Happy Holidays to all of our valued customers!  What a year it has been!  At the end of July, I lost my valued employee Lyndsey - who had her first baby.  Congratulations Lyndsey!  Since then I have been a one man show - with some help from my family and a couple of friends from time to time I have been able to stay on top of everything.  We have managed to do well in spite of the poor economy - adding new products regularly and showcasing fabulous ideas to inspire all of those who follow my blog and visit our store.  Thank you to everyone for supporting my store - without you all - we wouldn't be here.  With your support we look forward to an awesome 2010!

As 2009 comes to a close - I am enjoying time with my family.  Rather than closing for the entire week between Christmas and New Years we will open with reduced hours.

Saturday, December 26th CLOSED
Sunday, December 27th CLOSED
Monday, December 28th noon - 4pm
Tuesday, December 29th noon - 4pm
Wednesday, December 30th noon - 4pm
Thursday, December 31st CLOSED
Friday, January 1st CLOSED
Saturday, January 2nd CLOSED
Sunday, January 3rd CLOSED
Monday, January 4th 10:30am - 6pm (resuming normal hours)

Wishing everyone a heartfelt happy holiday season.  I will look forward to visiting with you all in 2010.

December is here and the holidays are well underway.  This is my very favorite time of the year.  It is a time for family and friends - traditions and random acts of kindness.  Some of my most cherished gifts are those that were given from the heart - it is the little things that mean so much. 

During the holidays many of us get overwhelmed with the number of gifts that we need to give.  What do you give to the person has everything?  Let us help you avoid numerous hours surfing the internet, or walking through the mall looking for that perfect gift.  Sometimes the perfect gift isn't something that you bought - but something that you made.  You say you aren't creative - that is what we are here for.  We have tons of great ideas on display to inspire you.  Stop by and we can help you create that perfect gift for someone on your list.  We also have some great classes coming up to create some unique projects that would be awesome gifts for someone - if you can part with them.

CHRISTMAS CARD KITS.

If you love to give handmade holiday cards - but are crunched for time - we have Christmas Card Kits that have everything you need to make your cards cut and ready to assemble.  They come in packs of 6 for $10.00.  Quantities are limited so make sure to stop in to pick up a package or two so you don't miss out.

GIFTS & STOCKING STUFFERS.

• Mini Album Kits (perfect for kids & adults)  $10 - $15
• EK Decorative Border Punches
• 12x12 Frames
• Hip Kits $25 - $30
• Custom Made Decorative Frames (perfect for kids rooms) $18 - $22
• much more.

UPCOMING CLASSES

• Wednesday, December 16th  7:00pm - 10:00pm Holiday Hors d'oeuvres & Cookbook Class (details)
• Thursday, December 17th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Framed 2010 Magnetic Calendar (details)
• Friday, December 18th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kid's Holiday Make & Take Project (details)
• Saturday, December 19th 10:00am - 1:00pm Frames 2010 Magnetic Calendar (details)
• Saturday, December 19th 1:30pm - midnight Scrapfest (details)

HIP KIT CLUB - A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

A membership to our Hip Kit Club is fabulous gift!  Give a gift that keeps on giving.  Great products for a great price.  We can stretch your dollar further, and you get our design work for free!

• Each month you will get a kit loaded with fabulous products. 

• We email a approximately 25 layouts and a couple dozen cards every month that have been completed with the items your kit to every Hip Kit Club member.  These projects will provide you with all kinds of creative inspiration!

• Kits are ready for delivery or shipping between the 15th and 20th of each month. 

• We can ship anywhere in the continental US via USPS Priority Mail.  We can ship internationally as well - (shipping charges are calculated on an individual basis) 

• Wouldn't it be great to get something delivered to your mailbox that is not a bill or junk mail? 

December Main Hip Kit

NEW PRODUCTS.

• We R Memory Keepers - Merry and Bright Collection
• Crate Paper - North Pole Collection
• Crate Paper - Seasons Collection
• Cosmo Cricket - Jolly by Golly Collection
• Cosmo Cricket - Nutmeg Collection
• Fancy Pants - Christmas Magic Collection
• Fancy Pants - Rough and Tough Collection
• Fancy Pants - Dancing Girl Collection
• Fancy Pants - Little Sprout Collection
• October Afternoon - Ducks in a Row Collection
• Elle's Studio Tags and Die Cuts (they are fabulous!!!)
• Plus much more..

Check out these great layouts and cards created by Cheryl Kelly-Van-Domelen using the  contents of our November Hip Kit & Add-On Kit.  This kit was so versatile.  I love the machine stitching - this is one of my favorite techniques.  I also love the way Cheryl layered the die cut shapes with pop-dots to give dimension to the little houses.  Awesome job!!!!

Oh Melanie - what fabulous layouts and cards!  I love the dimension and texture on your layouts and cards.  Handcut elements are your signature.  Great job Melanie!  Thank you so much for sharing them!!!

Awesome layouts and cards by Deana Boston created with the contents from our November Hip Kit & Add-On Kit.  The Add-On Kit included a mini album with graph paper pages.  I love the fact that Deana used those pages to accent her "Girls Day Out" layout.  Love the machine stitching as well.  Fabulous job Deana!  Always love your stuff!!!