Dec 29, 2011

New Year's Resolutions

The New Year is almost here and it’s time to think about resolutions.....

What will yours be?? The Scrapbook Lounge says its time to get organized!!! More stock has arrived to help with Cropper Hopper paper storage, easy access files, or perhaps the Tim Holtz trinket case, toolbox or stamp holder.




Want to better display your projects? 7 Gypsies has easels for that!

Get ready for the New Year with a better organized craft room!  Come shopping New Year ’s Eve day to save up to 50% storewide.
8 Falcon Road
Cold Lake North
780-812-6297

Nov 24, 2011

Wall Sugar Company

Guess what will be new to the Scrapbook Lounge next week???!!!  Wall Sugar Co wooden items to add to your altered crafting projects! I have been enjoying the blocks to create some Christmas Decorations and one of them has now been featred on their site!!  Check it out!!


http://wallsugar.blogspot.com/2011/11/merry-bright_3428.html

If you are in a crafty mood this weekend, come visit at the Crop Haven Crop.  I will be set up with all the new Tim Holtz Christmas dies, inks and more!

Oct 5, 2011

The Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival

What a great weekend I had at the Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival in Edmonton!  Friday started off with a mini van full of  stock to hit the road.....it took two us 7 hours to re-set up the store into my booth, but we were ready to rock before the doors opened.
Here are a few pictures of the booth




This is an annual event in both Edmonton and Calgary and I would recommend it as a not to miss!!!  Watch Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for the details for next year's show and highlights from this year at: http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/

There are only 10 spaces in my Ultimate Scrapbook Retreat in Elk Point. If you want to attend secure your spot today!

Sep 2, 2011

Fall back into Scrapbooking

Save the Date(s)!!



It may be months away, but everyone needs remember these dates as they are not to be missed…..


The 4th Annual Canadian Scrapbooker Carnival

October 1 – 2, 2011

Registration begins at 9am August 2, 2011

http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/?page_id=715



Scrapbook Lounge Fall Back into Scrapbooking Retreat

October 21 -23, 2011

Elk Point, AB



Tuesday Techniques with Kim…


Classes are filling up, so don’t miss your chance to create great projects and learn new techniques as well! All classes are designed for all levels and there is something for everyone. Here are the first of my classes that are available to register for:





Interested in an exclusive look at upcoming products and a change to preorder?? Come and Take my Crop and Catalogue night. This class will be featuring Simple Stories with a great Take out Menu holder.
Tuesday September 13 – 7 pm
Cost - $20.00

Adding Alcohol Inks

Learn how to incorporate alcohol inks with our traditional inks to create a stunning 12X12 layout.
Tuesday September 20th - 7pm

Cost - $25.00

Art Part Molding Film

Fall back into scrapbooking with a great fall layout using Studio 490 Clearly for Art Molding Film and create dimension to you leaves.
 Tuesday October 4th - 7pm

Cost - $25.00

Canvas Shadowbox

Create a canvas showpiece for your home using a combination of Donna Downey Iron ons and Ranger Distress stains.


Tuesday October 18th - 7pm

Cost - $40.00

Misting

Make the most of your mists by creating a layout that will blend mists through your paper, chipboard and embellishments.

Tuesday November 1st - 7pm
Cost - $25.00


Art Part Desk Calendar

Wendy Vecchi Art Parts are a great product to create quick projects that would make fantasic gifts. Create a desk calendar with easy to change month sheets for use for years to come.


Tuesday November 8th - 7pm

Cost - $25.00






Until next time....Happy Scrapbooking!!

Aug 22, 2011

Where has the summer gone??

I really don't know where the summer went, but here we are at the end of August.  The kids (mine anyway) start school on Monday and we will be back at it.  I have a jam packed fall filled with crops, classes, and of course great new products!!

New in the store:
Bo Bunny Et Cetera!!!!
More is arriving this week so we need to make room for the new.  25% off exsisting stock until Sunday!!

Crops will be in full swing this fall don't forget to save the dates for the following!


And the Canadian Scrapbooker Carnival


Until next time HAPPY SCRAPBOOKING!!!

Kim


Jun 16, 2011

Save the Date(s)!!!!!

It may be months away, but everyone NEEDS remember these dates as they are not to be missed…..


The 4th Annual Canadian Scrapbooker Carnival
October 1 – 2, 2011
Registration begins at 9am August 2, 2011
http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/?page_id=715


Scrapbook Lounge Fall Back into Scrapbooking Retreat
October 21 -23, 2011
Elk Point, AB
Details to follow

Kim

Jun 12, 2011

What's New????

School may be wrapping up for the year, but the Scrapbook Lounge isn't taking any summer holidays.  CHA Summer is just around the corner and stock from CHA Winter are still rolling in!!  Arriving this week are Tim Holtz's June release dies and embossing folders.  Including:



Don't forget that there are only 2 more classes before summer vacation.  Book your spot today.

