BIG BIG Craft Supply Yard Sale !!!

Hi folks !!
This week I have been cleaning out "behind the wall" as well as in the storage room, the back room, and next, upstairs. And there is a lot of stuff !!! (Can you say "hoarder"??) I have merchandise left from the dollhouse days, the needlework days, framing days, craft sale days, giftware days ... you get the idea. So this Saturday September 28th from 9:30am to 2pm I am having a big BLOW OUT yard sale in the parking lot of the store. ( The store will not be open though.) I am unpacking & sorting and here's a brief sampling of what I have so far ... (and most prices are between 25 cents and $3 except for a few bigger items)
* pearl cotton #5,8,12 ... $1 ball or 12 balls for $10
* hardanger supplies & loads of patterns most $2 or less.
* frames, matts, framing supplies
* dollhouse supplies, furniture , even a wing for a dollhouse !!
* books on framing, hardanger, needlepoint, miniatures, beading, woodworking, quilting, primitive embroidery, ribbon embroidery,  faux finishes, painting, and more
* giftware
* ribbon, trims
* wooden craft pieces
* milk paint

* huckweaving patterns & fabric
* organizational trays & containers
* needlepoint kits .... some over $50 now just $5
* locker hooking : books, canvas, kits, needles, cord
* button covering tools & blanks
* wrapping paper & tissue
* Battenburg lace patterns & fabrics
* silk gauze for miniature needlework
* primitive plaid teatowels/placemats
* needlework fabric remnants : linen, evenweaves, homespun
* mini craft frames
* large oval hooking hoop
* huck weaving / monk's cloth books
* silk ribbon embroidery books & patterns, quilling books, trapunto patterns, canvas stitches books, felt, felt vests, buttons, needles, knitting patterns, tape measures, braids, trims, crewel wool, frames
* a few tin toys, bright organizational baskets, wooden tree baskets, spoon hooks, Mill Hill jewelry, thread cutters, needle magnets, ice skating tree ornaments

** DOLL HOUSE SUPPLIES ... so far I have unpacked clapboard siding, wooden floor tiles, lighting, doors, windows, asphalt siding, kitchen sets, living room furniture, piano, pool table, outhouse, wallpaper, instructional & plan books, a wing, furniture kits, mini accessories, a 1/12 scale toy dollhouse kit to fit inside a dollhouse (tiny!!) and I'm still not done ! HUNDREDS of mini accessories !!
* one large tote FULL of bags of wooden items : snowmen, buttons, stars, hearts, arks, fish, eggs, finials, candle cups, napkin rings, ... more more more
* PAPER CUTTERS, HEAT TOOL, storage bins.
* display racks & spinners.

and more as the week goes on ... I'll keep you posted !!!

FOURTH Post this week !!

I was going to wait until next week but these dies are just too cute to keep to myself !!! Let's just see the pictures !! Message me or leave a comment if you want any saved ... they will probably go quickly !

And here are a few FABULOUS 12x12 stencils that snuck in ...

Layaway and Special Order Policies

Hi everyone !
Two more posts this week ... keep scrolling !!! Oh, and I'm unpacking LOADS of dies tonight ... just sayin'... Pictures tomorrow !!
This is the part of business that I don't like but , sometimes you just have to do it !
I am perfectly happy to lay away items for you so that you can be sure to get all the new good stuff but I am having some difficulties. Some items are never picked up ... I actually have bags from last December. Never picked up. Some were even special order. And I have people who come in & then change their minds and don't want the products. Most of these items are new items ( or were new items) that were very much in demand.  This ties up my inventory , causes me to become overstocked , often makes me disappoint other customers who cannot get the item, and makes me miss out on sales. And if it is too late after the fact, I end up with inventory I can't sell. Kind of a lose/lose situation.
So if you want new items layed away , I ask that you pick them up within 2 weeks unless we have always been doing this and then it is fine. I do have some people who come once a month or so but they always do and I know that . No worries at all. You are my regulars and this has always worked for us perfectly. And I am very grateful to you ! No need to change that.
If you can't make it, message me and we can set it up somehow. If you know it will be quite a while, you can always prepay by email transfer or Paypal and there will be no hurry at all. I can also mail items out if you can't get here. That is also no problem !
If someone does end up not picking up their items or deciding not to get them after all, I will require any new lay aways for that person to be paid in full in order to be saved. Sorry but I will have to.
I am just asking for help with this so I can continue to get new stock in , move it out, and get more  ... it's all about getting in lots of GOOD STUFF !!! The more that goes out the door, the more new items there will be. If my money is tied up in bags & bags of stuff on the layaway shelf ... not so much new stock sadly ! Thanks for your help ... I appreciate you all so much !!!

