Countdown to Christmas!

Don't miss out! Until Friday, Dec 23, buy a $25 gift card at the store and receive a $5 gift card FREE!

Gift Card Special

Until December 23, the store is running a special on gift cards. When you purchase a $25 gift card, you get a free $5 card. Be sure to let your special Santa know. This is the perfect gift for crafters!

Happy Holidays!

Christmas will be here before we know it. If you are still trying to finish some last minute craft projects, the store will host a crop Friday, Dec 16 11 am -11 pm. Be sure to let your Santa know that the store has the perfect gift.... a gift card! The store will be closed Dec 24 and 25 for the holiday.

It's Shop Small Saturday!

Come on over to the store TODAY and check out the FABULOUS deals! MANY items are 30 - 50% off. Sizzix dies, embossing folders, Hero Arts, Viva Decor, Art Anthology, single papers and more! Never before has the store had such a sale! Sale ends TODAY AT 5:30.

Mark your calendars!

Be sure to make a note that the store will be closed on Nov 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. Then head on over to the store at 10 AM on Saturday, Nov 26 for Shop Small Saturday. There will be FABULOUS specials throughout the store. You won't want to miss it. If you appreciate having one of the only papercrafting stores left in central Texas right here in town, then come on out and support Shop Small Saturday.

Last Chance!

Texana Designs is closing up shop so the LAST of her stamps are available at the store right now. When they are gone, they are gone! So come by the store to see all her wonderful artwork! While you are there, be sure to look at the sale area in the front of the store. Items marked in green are 30% off. LOTS of Sizzix dies, Heartfelt Creations dies, House Mouse stamps, Deep Red stamps, and Impression Obsession stamps!

Time is running out....

Time is running out to get your early bird pass for this weekend's crafters' garage sale. The pass allows you to be one of the FIRST shoppers in the door at 6:30 PM Friday night. You will get first choice at all the wonderful finds! The pass is only $5 and can be purchased at the store. If you are not an early bird, the sale begins at 9:00 AM Saturday morning. All sales are cash only.

Deadbeat Designs class just announced

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct 22 1-3 pm. The artist behind Deadbeat Designs will be here to present a "twisted good" card class. The card has multiple interior folds that expand when you open it. Attendees will be creating a Halloween-themed card; but, Mark will also share how you can easily turn this project into any other holiday-theme. Fee is $30. Seating is limited so reserve a place before they fill up.

BIG Blow Out Sale this Sunday!

You will be glad you read the blog! This Sunday, October 9 from 10 am - 5 pm, the store will be having a blow out sale to clear room for even more exciting merchandise. 20% off almost everything! (some exclusions apply - see below) This will be a great opportunity to stock up for future needs. The store already has a good supply of Halloween and Christmas papers. Come out on a rare Sunday shopping day and pick up some goodies. Guidelines: 20% off is valid on current stock only; excludes special orders, previous purchases, class fees, and class kits. You cannot combine discounts OR redeem loyalty cards during the sale. Due to the deep discounts, loyalty punches will not be given during the sale.

Crafters' Garage Sale

The quarterly crafters' garage sale is Saturday, Oct 15 9-5:30. All sales are CASH only. This is a great place to pick up supplies for the kids or grandkids. While you are at the store, be sure to stop by the Texana Designs free make n' take table from 9 am -1 pm. She will premiere some new fall designs! Early bird shopping will be Friday evening 6:30-9. Passes for early bird shopping are now on sale for $5 each.

Jim, the Gentleman Crafter will be here next weekend

Jim is returning to the store to offer 3 exciting classes. On Friday, Oct 7 2-6 PM Jim is offering Alice in Wonderland clock project. Fee is $110.

On Sat, Oct 8 10 am - 5 pm you can learn how to create a Bavarian Cuckoo clock. Fee is $110.

On Sun, Oct 9 10 am - 5 pm, Jim will help attendees create Cornelia's Candy Shoppe. Fee is $105.

