I will be spending a lot of much needed time with my family this summer. My scrapbooking word for this year is prioritize, and I continue to make my family my #1 priority. I hope all of you get plenty of opportunities to enjoy the summer weather with your families and friends. I plan to enjoy every minute!
Please note the summer hours for the studio. The studio will be open from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays for July and August. I will open for you by appointment, just call or email me. If I’m home I’ll gladly open up, just for you. I am also closed for summer holidays from August 9th to August 22nd. I will return to my regular studio hours in September.
Once again I am looking for Design Team members. I am happy to say all the current Design team have chosen to stay on. If you haven’t had a chance, you should come by to see all the great work they’ve created. I will be picking one or 2 new people to join for 2010-2011. Please submit ( Electronically or in person) 4 or 5 of you best projects (scrapbook layouts, cards, altered items) or a link to your blog, and a short bio, plus a short paragraph about why I should pick you for the team. The Design team gets to work with new products when they come in. They get the items for no cost and I display them in the studio and post them on my web site and Face book pages.. This year I am looking for Designers who work on a wide variety of projects ( cards, altered art, home décor), have a blog/website or can submit their projects electronically as well as in person. I am only looking for designers within Ontario. The deadline submissions for the Design Team is September, 30, 2010.
There are a ton of new products in the studio from : Basic Grey, Jillibean Soup, Prima, Tattered Angels, Bo Bunny, Best Creations, Martha Stewart, October Afternoon, Creative Imaginations, EK Success, Moxxie, Fancy Pants, and tons more.
Don’t for get to come pick up your Summer contest kit, pages are due August 31st. Don’t forget to come and vote for the great Spring projects (due May 26th). Congrats to Jane Vleot who won the Winter kit contest.
I recently was lucky enough to complete training with the Copic markers and now am an official Copic marker Instructor. Stay tuned for technique classes this Summer & Fall. I now carry the Copic sketch markers and several different Copic sketch sets as well as the blender pens and multi liners. I will special order anything you are looking for as well. These markers are really fun and I am amazed at how much I learned, I can’t wait to pass along all my knowledge to you.
Have scrapbooking products or paper scraps you no longer need?? I donate supplies to many organizations and groups ( schools, 4 H clubs, nursing homes and more) I will gladly take your unwanted supplies and donate them to one of the many organizations I support. I will take papers, stickers, tools, older stamps, paper scraps etc. Some supplies and tools are even kept here in the studio for all too enjoy and I take them when I do classes with various groups in the community. Several customers have already donated supplies and there are several groups who have been very thankful to receive some much needed supplies. THANKS to all of you your support is greatly appreciated.
Scheduled classes for this season. Tuesday, June 8th, 2010, 7:30pm to 9:30pm-card making with the Cuttlebug, spellbinders and new punches, if you wanted to learn the basics of these tools this is the class for you, we will make several cards using these tools, $20. More classes to be announced, be sure to be signed up for the newsletter to get this information.
June is Glimmer Mist month!! If you’ve ever wanted to try Glimmer Mist or not sure what it is now is your chance. Stop by the studio anytime in June to get a free demo and play with this fun product. The special for the month of June will be buy 2 bottles of Glimmer Mist and get one free!! I can’t wait to show you all that this amazing product can do!! Enter the monthly draw to win some Tattered Angels goodies as well. It’s going to be a fun month.
I have over 75 different classes to offer. If you want to book a class I will do a class for 3 or more people, adults, children, Mom/Dad and me classes, men’s night classes, and more. You can also book my studio for a crop, crafting party, or other event. Some of the classes available are: technique classes, basic scrapbooking, Cuttlebug classes, scrapbook in a box, accordion album, canvas wall hanging, clear wall hanging, CD album, mini albums, Glimmer Mist, card making, and more!!
I recently had the opportunity to take the Copic marker certification course. I will be selling and teaching classes to work with these amazing markers in the near future. Please let me know if you are interested in a class or placing an order for these markers.
Be sure to check out the technique of the month in my front lobby. Every month I feature a new fun layout with a technique to try.
