CHA Photos, News and More Cool Samples!

Hi Everyone,

CHA was a great show and busier than expected!  DT leader Vicki Chrisman (in the middle) taught our sold out class and she and DT member Michele Kovack (on the left) were a huge help in the booth. Check out the beautiful Bird House Vicki created with our Birds & Blossoms Creative Scraps for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and her CHA photos HERE on her blog.

We cut a mix of Creative Scraps to create a festive pennant banner across our booth.

Here is our little kitchey display with the cute red table I found for FREE on Craigslist!

Here's our little sewing display we set up with an the antique sewing machine that my husband Scott found for $40.00 on Craigslist. I had to leave the big wood cabinet it folds into at home as it was too heavy to ship on a skid. We borrowed the ironing board from our hotel room. Vintage sewing proved to be one of our top selling themes with lots of orders for our Sew Nice Creative Scraps and our Material Girl and Sew Special Clear Art Stamps.

Here is the lovely Vicki doing a make & take with the ladies from Tabby Scrap in Spain.

Amy and her daughter Robin from the Precious Treasures Store in Fremont, NB also worked part time in the booth and they were a big help. Here is Robin making up flyers to hand out to customers.

Here's DT member Michele Kovack teaching one of the make & takes. It was so nice to have Michele help us pack up the booth! They turn off the AC, so it's a hot, sweaty job but she stuck with us till the end. Look at this cute hanging ornament made with our Birds & Blossoms Scraps HERE on Michele's Blog.

Scott also found me this antique trunk to hold a bunch of sample product and it was perfect to stash other items under the top shelf.

One of the best parts of going to CHA is being able to spend time with old friends and meet so many nice new ones! Vicki & I had dinner and lots of laughs with Michelle White (far left), owner of the Paper Tales in San Diego and Debbie Schuh who often teaches at the store.

Okay, now I have a few cool samples to show you like these wood stamp blocks Melisa Waldorf altered using our new Art Studio Clear Art Stamp Set. You can see each one up close HERE on Melisa's blog. She used wood mounts she recycled from her wood stamps.                 I will post as soon as I get an arrival date on our other NEW Stamp sets.

Look at this quick Halloween card DT member Pam Hooten created using part of the inside from our new Halloween double sided Scraps. You can get the details like the googly eyes she used HERE on Pam's Blog.

I love the color combo DT member Melissa Phillips used on this cute card she created using a image from our Sew Nice Creative Scraps.

I never had a chance to show you this wonderful layout DT member Heidi Blankenship created for her grandfathers 80th birthday using our Sexy Little Numbers Clear Art Stamp set. You can get the details HERE on Heidi's blog

Last of all, look at this adorable card DT member Julie Campbell created using one of the images from our Summertime Booklet and a quote from our Seaside Clear Art stamp sets. Details and another card HERE on Julies Blog

It is so nice to be back home. Today was was a provincial holiday here (BC Day) so we spent time spent time at our trailer this weekend and our daughters and a few of their friends came over for a fun 'Bachorlette Show Pizza Party' tonight.

I will be back later later this week to let you know when the new stamps will arrive and more news.

Wising you joy & creativity

Sandy Redburn

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See More CHA Sneak Peeks, 4 Prize Winners and Great Samples!

Hi Everyone,

The bags are packed and I fly to Chicago Sunday to set up for the CHA Show! DT ladies Vicki Chrisman & Michele Kovack are coming to help as well as Amy from Precious Treasure in Nebraska. We will have make & takes and our class is sold out. Yippee!  Now I have some great new Clear Art Stamp Sets and double sided Creative Scraps to show you! Every design turned out better than I could have imagined!

SL-34 PHOTO STUDIO turned out so great with 24 separate stamps!  This set ties in with our Art Studio set which is available already. Sug. retail $24.99

These are our 4 new Medium size (4 x 6") stamp sets and Cindy (our fantastic graphic designer) is still fine tuning the details on these before sending them off next week. She will work her magic on areas like the leaf on the Rose set with the lady bug so it stamps great.

SM -31 Rose  and  SM-32 Poppy

I love the big words, bugs and little sentiment on each of these sets which you can mix and match between each set. They will be so fun to color or simply stamp.  Sug. retail $14.99

SM-33 Dahlia  and  SM-34 Sunflower

Last of all is a small stamp SS-17 Thinking of You (3 x 4") with 4 separate stamps. I adore the cute little Dolly Dingle girl and her kitty. I have several more of these (boys, girls & couples) so tell me if you like them and we can release more sets. Sug.  Retail $7.50.

