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Newsletter
March 10,
2019
I am so excited! I can travel again starting in April.
I am flying to LAX on April 1 and returning April 7
**Stamp and Scrapbook Expo Pomona Ca**
April 3 to April 6.
Brandii will be here looking after the store. I will share pictures to Facebook from the show.
Fabulous event with approximately 40 vendors ~ dozens of classes
Make-n-Takes all day everyday ~ several theme crops ~ Card Swaps etc…….
Art Waves West in Olds Alberta Sept. 26 to Sept. 29
Our booth will be offering *mini classes* featuring mixed media with stencils, paste & wax ~ Artsy cards ~ Stamperia collage on Canvas
Art Foamie Stamps and Elitia with her Pewter Art also have booths and classes.
All this and more just 1 hour from Calgary.
Paper Pastimes will have the Class Catalogs as soon they are printed.
New this week:
More *NEW* Tutti Dies
Tandem Bike ~ Cupcake ~ Balloon Bouquet ~ Harp ~ Pagoda
Kimono ~ Tropical Fish ~ Net Background ~ Oriental Fan ~ Ginger Jar
Restock: Dotted Nesting Ovals ~ Dotted Nesting Circles
*Pearl* Alcohol Inks: the first 12 colors
Lawn Fawn 6x6 Paper Pads & 12x12 papers.
*One Sheet Wonder* 8 delightful cards!
Bring lots of tape/adhesives. Color list can be emailed to you.
Copics used: R21, R24, R32, BG13, W0, W2, G21, B0000, YR21, YR23, RV11, Y13, C5, C7, E17, V12, V15
Pencil crayons or markers can be used for a little coloring as well.
Sat. Mar. 16th 1 – 4 (approx.) $25.00 Sold out
*Gorgeous Canvas / Feather theme*
This is Sharlene’s latest class. Stunning!
Everything included. Wear play clothes and bring a snack.
Sun. March 24th 9:30 ~ 1:30 (approx.) $60.00 Sold out
Overstock & Discontinued Clearance Sale
CuttleBug *A* plates: final clearance: $12.00
Exquisite Pion Paper (reg. 2.50) now $1.00 each.
Distress Oxide Ink Pads: $5 Re:inkers: $4.00 Follow us on
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
February
18, 2019
New and restocked this week:
*NEW* Tutti Dies ( some nesting)
stars ~ squares ~ rectangles ~ circles, musical instruments ~ saxophone ~ trombone.
drums ~ guitar ~ violin ~ piano
Restock Wink of Stella glitter markers.
Friday card class ~ Feb. 22nd 3 cards ~ $12.00
This card class features: vellum ~ embossing folders ~ dies
Stamps ~ ink pads ~ Wink of Stella markers
Bring your ruler, bone folder, adhesives, foam dots.
Please call ahead with your cc to register. 403-255-8731
Fri. Feb. 22nd 11am or 1pm $12.00
Saturday Feb. 23 Demo Time 12 – 2 Free
I will demo my favorite ways of applying paste thru stencils.
I will be exploring ways of adding color to pre pasted stencil art.
Distress Oxide Sprays ~ Viva Gold Waxes ~ Acrylic paints
Alcohol inks ~ Ink pads ~ Wink of Stella glitter markers
Sat. Feb. 23 drop in between 12 and 2 free
Thursday card class ~ Feb. 28th 3 cards - $12.00
Our card classes feature ~ dies ~ stamps ~ pretty papers
Bring your ruler, bone folder, adhesives and foam dots.
Please call ahead with your cc to register. 403-255-8731
Thurs. Feb. 28th 12 noon or 1:30 pm $12.00
Alcohol Ink Workshop: postponed
Ranger Pearl Alcohol Inks did not arrive in time.
*NEW* *One Sheet Wonder* 8 delightful cards!
Delightful spring theme cards featuring *rubber boots paper* plus a delightful assortment of rubber stamps.
Everything cut and prepped for you. Ready to assemble.
Bring lots of tape/adhesives. A little coloring can be added.
Copics ~ Tombows ~ Colored pencils Color list can be emailed to you.
