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Home Decor Rooms

Check out our new Home Decor Theme Rooms!

Purse patterns / Christmas Kits / Toddler Bibs & more

Here are just a few of the many new items that have been arriving in our store lately:

Christmas Felt Kits by Dimensions:
Yes, we know it's June - but we have received some adorable new Christmas kits. There are a few styles of felt stockings, and also some adorable ornament kits. All of the felt needed for this project comes in pre-cut pieces making for easier assembly! These fun whimsical designs are beautiful & would make a great gift.

Make Your Own Purse:
A new style of purse handle has just arrived. The wonderful thing about this steel ball frame purse, is that the ends can be detached, so you can easily switch out the fabric purse to match your outfit. Patterns are available, so you can make as many purses as you like. The handle is available in two sizes.

Toddler Bibs:
These pullover velour bibs are available in three colors & can be embroidered. Each bib comes with a Dancing Elephant pattern. The 14 count stitching area is 35h x 172w.

Sulky Fabri-Solvy:
This fabric-like stabilizer provides the supple feel of fabric, with the easy removability of a water soluble stabilizer. Great for: quilting, 3-d applique, monogramming, delicate fabrics, buttonholes, cut-work and much more!

Pilot Frixion Pens:
These new pens work wonderful for marking fabric. It uses a unique thermo-sensitive ink that reacts to temperature changes - this means you can mark a pattern on fabric, then iron it when you no longer need it - and it will disappear!

New Willow Tree Musicals!

We Just got in the new Musical collection from Willow Tree,
they play music and rotate like an old fashioned music box!

Smash* Book

The K & Company Smash Book has arrived! This awesome little book is like a journal, and scrapbook combined. Each book comes with a double ended "stick"... glue on one side, a pen on the other! You can Smash anything you wish... a photo, a quote, lists, doodles, recipes, postcards, the possibilities are absolutely endless! As it says in the cover of the journal, "It's OK, just smash it in!"

We have a section with four different styles of journals, as well as some fun pockets, journaling cards, and accessories that you can use in your Smash Book. Be sure to stop by and check it out! In the meantime, visit the Smash Book blog (http://www.smashstoriesblog.com/) for some fun inspiration, and to see what others are "smashing"!

Crystals

Add a bit of sparkle to your life with our new Crystals. A large variety of sizes, styles and colors. Some are angels, flowers and mixed mediums of shells, pearls and beads. Extremely reasonably priced so you can give as gifts and keep some for yourself! They are located in front of registers 7 & 8 on a rotating displayer, reflecting beautiful rays of light.

Living Life

Our Living Life has expanded immensely! We now have sizes that are approx. 10" x 14", 12" x 36", 16" x 20", and 22" x 28" and we should be getting in a jewelry box with the Living Life saying and tree on the top of it. If you have never read the Living Life verse, it is an awe inspiring verse with words to live by. It is simply beautiful! Stop by our inspirational rooms and check them out!!!

Dakota Stones - Bead Trunk Show

You're invited to a bead trunk show!

Stop by now through June 1st to see the beautiful assortment of

high quality semi-precious gemstone bead strands from Dakota Stones.

Located at the front of aisle 20, you'll find a huge variety of stones including tiger eye, onyx, hematite, jade, opal, jasper, assorted colored agates and many more!

But hurry in - this trunk show will only be here until June 1st!

Creative Bakery Solutions

Creative Bakery Solutions is a new company that makes dry mixes for cakes, muffins, brownies, and donuts. The come in cute little fabric pouches and contain everything you need to make these delicious treats. We carry 10 different mixes.

Magic Wigglee

Magic Wigglee is the most awesome pet ever!! He's fun and everyone loves him. No fuss, no mess and with a little practice he will be the perfect pet! Assortment of colors to choose from. Great price!

New in Paper Crafts!

Lime Twist by My Minds Eye

Little Yellow Bicycle

Adirondack Color Wash and

Anthology Fabrics & Vanna Yarn

A fabric is first judged by visual appeal, catching your eye even at a distance. Then, by touch you assess its quality. These two characteristics - superb design and exceptional quality - are the foundation of Anthology Fabrics.

We have just received two new styles of kits from this company: Story Strips and Story Bundles. Story Strips contain 40 strips/pack (2-1/2" wide x 44/45" long) and are available in 6 color collections. Story Bundles contain 12 fat quarters/pack (18"x22") and are available in 4 color collections.

Vanna White, America's favorite crocheter and Lion Brand's spokesperson for over 14 years, introduces 22 new colors of Vanna's Choice®, an easy-care, silky-soft premium basic available in a range of beautiful, expertly-coordinated shades.

These beautiful new colors include shades such as: Eggplant, Grey Marble, Kelly Green, Oatmeal, Magenta, Cranberry & many more!

New Spring Seasonal!

Check out these new Spring Seasonal items! We just got in new butterflies, polka dot piggy banks, garden figurines and more!

