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Hello ! Friday December 19th is my last day open before Christmas. (10am - 5pm)
Stop in to stock up on last minute supplies, gifts, gift certificates, and supplies for crafting over the next few weeks. I will be closed over the holiday season and reopening on Friday January 9th, regular hours 10am to 5pm. I'll be back with TWO arms (lol) and a Christmas sale.
Looking forward to seeing you all !
I hope you enjoy the holidays and I'll see you in the new year, fresh & full of ideas !!
Hi everyone !
Just unpacked a small order and am expecting another small one this week. I still have some of my Christmas pre-ordered items that still haven't even been shipped to my supplier yet ... soooo, not looking good that they will arrive before Christmas. And, of course, they were Christmas stamps & dies. boo. But here's a small album of new product from We R Memory Keepers & American Crafts and I expect to have one more post before Friday.
** I am open this Wednesday (Dec 17) 6:30-8pm and Friday December 19th from 10 -5 and then that's it until January 9th so be sure to pick up any last minute supplies, gifts, or gift certificates this week. **
Hi !
I have some more boxes unpacked ... let me share what I have !!
First is the new line from Graphic 45 "Time to Flourish". This is another beautiful line that combines some of the most popular concepts from previous collections ... monthly cut apart sheets, patterned papers, and calendar papers (but smaller this time !). Each month has a cut apart sheet perfect for embellishing, card making, or tags. The back of the sheet is a lovely small scale coordinating pattern. There is also a patterned paper that goes with it that could be used for all sorts of projects. The back of that sheet could be cut apart into dozens & dozens of little tags and sentiments. ** If you want one of each of the 24 sheets , let me know & I will gather them up for you. ** Special price of $24 instead of $27.60 if you get all 24 !
Click on the blue highlighted link to see all the gorgeous papers & accessories !!
And there are also more dies , stamps, and embossing folders. I had a very happy surprise when I unpacked the embossing folders from Dream Weavers - a sample board with 3 lovely cards !
So click on the blue highlighted link here to see the folders and other items !
Hi folks !
I am back for a third post this week with some more items ... stamps & dies from My Favourite Things, tools (great Christmas gifts), and a few other items.
But first ... my hours for the holiday season
Wednesday Dec 3 ... 6:30-8pm
Friday Dec 5 ... 10am - 5pm
Friday Dec 12 ... 10am - 5pm
Wednesday Dec 17 ... 6:30-8pm
Friday Dec 19 ... 10am - 5pm I will be closed from Dec 20 to January 8th. Re-opening on Friday January 9th. *If you have items on hold I would appreciate if they could be picked up or payment arrangements made before the 19th so I can settle up my accounts for year end. Thank you ! * If you aren't sure what you have (or if you have anything) or need a total, just email me classichobbies@bellaliant.com. Thanks !! Now ... RIBBON -O-RAMA !!!
On Friday I will have all sorts of ribbon ... over 100 rolls ... 1/16", 1/8". 1/4", 3/8" ... satin, organza, metallic ... in 50yd and 100 yd rolls ... priced from $5.99 to $9.99 PER ROLL !!! Stock Up !!!
Ohh ... I see small rolls of glitter tape too !
Now here are the new items ... click on the blue highlighted link "More !!!" to see all the photos.
And ... there may be another post tomorrow !
I love Lawn Fawn. Every stamp makes me smile. The cuteness fills my heart. Love.love.love. them. Let me show you ... and then be sure to read the previous post - it's a 20 year milestone !
Click on the highlighted title "lawn Fawn is here" to go to the album and see all the photos as well as beautiful samples from the Lawn Fawn blog. Check out the blog as well as the Pinterest page ...
1994. My husband and I had a crazy idea to open a store . It was to be a collection of all the hobbies we enjoyed. We really had no idea what we were doing but we were excited ! And so we started Classic Hobbies. Initially we carried needlework, dollhouses & miniatures, remote control & models, and model railroads. After a few years we added beading supplies. Then we started framing our samples and customers started asking us to frame theirs. A framing shop was added. We framed thousands and thousands of pieces and shipped them from BC to Switzerland. We sold all day and framed practically all night. After a while, that took its toll ... a few surgeries and several years of physio for me with the final verdict being STOP. Other things were happening at the same time and we ended up getting into the feed store business. So we stopped framing, I sold off the needlework and decided what to do next. Beads. I made the store much smaller (because beads are small, lol) and started selling just beads and jewelry supplies. Just a few days a week. It was going to be small, easily managed, and not too time consuming .... well ... lol. I started getting into paper crafting and decided to add a bit of that ... just a bit ... We expanded the store back into the bigger space ... then into more space ... and here I am now with the whole store filled again. lol.