We will be shipping CHA orders to stores next month, so you can ask you fav store to order anything you like. I will post as soon as the new stamps sets are available in our Shopatron Store in August. You can see our other NEW CHA Stamps HERE if you missed my last post.

Now I have our 3 double sided Creative Scraps and the colors turned out perfect! These will be available early next week. We also have these sets available in the original single sided and on sale while quantities last in both retail and wholesale pricing. Double sided $3.50 Retail. Single sided are $2.50! 

Now I have the winners to announce!  First for the photos everyone was so nice to email, I'm sorry if I haven't answered you back, I 've just been swamped with getting our new flyers printed and all the show stuff. The winning photo goes to Julie Campbell for her photo of her aunt with the enormous fish. I will contact more people about using some of the other photos on future projects - like our Little Boy and Little Girl Creative Scraps after I get back from the show.

Here are the 3 random winners that random.org picked to win a large stamp set. Congratulations to # 5, Knerten from Norway and to  #30  Susan Parnell and #163 Pam S.

Isabelle Norris is our guest designer this month and she has created so many wonderful samples. Here's a layout she did using stamps from our Garden Girls Stamp set ( rt corner) and some of the flourish stamps from our Cherubs set. with Websters paper. You can get more details HERE on Isabelle's Blog

Look at this cute card Cherry Nelson (our June guest designer) created with our new double sided Halloween Scraps!

I also wanted to show you this really cute recipe album that Melisa Waldorf made with our new double sided Domestic Goddess Scraps. You can see a bunch more great samples HERE on Melisa's Blog if you keep scrolling down.

Lastly, I wanted to tell you about a new challenge that Pammy Jo is hosting over at SplitcoastStampers.com that you can enter any project you create using our products with a 'pink & black' theme. HERE is the LINK to get all the details & see the Gallery of great samples people have submitted so far.

Okay, that's all for now but I hope to do a post during the CHA Show and Vicki is going to post videos on our Facebook page that I will link to.  I want to thank each one of you for your fantastic support and encouraging comments. You have no idea how much it means to us to know that you appreciate the love and care we pour into each and every one of our products. It's a big team effort and thanks to our awesome Design Team and Splitcoast Ladies for showing off our products so nicely with all their inspiring creations!

Wishing you all joy & creativity

Sandy Redburn

Owner
http://www.craftysecrets.com
See Our Store Locator Here
Visit Our Online Shopatron Store Here
This Blog: http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com


Toll Free Phone or Fax 1-888 597-8898
Local Phone 604 597-8817


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15430 78 A Ave.,
Surrey, BC V3S 8R4

USA Warehouse
250 H. Street, #436
Blaine, WA 98230

DT New Product Challenge, CHA Sneak Peek & Giveaway, Photo Contest & More!

DT New Product Challenge
CHA Sneak Peek & Giveaway
Vintage Photo Contest
More Great Samples

Hi Everyone,

I have lots to share today with our DT Challenge, a sneak peek at 3 of our large Clear Art Stamp Sets debuting at CHA, a vintage photo contest and some great samples! DT leader Vicki Chrisman challenged our DT Ladies to create something using any of our new products available. They don't have the new stamp sets I'm showing below yet but I'm excited to see what they have created. Click on each of the links below to also see:

Vicki Chrisman Team Leader

Pam Hooten

Marisa Grosson

Linda Duke


Michele Kovack


Melissa Phillips


Flo from France


Julie Campbell

Heidi Blankenship (will post Tues, July 20)

Today I have a CHA Show Sneak Peek of 3 of our NEW Large Clear Art Stamp Sets that will debut next week at the show - PLUS - you can leave a comment on this post and tell us what set you like best and we will do 3 random draws this Friday when I will be back with more NEW product to show you! These are so new we don't even have the proofs yet, so if you win be patient and wait 10 - 14 days.

This large set is SL3 Artsy Banners and the sheet is 6 x 8" with 21 separate stamps! The 2 decorative border designs across the top can be stamped alone or across the pennant or scallop banner stamps which are in a large and small size. The letters from our Artsy Alphabet set fit in the large pennants (1.25" H). We have wanted a set with text, script and sheet music so you can create backgrounds but this set also allows you to create custom banners and borders by stamping the pennant or scallop over text and then cutting them out. Our graphic designer, Cindy van Koll, did an amazing job fitting in lots of extra designs and mail art you can layer over the backgrounds to change and alter them. The little cherub, crown, bird and fleur de lis also fit in the postage stamp.

