CHA INSPIRATION!

The recent CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) TRADE SHOW in Chicago was FANTASTIC! Talk about information and INSPIRATION wherever you looked (even an upside down Christmas tree!). We'd like to share some of it with you. Some pics are of alternative ideas for use of patterned paper and some pics are of PRODUCT that we ordered because we know you'll LOVE it! Check out the glittery, layered chipboard...soo adorable!!! ENJOY.

Cardmaking...

I was in Zehrs the other day and the lady in front of me at the till doled out over $12 for 2 "just your average, everyday, not so special" greeting cards. She wasn't taken back by the price, but I was STUNNED....and it spurred me on to pull out all of my scraps, rub ons and embellishments that very night! Here's 3 OTHER reasons that you might want to create your own cards...

1) They are PERSONAL (communication is becoming increasingly impersonal...more and more it's by email instead of by phone or in person).

2) They don't require PHOTOS (that search can often take quite a while...)

3) The are FAST...and not INTIMIDATING, like pages can sometimes be

FREEEEEEBIES!!!!

All this week, we're throwing in the FREEBIE pictured here (some may vary slightly). If you've already ordered this week...rest assured, it'll be in your package! If you order BEFORE next Monday (the 27th)...you'll get this added BONUS! YES...1 in EVERY ORDER!!! How fun...now RUN to www.ninabrookdesigns.com.

Scrap Paper TREE!!!

ALL scrapbookers have scraps...those little chunks of oh-so-sweet designs that you can't bear to throw out JUST in case. Here's an absolutely FABULOUS idea for using those up. This would look amazing on a side table, mantel or in your scrap room. Click on the link for instructions...

http://www.everydaymomideas.com/2011/03/scrap-paper-tree-centerpiece-tutorial.html

Have a creative day!

Sharon

I'm definitely going to try this...

I came across this video and just HAD to share it with you! These are gorgeous and super SIMPLE to make. Have a look...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eufh8sFpKc8&feature=player_

To whet your scrapetite...

It's clear to us that you want the BASICS at a GOOD PRICE! We bought 2 packs of tape runners, offered them at $7.99 per pack and you have been buying them like CRAZY. Glue dots at $2.99? SAME THING! So how about some CARDSTOCK ladies??? We love, love, LOVE the cardstock multi-packs from American Crafts and have negotiated a better price for them. This means that YOU will benefit! A sheet of heavy, textured cardstock will work out to LESS THAN 30 cents a sheet! How does that sound???