These are all adorable projects! Be sure to reserve your seat with the store as soon as possible as seats are limited.

October Events

Sat Oct 1 Beginning Stamping 10-12:30 $10 ** Beginning Colored Pencils 2-4 PM ** Thurs, Oct 6 Beginning Stamping 10-12:30 ** Beginning Colored Pencils 2-4 PM ** Fri Oct 14 Early Bird Garage Sale Shopping 6:30-9 PM Buy your $5 ticket beginning Oct 1 ** Sat, Oct 15 Crafters' Garage Sale 9-5:30 PM ** Oct 8-9 Jim the Gentleman Crafter will offer several classes.

Come celebrate the store's anniversary!

There are LOTS of exciting events planned at the store. ** Sept 17-18 Dyan Reaveley will be offering 4 different classes. Be sure to sign up as seats are limited. Her classes are always fantastic. ** Sept 24 10 - noon Charlotte will continue with her block class. ** Sept 24 12-2 Countdown to Halloween book class ** Sept 27 10:30 -1:30 Photo Full and Money Saving Sketches with Tami ** Oct 7,8,9 Jim the Gentleman Crafter will offer 3 different projects

Check out the new stamps

Dian Reaveley's new stamps are on the shelf right now! Really cute cat designs! As well as additional people images.

Crop Night

This Friday night is the next crop. Time is 11 am to 11 pm. That's 12 hours of cropping! The kids are back in school so this is your chance to get caught up with your photos and projects. Register by Wednesday to get store credit to spend that night.

Hot Halloween stamps

Texana Designs delivered Halloween stamps this past week. They are flying out the door! Here are just two samples using some of the new stamps.

Come celebrate the store's 10th anniversary

Dian Reaveley will be here Sept 17 and 18 to help celebrate the store's 10th anniversary. She will be doing two 4-hour workshops on both Saturday and Sunday. Contact the store for more info or visit the store's Facebook page. Stay tuned as more exciting events will be happening during the celebration.

It's Here!

The new Graphic 45 collections are here!!! The St Nicholas collection is vintage Santa with papers, stickers, chipboard, and ephemera.

The Secret Garden Collectors Edition is also here. Be sure to pick up your favorites before they are gone!

Upcoming Events

Saturday Aug 20 12 - 5 PM Tami's Family Altered Book

Saturday, Aug 27 Microfine Madness 5-6 PM $20 Learn great new uses for microfine. *** Saturday, Sept 3 Birthday Card Class 10-12:30 PM $35 Create 12 cards in this class.

Saturday, Sept 3 Painting with Joy 1-4:30 PM $45

Saturday, Sept 17 Charlotte's Block Party 10-12 $16 **** Crop night until 11 PM $10 which includes a free layout kit. *** Saturday, Sept 24 Countdown to Halloween Zombie Book 10-2 PM $25

Only two days left...

There are only two days left to sign up for Gentleman Jim's fabulous classes! Be sure to call the store to reserve your seat.

ALL Day Crop !!!

Join the crop this Friday, July 29 from 11 AM to 11 PM. Pay for your seat by Wednesday and receive store credit to spend that night. This is a great time to work on those vacation photos.

July Events

Saturday, July 23 is Charlotte's block party 10-11:30. Sample is available at the front of the store. Card class Saturday afternoon. Crop 5 PM - midnight. *** Tuesday, July 26 10:30 - 1:30 Photofull and Money Saving Layouts *** Friday, July 29 Crop Night ! 11AM - 11 PM Reserve your seat by Wednesday and receive store credit to spend at the crop. *** Saturday July 30 is the start of the "Jim, the Gentleman Crafter weekend!" 9-4 Big Ben Lamp 5-9 PM Gentlemen Fish Rider *** Sunday, July 31 9-4 Poseidon's Watership 5-9 PM Traveling Valise. These classes are filling up quickly so reserve your seat soon! (The Fish Rider project is NOT pictured below.)

