Artist Trading Cards

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!

They're called Artist Trading Cards - they are mini drawing & sketch pads! Measuring just 2.5" by 3.5" these miniature paper packs are just too cute to pass up.

Inspirational Gifts

There is lots going on in our Inspirational Rooms! Where do I begin? First off we have lots of new products in from Natural Life. Awesome, cute, "hippy buttons", and they are flying off the shelf. They are a little nostalgic along with hip sayings and verses that everyone can relate too. Some other items are mugs, necklaces, earrings, shoelaces, key chains, whew, I have only named a few of the items. Definitely cute, and fun!

The next thing we should talk about is that there is new product arriving and we need to make room for it. Sooo some of our items have been drasticly reduced. And even better yet some has been sent to the closeout store, and right now there is that wonderful sale going on of 50% off your total purchase!! This is really something you don't want to miss out on!

There is lots going on in the Inspirational rooms, things look a bit different but still full of home decor as well as gift items.

Candles, Candles, Candles

We have some new lines of pillar candles. Some are smooth, others are textured. Some solids and lots of tri colored. Some are fragrant and some are not. All of them are to burn, but some look so pretty you hate to burn them. Great to add to any home decor arrangement too.

For those of you who are anxiously awaiting, the fall Yankee candle line has been ordered. So you may look forward to it's arrival shortly.

Don't forget to check out our other lines of candles, Village Candle, Woodwick and McCalls just to mention a few of them!!

Zippers

We now have a selection of zippers. Admittedly this was an area we were really laking in. We have brought in a selection of Ykk zippers. They range from 9" up to 22" and it even has a group of metal zippers that are 7" long. I'm hoping that this selection will be an asset to those of you making bags or needing to repair something you love.

New patterns and books

You Are Special has come out with a few new stuffed craft and towel applique patterns. They have a very primitive twist to them and are really cute.

We also receive a couple new books for those of you who are knitters. Knitting in the Sun is a book full of summery fashions and the Vintage Baby Knits is chucked full of 20's to 50's retro patterns that are really cute and functional for baby's and small children.

Written In Stone

Written in Stone is a stylish selection of sentimental and humorous messages for all occasions. It is neutral tones that will fit well in any home, and will make the perfect gift for that special someone. A wide assortment is available along with accessories such as gift bags.

Revolving Motion Lamp

What are revolving motion lamps? They are small table top lamps where the background lights up and moves. We have an assortment of very colorful fish, race cars, and butterflies. These are awesome for nightlights or for any age. Make sure and check them out on your next visit!

Beautiful!

New Kids Products!

New Disney 8-pack colored pencils, Cool Cord friendship party pack (makes over 100 friendship bracelets), and Color A Cup!

New Beading Tools!

Jewelry Setter -Pick up and place jewels quickly and easily.
Tool Magic -Prevents tools from marring and scratching wire designs by making your plier tips smooth and soft for a firm grip!
Stretch Magic -Variety pack assortment of stretchy bead and jewelry cord.
Wire Whacker -Hardens wire designs with a whack!

DMC Punch Needle Embroidery Transfers

This is a first as far as I know. DMC has put together Punch Needle Embroidery transfers that are iron on, no tracing! There's 9 yes - 9 patterns per package. They will tell you the colors of DMC floss that they used or you can be creative and choose your own. I hope they create more pattern packs soon.

Candles, Candles, Candles

They are here!! We have new fall fragrances in from Woodwick, and Yankee! Now in order to make room for the fall line we had to clearance some great smelling spring and summer scents. Soooo now is a great time to get some sweet smelling candles at a sweet price!!!

Stack'n' Store Bobbin Tower

Clover and Nancy Zieman have teamed up to bring you this new product. It's a revolutionary way to store your bobbins. It holds any type of bobbin, secyres the thread ends and is made in such a way that you can see the colors at a glance. Very convienent and compact!

Bully Woolies

Jenna just ordered in some really cute hat kits for knitting. There's 8 styles to choose from and all contain 100% cotton yarn and the instructions to make a childs hat in three sizes. Very trendy, very cute.