SL32 Halloween Treats is a large 6 x 8" sheet with 21 separate stamps! A mix of adorable fun to color witches and wacky pumpkin people mixed with a couple of 'grown up graphics' which you can pair up with the 8 different sentiments! There is a tree (4.25" H) for the owl and crow and then you can add the moon, candy, star border, characters and different words for multiple designs. The little girl and boy are also featured on our new Halloween Scraps and 'The Witching Hour' lettering is so cool I asked Cindy turn it into a stamp. I also love the cute kitty on the bottom and witch in high heels!

SL33 Bathing Beauties is large 6 x 8" sheet with 22 separate stamps! There are 4 larger size bathing beauty stamps and the one standing is 3.25" plus the framed couple is 2.5 x 2". The circle frame is almost 1.75". There are 10 fun sentiments and both Hot Stuff and Happy Birthday are all separate words for flexibility. 'Life's a Beach' and 'Dive into Fun' fit inside both frames. The border of 6 bathing beauties on the bottom is 2.5" long and covers a century of styles. I adore all these ladies and think they will look fantastic plain and colored.

  

Vintage Photo Contest Details:  Okay, I'm looking for a couple more great vintage photos and thought I would ask for help and run a contest. I don't need to keep them, I just need a high resolution scan or copy if yours is picked to be featured on our new Vintage Photos Creative Scraps.  The winning choices will receive a $30.00 gift certificate and free S&H, plus 5 copies of the new Vintage Photo Scraps!  Please email your entries to sandy@craftysecrets.com The deadline is 5:00 PM this Wednesday, July 22/10 and winner(s) will be announced Friday. Send interesting, adorable or funny vintage photos of people!

Our July DT Guest, Isabelle Norris has created more wonderful samples using some of our previous sets in Kewpies, Seaside and Cupcake Party.  You can see more samples and details HERE on Isabelle's  blog.

 Look at this adorable pincushion rocker DT member Pam Hooten created using our Sew Nice double sided Creative Scraps. You can see more details HERE on Pam's blog.

DT member Linda Duke created this gorgeous pendant and earrings using Spellbinders products and birdies from our Birds & Blossoms Creative Scraps. You can get the step by step details  HERE on Linda's blog.

 
 
DT member Heidi Blankenship designed this beautiful card using Spellbinders products with a floral image from our Summertime Image & Journal Notes Booklet and you can get all the step by step details HERE on Heidi's Blog.

DT Member Marisa Grosson created this cute notebook using stamps from our Office 101 stamp set and you can get the details HERE on Marisa's Blog.

 
Look at this beautiful album Flo designed using a variety of products including our Birds & Blossoms Double sided Creative Scraps and some of our stamps. You can see more photos HERE on Flo's Blog and use the translator button on the far right side.

That's all until this Friday when I will announce the winners for whatever stamp set they choose. To enter just leave a comment on this blog post and say what new large Clear Art Stamp set you like best. I will also have more new product to show you!
 
Wishing you joy & creativity


Sandy Redburn
Owner
http://www.craftysecrets.com
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New Samples and Invite to CHA Sneak Peek!

Hi Everyone,


This post will be brief on words as we are at a cabin and I have limited computer here but I wanted to share some great new samples. I also want to invite you to our DT Design Challenge this Mon, July 17 when I will also be posting a CHA Sneak Peek and a Giveaway!


Isabelle Norris is our guest designer this month and she has created more wonderful samples! If you missed my last post with samples by Isabelle you can see it HERE. Today I have a sweet little bird house she altered with our Fairyland Clear Art Stamp Set.

She also created a matching keepsake box that turned out so pretty using the same Fairyland stamp set.  Isabelle has lots more detailed photos and details HERE on her blog as well as more great samples I haven't shown.

This is one of my favorite samples she created using various stamps from our Garden Girls Stamp set and alpha letters from our Artsy Alphabet to spell NOTES. Beautiful colors and arrangement! She also did a similar one in soft peach tones that is lovely.

Her wedding layout is stunning using stamps from our Cherish Stamp set. I love the way she used the Love, CHERISH and the branch stamps. Fairly simple and yet so elegant. The flowers finish it off perfectly.

Look at this beautiful card that Cath (talented friend of DT member Flo) created using our Bonjour Merci Stamp set. You can see a couple of other cards HERE on Cath’s Blog.  Just scroll down to July 10.  I love her idea to use the rolled paper with the Bonjour banner!

You can also see 4 wonderful cards DT leader Vicki Chrisman designed HERE on her blog with our new Birdies stamp set.  All of a sudden I'm unable to copy and paste photos but go have a peek - they are cute and easy!''

Darlene Pavlick is hosting this weeks challenge at Splitcoast to use  any of our products to create something 'with wings 'and you can see there are some great samples people have started posting already HERE in the Gallery.  Come join in the fun but be sure to the code CSSC128  so your sample posts in the gallery.