Garage Sale Time

This weekend is the HUGE crafters' garage sale. Early bird shopping is Friday at 6:30 PM. Tickets are only $5 each and allow you to be one of the first shoppers at the event. The sale begins Saturday at 9:00 AM (one hour earlier than the store normally opens). All sales are CASH only. There are 22 tables scheduled so you will find tons of goodies looking for a new home.

Upcoming Class

Saturday is the date for this terrific card class with Michelle. Be sure to reserve your seat early.

June events

LOTS of fun events are coming up at the store. Sat June 11 Charlotte's day of classes & crop - Block Party 10-11:30. Crop 1 PM -12 AM fee $10 which includes a free layout ($8 value) ** Sun June 12 Art Anthology will be presenting two classes! 1-3:30 Technique Journal $45 ** 4-6 PM "Beautiful" mixed media canvas $40 ** Fri June 24 Crop 11 AM - 11 PM Fee $15 If you pay for your seat by Wed, you receive $7 store credit to spend at the crop!

Graduation supplies

Graduation is just around the corner. The store has fabulous NBHS, CHS, and Steele paper (and even albums) that is perfect for your layouts, invitations, and thank you cards.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 21st! From 10 - 12:30 My Story Mini Book will be offered. From 1-5 pm, Tami will offer Monoprinting - a great technique class.

Garage Sale Countdown

The big crafters' garage sale is just around the corner. Doors open at 9:00 AM on Saturday. There will also be free make n takes with Texana Designs from 9-11:30. Garage sale purchases are CASH only.

Upcoming Classes

Saturday, April 2 Beginning Zentangle 10-1 Advanced Zentangle 2-5PM

Sunday April 3 Spring Shadow Box 1:00 - 6:00 PM Create the beautiful project above! Class is limited to FIVE attendees so register early.

Garage Sale Time!

The quarterly crafters' garage sale is just around the corner. The store will open EARLY at 9 AM on Saturday, April 9. This is a great chance to pick up supplies at FABULOUS prices. NEW this year is an early bird event. Early Bird Passes are available for advance purchase for only $5 cash. This allows you entry on Friday evening 6:30 - 9 PM to shop early to get the best deals! Don't live locally? Mail your $5 to the store and we'll have your pass ready at the event.

Bo Bunny, anyone?

The store has just received SIX new Bo Bunny collections!!!! Each collection has a new component - it offers a printed/embossed vellum sheet. This can really add novelty to your creations. Stop by the store to see all these beautiful papers.

February Events

There is still lots of exciting events happening at the store! Saturday, Feb 20 Spend the day with Charlotte! 10:00 Layout/art piece class *** 5pm - midnight Crop *** Feb 23 10:30 - 1:30 PM PhotoFull & Money Saving Sketches *** Fri Feb 26 11 AM - 11 PM Crop night - Reserve your seat by Wednesday to receive store credit to spend at the crop. *** Sat March 5 1-3 PM Mark will be in the store to teach a special Deadbeat Designs bluebonnet book. More details later!

Coming Atractions

As you can see from the photo, Susan is clearing out shelf space to make room for NEW RANGER product! Be sure to check back when it arrives.

Start scrapbooking your memories...

Now is the time to start preserving your family's memories through scrapbooking. The store will offer an introductory class Sat, Feb 6 1-3 PM to help you get started. Bring along 3-5 photos and leave with a completed scrapbook page!

Get Your Valentine On!

This Saturday, Feb 6 10:30- 12:30 the store will be offering a Valentine's card class. Fee is $25 and you will create 3 cards.

You won't want to miss this!

The crop room is PACKED with merchandise for Saturday's garage sale. TONS of fabulous deals - paper, stamp sets, Cricut cartridges, organizers, etc... Doors open at 9:00 AM. CASH only.

Garage Sale !

Mark your calendar and meet us this Saturday, Jan 16 at the store. It is garage sale time! The crop room will be full of vendors selling paper craft supplies at GREAT prices. The sale runs 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Sales are CASH only on garage sale items. There will also be a free make n' take in the front of the store. See you on Saturday!