Lori demos her cutting guide. You receive a cutting guide to take home.
Sat. Mar. 16th 1 – 4 (approx.) $25.00 only 5 seats left
*NEW* Gorgeous Canvas / Feather theme
This is Sharlene’s latest class. Stunning!
You will finish an 8” x 16” birch canvas. Your fee includes everything!
Canvas ~ filbert grainer brush ~ sea sponge
All paints ~ inks ~ stamps ~ silver leafing ~ instructions
Wear play clothes and bring a snack.
Sun. March 24th 9:30 ~ 1:30 (approx.) $60.00 only 3 seats left
Promo ~ restocked
Distress Oxide Ink Pads: $5
Distress Oxide re-inkers: $4
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
February
11, 2019
****Happy Valentines***
keep warm
New and Restocked this week
Large Lavinia Stamp order here!
Distress Oxide Sprays (12 colors) new!
Penny Black *SNOWY* stamp and die arrived
Penny Black *Snowy Family* stamp and die arrived too.
Tim Holtz Media Tool set
Graphic 45 *Love Notes* and *Flutter*
Restock of Memory Box dies: lots of butterflies
Restock acrylic blocks: 10 different sizes
Buttercream or White paper packs back in stock.
Friday card class ~ Feb. 15th 3 cards - $12.00
These pretty cards feature ~ dies ~ stamps ~ Peel-Offs
and exquisite Stamperia paper. Bring your ruler, bone folder, paper trimmer, adhesives and foam dots.
Please call ahead with your cc to register. 403-255-8731
Fri. Feb. 15th 11am or 1pm $12.00
Saturday Feb. 16 ~ Two delightful 5x7 *tree theme* cards
Bring your Luner blender, liner brush and adhesives.
Sharlene provides all paints, papers, patterns and sponges.
Sat. Feb. 16th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00 1 seat left
Friday card class ~ Feb. 22nd 3 cards ~ $12.00
Our card classes feature various ~ dies ~ stamps ~ pretty papers.
Bring your ruler, bone folder, paper trimmer, adhesives, foam dots.
Please call ahead with your cc to register. 403-255-8731
Fri: Feb. 22nd 11am or 1pm $12.00
Alcohol Ink Workshop Sat. Feb. 23
This is one of our most popular classes year round.
Technique loaded workshop. Explore alcohol ink on Shimmer Sheetz,
Metal tape, glitter paper and embellishments.
Ink ~ emboss ~ sand. Create amazing mosaic/collage art to frame, decorate a canvas, add to your art journals or use for card fronts.
I supply all inks and surfaces. Bring adhesives, foam dots, scissors.
If you would like to decorate a journal bring one. (bring a snack)
Sat. Feb. 23rd 9:30 ~ 2 (approx.) $40.00
*NEW* *One Sheet Wonder* 8 delightful cards!
Bring lots of tape/adhesives. A little coloring can be added.
Copics ~ Tombows ~ Colored pencils Color list to follow.
Lori demos her cutting guide. You receive a cutting guide to take home.
Sat. Mar. 16th 1 – 4 (approx.) $25.00
*NEW* Gorgeous Canvas / Feather theme
This is Sharlene’s latest class. Stunning!
You will finish an 8” x 16” birch canvas. Your fee includes:
Canvas ~ filbert grainer brush ~ sea sponge
All paints ~ inks ~ stamps ~ silver leafing ~ instructions
Sun. March 24th 9:30 ~ 1:30 (approx.) $60.00
Promo Feb. 12 to Feb. 16
Tutti Dies 20% off
Distress Oxide Ink Pads: $5
Distress Oxide re-inkers: $4
Follow us on
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
February
4, 2019
Promo Feb. 5 to Feb. 9
Tutti Dies 25% off
Distress Oxide Ink Pads: $5
Distress Oxide re-inkers: $4
25% off all red tagged discontinued items
Watch for a special announcement concerning
Lavinia Stamps: large order expected this week!
(How about a *Show & Share* get-together?)