Pieces of Me
Creating with Colorwash
Tuesday June 14th - 7pm
Cost $25.00

Dream Big
Transferring photos to canvas
Tuesday June 21st - 7pm
Cost - $25.00

Stay tuned for a great fall lineup of classes!!  Until next time....Happy Scrapbooking!!

Jun 8, 2011

Hockey Tape - Not just for hockey anymore

A little technique post after my Tuesday Technique class with a book binding using HOCKEY TAPE - yes you heard me right!! Hockey tape has made the most amazing binding tool for me in creating homemade book covers. Once you add some stamping and distress stain/or other ink, it no longer looks like hockey tape. Here are 3 easy steps.........


1.  Using 3 pieces of hockey tape cut double the height of your project.  Lay hockey tape down on craft mat and rub stain across tape.  Excess can be rubbed off with paper towel
 2.  Using a paint dauber, stamp paint with your favorite stamp onto the tape.  Paint will give a more solid color if you are using a color other than black or dark brown.  I am using white.

 3.  Using Chipboard cut to your desired size and covered with your favorite papers, place a 3/4 inch chipboard piece between your cover and back at the same height as your overall book.  Using the tape cover each seam, placing your 3rd piece down the center of the outside.  Now you have a sturdy spine for any book project.

Tuesday June 14th at 7pm is all about colorwash sprays with a fabulous layout all about you.  Class is almost full - Secure your spot today.  
Cost $25.00

Happy Scrapbooking!!

Jun 6, 2011

Boys turned 4

Hi All, I wanted to share some photos I took at the boy's 4th birthday party. We had so much fun I can't wait to do a fun layout with all the photos....



The Boy's favorite part of the party was their amazing birthday cake made by Richelle Webster of Looplaloo - www.looplaloo.com If you are in the market for an unique birthday or other celebration cake you should check her out.....AMAZING!!!



Tomorrow starts Tuesday Techniques with Kim with a special look at Basic Grey and a fun book cover.  There is still time to register if you are interested.  Cost is $25 and you get a sneak peek at what's new coming from Basic Grey.
Happy Scrapbooking!!
Kim

Jun 3, 2011

Relay for Life

Today is Relay for Life in Cold Lake and I thought I should take a few minutes to post a layout I have done of Wallace who will be walking again this year.  We are so proud that he continues to fight and Cold Lake continues to rally along with all the other fighters raising amazing amounts of money for research.  Hopefully one day there will be a cure for everyone.  If you are in the Cold Lake area and want to help make a difference, come down to the Energy Centre and visit, maybe buy an auction item or donate too.....

Congratulations Cold Lake for helping us continue to fight!

May 30, 2011

My Spring Clean up!

Many of you who have chatted with me or taken my classes have heard me call my scrapbooking room "the hoarder space".  I had a moment of realization that I could no longer create anymore with the amount of mess that I had created.  Thus, I took a page from Kathleen Boland's clean up book and spent 3 days cleaning up the mess, purging as I went.  I feel so much better about where I can create now.  While I am far too embarrassed about showing the before pictures, I have a few after shots of my scrapbooking space!  TADA!!!  My new and improved scrapbooking space.......


If you too need a little jump start to help with your spring clean up, check out Kathleen's website at: http://kathleenboland.com/As for me, the purging has resulted in boxes of never used products so I will be having a Scrapbooking Garage sale will be held on Saturday June 11th from 9 - 4.  The Scrapbook Lounge will also be open if you are looking for new items as well as come great deals on barely used items.
Hope to see you then!
Kim

May 25, 2011

What's New

The Scrapbook Lounge has new stock still arriving from CHA.  This week there are more arrivals from Sizzix and Tim Holtz Alterations with new dies to enhance your collection with new mover and shapers, bigz dies and sizzlits!  Here are a few of what is new:
 



 New from  My Mind’s Eye is Lime Twist, a great collection for anyone with children with a variety of papers for both boys and girls with die cut embellishmetns and new coordinating twine and mini alphabets to make creating your pages as easy as 1, 2, 3.....






Check me out at the following Upcoming Crop…



Crop Haven Crop – May 27 – 29th – MFRC Cold Lake


To register or for more information contact the MFRC


780-594-6006







Until next time – Happy Scrapbooking!!

May 23, 2011

June Tuesday Techniques with Kim


Class and Catalogue night

I want to hear from my Scrapbook followers!  Interested in an exclusive look at upcoming products and a chance to preorder with additional discounts??? Come and take my Class and Catalogue night .  This class will be featuring Basic Grey with this cute notebook cover. 

Tuesday June 7th

Cost: $25.00



Colorwash Pigment Inks

Learn to play with the unique blending capabilities of Ranger Colorwash on various surfaces while creating a unique layout with lots of room for photos.

Tuesday June 14th

Cost: $25.00


Photo transfer to canvas

Give your layout an unique look by transferring the photo to canvas for a more vintage look.  Try this class which is loaded with glassine paper, shrink plastic and distressing.  You won’t be disappointed.

Tuesday June 21st

Cost: $25.00

For more information or to register contact Kim at kimmck@telusplanet.net or by calling 780-812-6297.