And now it has been 20 years. Twenty years of Classic Hobbies. Time has flown by. I've met so many people and seen so many beautiful projects. And some of you have been customers from the very beginning !
My plan was to have a big celebration this month ... prizes, sales, goody bags, treats ... a big 20th birthday party. Now, I'll let you in on something ... every time I make big plans, something happens. I always say that I should just get up each day and show up ready to roll with whatever goes on because my plans and schedules NEVER work out. And this time is no exception. lol. I ended up in a splint so I delayed the festivities for a few weeks. Well now I am in a cast until January so I have decided to let it ride until the new year. It has really been enough getting the regular things done and so the extra just doesn't seem to be a very realistic plan. So how about we just roll with this holiday season, enjoying whatever comes, and then get together sometime in the New Year when everyone has a little bit of the post holiday blues and have a party ?? I'll let you in on the details when I know them ... ;)
Hello everyone !
Well it has been quite a week ! I have boxes and boxes of things to share . And it turned out that my arm is broken so I am now in a cast until New Year's. Talk about bad timing. How will everyone feel about Christmas kits and classes in February .... :(
But, anyway , I have unpacked 3 boxes this week and will be diving into 30lbs of beads this afternoon so let's take a look !
First ... great new papers ...
And last but not least , some fun new paper products from Taylored Expressions ... the calendar looks so fun ! (it was going to be a class ... but ... hmmm )
So that's it for today ... I hope you'll stop in this week and see all the lovely things in person. And remember, there are still 2 weeks to fill out prize ballots !
Hello !
Because of my silly arm, I haven't been able to take pictures of the prizes or prepare the smaller prize bags for the month's end. I really want this to be a fun & festive event so I have decided to postpone it until the 12th of December. That will give you even more time to fill out your ballot/survey and more chances to win. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi everyone !!
I have some wonderful new things to share this week as well as some great products for your holiday decorating and packaging. Aaaannnd ... I worked really hard last week and all weekend so I would have time to make the pearl bracelet kits I have been promising as well as some great samples and Christmas kits ... and I fell and now have my arm splinted for a week with more follow up xrays after that. Some plans just don't work out, do they ? lol.
So let's get started !
MORE ON THESE IN THE PACKAGING SECTION ... QUICK AND SO EASY !!
I saw something like this on Tim Holtz's blog and decided to give it a go ... too easy !!
These ones are done with Tim Holtz rub ons.
They work beautifully on fabric !
NEW DIES, STAMPS, PRODUCTS ... click on the blue highlighted link to see the photos.
Hello !
This weekend marks the middle of November .. where has the time gone ?? Wow.
This week I have lots of new dies, stamps, papers, and embellishments to share with you as well as beads, charms, and jewelry kits. And I have restocked some very popular items as well. But let's start with this week's kits ...
Christmas Card Kit :
This week's kit is all about snowflakes ... the kit has wooden flakes, glittered flakes, kraft flakes, flocked flakes (say that 3 times fast !!) , and blinged up flakes . You get all the materials you need to make all three cards for just $5.
Christmas Wish List Organizer : This little kit will go together in less than 30 minutes and save you lots of time this holiday season. The little book has 12 wishlist pages - all you do is add the name of your family and friends to each of the pages and keep a current list of their wishes and your purchases !
Now ... on to what's new !! I have new dies & stamps from Penny Black, new dies & stamps from Taylored Expressions, new dies from Couture Creations, lots of new embellishments from Tim Holtz Idea-ology, twine, stickers, paper from Doodlebug & Authentique and more.
Click on the blue highlighted "Mid November" link to see all the photos. Be sure to leave a comment or email if you want anything saved ... things are going quickly these days !!
And now ... paper. I have been selling out of paper so I went back to the vault ... lol. I ordered some of last years releases in order to have a bit more in stock. And it has been selling quickly - sometimes you have picked up every last sheet of a design . Some papers are just classics !!
