You know how there are Christmas sales AFTER Christmas , after you're done your projects ? Wouldn't it be so much better if the sale was BEFORE Christmas when you needed the supplies ?
Well ... let's do that !!!!
This week, save, save, save !!! November 18 to 21.
*** Buy a Christmas die, stamp, embossing folder or stencil ... get another one for HALF PRICE !!! ***
Buy, save, repeat !!!
* second item must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with other discounts . Not valid on layaways or special orders.
*** Buy 2 sheets of patterned Christmas paper, get a 3rd free !
Stock up !!!
Be sure to scroll down to see the previous post showing how to use Peel Offs and how get the most out of a package !
And check out the post before that one ... it's all about the big craft sale that will be at the store on Sunday Nov 22. Lots of photos to give you sneak peeks of what will be available. Hope to see you this week and on Sunday too !!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Peel Offs
Hello !
Last week I explored Peel Offs ... I wanted to try a few different ways of using them and I was quite impressed with how useful they are ! Let me show you.
For those of you not familiar with Peel Offs, they are stickers that come in black, silver, and gold. I tend to use black just because that is a colour I always like to have in my projects but the silver or gold would also be beautiful. The stickers have an outline and then the inner pieces. Many people just use the outline but you can use every.single.piece.
PROJECT #1 : Coloured Glitter
For this technique, white paper is covered with a layer of 2 sided tape, then the entire sticker, including the inner pieces, is transferred to the adhesive covered paper. Each inner piece is removed individually, coloured glitter is sprinkled on that piece ,the excess is removed, and the glitter is burnished . Areas that will be the same colour can all be done at one time. This process continues until the whole design is done. The piece is then trimmed and then used on a project. It isn't difficult but it takes a bit of time. The results are spectacular !
For this technique you will need the sticker sheet, 2 sided adhesive tape (available in rolls or as sheets), a transfer sheet (see below in Project #5), and glitter. I use Glitter Ritz. It comes in so many beautiful colours and a jar will last you ... hmm ... probably forever ! lol
PROJECT #2 : Colouring Glitter
For this technique, you prepare the paper and adhesive as above but you only place the outline on the paper. You then cover the entire thing with clear glitter (cool or warm tone), clean off the excess, and then burnish. Now, you colour ! Using alcohol based markers like Copics or Sharpies, you colour the glitter using a dabbing motion. The glitter accepts the ink and you can transform a plain image to a colour filled one very easily ! You still get the sparkle but it is quite a bit easier and uses only one colour of glitter.
PROJECT #3 : Watercoloured
For this technique, the outline sticker is transferred to watercolour paper. Using a waterbrush and watercolour pencils (or paints) the image is painted. The sticker makes a great barrier to keep the colours from mixing. This gives a much softer but very pretty look.
PROJECT #4 : Markers
For this one, I applied the outline sticker to Specialty Stamping Paper (or use any paper that works well with markers) and then coloured the image with Distress markers.
PROJECT #5 : The "Insides" ...
Now we have all the inner pieces left (except for the ones in Technique #1) ... seems like a waste to not use them !! Again, the transfer sheet comes to the rescue ! Use the sheet to pick up all the inner pieces and then transfer them to another piece of cardstock. They make a beautiful silhouette image.
Project #6 ... use the stickers as is !!
This seems to be the most obvious and yet I didn't do it ! lol. But the sticker outlines themselves are beautiful and would be lovely on their won just adhered on a piece of cardstock and then used for cards etc. I think the gold and silver ones would look fabulous on a dark cardstock - very elegant too !
So there you go ... several ways to use your Peel Offs and ways to use every last bit ! They are a great product and I hope you give them a try !!
Last week I explored Peel Offs ... I wanted to try a few different ways of using them and I was quite impressed with how useful they are ! Let me show you.
