NEW from the American Crafts Family – Part 3 of 3

Today is the third installment of our look into the newest lines from the American Crafts family. All of the following Studio Calico releases have been shown in their entirety on the Studio Calico blog so you’ll want to pop over there to check them out. But before you leave us, take a look at the sneak peek below from American Crafts entitled “Pumpkin Patch” and be sure to visit their blog in the near future for the full reveal.

“Classic Calico Vol. 3″ by Studio Calico (shipping to retailers late-Aug.)

“Classic Calico Vol. 3″ by Studio Calico (ships to retailers late-Aug.)

“Yearbook” by Studio Calico (shipping to retailers in late-Aug.)

“Yearbook” Embellishments by Studio Calico (ships to retailers in late-Aug.)

“Wonderland” by Studio Calico (shipping to retailers in early-Oct.)

“Wonderland” Embellishments by Studio Calico (ships to retailers in early-Oct.)

“Pumpkin Patch” by American Crafts (shipping to retailers late-Aug.)

“Pumpkin Patch” by American Crafts (ships to retailers late-Aug.)

Dance in the glowing autumn afternoons and crisp starry nights of the lively new collection, Pumpkin Patch. Cute critters come out to play with pumpkins, pinecones and foliage amidst the warm textures and colors of Fall — from oranges and yellows to creams and greens.

Kick up autumn memories with Pumpkin Patch’s 12 patterned papers that are perfect for everything from Halloween to raking up those Fall leaves. Plus, find spooky-adorable embellishments that’ll make your heart stop, like Thickers and Remarks Stickers.

NEW from the American Crafts Family – Part 2 of 3

Welcome to the second round of new product sneak peeks from the American Crafts family. They include the “Soho Garden” line by American Crafts, “Acorn Avenue” by Crate Paper and “Seen & Noted” by Pebbles Inc. As mentioned yesterday, please visit the respective manufacturer’s websites and blogs over the next few days for the full reveals.

“Soho Garden” by American Crafts (shipping to retailers in late-Sept.)

“Soho Garden” Embellishments by American Crafts (ships to retailers in late-Sept.)

Urban café meets country flowerbeds in the cheerful new collection by American Crafts, “SoHo Garden.” Teaming with bold, rich colors, “SoHo Garden” is abounding with hand-drawn teacups, florals, feathers, coupled with clean geometric and typeface patterns, combining all the magic of city and country life. “SoHo Garden” features 12 beautiful patterned papers, plus Thickers, die-cut shapes, layered tags, ribbon and more. Joining the fun is a handful of Flower Shoppe blossoms that add unique color and dimension to this joyful collection.

“Acorn Avenue” by Crate Paper (shipping to retailers in late-Sept.)

“Acorn Avenue” Embellishments by Crate Paper (ships to retailers in late-Sept.)

It’s time to dance through fall leaves and head back to school with Crate Paper’s “Acorn Avenue.” Warm, natural tones of greens, browns, oranges, pinks and reds get the kites flying and foliage falling in the crisp autumn sunshine. “Acorn Avenue” includes 12 patterned papers and is brimming with adorable embellishments, including colorful chipboard, alpha stickers, Stand Outs, tape stickers and more.

“Seen & Noted” by Pebbles (shipping to retailers in late-Sept.)

“Seen & Noted” Embellishments by Pebbles (ships to retailers in late-Sept.)

Record the adventures of everyday life in stylish simplicity with “Seen & Noted” by Pebbles. A warm color palette of red, yellow, green, turquoise and gray flourishes with beautifully versatile designs — from polka dots and stripes to speech bubbles and flowers. Uniquely designed paper and embellishments coordinate with new Memorology page protectors to provide a fun and easy way to document the details of your days. The collection includes 12 patterned papers, stickers, envelopes, a date stamp and more. Darling journaling and phrase cards fit in 3×4” and 4×6” slots of the new Memorology page protectors, and a unique mini-album, O Flip!, provides yet another option for recording memories big and small.

Like what you see? Be sure to share with us your thoughts to be entered in the random drawing on Monday, July 16 to receive a sampling of some of the August releases!

NEW from the American Crafts Family – Part 1 of 3

The Craft & Hobby Association trade show begins in Chicago next week and many of the scrapbooking manufacturers have begun their sneak peeks and full reveals of their new lines for Summer 2012.  Over the next week we will be sharing with you some, if not all, of the fourteen new collections the American Crafts family will be offering at the show.  The AC family includes Crate Paper, Pebbles Inc., Studio Calico and of course, American Crafts.  Below are the first two lines of five by American Crafts “Ready Set Go” and “5th and Frolic,” and “Walnut Grove” is the first of three new lines by Pebbles Inc.  To view the full reveals, please visit the respective manufacturer’s websites and blogs over the next few days.

“Ready Set Go” by American Crafts (shipping to retailers in late-Aug.)

“Ready Set Go” Embellishments by American Crafts (ships to retailers in late-Aug.)

Here is a sneak peek of Amy Tan’s newest line, Amy Tangerine “Ready Set Go.” A wide array of warm autumn colors including navy blue, pink, and woodgrain to create a base for unique travel, home, and school icons: from cameras, cars, and houses, to globes, speech bubbles, and an adorable hand-drawn elephant. Along with 24 patterned papers, Amy Tangerine “Ready Set Go” has favorites like Thickers, die-cut shapes, and spriral-bound Daybooks. New to the scene are puffy mini stickers, woodgrain albums and a one-of-a-kind crafting travel kit.

“5th and Frolic” by American Crafts (shipping to retailers in late-Sept.)

“5th and Frolic” Embellishments by American Crafts (ships to retailers in late-Sept.)