And did you know ? Some paper manufacturers include a strip along the bottom of their papers that shows what is on the back. This makes it much easier to scan the paper racks !!
Now ... let's talk BEADS.
I have a bunch of new beading supplies .. chain, hemp, smaller beads (2, 3, and 4mm) as well as pearls in those sizes, coloured chain and findings ... and more to come !
Still to be unpacked ... new Swarovski items, new beads, 10/0 seed beads, wire, and that's just a few items.
I also have some of the Christmas Swarovski kits ready ... tree earrings & pendants as well as a few snowmen earring kits. I hope to get more done tomorrow and over the weekend.
And don't forget the snowflakes !! It's time to start making them . They look beautiful hanging in the window, on the tree, or on parcels. They are super simple to make and would be a fun family activity. And did I mention that they are very inexpensive ? The forms come in 3 sizes and all you need are some beads . I have bulk bags of beads but I also have lots of bags done up in $1 bags ... and you cna make many of them with just a few of the $1 bags. You can bend or glue the ends but I prefer using rubber earring backs at the end of each arm. A bag of 100 is just $2.99 and you won't regret buying them - so much easier than messing around with glue !!
And charms ... I have filled the bins with Christmas charms . They are great for earrings, on chains or bracelets, hanging off ornaments, on cards ... so many uses !! (The number listed by each charm is the order # and the other number is the price.)
And LAST but not LEAST ... a ballot. Each week you will get one instore survey ballot with your purchase. Fill it out and bring it in by 5pm on November 28th. I'll be drawing for some wonderful prizes at the end of the month ! More details soon ...
So I think that's it for now. Hope to see you this Friday !!
Hello !!
Well November is here ( already ??) and it is time to hunker down to some serious crafting. I have been buried under boxes and boxes of lovely new things and am trying to find the bottom of the pile. I will share with you what I have unpacked so far and then get back to unpacking the rest. I have 2 HUGE boxes of beading supplies and they always take a long time to unpack. Do you know how many beads are in a 35lb box ? No, neither do I but I would guess a lot !! lol. But I am hoping to get through them and then start assembling Christmas kits. If I don't get that done this week I will have to do it this weekend ... I know everyone has been looking for them. And on that list are also the pearl + crystal bracelet kits ... so fingers crossed ! I am also reallllllly hoping to get a few samples made. I will do my best.
So without further ado ... click on the blue title link to see all the new dies, stamps, tools , inks, twines ... you name it !!
And as usual, if you want anything saved or ordered, let me know by commenting here on the blog post or send me an email (link in the sidebar). I am open this Wednesday night 6:30 to 8pm and then again Friday from 10am to 5pm. Hope to see you !!!!
Hello !
I have a new kit this week, and lots of wonderful new products to share.
Card Kit of the Week ... I am making up for no kit last week with a double kit. This week's kit makes 7 cards and is just $10. Here it is ...
Just leave a comment or send an email if you want a kit saved.
NEW !! I have wonderful new dies & stamps from Taylored Expressions, Sizzix + Tim Holtz, Couture Creations, and more. They are selling VERY quickly so some have sold out - I will try to keep that updated. I have contacted my supplier to see if I can get more ( they too have sold out of many !) so shop quickly !! Also, feel free to message me if you would like any of the sold out items - I will see if I can get the supplier to order me more so I would be happy to keep your name on a list. Click on the highlighted blue link to see the photos and then go down to the next album to see some of the amazing projects made with them from the Taylored Expressions blog ... "wow" is all I can say !!
Hi everyone,
I have been chopping paper & unpacking boxes all week. I am just hoping that the bags I ordered for the paper arrive this afternoon (they were supposed to be delivered Wednesday ) so I can get all the stacks packaged up. They are spread out everywhere in the store !!
I have some new stamps & dies to share today and then I have a giant box of beads/jewelry as well as 2 big boxes of scrapbooking supplies to unpack ... so I'll be quick !!
* (no kit this week ... ran out of time !)
* A reminder : if you have Hallowe'en kits on hold, this is the week to pick them up so you have time to assemble them for the big day !
