Mini 8 Punch: Transform your paper in 8 easy steps!

Good morning paper crafters! Creations Galore is excited to announce the arrival of the Mini 8 Punch to our store! 

You may have hear of the Lucky 8 Punch from We R Memory Keepers, and this product is just the same - only smaller. This punch should be an essential in every card maker and scrapbooker's tool box. Easily transform paper with as little as 8 punches around the page while creating unique designs with any sized paper. Want to know more? Watch this video:

Creations Galore currently offers 4 unique designs to kick start your creativity. Let's take a look:

Celtic

Flower

Scallop

Snowflake

Stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin, or visit our online store to get your hands on these great punches!

Creations Galore Gal, Megan Daul: Albums Made Easy

Hello crafters! Are you ready to see some projects from Creations Galore's talented customers? Today we're showcasing a gorgeous layout from Megan Daul. Megan, from Green Bay, WI, has attended a few classes at the store, as well as being a regular at our Crop Nights. You can find her blogging about her creations at Creative Happiness.

How fun is this layout? Megan started off with a traditional page on the left hand side using cardstock and patterned papers. She then added an Albums Made Easy page by We R Memory Keepers to quickly create two more pages! Here the flip side of the Album Made Easy page:

We just have to bring attention to some of the wonderful details these pages hold.

This cute tree was cut from the AccuCut die cutting tool available to our customer's in our Crop Room. She decorated the die cut with Lime Green and Cinnamon Stickles.

Take a look at Megan's blog, and you will see that she loves to add ribbons to her pages. Here she added some Baker's Twine with Glossy Accents.

Megan brought some dimension to each layer of paper by outlining the edges with brown ink. She even brought the glittery buttons to life by adding brown floss. You'll find glitter in another part of her page - the title! Megan used Thickers from American Crafts, another Creations Galore favorite.

Lastly, we want to point out the fun details she added to the Albums Made Easy page. Megan cut kraft paper with a Spellbinders Die. She then stamped some beautiful trees with brown ink and accented them with the Stickles again. So clever! We love how she incorporated stamping into her scrapbook pages.

A big thank you to Megan for sharing this great layout with us. Don't forget to comment below or head to her blog and leave her some love!

We'd love to feature your paper crafting projects on our blog! What have you been creating in our classes, during our crops, or with products purchased at Creations Galore? Send your project to nicolelaha{at]gmail{dot}com or stop into the store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Layout Tuesday: Christmas Album Cover Page

Hello crafters! Welcome to Layout Tuesday at the Creations Galore blog! We're happing to bring you a new page every week to inspire you in your memory keeping journey. Let's take a look at what Nicole created this week... 

This Christmas themed layout was created with papers and embellishments from the Yuletide Collection by We R Memory Keepers. There are so many gorgeous patterns in this collection that can work with non-holiday cards and pages. However, I'm getting a head start on my documentation. I'm always so wrapped up (pun!) in the events of Christmas day that I never seem to snap pictures of what's going on. This year I'm planning to use this page as the cover page of my holiday album. I created six spots for a 2" x 2" photo of this year's festivities. The photos will be various moments I want to spotlight, leaving the rest of the album for more specific photos.

I laid a piece of vellum over the patterned paper to create some texture and better highlight the photos without adding another defined layer. To adhere the vellum, I used the MyStik Vellum tape runner. I'm addicted to this adhesive. You honestly can't see any of the adhesive. It has made me fearless when it comes to using this material on my cards and pages. Around the edge of the vellum, I used a stitch stamp with black StazOn ink (so it won't smear on the glossy vellum surface) to create the faux stitching around the layer. 

In the photo above, you'll see how I've cut the holly and bow from a second sheet of the 12" x 12" die cut. I adhered it to the page using foam risers, bringing attention to the piece.  

How great are these self adhesive, layered chipboard embellishments?! It's so easy to create dimension and beauty. You can stop into Creations Galore to check out the entire Yuletide collection. 

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. How do you document the holidays? 

