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Location: 5 - 7640 Fairmount Dr. SE.
Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0X9
ph: 403-255-8731

new location hours: Tues - Sat 11am to 4:30pm

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December 5, 2019

I am excited. The store will be open

Fri. Dec 6th and Sat. Dec 7th 10 – 4:30.
and……
SUNDAY Dec 8th 12 to 3.

New inventory has arrived.

….lots of amazing stamps are here

We are starting our Christmas and Year End sale now.

….some as low as 40%

Carole xxx

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731

December 1, 2019

On Fri Nov 15 I got a massive stroke. I was in the hospital until Nov 25.

Brandii is looking after the store when she can. She's leaving store hours on the phone. Also posted on our door. Brandii is receiving lots of stamps. She would love the see you. Carole xxx

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731

November 4, 2019

New inventory is arriving every day. We post photos to Facebook.
Many items sell thru so quickly we don’t have time to get them on
our newsletter. Our inventory can change several times a week.

If you see something on Facebook you need call us at the store
and we will put it away for you. 403-255-8731

Simply Pretty Xmas Cards Carole

Layers of lovely paper and cut-outs. Assemble & add some bling.
Bring tape ~ liquid glue in a fine tip applicator ~ foam dots ~ bone folder
Tues. Nov. 12 9:30 to 11 Pastel greens, 3 cards $15.00

Tues. Nov. 19 9:30 to 11 Burgundy, 3 cards $15.00

3 gorgeous Graphic 45 Cards with Doreen Scott
Featuring *Joy to the World* papers. Learn some fun “construction” techniques.
Lovely *waterfall* card ~ Doreen includes an amazing template.
*Bridge Card* with carollers die cut ~ Pop-up card ( some fussy cutting)
Bring your paper trimmer, fine scissors, bone folder & adhesives as listed above.
Sat. Nov. 23 11 to 2 $28.95

Tags with Lori ~ 4 wine bottle & 4 gift tags.
Decorated with die cut trees, snowflakes and some stamping.
Bring adhesives as listed in Carole’s class above.
Sat. Nov. 30th 12 to 1 (approx.) $12.00

One Sheet Wonder Workshop Lori (a reminder for your kit)
Copics Lori used: C1, C6, R20, R24, R39 or Tombows or pencil crayons.
Please bring basic card kit to all card classes.
12” Paper trimmer ~ *Liquid Glue in a fine tip applicator*
Strong tape ~ bone folder ~ scissors ~ ruler ~ camera
Fri. Nov. 8 9:30 to 2 sold out
Sat. Nov. 9 9:30 to 2 sold out

Alcohol Ink Workshop: Flowers 2 Karen (a reminder for your kit)
You bring: 4 - 6 alcohol inks ~ 1 – 2 mixatives (gold or silver)
2 or more fan brushes assorted sizes ~ pens for doodling
Suggest: Black ~ white ~ perhaps a metallic.
Signo Uniball ~ Faber Castell Pitt ~ Pigma Graphic ~ Sakura Microperm
optional: Ranger Alcohol Ink Blending Pen ~ clip board to hold your doodle art
Wed. Nov. 13. 10-3 sold out
Sat. Nov. 16 10-3 sold out
Sun. Nov 17 10-3 sold out

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731

October 28, 2019

Special Guest Sat. Nov. 2 2019
Joset van de Burgt: Elizabeth Craft Designs.
Demo ~ Coloring/tinting her dies with Distress Inks
Sample share for photo op. ~ Make & Take a little tag
Drop in between 11:30 and 2:30 no charge
Bring your notebook and camera
Joset will be driving in from Banff. If we have a storm we may need to postpone her visit.
If in doubt please call Paper Pastimes ~ 403-255-8731

Lori’s upcoming classes
Photos on Facebook or "Classes" page
Please bring basic card kit to all card classes.
12” Paper trimmer ~ *Liquid Glue in a fine tip applicator*
Strong tape ~ bone folder ~ scissors ~ ruler ~ camera
Lori’s handouts and cutting guides are amazing.
Perhaps you would like to start a 3 ring binder with plastic inserts to keep your instruction sheets.