* I will have more bags of the precut paper this week - they sold out in a flash last week. Remember , you get 15 pcs of patterned paper precut to fit a standard A2 sized card for $1.99. I will have lots of Christmas packs and a few everyday packs. More everyday packs to come in the weeks ahead !
So there is lots of new things from Ranger, Stampers Anonymous (Tim Holtz) , Memory Box, I.O., and Kaisercraft. Click on the blue highlighted link "A Big Box of 'Oh My Gosh' " to see the photos.
Hi everyone ! A shorter week this week so I am a bit late and scrambling to get everything done ... yikes ! I have unpacked 3 boxes of goodies this week and have put together a card kit. Let's take a look ... Card Kit of the Week:
This week's card kit has cute foxes, colourful owls, and a hamper of pumpkins. You get all the ready to assemble materials for all 3 cards for just $5. Leave a comment if you want any saved.
The Christmas papers featured this week are the last papers that will be coming in so ... all of this year's holiday paper is now in stock . It is selling briskly so don't wait too long to get yours.
A fresh batch of Christmas & Hallowe'en stamps and dies have arrived with more Christmas to come in the next few weeks.
And I have been cutting up the leftover papers from kit making. I have packages of Christmas papers cut to basic card size (4x5.25") . Just adhere on a folded card, add a diecut or tag, and instant cards ! You get 15 pieces for just $1.99 !! WOW !! That's a deal !!
Now ... on to what's new ...
lots of dies & stamps, the last few lines of Christmas paper, more Teddy Bear paper, stencils, metallic papers & cords, tools ... so much !! As usual, click on the blue highlighted link "October 15th ..." to go through the album, photo by photo.
Hi ! Earlier I posted this week's card kit and several lines of paper for Christmas & winter. (Scroll down if you missed them...) Today I am back with a *bunch* of dies. I am still unpacking Stickles, Peel Offs, and a few other things but I wanted to share the dies.
Click on the blue highlighted title "A Big Box of Dies" to go to the album and see all the pictures ... 44 of them actually ! Leave a comment here or email if you want any saved. They are selling quickly ... I already have another order ready to send ! lol.
Hello !
I have some new paper lines from Doodlebug and Bella Blvd to share today ... and they are CUTE !! The colours are bright & cheerful and just wonderful for holiday projects.
But first .. here is the Card Kit of the Week ...
I was inspired by the Doodlebug fall paper and all those adorable Doodlepops. (I have more of them this week - Christmas & Winter !) So , you get all the supplies for all 3 cards for just $5. The leaves come in various colours and the cute little animals vary in each kit. You will either get a raccoon, a fox, a bunny, or a beaver. I don't know which one is the cutest !
Now ... on to the new goodies !
Just click on the blue highlighted album title "New Christmas Doodlebug and More" to see all the pictures of these fun, bright, festive papers and adorable Doodle Pops, stickers, and tags.
I really liked these stickers from My Mind's Eye and wanted to make something with them .
I dug out some supplies and went to work. The result ? Eight cards !
Use the photo for inspiration, pick up a $2.39 sheet of stickers and get making ! Lots of fun !
OR ... if you want to make these cards, let me know. I am making up packages with all the supplies, photos, assembly tips, and the stickers for $12.99 for the 8 cards. But I will only be doing a limited number for those who request them. So just let me know - leave a comment or email me. Thanks !
Hello !
It is October (only the best month ever) and there is so much to share , I need to just jump in !
First .. Christmas Card Kit :
You get all the materials to make 3 cards for just $5.
The tags vary in each kit but they are all from the "Joyous" line and
you will get a Santa tag, a round tag, and a vintage tag in every kit.
Hallowe'en Card Kit .. cute not spooky !!
Cute aren't they ? LOL.
There are a variety of chipboard embellishments so each kit varies
but they are all cute and sparkly !
Mummies, potion bottles, spiders, Frankensteins, Draculas, ghosts and skulls.
And everyone one of them glittered !
Make 3 cards for just $5.
And now for what's new !!
Lots of new dies & stamps from Impression Obsession as well as many new paper lines.
I have put out the last of the fall papers as well as the last of the Hallowe'en papers. That's it for this year so don't wait too long ! This week's offerings include Forest Friends from Doodlebug as well as Ghouls & Goodies. There are loads of really cute embellishments too.