For those of you not familiar with Peel Offs, they are stickers that come in black, silver, and gold. I tend to use black just because that is a colour I always like to have in my projects but the silver or gold would also be beautiful. The stickers have an outline and then the inner pieces. Many people just use the outline but you can use every.single.piece.
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| There are multiple images in a package. They are in the $2.39 to $2.69 range ... a great deal considering all the ways you can use them ! |
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| There are hundreds of designs to choose from. I chose a small sampling of Christmas Peel Offs but they come in a wide range of designs - everything from cars to hallowe'en to teddy bears, owls, cherries, tea pots , flowers, fairies, and more. |
For this technique, white paper is covered with a layer of 2 sided tape, then the entire sticker, including the inner pieces, is transferred to the adhesive covered paper. Each inner piece is removed individually, coloured glitter is sprinkled on that piece ,the excess is removed, and the glitter is burnished . Areas that will be the same colour can all be done at one time. This process continues until the whole design is done. The piece is then trimmed and then used on a project. It isn't difficult but it takes a bit of time. The results are spectacular !
For this technique you will need the sticker sheet, 2 sided adhesive tape (available in rolls or as sheets), a transfer sheet (see below in Project #5), and glitter. I use Glitter Ritz. It comes in so many beautiful colours and a jar will last you ... hmm ... probably forever ! lol
PROJECT #2 : Colouring Glitter
For this technique, you prepare the paper and adhesive as above but you only place the outline on the paper. You then cover the entire thing with clear glitter (cool or warm tone), clean off the excess, and then burnish. Now, you colour ! Using alcohol based markers like Copics or Sharpies, you colour the glitter using a dabbing motion. The glitter accepts the ink and you can transform a plain image to a colour filled one very easily ! You still get the sparkle but it is quite a bit easier and uses only one colour of glitter.
PROJECT #3 : Watercoloured
PROJECT #4 : Markers
PROJECT #5 : The "Insides" ...
Now we have all the inner pieces left (except for the ones in Technique #1) ... seems like a waste to not use them !! Again, the transfer sheet comes to the rescue ! Use the sheet to pick up all the inner pieces and then transfer them to another piece of cardstock. They make a beautiful silhouette image.
Project #6 ... use the stickers as is !!
This seems to be the most obvious and yet I didn't do it ! lol. But the sticker outlines themselves are beautiful and would be lovely on their won just adhered on a piece of cardstock and then used for cards etc. I think the gold and silver ones would look fabulous on a dark cardstock - very elegant too !
So there you go ... several ways to use your Peel Offs and ways to use every last bit ! They are a great product and I hope you give them a try !!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Craft Sale !!
Hello !
This Sunday there will be a craft sale at Classic Hobbies. The tables will be pushed out of the way, displays will be moved, and the crafters will set up !! There are 12 crafters and the variety is amazing ! We have everything from wood burned art on pumpkin seeds, wire wrapped jewelry, cards, Christmas decorations, real natural wreaths, knitting, sewing, felting, baking (oh yum !), welded horseshoe creations, silver clay jewelry, themed "Glampers" , crystal jewelry, garlands, and so much more ! All handmade and homemade.
There is no admission fee and you can use cash, debit, or credit cards. The sale is from 11am to 4pm. We are looking forward to seeing you !!
And here's some of what I'm making ...
And then there is the baking ... no photos yet but I know the baker and I can testify that she is good !!! Everything from cookies to cheesecake !!
It will be a fun & festive time ! Come on out and support local makers. :)
This Sunday there will be a craft sale at Classic Hobbies. The tables will be pushed out of the way, displays will be moved, and the crafters will set up !! There are 12 crafters and the variety is amazing ! We have everything from wood burned art on pumpkin seeds, wire wrapped jewelry, cards, Christmas decorations, real natural wreaths, knitting, sewing, felting, baking (oh yum !), welded horseshoe creations, silver clay jewelry, themed "Glampers" , crystal jewelry, garlands, and so much more ! All handmade and homemade.
