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A Re-Cap of CHA, Day 1

We have arrived back to the store after a wonderfully inspiring buying trip to CHA. It was so nice to feel the sunshine while visiting the Los Angeles area--the weather this time was much more welcoming than last year's trip. After thinking about all the wonderful product we saw and purchased, I always like to think back on any trendspotting. Butterflies are certainly everywhere this year and so is Tim Holtz. Pink Paislee had a very nice release and butterflies played a huge part in it. Turning paper into fashion was also a popular trend in many booth displays...

 

 
 

Prima, as usual, has loads of beautiful products heading our way. Their booth is always a highlight--combine gourgeous product, stunning samples and adorable paper/ribbon dress stands and you have one heck of a booth! Here are a few snapshots of some samples in the Prima booth...

 
 
 
Tim Holtz's booth is always full of extreme eye-candy and this year was no exception. The samples in the booth are always to die-for and they make you want to get home and create, create, create...

 
 
The above photo is actually created using three configurations--very clever!

 
 
Deanna's fave find--a mini tape gun for Tim's tissue tapes, say that five times fast! Stay tuned for more fabulous finds from CHA 2011.

Where to begin?

There was so much eye candy on the CHA Show floor today--where to begin? One of the highlights of today would have to be the Tim Holtz Booth---is that really a surprise? We are drooling over all the new products that will be hitting our shelves soon. I am experiencing a bit of technical difficulties with our internet connection this evening. Will be back tomorrow evening to try posting pics again--sorry. -

 

 

Welcome to L.A

It is that time of year and we are in sunny California preparing to attend the Craft and Hobby Trade Show in Los Angeles. This time of year is always exciting because it means we get to see the latest and greatest that the paper crafting industry has to offer. So the story starts yesterday with us heading to the L.A Convention Center for a day of learning with Tim Holtz. After an early start we were there bright and early enough to see this rolling on in...

We were fortunate to be a part of a Mini Educational Program with the uber-creative Tim. A huge thank you to Mr. Holtz and Ranger for giving us all the wonderful opportunity.

Time to sit down and get started...

Our day consisted of learning the ins and outs of all the glorious products that exist in Tim's creative universe. Who wouldn't want to play with Alcohol Inks, Distress Inking products and a long list of other amazing products? Cannot wait to receive all of Tim's new releases--loving the Distress Stain!

Took a spin with a few distress inks through out the day--what would we do without these staples? Here is our finished project, a series of 25 tags filled with technique. We will leave these samples in the Store and looking forward to sharing this inspiration with our wonderful customers.

This is our first post from CHA Winter 2011, so pop in each day and we will share all the wonderful treasures we find on the show floor. Thank you for visiting and see you soon.

New Year, New Classes

Well here we are in 2011 and our class calendar is full of brand new class offerings. Let's take a peek at Stacey's batch of classes starting soon...

Spread Your Wings Canvas Class $31.oo

 
If you haven't created on canvas before, you are missing a wonderful creative opportunity. A canvas is the perfect chance to use all the fixings we already have and create a piece of home decor. Using "Curio" from Basic Grey, petals from Prima and baubles from Tim Holtz we will create a memento you will treasure for years to come. This project is incredibly versatile and can be created using a variety of photos. Step outside your comfort zone and get those creative juices flowing--with a spritz of Glimmer Mist, a layer of Crackle Accents and a sprinkle of glass beads, you will have a project full of texture and personality. Based on a project created by Basic Grey, there are several dates to fit your schedule. Click here to learn more!

Scrapology 18  $32.00

 
 
 
Scrapology 18 is the latest class in this series. We will be creating THREE double page layouts, using the new Calendar paper by KI, a bit of Basic Grey, Making Memories Paperie and Echo Park's Valentines Sticker Sheet. You will leave class with three different layouts, perfect for a variety of themes (Love, Family Outings and Dreams for 2011). As usual, these themes are open to your own interpretation. Enjoy FULL sticker sheets from Making Memories Paperie and Echo Park. For more information, please click here.