I’m looking at having a crop in early November ( looking at Nov. 6th or 13th), please let me know if you prefer the day crop (9am to 4pm) or a 12 hour crop (9am to 9pm). The 12 hour crop would be $35 or $40, with a pot luck lunch and a pizza supper. Please let me know your preference asp, I will need at least 20 people interested to hold the 12 hour crop and payment will be required in advance with no refunds. If I have enough registrants for the 12 hour crop I will hold one, if not I may still have a daytime crop (9am to 4pm) .The crop will still have the popular sketch contest, prizes, the free trade/draw table, classes, on site vendor, and more!!
You are welcome to come work on your projects anytime during open hours. Memberships are only $30.00 for the whole calendar year! The memberships have other benefits as well, ask me for details.
Don’t forget to enter the monthly draw, with every purchase or class you can enter to win a prize.
Be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you can be the first to find out about events, new products, sales, classes, specials, and more. Visit www.tinascrapbooking.com
Become a fan on Face book and be the first to have a chance at all the latest supplies and see all the latest work from my designers and get recent news.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=9320299694#!/pages/Winchester-ON/Tinas-Scrapbooking-Creations/9320299694
If I don’t have what you need I can order it for you. Ordering is usually done at the end of each month.
Members don’t forget the last Saturday of every month you can earn double stamps on your reward card!! Take advantage of the great member sale every month as well.
Cuttlebug and Cuttlekids machines are here to try out. If you haven’t had a chance to try these die cutting machines, stop by for a quick lesson. See what amazing things you can do with just your scrap pieces of paper. I am expecting a new electronic die cutting machine to arrive this summer, this will be a new toy for us all to play with, I can’t wait. I plan on selling these great new machines as well. Do a search for the E craft machine by Craft well and you can see a demo.
Almost all the tools and products I have are here for you to try out. If you have a question about a product or want to try before you buy, let me know. I only carry the products I think are of the very best quality. I am always trying to stock the latest and greatest companies and products. If I don’t have it let me know!!
I thank you for your continued support and a special thanks to those of you who advertise for me. Many of you bring or tell friends about my studio, I really appreciate it. Word of mouth has grown my business and that is thanks to all of you. There Every week since I have opened 5 years ago there has been someone new in the studio. It really is a pleasure to have great customers like you, I am one lucky lady.
Happy Scrappin’ – TINA
May 13th, 2010
To celebrate here is a chance to win some great goodies!!
Simply become a fan of my FB page, or if you are a fan invite a friend, or post a review and you’ll be entered into the draw for these goodies.
April 30th, 2010
Finally finding some time to work on projects for me!! I haven’t scrapoboking for myslef in ages, I forgot how much fun it is :)
I intereview the kids for these pages and they told me 10 things that make them happy. Using up my stash of scraps.
April 10th, 2010
You won’t want to miss the April specials:
While supplies last everyone that spends over $40.00 gets to pick a free crafter’s Workshop template!!
Members get 45% off all Christmas products in the studio!!
There are a tons of new products in the studio with more on the way!! Have a look:
http://www.tinascrapbooking.com/newproductspage.html
The Design Team has been busy doing some new projects with all the new products, stop in the studio to have a look!! Shown above are just a few examples by Designer Linda Gunther. There are many more ideas for all of us to scraplift in the studio, or have a look on the website.
http://www.tinascrapbooking.com/designteam.html
There are still a couple Spring contest kits available and this will be the last week to vote on thw Winter layouts.
The draw winner for March was Pat W. , don’t forget to enter this months draw. You get to enter the draw after every purschase or class!!
Don;t forget I am closed Friday April 16th and saturday April 17th. I am away for a much needed scrapbooking retreat!!
Please email me if you are interested in doing a Basic Card making class, I am planning one for a Monday night May/June if there is enough interest. The class will cover card making basics, you will learn the following techniques: heat embossing, cuttlebug folders, spellbinder die cutting, stamping, various punches, and more!!