There is no admission fee and you can use cash, debit, or credit cards. The sale is from 11am to 4pm. We are looking forward to seeing you !!
And here's some of what I'm making ...
And then there is the baking ... no photos yet but I know the baker and I can testify that she is good !!! Everything from cookies to cheesecake !!
It will be a fun & festive time ! Come on out and support local makers. :)
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Another Sale !!
Forgot to add this to the previous post ... Nov 13 - Nov 21 ...
KLIK snap jewelry 50% off !!!
Makes great Christmas gifts !!!!
KLIK snap jewelry 50% off !!!
Makes great Christmas gifts !!!!
Great New Products and a Sale !
So ... first ... let's talk about some wonderful new products from Hero Arts. They are Ombre Ink pads (new holiday colours), Layered Stamps & Dies, and Fancy Dies (for a 3D effect).
Here are the stamps & inks ...
The stamps are a series of layers ... you stamp the base in one colour, the next in another, and so on. You get amazing multicoloured images with very little effort !! And if you use the ombre ink pads, you can actually get all the shades you need in one ink pad !
The dies are also fabulous ... they will cut the image and all the little detail elements. You will be able to make amazing projects with these products !
Here are a few quick cards I made ...
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| This card uses the wreath set and the green ombre ink pad. I did 3 layers of wreath & greenery, and then add the lovely berry clusters. The bow was stamped separately and diecut before being added with a dimensional dot. The sentiment is also part of the set. |
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| This is the tree set .. again I used the ombre ink and used 3 of the tree stamps. I used the little dot stamp and then added a few clear crystals. And they were clear ... I just coloured them with my alcohol based marker to make them red ! Now I can use one package of crystals and have any colour I want. |
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| And here is the tree again. This time I used the 4th layer with embossing ink and Puff Sparkle embossing powder to make a layer of pretty snow. I even used the embossing powder for the sentiment (also in the stamp set) and it worked quite well !! |
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| Another wreath ... this time I added the ornaments and pinecones - which can also be stamped & cut out with the die set for added dimension ! And there's another lovely sentiment. I love this set !! |
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| Here is a photo from the Hero Arts web page showing just what you can do ! Amazing ! I can't wait to have a little time to spend to really explore the possibilities. |
I LOVE these stamps & dies !!! They make it so easy to get a multicoloured image and to make large quantities - assembly...
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Monday, November 9, 2015
And now the Fancy Dies.
I tried out the new Fancy Dies from Hero Arts. Really easy to use ! And they add a great 3D effect to your projects. I...
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Monday, November 9, 2015
In addition to these dies and stamps, I have some new paper for Christmas and winter ... actually FIVE racks of Christmas paper now . I also have put together a kit that I shared in the previous post.
Here it is ... for more details just scroll down to the previous post !
AND NOW ! The Weekly Sale !
It is almost inventory time so I am deciding what I won't be carrying in the new year. Because of the popularity of the Mini Distress Ink Pads, I have decided to clear out the larger Distress Ink Pads. So they are 40% off with the exception of the new 2015 colours. If you click on the blue highlighted date link below , you can see photos of all the available colours. The other item I won't be carrying is the Distress Paint. So it is also 40% off including all the new 2015 colours.
The sale prices will be on for 2 weeks (Nov 13 to Nov 21).
Details ... To get the sale price items must be paid for during that time period. Not valid on special orders & layaways.
THIS WEEK'S SALE !!!!!!!!!!!Inventory time is coming up (yikes) and I am reviewing what products I will be clearing out...
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Thursday, November 12, 2015
And that's it for now !! Hope to see you Friday or Saturday !
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
A Kit !!
Look what I made today !!
It was so easy ... it took me less than an hour including the planning, measuring, cutting, and assembly. I made a coffee, drank it, and then it was dry !!
It's glittery and sparkly and festive !!
So you could make one in much less time because the kits will have everything precut for you !!
I am making up kits and they will include ...
* the frame (you can paint, stain or stamp your frame. I left mine plain because I liked it that way but feel free to do whatever you wish !!)
* the paper, precut to size
* the people embellishment
* the tree ( it starts out white so I'll stain it and add the snow for you !)
* the Distress Rock Candy Glitter
* the Mod Podge
* directions.
( Coffee not included ... lol )
Kits are $25 and I just have 7 available .
It was so easy ... it took me less than an hour including the planning, measuring, cutting, and assembly. I made a coffee, drank it, and then it was dry !!
It's glittery and sparkly and festive !!
So you could make one in much less time because the kits will have everything precut for you !!
I am making up kits and they will include ...
* the frame (you can paint, stain or stamp your frame. I left mine plain because I liked it that way but feel free to do whatever you wish !!)
* the paper, precut to size
* the people embellishment
* the tree ( it starts out white so I'll stain it and add the snow for you !)
* the Distress Rock Candy Glitter
* the Mod Podge
* directions.
( Coffee not included ... lol )
Kits are $25 and I just have 7 available .
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Post #2 !
Hi !
This is my second post this week. Scroll down for the first ... there are lost of lovely new Christmas products included in that one.
This post is all about something new ... a weekly sale !! That's right. Each and every week I will be featuring a different sale. The discounts will be good and you never know what it might be !!
Here's the fine print ...
* sale discount is on regular prices only. Does not apply to already discounted items.
* sale will not apply to items on hold.
* sale items can not be put on layway. The discount is only valid that week.
* sale items must be paid for during the time of the sale. They can be picked up or mailed out later, but the items must be paid for .
So this week is all about Hallowe'en and a hold over on the new tools that were on an introductory sale last week. Next week ? Who knows !
WEEKLY SALE !!!!!
So that's the sale for this week. Scroll down to the previous post to see all the pretty holiday items. And hopefully you'll sop in this week.
Open TONIGHT (Nov 4) from 6:30 - 8pm
FRIDAY (Nov 6) 10am - 5pm
SATURDAY (Nov 7) 10am to noon.
Have a great week !!!
This is my second post this week. Scroll down for the first ... there are lost of lovely new Christmas products included in that one.
This post is all about something new ... a weekly sale !! That's right. Each and every week I will be featuring a different sale. The discounts will be good and you never know what it might be !!
Here's the fine print ...
* sale discount is on regular prices only. Does not apply to already discounted items.
* sale will not apply to items on hold.
* sale items can not be put on layway. The discount is only valid that week.
* sale items must be paid for during the time of the sale. They can be picked up or mailed out later, but the items must be paid for .
So this week is all about Hallowe'en and a hold over on the new tools that were on an introductory sale last week. Next week ? Who knows !
WEEKLY SALE !!!!!
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| 40% off these stamps |
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| 40% off these stamps |
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| and 40% off as well. |
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| And ... can you guess ? 40% off the fabulous dies !! Last chance !! |
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| And 40% off these ones too ! Last chance to get them ! |
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| 40% off these dies |
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| and 40% off ... |
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| 40% off |
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| 40% off these Hallowe'en embellishments |
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| And 40% off these stickers and 6x6 paper pads. |
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| Reg $23.99 ... this week only $12.99 !!! |
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| Hallowe'en paper 40% off this week ... and then it disappears !! |
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| Cat lights ... reg $19.99 ... this week only $15.99. |
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| 40% off. Last chance ! |
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| SALE HELD OVER ... the Heatwave Pen for adding foil Reg $39.99 ... this week $29.99. Next week it will be back to $39.99 so don't wait ! |
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| SALE HELD OVER !! The FUSE tool Reg $39.99 ... this week $29.99. Next week they will be back to $39.99. |
Open TONIGHT (Nov 4) from 6:30 - 8pm
FRIDAY (Nov 6) 10am - 5pm
SATURDAY (Nov 7) 10am to noon.
Have a great week !!!
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