That's all for now but please come back this Monday, July 17 to check out our Design Team Challenge, see my CHA Sneak Peek and enter our GREAT GIVEAWAY!

Wishing you joy & creativity


Sandy Redburn
Owner
http://www.craftysecrets.com/

See Our Store Locator Here
Visit Our Online Shopatron Store Here

This Blog: http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com/
Our Website: http://www.craftysecrets.com

Toll Free Phone or Fax 1-888 597-8898
Local Phone 604 597-8817

Crafty Secrets Head Office
15430 78 A Ave.,
Surrey, BC V3S 8R4

USA Warehouse
250 H. Street, #436
Blaine, WA 98230

Inspiring Samples by July DT Guest Isabelle Norris and Others!

Hello Everyone,

I posted this yesterday but needed links added, so it's sending to all of you on the subscriber list today.

I have some fantastic samples to show you today! Isabelle Norris is our guest designer this month and she has created some fabulous projects with matching ensemble and color pallets to inspire you!   We are busy getting ready for the CHA Show later this month. Our class that DT Leader Vicki Chrisman is teaching has sold out but we will have a make & take table for retailers (booth 1407) and DT member Michele Kovack is coming to help us!  I'm so excited about some of our NEW CHA releases I will be able to share.

BIO on Isabelle Norris

I'm French, married to a British and we have 3 children. I lived in the UK for 13 years and we moved to Canada in December 2008. I LOVE it here, don't want to go back!  Stamps and inks are my true passion. I started stamping and scrapbooking about 7 years ago. I became addicted to inks and wrote a book about Distress inks (in French) in 2007: Les Encres, Carterie et Scrapbooking and I've have been teaching workshops in Europe and here in Canada for the last 4 1/2 years.  "I love altering and am now using all sorts of mediums in

inks, paints & pastes. I also love working with canvas, metal, vintage stamps and images. Although I prefer the vintagy/shabby look, I like trying all sorts of styles as there is always a technique to discover or something new to try on the way".

Texture frame by Isabelle using our Bird Notes Clear Art Stamp set, paint, paste & gel mediums. Get details HERE

Look at these cute matching projects Isabelle created using a mix of our Fishing Buds Stamp Set and the Seaside stamps and damask design is from our Cupcake Party stamp set. You can see more details HERE on Isabelle's blog

Here, she used our Kewpies Clear Art Stamps and the Seaside and damask designs are from our Cupcake Party set as well. I love the way she changed colors and brought it all together in a set

On this mini layout Isabelle did with her kids she also used our Kewpies Clear Art Stamp set to embellish her page with a whimsical theme. I will have more samples by Isabelle in my next post.

Talking about kewpies, I spotted this adorable card on Michele Kovacks blog using an image from our Homemade Journal Notes Booklet. It turned out so cheery! Details HERE on Michele's Blog

Look at these pretty charms DT Leader Vicki Chrisman did using the new charms that Fancy Pants has with our new double sided Birds & Blossoms Scraps! Vicki has details HERE on her blog

DT  member Marisa Grosson altered a simple shipping tag using our Art Studio Clear Art Stamp set and inks and got great color blending. You can get the details HERE on Marisa's blog

Love this cute card DT member Julie Campbell created using an image from our Summertime Booklet! Details HERE on Julies blog  and another sample

More samples from the DT ladies at scrapping.no and I adore this postcard Wenche Jensen created using an image from our Family Postcard set. See more samples HERE!

 Here is another image from the Best Buds Vintage Postcard Kit.  She cut the girl image out, added wings and mounted her to one of the 6 large chipboard backs in the kit.

 I love the stamped back of this postcard!

You can see more samples HERE on the scrapping.no site by Yasmin Tölche and Lina Nilsestuen.

The image of the little girl is from our Summertime Booklet

Jan Hennings is hosting the challenge this week over at Splitcoast to use any of our products to create a recipe card or layout. The gallery was just started HERE - so you can still join in the fun!

That's all until next time. We are heading out to watch a friends daughter, Colleen Rennison preform tonight and she is one of our favorite singers. One day we believe she will be a superstar!

Wishing you joy & creativity

Sandy Redburn

Owner

http://www.craftysecrets.com/

See Our Store Locator Here

Visit Our Online Shopatron Store Here


This Blog: http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com/


Our Website: http://www.craftysecrets.com/


Toll Free Phone or Fax 1-888 597-8898
Local Phone 604 597-8817


Crafty Secrets Head Office
15430 78 A Ave.,
Surrey, BC V3S 8R4


USA Warehouse
250 H. Street, #436
Blaine, WA 98230