And I thought I was done ... lol

I said the last post was my last post for the week ... but here I am again !!
I am working on downsizing at home and clearing out boxes and I came across a big box of cross stitch samples from when Classic Hobbies sold needlework supplies. So that sent me on a search and I found 2 TOTES full of them at the store . I haven't even looked at them in a few years and I have no wall space so I am selling them off. Many of them are priced below the cost of the buttons we used on them , lol. They are all hand stitched, mostly by me, and then framed by us as well. I'm sharing a few pictures and then a link to the album in case anyone is interested. There are about 40 pieces so far ... and plenty more to come later. They range in price for $8 to $75 for a few larger pieces. The average is the $15 to $20 range.
If you are interested in any, just send me an email or leave a comment. I have them in a storage area at the store.

$20

$20

$15

$20

$20

$25

$15

$50

$75

Pin  $10
(I have a series of beads on paper pins & ornaments)

Click on the blue highlighted date below to go to the album where you can click through all the photos. Sizes and prices are listed with each photo. Maybe you'll see the perfect gift for someone !

As some of you may know, Classic Hobbies was a cross stitch shop years ago. I have boxes of framed samples but, really,...
Posted by Slice of Life Jewelry and Gifts on Thursday, December 3, 2015

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New this Week !

One more post for the week .
There are quite a few new things to show you ...
1. New Dies , stamps, embossing folders from Taylored Expressions and Maya Road ...

To see the rest, please click on the blur highlighted date (wed Dec 2) below to go to the entire album. Lots more to see !

Taylored Expressions, Maya Road, and more.
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

2. Tim Holtz Idea-ology ... lots of great holiday items !!

And more ... click on the highlighted date to go to the album for more photos.

New Tim Holtz Idea-ology for the holidays.
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

3. Maya Road ... some very cute buttons, clips, and charms.

Click on the blue link to see the rest of the wonderful new embellishments ... great for jewelry people too !

New from Maya Road !
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

4. Chalk !! Great chalk items that would make wonderful gift tags & decorations. Also some really easy to use, mess free chalk writers. (more like a waxy crayon, can be wiped off with a wet cloth) 

Click here to see more. 

Chalk !! I love chalkboards and all things chalk . I've gathered up some really cute products that would be perfect for gift tags, holiday decorations, and more. Take a look ...
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

So that's it for this week !! Hope to see you this Friday or Saturday.

Card kit !

And a second post for today ! :)
I have a card kit for you . This one is rustic & cozy. You get all the supplies for all three cards for just $6. This kit has some fun embellishments including a laser cut wooden snowflake, a wooden star button, greenery, and a lovely metal charm. The kits are each a bit different ... the bingo style card in each kit is different as is the snowflake because, well you know, no two are alike ! The Christmas word flashcards also vary but there is a word on each side so you get to choose which one you like best ! These cards are super simple to put together - all you need is adhesive.

Thanks !! Keep watching for one more update this week ... new stock !

Samples !!!

Hello !
I made a few quick & easy cards using some of the new products from last week. Take a look ...

These cards are made using the Hero Arts Clear & Cut Outs die and stamp set. 

This die comes with a wonderful assortment of sentiments that will fit in the center area of the die cut.
This is just ones of the 3 sets available.
The die cut beautifully !

 Here are a few close ups of these very quick and simple cards ...

Plain white cardstock was die cut and a bakers twine tie was added.
Simple !

For this sample, I diecut patterned paper.
I then cut a trip to fit over the center and heat embossed the sentiment. 

Again, another simple card.

 Now ... this embossing folder ! I think it is so pretty !

Two super simple cards ... made in minutes. 

Super simple - very easy to make large quantities of !

For the first card, I embossed the design using the folder on plain white cardstock.
Then I rubbed the green ink over the top of the raised image to add a little colour.
I added dots of red Stickles where the berries are.
The charm is a Tim Holtz Idea-ology product.
You get 24 of them in the package ... enough for all your holiday projects !

Done in a blink !!!

For this card, I again ran white cardstock through the Big Shot with the embossing folder.
I wrapped a bit of twine around the card and added a diecut from this package of Christmas ephemera.
The diecuts are really unique - they feel like canvas and are very heavy paper with a great texture.
I counted 42 pieces in the package so I will be able to make lots of cards with one pack !
The JOY is done with these sparkly little adhesive backed letters. They come in gold or red. 

Here are the diecuts ...

You get all these images in the package !

So that was a quick peek ! I hope it gives you some ideas how to use the lovely die + stamp sets and a few of the other products in the store !

Hero Arts and more...

Hello !
Well I have spent most of the week putting the store back to "normal". The craft sale here was unbelievable - I would never have imagined that many people would come !! Great crowd and everyone was so pleasant even in the opening crush, lol. Thanks to everyone who participated - buyers and sellers. It was a great day !!
But Monday morning was a bit harsh. lol. Yikes, like the morning after a big party. Everything had been boxed up and put away in back rooms. I had to push the tables all back in place and start unpacking everything ... it took several days to get it all done. But the good part, for all of you,  is that I found things that I decided to put on sale. And the sale table is growing ! The previous post (scroll down) had some of the sale items and you can come in and shop the table as well.
But now it's time for NEW !! I've unpacked one box with a few more to go and then that's probably all the Christmas product that will be arriving this year. The first box I unpacked was Hero Arts and their Christmas items are beautiful !! Lovely stamps, die+ stamp combos, and inks. There are several different sets of sentiments for you card makers and some lovely dies that cut ornate ornaments with accompanying sentiment stamps to add to the diecuts. Beautiful !

These are just a few of the mini sets from Hero Arts !

Stamp + die combos !

Beautiful sentiment sets.
I used this set on some cards I made - love it !

See ? Just a lovely clear sentiment !

This set is fantastic !
Winter scenes in jars ... and matching dies if you want to cut them out !

Stencils ... lots of new ones in 6x6 as shown but also in 12x12.
Can you imagine using the 12x12 on a pillow ??!
To do the smaller sunflower, I just used an inking tool and a few shades of Distress Ink.
I'm going to make it into a 6x6 card. 

6x6 and 12x12 

These sets are very interesting !
The die cuts out an fancy ornament shape and then you add a stamped sentiment in the middle space. 

Great stitched line dies for accents on projects.
Many more new MFT dies & stamps 

To see the rest of the new stamps, dies & stencils, click on the blue highlighted date (November 25).

Some wonderful new Christmas stamps & dies as well as others. LOVE these !!
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Wednesday, November 25, 2015

One last sale item ...

The remaining packages of the paper rosettes will all be 25% off. Great to decorate for the holidays, special occasions, or just every day !

These medallions can also be easily folded back up and stored in the original box. They would make a lovely gift !!

That's it for now ... back to unpacking ! Hope to see you this week. 

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