Felt is all the rage!

Felt is the coolest new thing to come to the scrapbooking world! This completely self-adhesive felt from Queen & Co. is beautiful and easy to use. You get a full yard of intricately cut felt borders. The colors are beautiful and the themes are plentiful. Choose from snowmen, Christmas trim, pretty scroll work and much more. We also have new brads in from Queen & Co. that come in handy dual packs of your favorite colors.

Our Friday night crops have been filling up fast. Spend a great night out with your friends creating in a fun and inspiring environment.

Get out of the rain and come see us at arts & scraps!!

Christmas is approaching!

Will you be ready for the holidays? This time of year is crazy busy for all of us and we at arts & scraps are here for you and your gift giving needs. There are great new lines in for Christmas to help you get a head start on your card and gift making. Be sure to check our calendar often for updates to our workshop offerings. We have some great plans for the upcoming months!

Have you heard about our circle journey? arts & scraps is offering a unique opportunity for you to share in creating a scrapbook with other local arts & scrappers. You can read more about it here: circle journey. We'd love to have you join us!

Quote for today:

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Pablo Picasso

12 Days of Christmas

What are your favorite things about the holidays? Do you and your family have special celebrations all your own? Honor those traditions in this fun watch maker tin. Inside are 12 different tins filled with your special Christmas memories as well as a pocket and fun decorative tags. This is sure to be a fun keepsake for your family for years to come.

At arts & scraps we are getting ready for the holidays and hope you will join us. From our day after Thanksgiving Sale, to our annual calendar class, to our great gift idea classes we are sure to offer something for everyone!!

Also, we are looking for ideas on how we can make this blog more useful for you. Are there any techniques we can showcase, product ideas or projects you'd like to see us showcase? If so please be sure to leave us a comment and let us know how we can make this blog fun for everyone. We'd appreciate the input and ideas!!


Quote for today:

Happiest are the people who give most happiness to others. - Dennis Diderot

Have you seen these?

These new ATC holders from 7gypsies are all the rage and oh so fun to put together! The possibilities are endless! Use as an address book, a holder for your favorite recipes, a "thankful" seasonal centerpiece or a fun and wacky album. Be sure to check our November schedule because we will be featuring an ATC class with that unique arts & scraps flair. Also, be sure to come in and see the store sample when you have a chance!

We have added a calendar link to our blog page so be sure to check for updates. Due to your requests we will also be bringing back one of last years classes this November.....a clipboard advent calendar. If you didn't get to make one last year you get another chance!

So much product has been flying through the doors! In the last week we have received boxes of joy from Daisy D's, Creative Imaginations, Rusty Pickle, Flair, Reminisce and Cosmo Cricket. Lots of fabulous Christmas and Thanksgiving papers as well as fun jewels, flowers and brads.

Quote for today:

Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual. - Arthur Koestler

Such a GREAT time!

We had a FABULOUS time at our first ScrapPink crop. Thanks to everyone who came and scrapped with us and made the day such a fun one. It was a wonderful event that helps a truly worthy cause. We'd also like to give a special thanks to our sponsors: Party City and Fiskars.

Remember, the deadline for the ScrapPink raffle has been extended until October 20th so there is still time to get your ticket! You won't want to miss out on your chance to win this prize package full of all sorts of pink goodies.


Quote for today:

Creativity is knowing how to hide your resources. - Albert Einstein

arts & scraps news!!

There are all sorts of fun things going on at arts & scraps! We are busy getting ready for our 1st Annual ScrapPink crop this Saturday. Also, there are all sorts of fun classes planned for this October. Be sure to check our YahooGroup for workshop information and class times. Many of the classes are based on our fun trip to Arizona for Creative Escape! We had a great time and now we get to share it with you! Be sure to reserve your spot early.

We have a great pink raffle basket here at arts & scraps. Tickets are only a dollar and the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Help us to support this great cause, Breast Cancer Awareness month and have a chance to win a fabulous prize worth over $400!!

Fun Projects!!

This adorable flip-a-memory calendar is a wonderful project that will make a great gift for yourself or someone you love. Its a great way to get a head start on your Christmas gift list. This class is being offered this Saturday the 22nd of September from 11:30 to 1:30. Be sure to call and reserve your spot!

If you're in the area be sure to drop in and get a sneak peek at our October workshop creations. We are back from Creative Escape and have lots of great projects to share with you. Just to name a couple we have a fabulous canvas project from Heidi Swapp's class as well as an ingenious binder album that was taught by Tracy Nieheus.

Remember that this Friday the 21st is our 4th Annual Back to School night as well. Its free to you and fun for everyone! Get exclusive in store discounts, free make and takes as well as some fun goodies. You won't want to miss out!