Lets hope the warm weather returns soon, happy scrappin’ Tina
April 8th, 2010
There are a ton of new arrivals in the studio, new Easter, camping, spring, farm, baby, boy, girl, and a ton more!! Some of the companies that have just shipped include: Basic Grey, Bo Bunny, TCP Studios, Jillibean Soup, Making Memories, Spellbinder, Cosmo Cricket,Little Yellow Bicycle, American crafts, Imaginisce, Best Creations,Karen Foster, Scrappin Sports, Tattered Angles and more..too much to list.
Have a link at some of the arrivals, there are many more coming in each week as the new CHA products are coming in.
Have a look ( I am updating every day so keep checking daily):
Don;t forget about the great March specials!!
There are still a few Spring contest kits left as well, don’t forget to vote for your favourite Winter page.
Hope the warm weather comes back soon!! Have a great day, Tina
March 24th, 2010
The Spring weather is here, the question is will it stay or will be get another blast of Winter??
New products are pouring in from CHA. New products include: new Spellbinders dies, Cosmo cricket kits and letters, new thickers letter stickers, hockey and many new boy papers, prom paper, Martha Stewart punch sets, new brads, and lots more!!
Specials for this month 40% off all gel-a-tin stamps (plus other stamps in sale basket), also sale bin embellishments and items that match 50 cent bin papers are now 40% off. New papers have been added to the 25 and 50 cent paper bins.
Members special for March, get 40% off all Tattered Angles products including: glimmer mist, glimmer screens, albums, chip board stamps and more!! If you ever wanted to try working with Glimmer mist now is your chance members, this is a great deal. Members double stamp day is March 27th.
The Spring contest kits are here, only $15.00, please don’t forget to bring in your winter contest projects!! I’ll be accepting the winter pages until the end of this week. You can come vote for your favourite winter project next time you visit the studio.
The February draw winner was Angela Daly. Don;t forget to enter the March draw for some nice Maya road journalling sheers.
Spring issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker magazine is here but going fast.
Don;t forget that I am closed for March break from : March 17th to March 22nd. I plan to get some much needed R & R.
Please come pick up your copy of the spring newsletter, there is a 35% off coupon this season.
I am booking birthday parties and classes into June now so if you want to book a party, crop, or class remember to book in advance.
Hope to see you soon
Hours:
Wednesday 1pm to 4pm
Thursday 1pm to 9pm
Friday 1pm to 9pm
Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm
March 2nd, 2010
many new arrivals in the studio these days!!
Lots of boy related kits, papers and more!!
February 21st, 2010
Glad the warmer weather will be here soon, it’s been a long cold winter and I am looking so forward to Spring. Here’s hoping all the new Spring scrapbooking products will help chase away the winter blues.
I’m celebrating my 5th year in business this spring. I’ll be having my annual Anniversary sale for 2 weeks this year, to give all of you a chance to stop by. From May 5th to May 15th ,all products in the studio are 35% off . Thanks to all of you for your patronage, my sale is a thank you to all of you, for your support.
Memberships are now available for 2010, if you haven’t yet please renew for the year. For only $30.00 you can use my studio anytime during open hours. Available for use are all my tools, stamps, Cuttle bug, Cuttle kids, machines, stamps, paints, stencils and tons more. You get double stamps on your frequent buyer card the last Saturday of every month, heads up on special deals, free Scrapbooking & Cards Today magazine (reserved for you), a 40% member sale item each month, reduced fees for crops, and more. I expect my new E-craft electronic die cutting machine to arrive this spring, it will be available for member use as well.
Be sure you become a “fan” of Tina’s Scrapbooking Creations on Face book. It’s the best way to see all the new products, learn about monthly specials, and keep up with all the events happening in and around the studio.
The Craft and Hobby association (CHA) craft trade show was held in January. New products from this big event have started to ship. Already in the studio are new products from: Little Yellow Bicycle (Gen Z line), new smooch and Glimmer Mist colours, Star wars papers, Basic Grey Sugar rush and Origins collections, new blocks, bowling and poker paper from Scrappin’ Sports, Martha Stewart crafts punches Lego and John deer kits, new brads from eyelet outlet (horse, skating and more, zip dry has been restocked, new Glue glider pro adhesive and a new vellum spray adhesive. Tons more you’ll have to stop by to see it all!