Doodlebug is really a company that gives you everything you need to make cards, scrapbooks, party decor, and home decorations. So watch for the cute clothespins, doilies, large 2 sided die cuts, etc... Then hop on over to Pinterest and you will be amazed at how many projects use this type of thing.
So here is the link ... simply click the blue link "New for October" and you can browse photo by photo.
I am open Tonight (Oct 1st) from 6:30-8pm and then again on Friday. Hope to see you !!
Hello !
I have so much to show you this week !! But first ...
CARD KIT OF THE WEEK ... This week's kit uses the new snowflake stickers I just unpacked. You get all the supplies to make 2 cards and 3 tags. All for just $5 !!
And , if you want to make more, I have the snowflakes for $1.99 pkg. That's enough to make many cards !
There is something a bit different about one of the cards this week ... the second photo will show you what that is !
See through !!
Here are the stickers ... just $1.99 pkg.
And now on to what's new ... SO MUCH !! I have new dies, new stamps including some great interactive ones from Art Impressions, new embossing folders, lots of new Christmas papers & embellishments , as well as more Hallowe'en and Fall papers and doodads.
A Note about Holiday Papers ...
I did a quick check and most of the holiday paper has arrived. I just have just 3 more Christmas paper lines , 2 Hallowe'en , and one Fall and then it will all be here. The paper I have now is selling quickly so be sure not to wait too long to get your holiday supplies. Last year there were 4 suppliers in Canada to buy paper from - this year there is one. So that has limited the supply somewhat but also larger companies have bought up many of the smaller designer companies and there are fewer lines being offered. What is available though is beautiful ! But it is selling quickly. My supplier has sold out of many of the lines and my stock is going quickly too ... there will be no more holiday paper once it is gone so don't wait too long !! Get it while it's here. :)
So now ... let's take a look at the new products. As always click on the blue highlighted link "Bucket Loads of New Products" to be able to go through the album ... 98 photos this week !! yikes ! Leave a comment here if you want anything saved, on the album page if you are a Facebook member, or send me an email. Thanks ! Enjoy !
Hi !
I unpacked a box of dies today so wanted to do a quick share. There are some Christmas & Hallowe'en Memory Box dies as well as everyday ones. I also have a selection of small stamps from Memory Box. And a bit more Ranger !
Click on the blue link (Sept 18) and go to the album. Nice stuff !!
Hi out there !
I have a bunch of new papers, including the 3 newest lines from Graphic 45 , as well as dies, tools, and two card kits. Let's go !
Weekly Card Kits :
This first kit is birthday cards ... use diecuts, stickers, stamped tags, and washi tape to make celebratory cards.
Just $5 for the materials to make all 3 cards.
And now a very simple set of Christmas cards but I think they are very striking. I used the new "Sleigh Bells Ring" paper and tags from My Mind's Eye. They are modern rustic... that's what I'm calling them. lol.
Also, $5 for the materials for all 3 cards.
And now ... loads of new items ! Graphic 45, Kaisercraft, Authentique, Cottage Cutz dies, and tools ... 57 photos actually !! ... just click on the blue title "Sept. 16 New ..." in the link and you can see photo by photo all the great new things !
If you want anything, just post at the end of this post or send me an email. Thanks & hope to see you this week. I will be open Wednesday night from 6:30-8 pm and then Friday from 10am - 5pm. See you then !!
Hello !
There is OODLES of stuff to share with you today ... I have 2 videos, a pile of beads, tons of papers , and a card kit. Let's go !! Card Kit of the Week :
This week's kit is playful and fun ! You get the materials to make all 3 cards for just $5. Selling quickly !
There are a few options that you might get in your kit .. the tags & backgrounds vary but this picture shows you the selection of the possible items you might get. All cute !!
Now ... on to ... BEADS !
I am trying to get something put out every week but don't always get photos. here is a quick sampling of what I put out this week ... Click on the blue Beads !! link to see all the photos. Lots of new findings and great components.