(Interested? Let Carole know: 403-255-8731)
Restocked this week
Exquisite Japanese Chiyogami papers (12 patterns)
Kaiser Asian theme papers
(customers are asking for Asian papers now)
Dies: restock of hearts ~ butterflies
Try-It Fri. Feb. 8th 2-4 pm Free
Alcohol Inks on Vellum and Shimmer paper
Beautiful backgrounds for Lavinia stamps.
Pretty papers for die cutting and punching.
I supply all papers, alcohol inks and punches.
Bring your camera, note book. Wear playclothes.
Fri. Feb. 8th 2 – 4 pm Free drop in.
Pay-n-Play Sat. Feb. 9th 10-12 $5.00 cash please.
Create 2 quick and easy Valentine cards.
1 set per customer. While kits last.
Two delightful 5x7 *tree theme* cards 1 spring / 1 fall
Create these beauties with 2 of your paint brushes.
Luner blender & liner brush: available from Sharlene.
Sharlene provides all paints, papers, patterns and sponges.
Learn delightful blending techniques. Bring your adhesives.
5x7 greeting cards or mount in frames.
Sat. Feb. 16th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00 1 seat left
*NEW* *One Sheet Wonder* 8 delightful cards!
Sat. Mar. 16th More info next week. (samples in the store)
*NEW* Gorgeous Canvas / Feather theme
This is Sharlene’s latest class. Stunning!
Sun. March 24th More info next week. (sample here now)
Follow us on
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
January20,
2019
Paper Pastimes will close at 2 pm on Tues. Jan. 22
Sorry for any inconvenience.
*Makin’ Space Sale*
~ Ends Sat. Jan. 26 at 4:30
$5.00 each: Distress Oxide Ink Pads
$4.00 each: Distress Oxide Re-inkers
$5.00 each: Ken Oliver Color Burst powders
$5.00 each: Brusho Water color powders
$5.00 each: all embossing powders
$5.00 off: all Penny Black Rubber Stamps
$5.00 off: all dies over $20.00 regular price
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25% off : all embossing folders
25% off: all stencils ~ all sizes
25% off: all ArtFoamie stamps
25% off: Tim Holtz burlap canvas boards
25 off: all CuttleBug Plates (in stock only)
Carole’s Free Demo! Thurs. Jan. 24th 11 - 12
This technique demo features lovely 6x6 rubber stamps.
Learn to create clear images using large rubber stamps.
Creating 2 card fronts from one stamped image.
+Triple time stamping for cards.
+ a gift card for you from a pre-stamped image.
Bring your camera and note book.
Thurs. Jan. 24th 11:00 to 12 noon. Free Demo & gift
Pay & Play Thurs. Jan. 24th 1 to 3 $5.00 cash.
(Pay & Play classes have been well received.)
Beautiful embossing with Shimmer Sheetz.
Create 2 embossed/sanded cards featuring Shimmer Sheetz.
Choose your Shimmer color and embossing folder.
Sand to highlight the embossing. Assemble cards.
Add a verse or greeting.
We supply everything you need to make 2 cards.
Drop in between 1- 3. While kits last.
Sharlenes’ card classes.
Beginners welcome in all of her classes.
All paints, papers, patterns are included.
You bring a few paint brushes and your adhesives.
Two *gorgeous 5x7 butterfly theme cards.
Sharlene shares beautiful inked backgrounds on shimmer paper.
Practice stencilling with paint and lift techniques with stamps and water.
Embellish with die cuts and Peel Off jewels.
Use these skills over again to create stunning / elegant cards.
Sat. Jan. 26th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00 1 seat left
Two delightful 5x7 tree cards 1 spring/1fall
Create these beauties with a paint brush and sponge.
Learn delightful blending techniques.
5x7 greeting card or an adorable décor piece.
Sat. Feb. 16th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00 2 seats left
Follow us on
Facebook
for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
January
13, 2019
We are busy unpacking more boxes.
A large order of *Creative Expressions* dies just arrived.
(I will unpack them on Wednesday)
We re-stocked *Stamperia* papers. (some of our favs!)
More Valentine and spring theme papers have arrived.
Tim Holtz glass mat is back in stock.
Alcohol White Mixative has finally arrived!