Products pre-ordered from CHA include: from Basic Grey (Max and Whiskers, Green at Heart, Basics line, and Cappella collections), Making Memoires (Pitter Patter Oliver & Sophie), Imaginisce (Scooter’s Vacation collection, Spellbinders (new spring dies), Cuttlebug, (entire line of new dies is coming). More new products will be arriving from Jillibean Soup, Bo Bunny, Fancy pants, Best Creations, Tattered Angles ( Glimmer Glaze and Glimmer Glam), and much more.
Be sure to check the website for the monthly sales and specials. Every month there is a new sale. There is also a special sale for member’s each month as well. There is a draw for a scrapbooking product each month in the studio as well. Be sure to fill out a ballot each time you make a purchase or take a class.
If you want to create a special project at home and don’t have time to take a class be sure to ask about page kits and mini album kits. I have several kits that have instructions or starters to help you create a great project at home. Suitable for beginners or advance crafters. I have several examples in the studio.
Congrats go out to Johanne Cloutier from Embrun who won the Fall contest and a $20.00 gift certificate. Spring kits are now available and contest projects are due May 29th. Be sure to stop by the studio and vote for your favourite Winter page.
More congrats for Johanne Cloutier and to Lois Riley who won challenges at my Winter crop!! I’ll be taking a break from crops for this season, I hope to have another crop in the Fall. I am currently looking for interested people to start a Friday night crop group here in the studio. Please let me know if this is something you’d be interested in. I can fit about 8 people and would like to do a pot luck night to run from @7:00PM to midnight on Friday nights here in the studio.
Please stop by the studio to see all the amazing projects from my Design Team these ladies continue to amaze me with all the create. Many projects are displayed in my studio and most are on my Web site or Face Book pages, and are all available for us to “scraplift”. Need help creating one of these projects, stop by and I can show you how they did it and show you what techniques and products they used. I also feature a “technique of the month” from one of the designers in my front entrance. Be sure to check these out for a jump start to any project.
The new Spring issues of The Canadian Scrapbooker and Scrapbook and Cards Today will be arriving soon. Due to increased costs I will be getting only 50 issues of the Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine. Members will get the issues free and have a copy here reserved for them. Non-members will get the issue free with purchase, on a first come first serve basis ( I do not save issues).
Don’t forget I offer children’s Birthday parties (ages 6 and up). You must book several months in advance, these are very popular!! For only $15.00 per child you can make a project of the child’s choice and make free invitations. There are games and prizes during the party.
Doing my part to reduce and recycle. I do no purchase plastic shopping bags (haven’t in my 4 years in business). Please collect your advertising free bags and bring them in for me to re-use, or bring your cloth/canvas grocery bags to use when you shop here. The reusable grocery bags are a perfect fit for all the 12 x12 scrapbook items.
If you would like to book a crop, class, or event please contact me. I will do a class for 3 or more people at your convenience. You book your own date, time and project. I have over 75 different projects available to choose from. Some of the choices are: Clear wall hanging, altered canvas, tons of mini album classes, scrapbook in a box, accordion album, basic or advance scrapbooking, card classes, Cuttlebug , techniques classes and so many more. If you are interesting in booking a class or Birthday party please book several months in advance I am extremely busy with bookings and events.
Looking forward to the warmer weather, hopefully I’ll see many of you coming out from “hibernation” real soon!!
Happy Scrappin’
– Tina
February 17th, 2010
There are some great new products in the studio, and some of the new CHA products are starting to ship!! I’m loving the Generation Z collection by Little Yellow Bicycle, Bazzill foil card stock, Martha Stewart crafts punches, ‘new bowling, poker, kids blocks paper,new brads from eyelet outlet and many other new items are here!! Zip Dry glue has been restocked as well!! I’ll be posting more products over the next couple weeks.
