Join us: Fall Scrapbook Retreat

Paper Crafters, we have some exciting news for you! It is our great pleasure to announce our Fall Scrapbooking Retreat. The event will take place Thursday, September 18th through Sunday, September 21st at Memory Lake Lodge. The 4,000 square foot lodge offers crafters a place to create, relax, and make memories!

Located just 50 minutes north of Green Bay, it's a quick drive to a beautiful setting. The lodge is set on 15 acres of woods and meadow. Take time for some hiking, swimming, or fishing. Enjoy the view of Memory Lake through the large windows of the craft room. Plenty of natural light, along with the great view, will keep you inspired while working on projects. 

The large 800+ square foot crafting room is waiting for you! You'll enjoy your own 6 foot crafting table with Ott Light and fully adjustable leather office chair.

Act fast, because we're only taking 14 crafters with us! You'll find a comfy twin bed waiting for you in one of three bunk rooms, as well as five bathrooms. The lodge is fully wheelchair accessible. With the craft room on the first floor, there are no steps to carry your supplies or totes up and down. There's a huge turnaround driveway with plenty of parking.

We can't forget about the large furnished kitchen with commercial stove, griddle, and double ovens. Forget something at home? There is a gas station and grocery store about ten minutes away.

The Fall Scrapbooking Retreat includes:

• Accommodations at Memory Lake Lodge in Pound, WI (Thursday, 11:00 AM to Sunday, 5:00 PM)
• 6 foot table, Ott light, Adjustable chair, Twin bed, Furnished kitchen
• An exclusive scrapbook kit created just for this special event
• Demonstrations from Nicole, Creations Galore's Creative Genius
• Access to the mini-store of essential paper crafting products 
• Giveaways, because no Creations Galore event is complete without prizes

The retreat is open to 14 crafters. Enjoy four days of fun for just $110. To reserve your spot:

• Click this link to register online
• Visit Creations Galore to register in person
• Call (920) 983-0033 to register by phone

With the limited spots available, we cannot hold your registration without full payment. Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Saturday, August 30th.

Here are a few reviews from past scrapbooking retreats hosted by Creations Galore: 

• "I really enjoyed the scrapbook retreat this weekend. It was a lot of fun! I may be a newbie scrapbooker but not for long. I'm addicted! So many neat things I learned this weekend!" Stacy
• "The best scrapbooking retreat I have been to. No TV or movies. Just great conversation. The demos were an added plus." Brenda
• "It was such a nice time. Nicole was such a great help to everyone. I cannot say enough about the group and how well everyone got along. I would love a redo!" Jeanne
• "The only bad thing is that it is over." Phylis 

We hope you'll join us for our Fall Scrapbooking Retreat at Memory Lake Lodge 50 minutes north of Green Bay, September 18-21. It's going to be an amazing weekend full of crafting and fun!

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards fro 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 recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available until Saturday, May 31st.

Card One: Call Dad

Use watercolors, inks, and colored pencils to create an outdoor scene. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: BoBunny Press. Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps. Inks: Watercolors, Prismacolor Pencils, VersaFine (Black), Adirondack (Meadow, Pesto). Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts. 

Card Two: Hello

A clean & simple card that is sure to bring cheer.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Studio Calico (Wonderlust). Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop. Ink: VersaFine (Black). 

Card Three: Here's The Scoop

Practice your blending with Tombow Markers and watercolor paper.

Inside Sentiment: "If you were ice cream, you'd be my favorite flavor."

SUPPLIES Cardstock: American Crafts, Northwoods (Watercolor Paper), Paper Cut. Patterned Paper American Crafts (Summer). Stamps: Darcie's. Inks: VersaFine (Black), Tombow Markers, Uni-Ball White Pen, Wink Of Stella Clear Marker. Bling: Dazzles.

New Arrivals: May 25th

It's time for our Sunday roundup of new products that have hit our shelves. We're going crazy over the newest additions to the store and hope you are too. Stop in soon to check out this and more! 

Packs of Colorful Baker's Twine

Three new sets of Distress Ink Mini Kits

Graduation Themed Stamps, Stickers, Papers, Embossing Folders, Ribbons, & More!

Studio Calico Enamel Dots, We dare you to pick just one!

Glitter Thickers from American Crafts

Behind The Make N Take: Paper Piecing How-To Video

In this week's Behind The Make N Take video, Nicole shares how easy it is to paper piece a stamped image. She'll walk you through each step of the process to create the card below. 

Now it's your turn! Grab your paper scraps, stamps, and scissors, and get paper piecing! We'd love to see what you create... Share your use of this technique on our Facebook page or leave a link in the comments below. 

CARD SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Paper Cut (80# Dark Blue, White, Eames
Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Inked Rose Collection), Paper Cut (Mini Print)
Stamps: Avery Elle (Weather It)
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), ZIG Writer (Black)
Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts
Accessories: MyStik Permanent Adhesive, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Trimmer, Scissors

Memorial Day Holiday Hours

Hello Paper Crafters! We want to send out a friendly reminder of the change in store hours this coming weekend. We're sorry for any inconvenience and thank you greatly for allowing us to spend the holiday with family. May you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day! 