"Bright" decorating idea

We've actually had this product for a while- but recently put together a few displays using them.
They're lit branches. Each branch has tiny lights on them - creating a unique look - great for arrangements. There are several styles available:

White Plum Tree Branches:
-Available with 60 or 96 lights

Green Plum Tree Branches:
-Available with 96 lights

Willow Tree Branches:
-Available with 60 or 96 lights

Pussy Willow Branches:
-Available with 60 or 96 lights

Cricut Cartridges

Here are three newer Cricut Cartridges:Stand & Salute Cartridge:
Celebrate the armed forces with this patriotic cartridge! You’ll love the wide variety of images on this cartridge, ranging from vehicles to flags to fireworks to phrases and much more. With creative features such as Dog Tag, Note Card, and Frame, you can take your creativity to new heights!

Simply Sweet Cartridge:
Go back to basics with this font cartridge! Simply Sweet contains a classic font with a full alphabet, numbers, common punctuation, icons, and phrases. With the delightful creative features, you can also cut out the images on tabs, blocks, stitched circles, and hearts.

Jubilee Cartridge:
Get ready to celebrate with this font cartridge! The fonts on the Jubilee cartridge include a full alphabet, numbers, common punctuation and symbols, and phrases and icons. You’ll also love the unique Flag and Village creative features which will spruce up any project.

Paper Lines, Punches & Brads

The Paper Crafts Department had "show & tell" today & shared with us some of the new products they have recently received:

Lil' Collection:
Pebbles has two new lines for boys & girls called "Lil' Buddy" and "Lil' Miss." The papers feature robots, stars & flowers. There are also a few new sticker sheets- perfect for kids & babies.

Teen Angst:
This is a new line from We R Memory Keepers. My favorite is the notebook paper - it even has the fringed edge! The line has a grunge look to it and includes coordinating cardstock stickers.

Smooch:
This is a product that we have carried for a while - but recently received a few new colors (new colors "Grape Soda" & "Pool" shown.) This fast-drying pearlized accent ink is great for stamping & embellishing.

Scrap Metal:
Add a little something extra to your next page layout or card with these adorable metal brads & embellishments from Autumn Leaves.

Martha Stewart Edge Punch:
Use this edge punch alone, or pair with the matching corner punch (sold separately) for a continuous border around our cards & scrapbook pages!

My First Pumpkin Playset

This is the cutest thing I've ever seen- My First Pumpkin Playset. It's a plush pumpkin basket. When you open the top you'll find four soft and adorable toys inside. There's a cat, ghost, spider and candy corn. (The cat makes sound & the ghost has a squeaker inside!)

There are also a few other adorable plush toys available in the "Baby" themed room at the front of the store. Including a reindeer, turkey, gopher & bird.

We have gluesticks!

Oh, boy do we have gluesticks! You'll find them in a huge bin up by the registers - Stock up for your next craft project, or for the first day of school!

Wind & Willow

We have just received some delicious mixes from Wind & Willow (including mixes for dip, cheeseballs, deserts & appetizers.) They can be found in the "Kitchen" theme room at the front of the store.

Enjoy one of their legendary cheeseballs or a creamy dip. Or experience a perfect front porch moment every time you eat one of the delicious new cookies. However you choose to enjoy these products, you'll find Wind & Willow quality evident in every bite.

Wind & Willow products are also a wonderful way to bring family and friends together. You want to create something spectacular. We want to help. Made with the finest ingredients available, quick and easy directions and a wellspring of creative ideas. Surprise someone, evoke memories of old fashioned recipes that took hours to prepare, or better yet, create a new tradition in your home with Wind & Willow products.

Tea Towels // Patterns // Starch

Tea Towels:

There are 5 exciting new colors of Tea Towels now available - perfect summer shades . Add your own personal touch with one of our many patterns or project sheets. You can download a few ideas here:
Full Apron
Half Apron
Pot Holders
Oven Mitt

Vanilla House Designs:
Here are a few of the new apparel pattterns that have just arrived. Choose from reversible-jumpers & skirts for toddlers, or a laptop satchel for your self.

Heidi Markish Designs:
Get started on making this year's holiday decorations now! Pick up a pattern for one of these adorable snowmen, ghost or scarecrow plush pieces. They make great centerpieces.

Best Press:
Mary Ellen's Best Press-Clear Starch Alternative is now available in a great new scent: Tea Rose Garden!

Jump Rings, Sequins, Glitter & more

Sarah just brought me a basket full of exciting new products that have just arrived in her department (Beads & Basics.)