If you want the latest feed of products as soon as I’ve put them on the shelf and the latest from the Design team be sure to join the face book fan page:
Specials for February:
40% off all Crafters Workshop Templates
Members special for February:
40% off all gel-a-tin stamps!! Shop early, these will be gone.
Many new papers have been added to the 25 and 50 cent bins, all embellishments that match papers in the bins are 35% off.
Layout #6 won the Fall Kit Contest , whoever had the double layout “Miss Anik”please contact me to come get you $20.00 gift certificate. There are still a couple of the Winter contest kits available. Thanks to everyone who participated, each of you had votes, great job!!
I’ll be putting an order in, closer to the end of this month, please let me know if you are looking for a specific product and I’ll try to order it in for you!!
Just a reminder the studio is closed this Saturday (Feb 6th) but you can come join me to shop at the St.Catharine’s school crop In Metcalfe, a portion of my sales goes to help the school!! There are still spaces if you want to join us, 9am to 9pm a fun day!!!
Thanks to everyone who attended my Winter crop, a great day was had by all.
February 11th, 2010
Happy New Year everyone!! I hope you all had a great holiday.
So much happening in the studio these days. I finally finished inventory and have to make space for all the new CHA show releases coming soon, so having some great sales this month.
Regular hours:
Wed. 1pm to 4pm
Thurs. & Fri. 1pm to9pm
Sat. 9:30am to 12:30pm
or call for an appointment.
January Sale
40% off all post bound and acrylic albums in stock, all sizes!!
I now have a 25 cent paper bin
Over 75 new papers added to the 50 cent paper bin
All embellsihments that match papers in the sale bins are 35% off.
Members only sale – 40% off all items on the clip it up!!
New products
New products are coming in, I just put new Star wars papers and kits on the shelves!! Also new in stock are: Amenrican Craft Glitter papers, Jillibean soup Staples papers, Many new colours of the Bo Bunny Double Dot paper, new sheers, chip board and albums from Maya Road, Glimmer Mist restocked over 60 colours in stock, entire Bo Bunny Love Banit Collection and snowy serenade in stock, fiskars and Tim Holtz craft knives restocked, Lego paper and stickers, new Bazzil packs, Ocober Afternoon farm Fresh kis,tons more you’ll have to stop in to see it all. Have a look (not all has been posted) and the new Basic Grey will be here any day now!!
http://www.tinascrapbooking.com/newproductspage.html
I post all the new products as they come in, as well as pictures of many sale items are on my Facebook fan page, here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winchester-ON/Tinas-Scrapbooking-Creations/9320299694
Winter Crop
I am acceptong registrations for my Winter crop. A day of scrapbooking, a card and scrapbooking challenge, prizes, classes, good friends, and food. Saturday, January 30th 9am to 4pm, Winchester community centre. Registrations only accepted with payment and no refunds!! Only $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. The crop is pot luck and this time bring your unwanted and gently used scrapbooking items to trade with friends!! Please sign up asap crops sell out each time.
Memberships
Time to renew or get you 2010 membership, for only $30 for the year here are some of the
benefits:
A year of Scrapbook & Cards Today, reserved for you the entire year, (30$ value alone)
Special discounts on some classes, products, and all crops.
Notifications of special deals, products, other news before everyone else.
Use of my studio free includes us of: tools, inks, stamps, die cutters, punches, and tons more for the year.
Double stamps on your discount card the last Saturday of each Month.
Use of the lending library.
Members only specials on products.
More benefits, ask me for details.
The first double stamp Saturday for members is Saturday, Jan. 23rd, due to the Winter crop.
Classes
Still a few spaces available for the Little Yellow Bicycle Chirstmas mini album, Monday, January 25th, 7:00pm to 9:30PM. A great class to capture your Chrstmas Memories, bring lots of pictures for this one!! Ask me for details.
Orders
I am working on placing an order next week, if you have an item to request please send it in asap, I won;t be ordering again until next month.
There is so much more to tell, you will just have to stop for a visit!!
January 5th, 2010
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