**One Sheet Wonder Workshop**
Christmas theme featuring Penny Black *Snowy* stamp.
Please bring all supplies listed in paragraph above.
14 cards in 4.5 hours $49.95
Fri. Nov. 8 9:30 to 2 only 2 seats
Or Sat. Nov. 9 9:30 to 2 only 2 seats

Alcohol Ink Workshop: Flowers 2 Karen $59.95
Supplies included: Yupo ~ 99% alcohol ~ Kamar varnish
A personal tool kit with gloves ~ palette ~ assorted applicators
Alcohol Ink reference sheet ~ Doodling reference sheet
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You bring: 4 - 6 alcohol inks ~ 1 – 2 mixatives (gold or silver)
2 or more fan brushes assorted sizes ~ pens for doodling
Suggest: Black ~ white ~ perhaps a metallic.
Signo Uniball ~ Faber Castell Pitt ~ Pigma Graphic ~ Sakura Microperm
optional: Ranger Alcohol Ink Blending Pen ~ clip board to hold your doodle art
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Wed. Nov. 13. 10-3 1 seat left
Sat. Nov. 16 10-3 sold out
Sun. Nov 17 10-3 1 seat left

Coming soon: Classes with Doreen Scott
Class 1: Features gorgeous Graphic 45
Class 2: Lawn fawn…….so cute can hardly wait

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731

October 15, 2019

I am attending *Stamp and Scrapbook Expo* in California.
Then over to Ventura for a few days at the ocean.

Watch Facebook for some posts.

Brandii will have the store open the following days:
Thurs. Oct. 17 10 to 4:3
Friday. Oct. 18 11 to 4:30
Sat. Oct. 19 11 to 4:30

Thurs. Oct. 24 11 to 4:30
Fri. Oct. 25 11 to 4:30
Sat. Oct. 26 9am to 4:30

I will be back in the store starting Tues. Oct. 29

All Halloween Dies ~ Stencils have been marked down 30%
Receive a free sheet of Halloween paper with any purchase.

Lori’s upcoming classes
Photos on Facebook or on the Classes page
Please bring basic card kit to all card classes.
*Liquid Glue in a fine tip applicator* ~ strong tape bone folder ~ scissors ~ paper trimmer etc

One sheet wonder: 8 cards $20.00
Sat. Oct. 26th 9:30 to 11:30 4 seats left
Sat. Oct. 26th 1 to 3

Lawn Fawn: 3 cards and a tag.. $20.00
“Toadally Awesome” stamp set.
Bring Copic or Tombows or pencil crayons.
Copics Lori used:
Cattails: G3 G9 E57
Log: E35 E37 E47
Frog: YG05 YG09
Butterfly: Y38
Outline: 8000
Tues. Oct. 29th 12:30 to 2:30 1 seat left
Tues. Oct. 29th 6 to 8 pm

**One Sheet Wonder Workshop**
Christmas theme featuring Penny Black *Snowy* stamp.
14 cards in 4.5 hours $49.95
Fri. Nov. 8th 9:30 to 2; 4 seats left
Or Sat. Nov. 9 9:30 to 2; 3 seats left

Alcohol Ink Workshop: Flowers 2 Karen $59.95
Wed. Nov. 13th 10-3; 1 seat left
Sat. Nov. 16th 10-3 sold out
Sun. Nov 17 10-3; 1 seat left

Special Guest Sat. Nov. 2, 2019
Joset van de Burgt: Elizabeth Craft Designs.

Show ~ Share ~ Demo

Further info to follow (weather permitting of couse)

I’m very grateful to you folks who share our post, make comments or add an emoji.Thank you for commenting on and sharing our posts.

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731

October 9, 2019

Thanksgiving Sale on Now
All Halloween Dies, Stencils and 12x12 Halloween papers have been marked down 30%
Receive a free sheet of Halloween paper with purchase.

