This Week's Make N Takes - Create With Us

Hello Paper Crafters! It's time to share this week's Make N Takes with you. We have three new, gorgeous cards to create.

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each week Creations Galore offers 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 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 from now until 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 30th.

Card One: Happy Graduation

Try masking, die cutting, + Copic coloring

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Webster’s Pages. Stamps: Sunny Studio (Woo Hoo). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Die: Impression Obsession. Punch: Marvy (Circle).

Card Two: Berry Proud Of You

Discover interactive stamps from Sunny Studio

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: Echo Park, Reminisce. Stamps: Sunny Studio (Fresh & Fruity). Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, Tombow Marker (Black).

Card Three: Thinking of You

Learn how to create gorgeous designs with Alcohol Inks

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Glossy Paper: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Echo Park Paper. Stamps: Stampers Anonymous by Tim Holtz (Crazy Talk). Inks: Alcohol Inks (Lettuce, Raspberry, Sunshine Yellow), VersaFine (Onyx Black). Cutting Dies: Sizzix by Tim Holtz. Punch: Becky Higgins (Corner Rounder).

Current Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! It's time to share this week's Make N Takes with you. We have three new, gorgeous cards to create.

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each week Creations Galore offers 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 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 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 14th. 

Card One: Happy Easter

Have fun coloring this Penny Black image with Copic markers.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Echo Park. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers. Stamps: Penny Black Inc, Tim Holtz.

Card Two: A Better Place

Discover a new masking technique with Distress Inks.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Avery Elle. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), Distress Inks. 

Card Three: The Untried

Create a gorgeous background with Alcohol Inks.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Tim Holtz. Inks: VersaMark Watermark, Alcohol Inks (Stream, Lettuce, Sunset Orange). Embossing Powder: Ranger (Seafoam White).

This Week's Make N Takes

Hello Paper Crafters! It's Monday, which means it's time to bring you this week's Make N Takes. 

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each Monday, Creations Galore offers 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 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 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 11th.

Card One: Be.you.tiful.

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Glossy Paper: Paper Cut. Stamps: Riley & Company. Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks, VersaFine (Onyx Black). 

Card Two: Hello

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: BasicGrey (Adrift). Dies: Jen Hadfield. Tags: Do Crafts. 

Card Three: Happy Birthday 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Embossed Paper: Bazzil Dots. Patterned Paper: Crate Paper (Journey). Stamps & Dies: Taylored Expressions. 

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.

Class Spotlight: Creating With Alcohol Inks

Alcohol Inks are one of Creations Galore's favorite mediums. From the creative mind of Tim Holtz, this acid free, fast drying, transparent product is perfect for all kinds of projects. We've gathered together a collection of techniques and tips and have turned it into a 2 hour class just for you! Join us in experimenting with the product that creates a colorful, polished stone effect. 

In this class, you will: 

• Learn about the possibilities of alcohol inks and how to used them in your crafts. 
• Try out the tools and inks needed before purchasing any product.
• Learn and practice (8) alcohol ink techniques.
• Lighten, blend, and remove colors. 
• Create metallic highlights. 
• Learn how to turn your creations into backgrounds, embellishments, cards, and more.

Your enrollment fee of $20 includes: 

• Paper to try every technique, following along with the class instructor
• The tools and supplies to turn what you create into handmade cards
• Pictures and sketches of (3) handmade card ideas
• All the alcohol ink knowledge you can take in
• A 15% off discount on all products used or discussed in class

Class will be offered on the following dates:

Thursday, January 23, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM 

Tuesday, February 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reserve your spot by clicking here or calling (920) 983-0033. Class space is limited, so sign up soon! To see our full calendar of classes, crops, and events, visit us here. 

