Think Pink & Create for The Cure...

The Melissa Frances line “THANKFUL” has just arrived. This line is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Melissa Frances donates a portion of each purchase to Breast Cancer Awareness and Support.

Pretty papers, cardstock stickers and even a ticket book, of course we have many ribbons to coordinate with this line too.


We also have more of the Melissa Frances glitter in three beautiful color combinations. Don't you just LOVE these colors? They're also one dollar less than they were originally~what a glittery bargain!

Remember to bring in 10 pink Yoplait Yogurt lids and save 10% on your entire purchase through the end of October. The lids are then sent back to Yoplait and they donate 10¢ per lid to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for The Cure.

And a little fyi, if you didn't read our last email we sent out yesterday~ Tim Holtz Idea-ology line of Grungeboard or Metals is on SALE 20% OFF through Sunday, October 12th.

Yesterday's Acrylic Overlay Class...

Was a huge success! Here are some of the ladies working hard.


Bett's work in progress.

This is Sandy's (the instructor) start of a shabby chic board. Check out her blog to see the finished painting.

Lisa's "precious" dog Buddy!

Bett and Judy's finished works of art!

Lisa proudly showing off her "precious" piece of art. She's thinking doing an entire series of paintings of Buddy!

Diane's finished piece. Isn't her daughter beautiful?

Last is Kim's piece. When you're the photographer you don't have to be in the picture!

As you can see there was quite a variety of painting going on. The subjects are endless. I enjoyed this class so much. I have never even picked up a paint brush before. So, as you can see, truly anyone can do this. And I can't wait to do more! Everyone should give this a try. We'll be scheduling another class soon. Thank's Sandy!

Did you miss this class?

If you did, you're in luck. Mike made up some kits to sell so, if you hurry you can make your own shadowbox in time for Halloween...SPOOKY!



We just have a few, so hurry and get down here.

Create for the Cure...

October is Breat Cancer Awareness Month and during the month of October we are collecting pink lids from Yoplait. So if you have any pink lids from Yoplait please bring them to us and we'll send them in all together under "Team Mystic Paper". Our official mantra is "Create for the Cure". So encourage all of your friends and work mates to save their pink lids for you to bring into the store. We will also reward those of you who bring in 10 lids with a 10% discount on your entire purchase during the month of October.
(Through October 7th, Alberston's has Yoplait on sale 10 for $5.)



You can also join the Army of Women to help find the cure for Breast Cancer.

Stay tuned for more events that we have in the works to help raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer.

More info on the 7 Gypsy's Junque Calendar...

We really think there is so much more to say about this class and it's teachers.
First, more about the teacher's.

Debbie Crouse lives in Gilbert, AZ, with her husband Skip. They have four children and five grandchildren. Debbie has been published many times in a variety of books and magazines, including nine of the Designing With… books, Creating Keepsakes, Legacy, Memory Makers, Scrapbook Retailer, Paper Crafts and most currently the featured artist in Home Companion magazine. She is well known for her beautiful style that is both creative and meticulous. Debbie has been with 7gypsies since their very first show. Along with being an artistic designer who creates products that drive the scrapbooking industry, Debbie also manages a team of fabulous artists who fashion amazing projects to inspire others. When not doing 7gypsies projects, Debbie also loves to travel, go antiquing, and is always on the look out for “good stuff” to use in decorating or her next paper arts project.

Paula Cheney has been a member of the 7gypsies design team for three years. She has designed many of the class kits as well as many projects that are featured in the 7gypsies booth. Her work has been published in Paper Crafts, Memory Makers and Scrapbook Retailer. In the gypsy spirit Paula and Debbie love to travel far and wide teaching and gathering new friends and fellow gypsies along the way.

Paula has a fun sense of humor and a quick wit. She LOVES to travel to new places to look for old junk and is willing to pack a bag at a moment's notice. She lives on the Central Coast of California with her husband, Jay. On an ordinary day you can find her organizing her paper supply, rearranging her furniture, and dreaming over a Pottery Barn catalog.

We know that you will have such a great time with these two ladies! Here are a couple of close up photos of the calendar you will be making. If you are a 7 Gypsy fan, this class is a definite must~ so much detail and so much product!

This full picture shows all of the wonderful 7 Gypsy's product you'll be using in class. Tons of Library Pockets, Tags, Ribbon, 97% Complete Stickers, Die-Cut Chipboard, Papers, Rub-ons, Metal Embellishments, and more! Just click on this photo to enlarge.

Okay, we are jealous because both of us want to take this class with you. It is 2 weeks from tonight! Tuesday, October 14th from 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and the cost is $70. There are still some spots left, so call as soon as you can to sign up, it's going to be one great party.

As Promised...

Cavallini Papers, both new and restocked!
The new Christmas paper with the Birds is just 2D4 (to die for).


We also have some more Italian Postcards and a new World Map paper.


Many, many Basic Grey Paper Pads~ Ambrosia, Eva and Offbeat.


Restocked Tim Holtz Idea-ology items, we get 'em in, they fly out is how it usually happens around here. So grab 'em while you can 'cuz these babies are hot, hot, hot!

We have the perfect, easy to use 1 inch circle punch from Fiskars (This is the punch you need for the upcoming Gypsy Junque Calendar class on October 14th).


More Fiskars Craft Drills and these are perfect for drilling through those lovely Tim Holtz Fragments- super easy, the acrylic doesn't melt and you get the most perfect little hole!


And once again, we have everyone's new favorite Fingertip Control Craft Knife by Fiskars!


Are you all ready for this? Tons of new magazines~ Home Companion's Guide to Creative Living.


Memory Makers November December issue with some great ideas for the upcoming Holidays.
Wait that kid looks familiar, It's the lovely Linda Albrecht's son Cort (we love her, she does such great work).


Next is Somerset's Life Images which always has incredible photography throughout the pages.


Somerset Life is always one of our favorite Special Issues. This one has the infamous Carlene with an article and artwork "Wreaths to Remember".


And in Somerset Memories for the first time Nicole Gibson-Rice! She has an entire little article Once Upon a Midnight Moon featuring her artwork. Way to go Nicole!

Special 7 Gypsy Event...

Join Debbie Crouse & Paula Cheney, Designers for 7 Gypsies to make this incredible Gypsy Junque Advent Calendar. We are so excited that these ladies are coming to our store to teach this wonderful class!

Make sure to click on the calendar image to enlarge it, you will be able to see how wonderfully detailed it really is.This class will be on Tuesday evening, October 14th from 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The cost is $70, and as always you can call us to sign up!

New Cavallini...


Halloween Glitter Greeting Cards

Christmas Glittery Gift Tags

Christmas Glitter Greeting Cards

Bird and Butterfly Gift Tags

Vintage Maps and Japanese Woodblocks Post Cards (those are for you Colleen)

Bon Voyage and Map Stickers

And the cutest English Flash Cards you will ever see!


We'll show you the new Cavallini paper tomorrow!