The store will re-open Tuesday, May 27th at 10:00 AM. If you have questions, give us a call at (920) 983-0033. Thank you!

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards fro 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 recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available Monday, May 19th - Saturday, May 24th.

Card One: Oh Baby!

Use Copic markers to color this adorable image. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Vintage A Muse, Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: American Crafts. Stamps: Penny Black Inc, Vintage A Muse. Inks: Copic Markers, Memento (Tuxedo Black).

Card Two: Here's To You

Use the Corner Chomper to create faux photo corners. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Stamps: Avery Elle (The Man). Inks: Memento (Rich Cocoa), Adirondack (Caramel, Butterscotch). Tools: We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper).

Card Three: Beauty

Discover how easy it is to create beautiful, marbled backgrounds with Alcohol Inks.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Riley & Co. Inks: Alcohol Inks, VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Wow (White). Tools: Foam Applicator Tool, Blending Solution.

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards fro 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 recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available Monday, May 12th - Saturday, May 17th.

Card One: You're Tops 

Create your own patterned paper with a stamps and ink. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts. Vellum: Paper Cut. Stamps: Lawn Fawn. Inks: VersaFine (Majestic Blue), Memento (Tuxedo Black), Prismacolor Pencils. Bling: We R Memory Keepers Large Enamel Dots, Vintage A Muse White Pearls.

Card Two: Your Special Day

More DIY background love using stencils and Distress Inks.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: Memento Luxe (Black), Distress Ink (Fired Brick). Tools: Tim Holtz Stencil, Foam Blending Tool.

Card Three: Celebrate in Style

Spread some cheer with this adorable image colored with Copic markers.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic X-Press It Blending Card. Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Lawn Fawn. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Uni-Ball Signo White Pen, Wink Of Stella Marker. 

New Arrivals: May 11th

Good afternoon, Paper Crafters! It's time for our weekly roundup. Each Sunday, we gather together our favorite products that are back in stock or new items that have made their way to our shelves. Stop into the store to see the full collection of new stamps, inks, stickers, and papers. 

Avery Elle Stamps & Inks

Gelatos Kits & Free Product Sheets

Judith Stamps - You can never have too many jars.

Background Stamps by Peachy Keen Stamps

Card Making Made Easy with Rub On & Sticker Sentiments

Large Enamel Dots by We R Memory Keepers

Copic Love: New Coloring Video

Happy Saturday! We have a quick video from Nicole today as she shares her Copic blending process to color this fun image from Art Impressions, shown below on a A-2 card. 

The video is a short one, but she shares her color choices and technique. It's the perfect little video to enjoy on a Saturday afternoon with a cup of tea... or diet coke. 

Need that color list again? Here's Nicole's supplies for this birthday gal:

• Art Impressions Stamp (29 Again Set)
• Memento Ink (Tuxedo Black)
• Uni-Ball Signo White Pen
• Copic X-Press It Blending Card
• Copic Purples: V12, V15, V17
• Copic Oranges: YR02, YR04, YR07
• Copic Greys: W-1, W-3, W-5 (Colorless to smooth out edges)
• Copic Skin Tones: E000, E00, E01 (R20 for cheeks)
• Copic Red: R27 

Want to learn more about Copic markers? Make an appointment with Nicole to shop for blending families and supplies, or take an upcoming Copic 101 class! To set up your free appointment, give us a call at (920) 983-0033. 

Customer Spotlight: Beautiful Backgrounds

Good morning, Paper Crafters! We've got a gorgeous card to share with you today from Creations Galore Customer, Judy Beth of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. 

So lovely! Judy used a score board to create the checkered background. What a creative use of tools! Next she masked one corner of each square and added purple ink. We highly recommend sponge daubers or a foam blending tool to recreate this look. 

To finish off the background, she stamped a flourish multiple times along the left side. One of our favorite components has to be the butterflies that are ready to fly off the card! Judy stamped the butterflies, cut them out, and added just a bit of glitz with the Stardust Pen. She folded them in half and adhered them to the card by adding glue to just the fold. Such lovely dimension! 

Thank you Judy for sharing your creation with us! We were so inspired and can't wait to give a few of these techniques a try. 

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the Make N Takes available for you to create this week?

Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards fro 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 recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available Monday, May 5th - Saturday, May 10th.

Card One: Happy Mother's Day

Multiple sentiments available. Clear emboss, add Distress Inks, and use cutting dies in this Make N Take.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: JustRite. Inks: Encore (Green), Memento (Tuxedo Black), Distress Ink (Black Soot). Embossing Powder: Ranger (Clear). Ribbon: American Crafts. Die: Penny Black Inc, Spellbinders. 

Card Two: Love You

Turn this into a card for mom or grandma with multiple sentiments available. You'll paper piece, add dimension, and use clear stamps in this Make N Take. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers, Studio Calico. Stamps: Paper Smooches. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black). 

Card Three: Thank You

Just in time for Teacher's Appreciation Week. Stop in to use alphabet stamps and colored pencils to create a fun card.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Stamps by Judith, Sweet Stamp Shop. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Prismacolor Pencils. Embossing Folder: Sizzix.