Carole’s Card class. (new)
This technique class features a lovely *Cover-a-card* stamp from IO.
Learn to create lovely clear images using large rubber stamps.
Create 2 card fronts from one stamped image.
+1 card from *triple time* stamping. +1 bonus card from pre-stamped image.
Bring your score board, bone folder, trimmer, ruler, scissors, adhesives.
Thurs. Jan. 24th 9:30 – 11:30 (approx.) $20.00
Pay & Play Thurs. Jan. 24th 1 to 3 $5.00 cash.
(Pay & Play classes have been really well received.)
Beautiful embossing with Shimmer Sheetz.
Create 2 embossed/sanded cards featuring Shimmer Sheetz.
Choose your Shimmer color and embossing folder.
Sand to highlight the embossing. Assemble cards.
Add a verse or greeting.
We supply everything you need to make these cards.
Drop in between 1- 3. While kits last.
Sharlenes’ card classes.
Beginners welcome in all of her classes.
All paints, papers, patterns are included.
You bring a few paint brushes and your adhesives.
Two *gorgeous 5x7 butterfly theme cards.
Sharlene shares beautiful inked backgrounds on shimmer paper.
Practice stenciling with paint and lift techniques with stamps and water.
Embellish with die cuts and Peel Off jewels.
Use these skills over again to create stunning / elegant cards.
Sat. Jan. 26th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00 2 seats left
Two delightful 5x7 tree cards 1 spring/1fall
Create these beauties with a paint brush and sponge.
Learn delightful blending techniques.
5x7 greeting card or an adorable décor piece.
Sat. Feb. 16th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00 2 seats left
Follow us on
Facebook
for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
January 7,
2019
We are pretty busy re-stocking the store.
Several orders have arrived and are getting unpacked.
I placed 2 more large orders this weekend.
Haven’t seen any promo for *new* releases coming this spring.
I am not able to attend the trade show as medical insurance is not available for me at this time.
If you hear any exciting buzz please share with me.
New Inventory available now!
Quilling: huge order ~ lots of white strips (several colors now available in ¼ inch too)
Quilling Kits ~ Books ~ Tools
Valentine ~ paper pads ~ stickers ~ dies
Jewel Picker back in stock
More than 20 new *Tutti dies arrived
Pay & Play Thurs. Jan. 10 11 to 3 $3.00 cash please.
Drop in between 11 and 3. While kits last.
A pretty stamped floral image to highlight with Stickles.
Tint the panel with Distress Ink. Attach a verse panel.
Mount onto BoBunny Vintage Double Dot cardstock.
Attach your greeting panel on the inside.
We supply everything you need to make this card.
Sharlenes’ card classes.
Beginners welcome in all her classes.
All paints, papers, patterns are included.
You bring a few paint brushes and your adhesives.
Two *gorgeous 5x7 butterfly theme cards.
Sharlene shares beautiful inked backgrounds on shimmer paper.
Practice stencilling with paint and lift techniques with stamps and water.
Embellish with die cuts and Peel Off jewels.
Use these skills over again to create stunning / elegant cards.
Sat. Jan. 26th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00
Two delightful 5x7 tree cards 1 spring/1fall
Create these beauties with a paint brush and sponge.
Learn delightful blending techniques.
5x7 greeting card or an adorable décor piece.
Sat. Feb. 16th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00
Follow us on
Facebook
for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
January 4,
2019
Oh my! 25 years finished and I’m off to a running start for 2019.
I wish each of you great health, much happiness and many hours joyfully creating your favorite Art.
New Inventory expected this week:
Quilling: huge restock order
New Tutti Dies (unpacking this weekend)
Valentine theme products (new display) (including paper ~ stickers ~ dies)
New selection of paper flowers and embellishments
Stickles and Liquid Pearls back in stock
New: Assorted seasonal 12x12 papers. (a few smaller patterns perfect for card fronts)
We will be sending pictures to Facebook as more inventory arrives.
Pay & Play Sat. Jan. 5th 12 to 2 $3.00 cash only please.
Create a cute *balloon* theme card. Tint your 5 die cut balloons with Distress Inks. Arrange them on your card. Draw your stings.