New Paper : I purchased 3 new paper racks ... and they have all been filled this week. I put out 7 new Christmas lines as well as an entire rack of non- Christmas papers. The new releases are coming in fast & furious ! Along with the papers, you will find stamp sets, stencils, card packs, recipe cards, tags, stickers, sequins and more. I am linking you to the albums I have posted this week ... SO MUCH TO SEE !!! At then end of the albums I will also post the videos - I did one on My Mind's Eye "Joyous" Christmas paper line . The video will help you see the amazing sparkle of this line ! And then I did another video showing 6 other Christmas paper lines and the items that go with them. It is a great way for you to see the sparkle & shine as well as the accessories in detail. I hope you will watch them - for those reasons, not their cinematic merit - LOL !!
As always .. click on the blue title to go to the album & be able to see the photos individually.
I have just unpacked a box of new dies and I wanted to quickly share them. The predominate theme is nautical ... so perfect for us here in Nova Scotia ! I ordered quite a stack of each but I do think they will sell quickly - they are irresistible ! So get yours quickly !!
Just click on the blue title link "NEW ! September 4th" to see the album photo by photo.
I love this release !!!
Hello everyone on this sweltering day ... yuck, hard to believe it's September. Anyway, I have lots of Hallowe'en and Christmas products to share - that should turn our minds to more pleasant temperatures ! There is so much new this week - and so much more coming in the next few weeks - that I decided to do videos. In a video, I can show you all the papers, open & display all the packages of embellishments, and tell you a bit about the line and project ideas. And all in just a few minutes. The photo route takes hours and is no where near as thorough. So, why not make a 'cuppa' and get ready to watch the videos.
So first up is this week's card kit ... KIT OF THE WEEK :
This week's kit uses some bright & cheery vellum stickers. Add a few fun embellishments, twine, paper, and a wee clothespin, and you have 3 fun cards. You get the materials for all 3 for just $5. PLEASE NOTE : It won't be ready until Friday ... I need to get ink to print the directions. Just ran out.
PAPER :
Lots of new paper lines & accessories.
* My Mind's Eye : "Just Sayin' " ... this line is so pretty ! It is pinks, coral, blush, mint, and GOLD. And I mean glittery fabulous gold. But the best part is that it DOES NOT COME OFF !!!!
Here are a few pix but please watch the video to see all the great products, the sparkle, and the wonderful ready-to-frame prints.
LOOK at the gold !!
Watch the video to see the SPARKLE !!
Here is the video ...
(in this video, I finally remembered to turn off the radio in the background , lol)
* My Mind's Eye : "Sleigh Bells Ring" - a beautiful homespun, almost Nordic line. Love the colours, the plaid, the deer. Love it all !!
I could just frame the JOY paper !
The backs of the pages are great for card making.
Lots of fun go-withs !
BOWS !!
You get 12 for $4.79 and they take seconds to assemble.
I quickly assembled one in the following video ...
* Simple Stories : "Cozy Christmas" .. this line is wonderful ! It combines photographic elements, "joy", hand writing, some iconic images (old red truck, sled, etc) as well as lots of wood grain. Stunning !
3x4 cut aparts - perfect for cards or pocket scrapbooking.
4x6 horizontal cards
4x6 vertical cards
the lovely papers - watch the video for a better view !
The backs of the papers - great for cards !!!
sticker sheets - you could make lots of cards with these !!
SN@P cards, Insta Squares, Diecut Overlays, Chipboard Stickers, 6x6 pads, diecuts.
All the packages are opened and displayed in the following video ...
And then there was the Hallowe'en lines that I showed in the video on the weekend. here are a few pictures but you can also scroll down and watch the video.
* My Mind's Eye : "Frightful" - very vintage/retro style and glamorous too !! I love the orange glitter and the glittered diecuts.
* Simple Stories "Frankie & Friends" - this is the very first Hallowe'en line from Simple Stories. It's more cute than spook so it would be perfect for layouts for your children's costumes, treat bags, or home decor. Cute, cute, and cute !!
Here's the link if you missed the video.
And now for a few more Hallowe'en papers and some new dies ...
Glittered, embossed, diecut ... and more.
And the dies ...
so pretty !!
back in stock.
All the elements : fireplace, stockings, logs, and flames !
This is what I am pricing right now ...
Glue Dots !!!
So that's it for today ... watch next week when i will be unpacking Spellbinders, Bo Bunny (papers and their new inks !) , Teresa Collins, Kaiser Craft, And My Mind`s Eye. So many pretty new things ... sigh. :)