PAGE SUPPLIES
Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Gift, Dots)
Cardstock: We R Memory Keepers(Yuletide Grey, Yuletide Dark Green)
Vellum: Paper Cut (28#)
Stamp: Peachy Keen Stamps (Happy Flowers and Cheerful Phrases)
Ink: StazOn (Jet Black)
Adhesive: MyStik (Permanent Strips, Permanent Vellum)
Embellishments: We R Memory Keepers (Mini Badges, Layered Chipboard Tags, Layered Chipboard Words)

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday followers! It's a new week, and we're offering three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers... It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours... The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033 or visit us here. No need to reserve a spot... Just head on in at YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE. How neat is that?!

This week's cards will be available Monday, November 26th - Saturday, December 1st.

Card One: Speech Bubbles

Glitter tape, faux washi tape, and more!

There are many card possibilities with this fun set from Market Street Stamps. You'll have the opportunity to choose from different thought bubbles, sentiments, and arrows.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Glitter Tape: American Crafts. Bling: EK Success. Stamps: Market Street Stamps, We R Memory Keepers. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Adirondack (Lake Mist).

Card Two: Seasons Greetings

Use paper punches to easily create shapes and learn the art of paper piecing!

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Yuletide Collection). Stamps: We R Memory Keepers (Ornaments). Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black). Punches: Marvy Nesting Circles

Card Three: Thanks

Create a beautiful, two-toned background easily with this clear stamp set.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Stamps: We R Memory Keepers. Inks: Memento, Distress Ink, Versamark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Super Fine Detail Black).

Creations Galore Gal Carol Wachholz: Creative Ribbon

Hello crafters! We've got a new spotlight post here at the Creations Galore blog featuring our lovely customers. That's YOU! We love seeing all the projects you complete using products found at Creations Galore, and we can't keep them all to ourselves. We want the rest of our customers to see how creative each and every one of you are!

Today, we're happy to have Carol Wachholz show off a few cards she created using a fun, new technique. Take a look at this fall card:

Carol die cut the leaves out of the yellow cardstock and ran it through an embossing folder. She laid the yellow cardstock onto the brown cardstock and traced each leaf. After removing the yellow cardstock, she put Scor-Tape on pieces of ribbon, placing them over the traced image and trimming accordingly. Once all of the leaves were covered in ribbon, she added the yellow cardstock to the card, this time using foam risers to adhere it to the card front. What an adorable idea!

Carol doesn't neglect the inside of her cards either! Look at how gorgeous the inside of this card is. Layered cardstock, punches along the top, and a great sentiment complete the fall greeting.

With fall coming to an end, Christmas cards may be on your mind. Carol created a holiday card using the same technique. This time she die cut a small tree out of the red cardstock and ran it through a poinsettia border embossing folder.

All the ribbons used in these cards are from American Crafts, sold in individual spools for only $1. Stop by Creations Galore to get your hands on a few spools to create your own cards!

We hope you've been inspired by Carol's fun cards today. We sure were! Want to be featured in next week's customer spotlight? Stop into Creations Galore with your layouts, cards, or other projects, or send an email with photos to nicolelaha{at}gmail{dot}com. We'd love to have you write a blog post for us, sharing the wonderful creations you've been making! 

Layout Tuesday: Antique Chic

Good morning scrapbookers! Today we've got a great page from the We R Memory Keepers Design Team. The page shows off their line, Antique Chic. At Creations Galore, we've gone crazy over this collection of vintage images and gorgeous patterns. Nicole, our Creative Genius, picked up a 6x6 paper pad immediately! Let's take a look at the layout:

We want to point out a few elements of this layout. First, the Sew Stamper along the edge of the teal floral patterned paper. The Sew Stamper makes it so easy to get a stitched look without the hassle of a machine. Next, we love the stacked look of all the die cut pieces, even using one as a journaling block. And can we point out the paper flowers?! The flowers are two layers of beautiful patterned papers, secured by black eyelets. They have folded the first layer inward to create dimension and contrast. 

What a beautiful layout. Be on the lookout for more Antique Chic inspiration coming your way. The collection is currently available in store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, WI, and will be in our online store soon. 

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday followers! It's a new week, and we're offering three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers... It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours... The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033 or visit us here. No need to reserve a spot... Just head on in at YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE. How neat is that?!