Darice Colored Wire:
I've been waiting a long time for these - colored jump rings! They are available in assorted colors and sizes and are made of aluminum- so they are very lightweight. There are many adorable projects that can be made using these jump rings (samples to come soon.) Along with the jump rings, Darice has come out with a new line of colored Jewelry Wire. Since the wire is made of aluminum it is also very lightweight, malleable and easy to work with.

Delight Beads:
Introducing the new large hole beads & bracelet from Delight Beads. Grab one of their ready made bracelets, a few of the beads (available in antiqued bands, bejeweled rondelles and shapes) and you'll have a beautiful bracelet in minutes. Personalize for yourself, or for a friend.

Wee Creations:
Take a look at these cute little clay people. (Create your entire family)
Instructions: Choose a large or small base. Choose a head (they fit both bases.) Choose clothing for your wee person - glue all the pieces on with jewelry glue. They make great charm bracelets.

Fancy Sequins:
New Fashion Fancy Sequins have just arrived. Available in adorable shapes (such as birds, butterflies & flowers) and also in fun color assortments. These sequins can be attached to cloth by hand stitching, or with fabric glue. A great addition to any craft project.

Iron-Ons:
Two new styles of iron-ons are now available. The Mode Jolie collection consists of different fabric flower appliques. And the Soft Flex letters are available in many fun designs/colors.

Glue:
Sparke 21 is a new kind of 'wearable liquid glue.' Similar to Scribbles, it can be used to decorate jeans, t-shirts, tote bags, shoes and more. Adhere rhinestones, beads and sequins to surfaces! It's available in both single bottles and multi packs.
Diamond Glaze is a water-based dimensonal adhesive. It can be used directly over artwork for a raised glass-like finish. Thin with water for a lacquer-like finish. Create your own custome colors by adding a small amount of dye ink. Great adhesive for gluing glitter, beads, glass, plactic and vellum to paper.

Gemmies!

Gourmet Gems "Gemmies" are now in the store. Tiny sunflower seeds are covered in chocolate and then candy coated. They are available in 16 fun colors. For the month of July we have them in a mixture of very patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. (Get these while they last!) Eat these delectable treats a few at a time or by the handful. Ask about special ordering colors for weddings, football parties, baby showers, school colors or any other special event.

Warm & Safe

We have brought in a new batting product. After making 4 grand children their quilts and having the thought run across my mind....What if??? I am really excited about this product. We carry it by the yard that is 45 inches in width and also in a packaged piece that measures 45" x 60".

Warm & Safe is inherently and permanently fire retardant- naturally. By the design, the fiber has a high silica content making the fire retardant properties built in from the start. Warm & Safe will not melt, flow or emit toxic gases when exposed to heat and flame. Since Warm & Safe"s fire retardant is inherent it is non-toxic, non-allergenic and does not contain PBDE's

Warm & Safe incredibly soft to the touch and it should make very cozy quilts.

Handmade Embridery Kits By Dimensions

Leah ordered in the cutest kits for those of you who love to embroider. There's 10 styles and each kit comes with fabric with the design printed on it, needle, thread and then to finish it off it includes everything you need to mat and frame the design. These would make really cute gifts for someone who loves to work with their hands.

4 New Cricut Cartridges at Crafts Direct

Crafts Direct has just recieved the 4 new Cricut cartridges. Check out the great prices available online and in store:

Stand & Salute $44.99
Jubilee $44.99
Simply Sweet $44.99
Home Decor $29.99











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Baskets, Filler & Flowers

Here are just a few of the newest items to arrive in the Floral Department:

Baskets
There are new styles and designs available - here are some of them. A couple of nice cloth-lined baskets & one nice open-weave basket/bowl just add some fake fruit or decorative balls to make a great centerpiece for a table.

Ribbon Flowers
To replace a few of the ribbon flowers from Darice, they have brought in a few new designs from a ribbon company called Offray. There are now many new styles of flowers to choose from - not just the traditional ribbon rose.

Filler Beads
If you are looking for a nice filler for the bottom of an arrangement - we now have even more options to choose from.
Half-Round Crystals: dome shaped acrylic filler
Glass Millets: mixed colors & sizes of glass filler
Pebbles: smooth rounded glass filler
Embellishment Glass: mini bits of glass filler

Any of these can add a pop of color at the bottom of a glass vase that is holding either real or artificial flowers.