New Paper Lines

Eco Park

Making Memories

October Afternoon

Simple Stories

Westland Salt & Pepper Shakers Are Here!!

If you are looking for a nice hostess gift, mother's day gift, or just something for you, we now have another order of Mwah! salt and pepper shakers. These are awesome! They have magnets attached to them so they look like they are kissing each other. They are adorable. We got new ones that we have never had before which include Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble, Chickens, Football player and Cheerleader and many more. Just be aware that they go fast so you might want to check them out soon!

MN Nice Apparel

Check out these new "MN Nice" T-shirts and Sweatshirts!


The T-shirt comes in Pink or Black for only $19.99
and the Sweatshirt comes in Black for only $39.99.

Mothers Day Shadow Boxes!

Looking for a great Mother's day gift? Check out these pre-made vinyl shadow boxes in the Vinyl Room. Each shadow box comes with paper and a vinyl saying already attached. Simply insert a photo and your done!

Summer is coming...

We are starting to get in some great Summer themed products! The fun, bright colors make me really excited for warmer weather (and to start scrapbooking all those "fun in the sun" memories!).
We got in the new Beach Bum & Beach Babe lines from Fancy Pants Designs. LOVE these! Beach Bum is more "boy" themed with a blue, green, and orange color schemes. The papers have palm trees, flip flops, and cute sharks. Beach Babe is girly with bright pink, orange, and yellow... cute little fish and beach umbellas are on the papers and embellishments. Each of these lines have lots of patterned papers, along with tons of embellishments, chipboard, buttons, and stickers to complete your layouts.Another adorable Summer themed line we've got in recently is Summer Days by Echo Park. For the first time ever, Echo Park came out with more embellishments to complete the line! The Summer Days collection has 12 patterned papers, 12x12 stickers, chipboard, rub-ons, brads, and a 6x6 paper pad. The line has all the colors of the rainbow, and the embellishments have ice cream cones, flowers, and amusement park rides. Come check out this cute line for scrapbooking all your fun summer memories!

Cards from John Schreiber

We now carry note cards designed by John Schreiber. John is a 21-year-old St. Cloud native with asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. He began to experiment with colors and designs as a way to reduce anxiety and to improve his fine motor skills as he colored each design using gel pens, crayons, colored pencils and markers. John has many other interest which include volunteering at the public library.

2 new Demdaco lines!

Demdaco, the company you know and love for their Willow Tree angel figurines, has just come out with two new product lines!

Numbers of Faith:
When Susan and Marc Garner met nearly a decade ago, little did they know their passion for strong typography and fresh colors would translate into a creative partnership through their Numbers of Faith line. The husband and wife team have degrees in art and enjoy combining their strengths into designs that center on their faith. Susan develops concepts and designs and Marc brings them to life with his computer skills and strong editing eye. Their creative mission is to create art where the words speak for themselves and become the design.

Urban Soul:
Artist, Dee Kasberger developed Urban Soul from a written down vision; the words she wrote every month were to “bring God’s glory to lots of people”. This vision evolved into a bold –easily read from across the room – collection of meaningful art with personal significance. The words are true and constant, in this fast paced world – reminding everyone of just how much God loves and cares for them.

Bags, Wraps, Headbands & More!

The Gift Area, at the front of the store, is constantly evolving. Here are just a couple of the latest items to have arrived at our store:

Riverton Wrap:
This stylish acrylic wrap with 2-button closure can be worn 3 different ways. It's available in several colors, including lavender, turquoise, fuschia, tangerine, lime, and the always classic black.

Kyber Bag:
Well know for their wool mittens and hats, Kyber Outerwear has now expanded into accessories. Check out this distressed bag, that is part of their "Down To Earth" collection. Available in several colors, this fun bag is a must have!

Sparkle Headbands:
Add a little bling to your hairdo. These glittery headbands come in an assortment of color choices and can be found at the front of Aisle 13, by the purses & other fashion accessories.

Summer Scarves:
Also found at the front of Aisle 13 are these light and airy summer scarves. With lots of colors and patterns to choose from, your sure to find one to match any outfit!

Zippered Bags:
These cute satin and vinyl zippered pouches are available in two sizes and several cute patterns. Make-up bag, coin purse, travel bag....what are you going to use yours for?

New Products for Aisle 1

Several new Wilton products have just arrived, the first of which are Color Bands. These elastic bands can be tied around items as a way of personalizing them with your color: Wrap around the ringbearer's pillow, tie around the flower girl's basket, or cover the stems of your wedding day bouquet.

Other Wilton products include favor boxes (available in several colors) and this cute lantern centerpiece.

Ivy Lane Designs also came out with a line of charms to personalize your wedding or prom garter.

Doodlebug: Create-A-Card

I know Sarah Lynn already blogged about this, but I had to share it with you too: Doodlebug came out with a "Create-A-Card" program.
Here are just a couple of ideas that are displayed along with the cards:There is an entire rack full of openstock cards & envelopes in 9 amazing colors! Each color has 8 different styles to choose from.