Add a verse. We supply everything you need to make this delightfully easy card. Bring $3.00 cash.
Drop in between 12 noon and 2 o’clock. Seating as available.
Sharlenes’ card classes.
Beginners welcome in all her classes.
All paints, papers, patterns are included.
You bring a few paint brushes and your adhesives.
Two *gorgeous 5x7 butterfly theme cards.
Sharlene shares beautiful inked backgrounds on shimmer paper.
Practice stencilling with paint and lift techniques with stamps and water.
Embellish with die cuts and Peel Off jewels.
Use these skills over again to create stunning / elegant cards.
Sat. Jan 26th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00
Two delightful 5x7 tree cards 1 spring/1fall
Create these beauties with a paint brush and sponge.
Learn delightful blending techniques.
5x7 greeting card or an adorable décor piece.
Sat. Feb. 16th 9:00 – 1:00 $35.00
Follow us on
Facebook
for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
December
23, 2018
Store hours:
Boxing day: 12 noon to 3 pm
Dec. 27 ~ 28 ~ 29th 11 to 4:30
SALE: 2 Day’s only
Boxing Day ~ 12 noon to 3pm
Thurs. Dec. 27 ~ 11 to 4:30
30 % off all regular price Christmas Dies,
Christmas stamps, Christmas embellishments
Peel~Off Stickers: 4 for $10.00
Year End Clearance Sale continues on all red tag items
Red Tag wall: all must go
Discontinued 12x12 paper: Reg. $1.50 now $1.00
Spellbinders dies & stamps: Final clearance
Bins & bins of red tag discontinued items
Discontinued Kaiser 6x6 paper pads
Red Tag Paper Collection Packs
This is our year end so watch for more sale items to be added as we sort our inventory to make room
for *new releases* coming in 2019.
Follow us on
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
December
17, 2018
We wish you and your family a very
Merry Christmas
and a happy and healthy
New Year
(we are closed Dec. 23 ~ 24 ~ 25)
Open Boxing Day ~ 12 noon to 3pm
Pre Christmas Sale
Tues. Dec. 18 ~ Sat. Dec. 22 11:30 to 4:30
(Please note we close at 2 o’clock on Thursday Dec. 20 ~ family dinner)
12x12 Christmas paper: Reg. $1.50 now $1.00 (excellent selection)
15% off Christmas Dies
Shimmer Sheetz: Reg. $9.95 promo $8.50 ea.
(wonderful for cards ~ jewellery ~ alcohol inks ~ mixed media)
40% off all Spellbinders dies (final clearance of all remaining stock)
40% off Spellbinders Platinum 6 die cutting machine (final clearance of remaining stock)
40% off all remaining Lawn Fawn dies and stamps
Bins & bins of red tag discontinued items
Discontinued Kaiser 6x6 paper pads (nice assortment but only 1 pad of each design)
This is our year end so watch for more sale items to be added as we sort our inventory to make room
for *new releases* coming in 2019.
Follow us on
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
December
10, 2018
Paper Pastimes holiday hours:
Thurs. Dec. 20: Closing at 2pm: Family dinner
Closed Dec. 23 ~ 24 ~ 25
Open Boxing Day: 12 ~ 3
Closed Dec. 30 ~ 31 and Jan 1
Free Demo with Carole Thurs. Dec. 13
Drop in between 11 and 2
Stencils, pastes, embossing powders, tape, glue, chipboard and create melted magic with the heat tool.
I am going to mix them all up!
I need some play time and I am excited to share ideas.
Free demo with Carole Fri. Dec. 14
Drop in between 11 and 2
This is all about alcohol inks. More play time for me.
Embossing folders ~ metals ~ embellishments
Shimmer Sheetz ~ glossy / metallic cardstock ~ ribbon.
Beads ~ braids ~ trims. Let’s color them all.
Bring your camera ~ notebook ~ pen
Paper Pastimes has restocked stamps,
dies and Christmas paper.
Tim Holtz glass mat has arrived.
Follow us on
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for the newest arrivals.
Questions? Carole 403-255-8731
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