This week's cards will be available Monday, November 19th - Saturday, November 24th. Please note: Creations Galore will be closed for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22nd.

Card One: Berry Sweet

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Papers: Bo Bunny, We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Market Street Stamps. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Ribbon: American Crafts (Jute Black). Bling: A Muse. Extras: We R Memory Keepers (Sew Stamper Scallop).

Card Two: Joy To The World

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: American Crafts. Stamps: Penny Black. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Adirondack (Red Pepper), Copic Markers. Bling: Eye Candy (Aquamarine Sm).

Card Three: Sweet As Pie

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Paper Cut. Patterned Papers: We R Memory Keepers. Stamps: Market Street Stamps. Ink: Adirondack (Espresso). Floss: Bazzill. Extras: Sew Easy (Zig Zag).

Thanks for checking out this week's cards. We hope to see you soon!

This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday followers! It's a new week, and we're offering three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers... It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours... The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033 or visit us here. No need to reserve a spot... Just head on in at YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE. How neat is that?!

This week's cards will be available Monday, November 12th - Saturday, November 17th.

Card One: Thank You

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut (Cream). Patterned Paper: A Muse (Red Madeira), Paper Cut (Chartreuse Mini Print). Stamp: Northwoods (Cool Dot Thank You). Ink: StazOn (Jet Black).

Card Two: Gobble

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut (White), Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny. Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps (Tanner Turkey). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Ribbon: American Crafts (Jute Yellow). Bling: Melissa Frances (Cream).

Card Three: Seasons Greetings

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut (Fossil, White), American Crafts. Patterned Paper: American Crafts. Stamps: Martha Stewart Crafts. Inks: StazOn (Jet Black), Versamark Watermark, Ranger Embossing Powder (Seafoam White). Bling: A Muse.

Stop into Creations Galore today!

NEW Market Street Stamps: November Release Inspiration

The November Release from Market Street Stamps has arrived to Creations Galore. The MSS Design Team has done it once again and created some GORGEOUS cards with the new sets. We've rounded up a few of our favorites.

Christmas Bells

Country Christmas

Friendly Penguin

Ornaments

Stop into Creations Galore to get your hands on these great sets. To see more inspiration from these talented ladies, head over to the Market Street Stamps Blog. 

Nov5:This Week's Make N Takes

Happy Monday followers! It's a new week, and we're offering three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers... It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try! 

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours... The Make N Take station is always open! We just ask for you to come in at least an hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920) 983-0033 or visit us here. No need to reserve a spot... Just head on in at YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE. How neat is that?!

This week's cards will be available Monday, November 5th - Saturday, November 10th.

Card One: My Sunshine

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut (White). Stamps: Market Street Stamps. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Marvy (Brilliant Yellow). 

Card Two: Merry Christmas

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Bo Bunny (Rejoice). Ink: StazOn (Jet Black).

Card Three: Harvest Pumpkins

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps. Inks: Memento (Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black), Adirondack (Hazelnut, Meadow, Terra Cotta)

Rewards For Shopping

November is here, and it's time for a new special!

We're giving away gift certificates to be used on your next Creations Galore purchase. Download your very own coupon by clicking this link. Print off the coupon, stop into Creations Galore, and receive rewards for shopping! 

October Giveaway!

Good morning! We want to thank all of you, our lovely customers, for a great October. As part of our anniversary month, we held a few giveaways, including a basket of paper crafting goodies worth $250!  It's now time to pick a lucky winner!

SUSAN KATERS has won the grand prize basket, a collection of papers, stickers, stamps, ribbons, inks & more by our favorite companies, such as Bo Bunny, American Crafts, & Stamps by Judith!

KAY MUELLER has won a package of Fall-themed stickers and papers by Reminisce and American Crafts!

CONNIE ZAHN has won a package of Halloween-themed items by Reminisce!

JENNIFER LADOWSKI has won a package of summer-themed stickers & papers by Reminisce!

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thanks again to our fantastic customers. We're honored to be your local scrapbooking and card making store! Didn't win this time around? Make sure to check out our Deer Widow's Weekend Event held Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th. Find out more information about this event here.