Canterbury Collection Rose & Berries Branch and some ribbon!

This was a lot of fun! It took me a minute to practice making the roses with some regular paper, but found that the thicker card stock made it easier! Just roll it up with your fingers and let go for it to take shape, then glue it where you want it!

Have fun making your Mother’s Day projects!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Wow! Mother’s Day is right on our doorstep! Can you believe it? I can’t! I feel like we just barely had Easter…oh wait, we did! I don’t know about you, but I had better get crackin’ on a gift for Mom!

My mom is a scrapbooker, so she would like just about anything that has to do with scrapbooking! Why don’t you come shopping with me to see what I can find that would make great gifts for her special day!

She has tons of pictures to still put in albums as she has 10 children (I am the oldest) and 34 grandchildren, so I think I will start with the basics. Paper! She has 7 sons and lots of grandsons, so the All About Boys Paper Stack from DCWV or Alphabet Soup Boy from My Minds Eye are a great start for the boys! A Proper Gentleman 8×8 by Graphic 45 works well for all of her masculine photos.

For the feminine side, we will start with DCWV All About Girls Paper Stack,  Blossoms and Butterflies Paper Stack, Garden Party Paper Stack, or Pocket Full of Posies Paper Stack to name just a few!

She has a Cuttlebug, and loves die cutting! Let’s move over to the dies to see what we can find! Spellbinders dies are always a perfect gift! She and I have very similar taste, so I think I will go with a couple of my favorites! Labels Twenty, Lacey Circles, Lacey Squares, Lacey Ovals (okay, so I like lacey!), Floral Doily Accents and Floral Doily Motifs as well as the Parisian Accents and Parisian Motifs! Well, that is more than a couple, but maybe we can keep some of these in mind for her birthday or Christmas! I could shop forever in Spellbinders!

She would love Quickutz Anime Monkey to scrap some of her younger grandchildren! Or the Mixing Bowl and Spoon for those moments making cookies with the grandkids!

Heartfelt Creations, Just Rite Stampers and Sparkle N Sprinkle all have stamps that are fabulous to give her or buy for myself to make her card with! They all have stamps that coordinate with Spellbinders dies! Want2Scrap has Nestabling to go with!

Whew! This shopping trip could last a long time if we got into the nitty-gritty of adhesives, embossing folders, foils, flowers, etc.! I think I will let you shop for yourselves now! I have a pretty good idea of what I will end up with! Have fun!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Heartfelt Creations has now proven to us that Cardinals are just as beautiful with spring flowers as they are with snow covered boughs! Their Springtime Cardinal Collection is breathtaking!  Roses, posies and even cherries will pop once you have taken your markers, pencils or chalk to them! This stamp collection is so versatile for Mother’s Day, birthday, sympathy, thank you, friendship, etc.! Their uses are not just for cards either! Adorne scrapbook layouts, shadow boxes, candles, tags, whatever your heart desires! Just mount them on an acrylic block and pull out your favorite inks and you are set!

I chose the Magnificent Cardinal Rose and Sentiments for Mom stamps sets for my 5″x7″ card along with Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs and one of my Martha Stewart border punches. The Cardinal Posy Branch and Spellbinders Labels Twenty for my A2 card. I don’t own any Copic Markers, so I used chalk to color my stamped images.

I had a blast and I know you will too! Have a great weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie