Hello ...

 I am trying to get  a feel for who reads the blog. I have a counter on the side but I'm not sure if that is real people or robots, lol. Do enough people read this blog to keep posting ? I would appreciate if you could leave a quick comment so I can see if there is anyone out there ... Thanks so much !!!

new !!!

Hello again !
Well yesterday I posted some samples to inspire you & today I have some great new products that I hope will do the same.
I am sharing a few photos and then a link to the entire album. Just click on the blue highlighted date to go to the album and see all the new items. I'm sorry to always have to do it this way but the photos take forever to load on the blog and there are always so many to share.

First ... from My Favorite Things ... great stamps and dies.

 And then there are a half dozen new dies from Spellbinders ...

 And a bunch of great new stamps from Stampendous ... including Mother's Day, Christmas, Easter, valentines. Yes, really. And the suppliers run out quickly so it might be best to get them soon !! I'm sure by spring, they will be sold out.

 LUCKY CLOVER is here. And Candied Apple should arrive soon. That will finish the new Distress Colour of the Month Series for 2015.

 Cute fairy dies from Tonic.

Now to see more , follow the blue date link ...

New stamps, dies, inks, and tools. Christmas, Easter, Anniversary, Mother's day. Yes, really.
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

And now ... I am trying to get  a feel for who reads the blog. I have a counter on the side but I'm not sure if that is real people or robots, lol. Do enough people read this blog to keep posting ? I would appreciate if you could leave a quick comment so I can see if there is anyone out there ... Thanks so much !!!

Thoughtful Little Gifts ... and such fun to make !

Hello !
I think everyone likes a little gift that says "I appreciate you" or "I thought about you". I don't think these gifts need to be elaborate or expensive. It really is the thought. And I think you show that by giving a lovely little package , maybe just filled with some candies or a gift card for a coffee , but beautifully presented. So I dug out my stamps & stencils, ribbons and rubons and spent 2 hours last night making some pretty packages as samples. They were easy to make, quick to make, and oh-so fun !

"Exhibit A" , lol

And "Exhibit B". 

Imagine giving this sweet little parcel to a neighbour, your hairdresser,
 the garbage collector, the mail person ... 

And just fill it with some candies !

To see all the samples and what they are made with , click on the blue highlighted date to go to the photo album ... you'll see how easy they were to make and what you can do with your scraps too !!

I have lots of bags & boxes in the store that you can use to wrap gifts ... stamps, stencils, rub ons, paper ... so many ideas !!
Posted by Classic Hobbies on Tuesday, December 8, 2015

I have all the bags & boxes on special at the store so you can make some too !

Large Kraft pillow boxes
overall size 11 x 5.5
finished size 5.5 x 7
.89 each
Special 10 pack for $6.99

Medium white pillow boxes
overall size 7.5 x 4.5
finished size 4.5 x 4.5
.60 each
Special ... 10 pack for $4.99

Teeny canvas bags
just 2 x 3
perfect for earrings, a trinket, or a wrapped chocolate
.50 each
Special ... 10 pack for $3.99

Medium Canvas bags
4 x 6
.75 each
Special ... 10 pack for $5.99

Large canvas bags
6 x 8
1.00 each
Special ... 10 pack for $7.50

Drop in to see the samples & get your supplies !!

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 !