New Products - More info!

Heya All!
In an earlier post I mentioned the new products we have received in the past couple of days. There is some really great things!!


The Crop-a-dile Punch
Many of you will have heard already of this wonder tool but for those who haven't, it is a eyelet punch and setting tool that makes the process effortless. Where it REALLY comes into it's own is its ability to punch an set eyelets on usually difficult or impossible surfaces. We recently did a Kids Class where Wendy had the kids making CD mini books. I can't remember exactly how many she punched but it was alot - Every CD had two punched holes which were threaded like a spine. There is no way you could do that with regular eyelet setting tools - you would shatter your CD's and damage your tools in the process. The Crop-a-dile punched them all. Awesome for regular book binding too!


Miniature Easels and Canvas's
There are some things I just HAVE TO HAVE...hehehe and these were it. Things that are small, tiny, baby, miniature - JUST SO CUTE! Tiny easels maybe 3"high, with little matching canvas's varying sizes starting at about 2"square to about 2"x 3". Little photos, tiny collages - I can see it now! (If I get into the store later I will take a wee pic for you)


Helmar Crackle Medium
I love the crackle effect. This type of crackle medium gives a flat cracked surface with an awesome aged effect which gives a fab result to book covers, backgrounds, trays - most off the page items! Now I haven't used this brand before but I'm looking forward to trying it at the next Altered Book Club on the 5th April. Donna, one of our regular attendees uses it alot and is sharing a demo with the group. All welcome, 5pm and Free to attend!

LOTS of new books from Creating Keepsakes
I won't list them all since there are just too many but here are some highlights. Many of these books are the latest releases from Creating Keepsakes. We have been stocking Creating Keepsakes books for years and they are consistently great value and on the button with current trends. All featured books here are in stock now :)

Photo Freedom: A Big Picture Approach to Organizing and Scrapbooking Your Photos
by Stacy Julian

Are you tired of feeling like you’re drowning in a sea of photos that may never get scrapbooked? Stacy Julian throws you a life preserver in her new book, Photo Freedom. Teaching you the system she teaches in her successful “Library of Memories” class, Stacy gives you a “Big Picture approach” to prioritizing and organizing photos. With Stacy coaching you through this book, you’ll get those piles of photos off the computer (and out of shoeboxes) and into your scrapbooks quicker than you ever thought possible. Through Photo Freedom, you’ll gain the freedom to scrapbook the memories you wish to preserve and have fun in the process.

Best of Becky Higgins Sketches
by Becky Higgins

Finally, all of Becky’s Sketches in one book!

Scrapbooking celebrity Becky Higgins is well known for her beautiful page designs, classic and timeless layouts, and her easy-to-follow scrapbook-page sketches.

In this book, you’ll find:

All of Becky’s sketches in one easy-to-read format! This sketch compilation includes all of Becky’s sketches from Creating Keepsakes magazine and from Becky’s best-selling books, Creative Sketches for Scrapbooking, Volumes 1 and 2.

195 never-before-seen scrapbook layouts that illustrate every single sketch included in this book.

Hundreds of Becky’s favorite scrapbooking tips, including creative ways to use acrylic paint, brads, circle punches and more.

Life Artist
by Ali Edwards

Scrapbooking celebrity Ali Edwards is well known for her charming ability to capture the everyday moments of life on beautiful layouts. In her third book, Ali explores scrapbooking as a form of life art. Follow along with Ali as she teaches you how to scrapbook your life moments and share your stories in a way that’s real, authentic and a true reflection of your personality. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to take their scrapbooking to the next level! Features include:

Hundreds of new ideas to incorporate into your scrapbooking lifestyle

Ali’s guiding philosophies behind becoming a life artist

A variety of unique projects, including layouts, mini-albums, home décor and more

Super Fast Pages with 4"x6"Photos
Creating Keepsakes
$39.95

Scrapbook your pages straight from the photo lab! You won't need enlargements to create these beautiful scrapbook pages, albums and more! In this comprehensive guide to scrapbooking 4 x 6 photos, CK's experts and contributors share their secrets for creating stunning and effective page designs as well as capturing the perfect photos. Plus, we'll share ideas for easy and beautiful home decor and mini book projects. This guide is simply a must-have for anyone who wants to scrapbook and display their 4 x 6 photos in beautiful and creative ways.

101 Things you can do with your scrapbook supplies
Creating Keepsakes
$39.95

Get more out of the products in your stash with these inspiring tips and fun ideas for using your supplies! Jennifer McGuire and her team of talented scrapbookers will take your product use to new heights—showing you over 150 cool new ways to turn your everyday scrapbooking products and tools into fabulous projects! Based on Jennifer's popular CK column, Tools and Techniques, this special issue provides quick and simple ideas for every product in your stash—from stickers and rub-ons to ribbon and brads.

Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking2
Jessica Sprague & Creating Keepsakes
$$39.95

Want to sharpen your photo-editing skills? Learn how to add creative flair to your page titles? Create your own custom page accents and more? CK contributing editor Jessica Sprague shares even more great tips and tricks for scrapbooking with your computer. Follow along, step-by-step, with Jessica and her team of talented contributors as they create fantastic hybrid pages in no time at all. Bonus: Jessica shares great ideas on how to create complete album projects!

Family History Scrapbooking
By Becky Higgins
$59.95

Becky Higgins makes preserving family heritage fun. In her book, Scrapbooking Your Family History, Becky shows you how to get started without getting overwhelmed. Explore family connections and learn about scrapbooking with timelines, handiwork and much more.

Becky shares her checklists and helps you find your way through the maze that is family history. There is a time and season for everything in life and if you’re working on your family history, this new book is a must-have as you preserve your cherished heritage.

Inside you'll find:

Scrapbooking to connect present and past

Becky's solutions for getting organized and checklists

Tips on sorting photos, preserving negatives and damaged photos

True-history scrapbooking letters, recipes and documents

Journaling and interview tips

Research ideas that work

The Joy of Card Making - a second helping

Enjoy another hearty helping of creative card-making recipes from Wendy Johnson in this second volume of The Joy of Card Making. Whip up dozens of homemade cards using one of the basic designs, spicing it up with whatever "ingredients" you like!

Included are also ideas to use the recipes for more of your favorite paper crafts, such as tags, envelopes, gift bags, and more. With The Joy of Card Making: A Second Helping you’ll be able to make an impressive batch of cards and other paper crafts to suit your style and anyone’s taste.

Great Easter reading! Hope everyone is having a lovely Good Friday.
See you soon
Kathleen