Introducing Ranger's Ink Palette: Video with Tim Holtz

Good morning. Today we're spotlighting one of our favorite tools, the Tim Holtz Ink Palette. You must watch the video below to see Mr Holtz in action. Here's a few things you'll learn from this information-packed tutorial:

• How to fill a waterbrush
• The difference between coloring with Distress Reinkers & Distress Stains
• How to color with Distress Reinkers, Distress Stains, & Alcohol Inks
• How to create a custom palette
• The features and benefits of the ink palette
• The difference between watercolor and alcohol based products

After watching that video, we you want to play! We sure did. Below you'll find helpful links to the products demonstrated in the video. Remember, all orders over $50, qualify for FREE shipping! Or stop into Creations Galore at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin to see the products in person! 

Ink Palette

Waterbrush, Small

Waterbrush, Flat

Distress Inks & Reinkers

Distress Stains

Craft Sheet

Alcohol Inks

Blending Solution

Fillable Pen

Product Spotlight: Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen

Yesterday we shared a video of Tim Holtz demonstrating his line of Alcohol Inks. You can see the full post here if you missed it. Today we're back with a brand new video. This time, Mr. Holtz is showing off his Fillable Alcohol Ink Pen.

With this pen and Adirondack Alcohol Inks, you can create custom Alcohol Ink markers. This dual-tipped dry pen can be filled by using just a few drops of your favorite color Alcohol Inks. Doodle, journal, write, outline and color using either the flexible brush tip or the fine point tip.

• Blank pen you fill with Alcohol Inks
• Versatile dual tip: fine and brush
• Smooth writing, even coverage 
• Air-tight caps 
• Ergonomic barrel with space for labeling ink color

Watch Tim work his magic and show off this fantastic product in the video below. You'll hear the benefits of the pen, learn how to fill it up, discover multiple techniques, and learn how to quick and easily create custom embellishments. See it now:

And now that you'll want to get one, two, or twenty, here is a helpful link to the pen and replacement nibs in our online store. Don't forget, you can see the full line of Alcohol Inks and products in store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen

Replacement Nibs

Looking for additional alcohol ink products, check out yesterday's blog post here.

Alcohol Ink Introduction & Video Tutorial

Hello! One of our favorite classes here at Creations Galore is Creating With Alcohol Inks. In the class, Nicole takes students on a creative journey, trying out many beginner and advanced alcohol ink techniques while creating a reference guide, handmade cards, and drink coasters. You can join all this fun by attending our next class, Monday, September 9th at 6:00 PM. Find out more about this class and register online by clicking this link. Remember: All class attendees at Creations Galore receive 15% off all items used and discussed in class! That's one awesome benefit of taking the class. Plus, all materials and supplies are included in your class fee. No costly class kit!

You can also see Mr. Tim Holtz himself demonstrate this fun product in the video below. It's an older video but one of our favorites and very informative! Watch it now:

Now that you're ready to get started, let's take a look at a few of the essential tools you'll need. You can purchase these items in store at 3164 Coronet Way in Green Bay, Wisconsin or by clicking the link below each image. As always, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50. 

Alcohol Inks

Alcohol Ink Applicator

Alcohol Blending Solution

Glossy Cardstock (available in single sheets and packs of 10)

Inkssentials Craft Sheet

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, October 15th - Saturday, October 20th.

Card One: Witchy 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers, Doodlebug. Stamps: We R Memory Keepers. Ink: StazOn (Jet Black).

Card Two: Peace 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Reminisce. Stamps: Inkadinkado. Ink: Distress Inks (Peeled Paint, Fired Brick)

Card Three: Every Day

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Unity Stamp Company, Northwoods. Inks: Adirondack Alcohol Inks (Pool, Butterscotch), StazOn (Jet Black).

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, October 8th - Saturday, October 13th.

Card One: Perspective 

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Stamps: Tim Holtz (Spring Sprung, Thoughts. Inks: StazOn (Jet Black), Adirondack Alcohol Inks (Lettuce, Salmon, Pool), Copic Multiliner. 

Card Two: Autumn Greetings

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny. Stamps: Market Street Stamps. Mistables: Studio Calico Inks: Mister Huey's Color Mists, Versamark Watermark, Ranger Embossing Powder (Gold).

Card Three: If You Dare

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper, Stamps: We R Memory Keepers. Inks: StazOn (Jet Black). Square Punch: Marvy.