Tattered Treasures Mini Book  $30.00

 
 
 
Who doesn't love the unique style of 7gypsies products? Do we all not have a bit of gypsy spirit, a sense of adventure and passion for creating? Join Stacey, and create the perfect mini book to document your own journey. Using 7gypsies patterned paper, stickers and so much more, create a book full of texture and the perfect home for those treasured memories. This class is for the papercrafter that is not afraid to get dirty. Since we are using distress inks, alcohol inks, crackle accents and glass beads--we will have a ton of fun getting our hands dirty! For more information, please click here.

Thank you so much for stopping by and we hope to see you soon. Whether you are a card maker, scrapbooker or project maker--we are sure we can find you a creative challenge to kick off a new year!

Featured Instructor this Week...

So you all know we offer many classes here at Clipper Street, but I thought it would be fun to have you all meet our Instructors and get to know them a bit better. We are very fortunate to have the BEST group of Instructors and we are very proud to have them teaching at the Store! So this week, I would like you to meet Tobi...Tobi is an amazingly talented papercrafter and she does it all. Our Copic Blending and Shading Expert and a stunning stamper, who also enjoys creating layouts and other projects. Tobi is a member of several Design Teams, including Technique Tuesday and has had her work published in Papercrafts and featured in online galleries, as well.

1. I am married to Ian and a mother to an adorable 8 year-old monster named Phoenix.
2. I LOVE my job! I am a high school choir and band teacher. You can ask my kids, I love my job so much it takes centre stage in most of my dreams!
3. I have a couple of degrees, my first being a Bachelors of Jazz Studies majoring in piano and voice. I also trained as an opera singer and classical pianist, but decided to focus on jazz for the last 2 years of my degree. My second degree is my education degree that I needed to teach high school!
4. I took a few years off of university to be a gigging jazz musician, and during that time I went to school to be a makeup artist for print (magazines) and tv/movies.
5. I am Canadian and I live in greater-Vancouver .  I would love to live abroad and teach in another part of the world. I don't know if that will happen any time soon, but it's a dream. 
6. I started making cards about 3.5 years ago. I was an occasional scrapbooker and thought I knew what stamping was all about.. BOY was I wrong! I have been utterly and hopelessly addicted ever since. 
7. Besides card-making I will sit down and watch my one or two TV shows I have time for (House and Biggest Loser) and play Wii with my boys and my brother online. (We play Super Smash Brothers Brawl.. It's awesome). 

So tell me, was that TOO MUCH INFORMATION?? Lol..

Tobi has two wonderful classes running for our Nov. and Dec. calendar. Whether you are a Stamper/Card Maker or a scrapbooker we think you will LOVE these classes.

Winter Garden Layouts:

 

 

 

 Next class is Tuesday, November 16th 6pm-8:30pm and classes on December 5th & 9th, as well.

This is a great class to help you get caught up (yes, it is possible) and make some adorable layouts while you're at it. In this class, you will leave with a double page layout and two single page layouts. Using the fun and festive Basic Grey Jovial line, each layout has a slightly vintage, yet current style. Enjoy playing with some of the most popular products in the industry--incl. our fave Glimmer Mist! Included in your Kit is a FULL sheet of Jovial Chipboard stickers. $32 To sign up today visit our website.

Christmas Bella Cards

Next Class: Thursday, November 18th 6pm-8:30pm or Dec. 5th 11am-1:30pm

Join Tobi and welcome these Holiday Bella's into your home this Christmas! This class has it all...adorable Stamps from Stamping Bella, a touch of glitter and whimsy using the latest and greatest pattern papers, ribbon and dazzling jewels. Copics are used in this class, but previous experience is not mandatory--if you have always been curious about Copics this is your perfect opportunity to give them a try. $30  To sign up, please visit our website.

