I got orders from Dare to be Artsy and LDRS last week! LDRS included  New Flower sets - Snapdragons and Magnolias, as well as slim line dies. I am expecting orders this week from PinkFresh, EchoPark Paper and Sunny studios.   PinkFresh has some Stencil and Die combos that will be Demo'd next week! thay are really fun and easy!

Good News! The Ohio paper, stamps and dies Bundles are back!
These Items are exclusive to the Ohio Shop Hop Stores and are available in my store while they last. 


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Speaking of the Ohio Shop Hop,  Passports for the Shop Hop Will go on sale April 24th The price will be $15 and include a 12x12 paper collection pack from Echo Park.  There will be an Early bird drawing for a $25 gift certificate for those purchasing the passport before May31.


Like so many of you during the Pandemic, I have been watching a lot of YouTube craft videos!
I thought I might share some that I especially liked with you each week.
This week Gina K ha a really interesting video using Stencils and Vellum. For those who haven't already seen the video, here's the link:
GinaK

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Start sorting your stuff!  We are having a Garage Sale!!
It will be May 21 & 22!  
If you are interested in being part of the May Garage Sale Call, email or come in and buy a number for $5.
Then sort, pack and mark your items with that number and the price you want to receive for the item.
Load all your sorted items into a tote or totes (also marked with your number) and drop it off at the garage!
We sell it at the price you assign, you are paid in Store credit. It's like trading your old stuff for NEW stuff!
There are more detailed instructions coming in next week's newsletter.
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Upcoming Classes

Please note:
Classes will be limited to 6 students
Masks are mandatory

Doris Dixon is BACK!
Doris does those beautiful books/gifts folders! She has done one using that gorgeous Ciao Bella paper that so many admired but didn't know how to use!  The picture never does them justice, but here's a look! 
Stop in to see it in person!
It has a FRIENDSHIP THEME that is very complementary to the paper.
Join Doris Friday, April 16th at 1230pm for this class. Fee $25
 Please call soon to secure your spot!  There are still a few seats open!





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On Saturday, May 1st at 1230pm Karen Allen will Teach a class entitled All Flowers.  Karen is known for her unique card folds and designs. Fee $15  Please pre-register for this fun and interesting class, it's almost full....




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Friday May 7th at 1pm and Saturday May 8th at 1pm, Sister Roselyn will lead a class featuring Summer Fun cards using Stampendous Stamps. 
Fee $15
This class is filling fast! Saturday is almost full. Friday has 3 or 4 seats available. Call or email to reserve your seat.
Here are the first 2 cards:




Nancy Pietras will be teaching a Graphic 45,  Catch of the Day Folio on May 15 at 1230pm the fee is $30 Stop in to see this awesome book! 




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Beverly Mason will be leading some technique workshops in the coming weeks

April 24, 2021 at 1230pm Beverly Mason will lead a Workshop about Stencil Techniques!
Learn how to make this popular and economical tool jazz up your projects!
Fee ($15) includes a stencil to take home!
Please Pre-register


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Cheryl Harwick's demo this week— simple flowers featuring Sizzix sculpting foam. No flower forming tools are needed for these quick and easy shaped flowers. Just die cut the flowers and leaves, add a little ink around the edges for contrast, and use your heat tool to gently bring them to life.



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I'd like to reward those of you who regularly read the newsletter! I will be placing a Magic Word in the Newsletter for the next several weeks. If you tell me the Magic Word when you check out you'll get 20% off your most expensive item with a $20 minimum purchase.   Please keep the word a secret......the purpose is to see who reads the newsletter. 

This week's Magic Word is "Showers"  You must say it WHILE CHECKING OUT to receive the discount.


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This week's Make n Take:
Available in the store for $2 each.