2nd Post this week .... A Kit and More Stamps !!



CARD KIT OF THE WEEK !!

Here is this week's kit ... three cheerful cards !

You get all the materials, ready to assemble, for all 3 for just $5. Leave a comment if you want any saved.

 

 

And now for the last few boxes that I unpacked ... scroll down to the last post to see the goodies from the first four !

PRIMA :




new flowers.

great new stencil from Prima !

 TECHNIQUE TUESDAY STAMPS :

On the left are "flair" stamps. When stamped & punched out they look like flair badges. Really cute on cards !

Middle : poppies, gorgeous poppies. Imagine them watercoloured !!

Right : adorable long legged birds. ♥ them !

 

 

 
Loveyt for Christmas cards.

PRIMA STAMPS
These stamps are excellent for backgrounds or adding texture.
In the first 4 photos, the stamps are only $2.69 each.

These stamps are larger and would make beautiful backgrounds for cards & pages.

NEW paper from Bo Bunny "Fright Delight"
A cross between marvellous sugar skulls and cartoon skeletons !

Great stamps too !!

 And a few more things ....

3D Zombie stickers ... wowzas !!!

How cute is this jolly guy ??

PIXIES from Doodlebug. Expect to see these for all sorts of holidays & seasons.
They are prepunched little flags/banners that are slipped on coloured sticks.
Put them on a page or a card, stick them in a gift, or poke them into the top of a cupcake ...fun !!

So that's it for this week ... lots more on its way for next week !!! Stop in this week on Wednesday night from 6:30-8 or Friday from 10 am to 5pm .



new new new !!!

Lots of new things being unpacked !! They are selling quickly on Facebook so I thought I better get them posted here too ! (Check back Wednesday night for the next 2 boxes !!)

LOADS OF PICTURES !!!

                     Elizabeth's Crafts Peel Offs ... use them as is or combine with Glitter Ritz !!

                                                                Christmas themes.

Birthday themes.

Birthday / gold

Florals.

  Christmas / gold.

 Floral / gold

Butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies, etc...

more winged creatures but in silver.

Graphic 45 : 12 Days of Christmas 12x12 paper

Wouldn't this sheet make wonderful cards ??

8x8 pads.

And now the dies ...

First Elizabeth's Crafts ...

oh, and P.S. I have ANOTHER box of dies coming next week. But that will be the last of the Christmas dies so don't miss out !!!

Great seasonal sentiments.

Ribbon Trees, Snowflake set, Birds, Mitten set.

Ornaments 1 & 2 with solid shape & decorative overlays.

Bough with Berries, Pine Sprig & Berries, Tags with Accessories.

And a lovely Pumpkin set.

And more dies, this time from Cottage Cutz.
These dies are extremely intricate.
 Cottage Cutz also sells a shim that can be used with Cuttlebugs & Big Shots to make these dies cut beautifully !

Amazing Snowflake Wreath. Look at the die ... see the intricacy ?

Winter Holly Wreath ... so much detail !!

Winter Wonderland Border.

 Winter Wonderland Deer

Winter Wonderland Scene

Winterland Village

Snow Swept Border

Santa & his reindeer !!!

And this is the shim.  :)

And just a few more things ...

And the Mini Ornaments die has arrived !! It goes with the trees, stars, garlands, doves ... Really cute !!

 Just a little fun ... mini stamps + stamp pads + a few tags to stamp on from Prima ... just $1.99 each ! There is an owl pirate, an "I love you" with a cute bee, and a bouquet.  Fun for little projects, a small gift, or a stocking stuffer !

I was able to get  a few more of these great $4.99 dies !!

And, finally a SALE on this lovely velvet rickrack ribbon. Each spool has 9 yards and is only $2.99.
Limited quantities so let me know if you want some.
Colours (top to bottom ) Harvest Rust, Robin's Egg, Chestnut Brown,
Moss, Black, Rouge, Blush Pink.

So that's it for tonight. Tomorrow I hope to work at home on some samples & a kit and then I will be unpacking TWO MORE boxes Wednesday. Be sure to check back Wednesday to see what else is here ! And remember, I am open this Wednesday night form 6:30 to 8pm and then again Friday. Lots of new things to see !!!!