Christmas Fun--Christmas Bellas Cards

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you looking for a fresh, fun and adorable Christmas card design this year? Then this is the class for you, join Tobi and create four fashionably fun Christmas cards featuring Stamping Bella stamps, stunning rosette ribbon and copic colouring. You do not need to be a Copic expert to take this class. Take this opportunity to give copic markers a try and create four Christmas cards. Sign up today.

Tobi's designs are fresh and fun--her Copic colouring abilities are outstanding. Congrats to Tobi for being added to the Technique Tuesday Design team.

A Weekend to Unwind

Do you have plans this weekend? If you have a few hours to spare then you MUST come and check out our classes with Trisha Ladouceur this weekend! There are several classes to choose from, each with a fabulously creative project to complete and take home. Each class offers the opportunity to try something new, learn new techniques and stretch those creative muscles. Plus, who wouldn't like to play with lots of delicious product from Prima, My Minds Eye, 7 gypsies or Tattered Angels?

Classes being offered:

Tattered Angels Technique Book $50  Friday, November 5th 6pm-9pm

Learn how to use Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Glimmer Glam and Glimmer Glaze to their full potential. Trish has about 100 bottles of this shimmery, glimmery goodness for you to play with.

Mixed Media Album Class $60  Saturday, November 6th 1pm-5pm

Using an assortment of some of the most fabulous Build-a-Book Canvas and Clear pages and chipboard components. You will create this project full of beautiful Prima embellishments sure to set your senses on fire! Learn some of the techniques to take your albums to an entirely new level of fabulous.

 

 

Releasing the Artist Within  $45  Sunday, November 7th 10am-12pm

This would not be a scrapbooking event without atleast one scrapbook layout class right? Well, Trisha will inspire you with reasons as to why we should continue to do what we love to do as often as possible. Join her for more than 2 jam-packed hours leaving you with a plethora of new ideas to successfully create layouts that will demand the attention of everyone that looks at them.

 

 

7gypsies Receipt Holder Project $60 (Kit includes $70 in product)

Using the 7gypsies Hanging Receipt Holder as your base, you will use an assortment of vintage inspired papers and embellishments to create this amazing work of art sure to gain the admiration of all who see it hanging in your home. This would make the perfect gift this holiday season--simply switch up the tags and you have a perfectly unique gift tailored specifically to that special person in your life.

 

 

Okay, so lets get down to the really fun stuff---prizes!!!! Trisha will be bringing a HUGE Gift Basket (valued at $200) and all those attending her classes will receive an entry form. Now here is the really fun part--if the class numbers grow, so does the value of the gift basket--hey, it could get as large as $500!!! Would you like to increase your chances to win? When you attend your class, you can buy an extra ticket for $2 and all proceeds from tickets sales will benefit a local charity! A true win/win situation.

All project samples will be in the store Friday by 5 pm--come and check them out.

Peek at our Christmas Card Creations Class...

Here you are, a peek at Deanna's Nov/Dec Christmas Card Class. Sign up online or by giving us a call (604) 514-2229.

 

Fun, Fast and Festive! That's the recipe for PERFECT Christmas cards that will leave you feeling ready for this holiday season! Deanna has designed four BRAND NEW card designs that you will create using only the newest and best products that you have come to love--K & Co, Echo Park, the Paper Company and more! This class also features an amazing POP UP GIFT CARD HOLDER, that you will find yourself creating over and over again throughout the year! Perfect for all styles and levels, Deanna has created something for everyone to make this year's holiday season shine! Space is very limited so signup early to avoid disappointment.

Join us for Spooktacular Friday Night Crop

 
So we will be dressed up Friday Night, October 29th (6pm-Midnight) do you dare to join us for a night of Halloween fun? Join us for a Friday Night Crop full of Halloween spirit. Free if you are planning on dressing up. If dressing up is not your thing, than the evening is $5.00

We will be awarding a Prize for the Best Dressed of the evening.