Today Lori came in with samples for 3 new classes! WOW!
The classes are on the calendar and are open for registration.
Supply lists and photos coming soon.

One sheet wonder: 8 cards $20.00
Sat. Oct. 26th 9:30 to 11:30 or 1 to 3 (approx. time)

Lawn Fawn: 3 cards and a tag.. $20.00
“Toadally Awesome” stamp set.
Simple coloring: Copic or your choice
Tues. Oct. 29th 12:30 to 2:30 or 6 to 8

**One Sheet Wonder Workshop**
Christmas theme featuring Penny Black *Snowy* stamp.
14 cards in 4.5 hours $49.95
Fri. Nov. 8th 9:30 to 2 (approx.)
Or Sat. Nov. 9th 9:30 to 2 (approx.)

I’m very grateful to you folks who share our post, make comments or add an emoji.Thank you for commenting on and sharing our posts.

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731

October 6, 2019

We have had many requests to stock the Distress Mini Ink pads and little tin.
We have over 30 colors in now and will add additional after I return.

Restocking the Distress Oxide pads as well. We will accept orders for specific colors and re-inkers for both ink formulas.

I’m very grateful that my health is stable and therefore
I am able to have medical insurance to travel to the states.
I will be attending Stamp & Scrap Expo in Ontario California and then heading to Ventura Ca for a few days by the ocean.
I will post to Facebook during my travels.

Brandii will look after the store while I am gone.
Holiday Hours : Please note
Closed Oct. 14 ~ 15 ~ 16
Open Oct, 17, Oct 18 Oct 19
11 to 4:30 Brandii here
Closed Oct. 21 ~ 22 ~ 23
Open Oct 24 ~ 25 ~ 26
11 to 4:30 Brandii here

I will be back in the store starting Oct. 29
Open Oct 29, 30 & 31st 11 am to 4:30

Fall Theme Mini Album ~ Carole
You must bring: paper trimmer, score board, bone folder, pencil, ruler, corner rounder punch, strong glue or tape Distress inks in fall shades (2 or 3 colors), blending brush or sponge
Pictures of this project can be seen on our Facebook page.
Fri. Oct. 11th 12 – 3 $35.00 3 seats

Alcohol Ink 1 ~ Let’s Blow It!
Thurs. Oct. 17th 11 to 2 $39.95 sold out
If you are registered for this class but aren’t sure what you need to bring
please go to our web site and look under *workshops*.

Alcohol Ink II ~ Fun Flowers
We provide yupo, 99% alcohol, Kamar varnish, a personal tool kit with gloves, palette, assorted applicators alcohol ink reference sheet ~ Doodling reference sheet.
Students must bring: Alcohol inks 4~6 of your fav colors. 1 or 2 mixatives: gold or silver 1 to 3 fan brushes: different sizes~ small paint brush ~ pens for doodling: black & white
White: Signo Uni-ball broad Black: Faber Castell Pitt ~ Pigma Graphic ~ Sakura
A tiny tip applicator for alcohol
(Optional): ranger Alcohol Ink Blending Pen, Clipboard (for doodling)
Sat. Nov. 16th 10-3 Full Sun, Nov. 17th 10-3 Full
Wed. Nov. 13th 10-3 $59.95 2 seats left

Graphic 45 instock Graphi45 Club Kits: Promo $72.95 ea.
Lost in Paradise release ~ Club G45 Vol. 8 Sug. retail: $82.95
Magic of Oz release ~ Club G45 Vol. 9 Sug. retail: $86.95
Joy to the World release ~ Club 45: Vol.10 Sug. Retail: $84.95
All single 12x12 papers to support these releases are available.
All Tags & Pockets, Chipboard, Stickers & Ephemera Cards: in stock!
Restocked Graphic45 albums ~ tags ~ dies ~ metal pieces
Pearl gems ~ travel journal & notebook set
Selected Deluxe Collectors packs

I’m very grateful to you folks who share our post, make comments or add an emoji.

Questions? Carole 403-255-8731