Saturday, February 21, 2009

New Clock Kit of the Month!

Looking for a change of pace? How about trying out our Clock Kit of the Month? This adorable kit, designed by Tara Lehmann, is sure to brighten anyone's day! It's perfect for displaying in your scrap area, living room, child's bedroom...anywhere really! It would also make a fun gift for grandparents that they could look forward to every month.


Here's how it works:
  1. Purchase the blank clock. (Right now it's on sale for $9.99).
  2. Buy a pre-designed kit for $3.99 (available at the Rexburg store). This includes all the paper and embellishments you see pictured here. Even the stamping has been done for you!
  3. Carefully pull the face cover off of the clock and remove the hands.
  4. Assemble the kit and place it inside the clock.
  5. Replace the hands and the cover.
  6. Change your design every month, every season, or once a year. You decide!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Home Decor Project Idea!

Lantern Centerpiece

Are you looking for unique displays for your home? How about this idea? Start with a distressed wooden lantern and fill it with assorted grapevine balls. Finish it off by arranging curly grass stems in the opening at the top. Quick, easy, and beautiful!


Look for the displays in our floral and home decor departments for more ideas using various sizes and shapes of lanterns.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Scrappy Rag Apron

This Scrappy Rag Apron is cute and easy. Even a beginner can make one! We have kits available in our Fabric Department for $19.99 which includes instructions and all the fabric you need to complete one. The kits are made with yarn dyed woven plaids. But if you want to get really creative and choose your own fabric, all you'll need is two charm packs and a 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties.


So if you're looking for a great winter project, stop by today!

New Penny Lane by My Mind's Eye

We have lots of new product rolling into our scrapbooking department daily. Penny Lane is one of our favorites from My Mind's Eye. It is so easy to put a layout together with their coordinating papers, cut outs, and transparencies. And with 20 collections to choose from, you are sure to find something for your special photos. Check out these great ideas created by Kathy Davis:


Use some pre-cut embellishments to create a unique border on your page.


Lay a transparency over your photo for a one-of-a-kind frame.


Notice the beautiful die cut papers that make a pretty background for this layout? Top if off with a premade title for a fast and easy page.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Winter Blahs Getting You Down?

Winter is a great time to gather with friends and family to play some great games!
We have a few to recommend:

1) The T-shirt Game ( wear funny matters!) by Buffalo Games
A "judge" plays a t-shirt card, while everyone else throws in their Slogan card.
Whether it's funny, to the point, irrelevant, or irreverent, if the "judge" likes yours, you win!


2) Snorta by Mattel Games
The race is on to get rid of your cards! After each player hides an animal figure in their barn,
everyone starts flipping over their cards and the BARNYARD BEDLAM BEGINS!
Whenever two cards match, players must blurt out the sound of each others hidden animal. Whoever squawks last has to take their opponents cards.
The first player out of cards wins!

(3) For the truly creative and memorable game we suggest Photo*opoly!
You create your own game starring you and yours!
You need 22 photos that you want to feature.
There are pre-printed titles to use for special events or make your own.
Hand letter the rest or use your printer!
The game can be customized for a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, or any event you like!
The game itself has 6 die-cast game pieces as well as "Smile" and "Flash" cards to get the fun going!
Your creativity means the possibilities are endless!

Card Class this Thursday!

Join us this Thursday, February 19th, for card class from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in our Rexburg store. Shelly has designed these bright and cheery cards for Spring and Easter using the stamp set shown below. You can purchase the stamps at a special price that night only. Let us help you enjoy a night out!






Monday, February 16, 2009

Jiffy Yarn

Winter is the perfect season to cuddle up in a warm afghan like this one made from Jiffy Yarn by Lion Brand. The 2-ply brushed 100% acrylic yarn is velvety soft and looks like mohair. It is quick and easy to work. Check out our wide selection of colors!

Granny Square afghan pattern is available in our soft crafts department.