Dear Lizzy’s “5th & Frolic” is a charming line that invites you to enjoy the pleasures of home. Crisp blues, pinks, greens, yellows and airy neutrals are accented with hints of gold, creating an irresistible sophisticated sweetness. You will love the unique designs, ranging from houses, keys and clipboards, to birds, trees and foxes. There are 24 papers in this line, plus Daybooks, Thickers and lots of other embellishments.

“Walnut Grove” by Pebbles (shipping to retailers in late-Aug.)

“Walnut Grove” Embellishments by Pebbles (ships to retailers in late-Aug.)

Stroll through fields of prairie flowers and wrap up in the textures of the homestead with “Walnut Grove.” Teal, blue, yellow and pinks, ranging from blush to cranberry, are accented beautifully with black, making the perfect palette for patterns inspired by textiles and nature. “Walnut Grove” features 12 papers, including a wood grain pattern, and perfectly paired embellishments, like corrugated alphas, layered tags, stickers and clothespins.

As a reminder, we will be sharing more sneak peeks from the American Crafts family over the next few days and week. During that time we ask that you share with us your thoughts on these fun new releases and we’ll pick one winner at random on Monday, July 16 to receive a sampling of some of the August releases!

Copic Markers: Upcoming Classes

STANDARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES

The Copic Papercrafting Standard Certification Class encompasses education of the most important aspects of Copic’s product lines.   It includes hands-on education of product knowledge, blending techniques, answers to common problems, how to test and select your inks and papers.  This is useful information, whether you want to sell, teach, or just enjoy using our products.  You will receive a 68 page manual, as well as a kit of products, including one of each type of product from each of the Copic product lines.  You will also have an opportunity to use all of these products hands-on, as we cover their function and differences between each one.

May 21, 2012 – Hanover, MD ~ only 3 spots left
Taught by Lori Craig
Residence Inn Arundel Mills/BWI
7035 Arundel Mills Blvd
Hanover, MD 21076
410-799-7332
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May 25, 2012 – Regina, SK Canada
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Wingate by Wyndham Regina
1700 Broad Street
Regina, SK S4P 1X4
306-584-7400
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» APPLY ONLINE

June 5, 2012 – Portsmouth, NH 
Taught by Marianne Walker
Courtyard Marriott
1000 Market St. Building Three
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-2121
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» APPLY ONLINE

June 6, 2012 – Boston, MA
Taught by Marianne Walker
Courtyard by Marriott
75 Felton St
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-480-0015
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» APPLY ONLINE

June 15, 2012 – Las Vegas, NV
Taught by Colleen Schaan
Courtyard Marriott
5845 Dean Martin Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-895-7519
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» APPLY ONLINE

June 15, 2012 – Casper, WY
Taught by Lori Craig
Courtyard Marriott
4260 Hospitality Lane
Casper, WY 82609
307-473-2600
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June 22, 2012 – Montreal, QB
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
1, Place du Canada
Montreal(QB), Canada H3B 4C9
514-878-9000
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INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION CLASSES

The Copic Papercrafting Intermediate Certification Class  was developed for people who want to know more of the artistic aspects of working with Copic products.  You can apply for this class, if you have taken the Standard Copic Certification class.  In this class, you will cover shading, shadows and color.  You will learn composition and design in paper crafting, coloring trees, working with reds, skin tones and coloring hair.  Most importantly, you will learn to improve your own designs!  If you want to take your coloring to the next level, this class is for YOU!!

May 26, 2012 – Regina, SK Canada
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Wingate by Wyndham Regina
1700 Broad STreet
Regina, SK S4P 1X4
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE

June 7, 2012- Boston, MA ~ only 1 spot left
Taught by Marianne Walker
Courtyard by Marriott
75 Felton St.
Marlborough, MA 01752
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE

June 16, 2012 – Las Vegas, NV ~ only 2 spots left
Taught by Colleen Schaan
Courtyard by Marriott
5845 Dean Martin Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE

June 23, 2012 – Montreal, QB 
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
1, Place du Canada
Montreal(QB), Canada H3B 4C9
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE

For further class details and current availability I recommend visting the Copic Web Site.   


 

Spring’s Product Explosion

April has been a busy month for retailers who have been receiving and unpacking lots of new product from many of our favorite manufacturers.  Signs of this glorious event were already apparent in late-February with a heavier showing in March with the arrival of such lines as “Pretty Party” by Crate Paper, ”Summer Soul” by Fancy Pants Designs, Basic Grey’s “Plumeria,” and more recently, “Summer Fresh” by Simple Stories.

We can look forward to much more this month and into early-May, actually way too many to mention, so I will note just a few that have caught my eye so you can check them out in detail on the manufacturer’s websites.  Kaisercraft and MME seem to have the most collections becoming available in the near future.  Kaisercraft’s “Great Southern Land,” “Magnolia,” “Rock Pool” (shown above), and Timeless” provide a myriad of styles to assist you with your crafting projects.  MME’s “Nostalgia” and multiple “Indie Chic” lines cover the color gammit which are sure to inspire.  Other lines just hitting retailers shelves or soon to arrive are Authentique’s “Carefree,” LYB’s “Hello Spring,” the next round of mini-themes by Echo Park, “Paradise Beach” and “Sweet Day,” and Webster’s Pages “In Love” and “Palm Beach.”

I can’t close without mentioning these next product lines, all of which have a patriotic or at the very least, a red, white and blue color scheme or variation thereof, which never fail to grab my attention.  Authentique’s “Glory” (shown above), E.K. Success’ “French General,” Pebble’s “Let Freedom Ring,” and slated to ship in May, the ”Declaration” line by Pink Paislee.

I hope you found something above that will fit your scrapbooking needs and please feel free to share any other product lines that you are anxiously awaiting their arrival.