Album Sale!

         We are super picky about the albums we use.  We demand an album that will hold up over time, not bend and twist as the weight of pages are added and have corners that don't fall apart.  We R Memory Keepers has met the test and now they are having a sale on limited colors of these albums.  Usually they cost $30 and right now they're on sale for $15!  So stock up, or give them a try.  I promise you will not be disappointed.  This is a limited time offer.  Act quickly!

Celebrate  $25

         Vibrant colors relaying happiness.  Look at all the details on these patterned papers - borders, words, stripes.  And what do you do with feathers?  Cut them, layer them, add elements.  You will be amazed at the dimension and uniqueness feathers add to your projects.  We're practically addicted and these 2 colors matched perfectly that we couldn't pass them up. Also included in this kit are embellishments we refer to as "buttermints" and believe me, we've wanted to pop them in our mouths because they look just like the edible candies.  Don't forget the package of ribbons for all the flair.

More Chalk Art  $25

           It's all the rage!  Chalkboard art - that fantastical artwork of black and white.  But this month comes with a tinge of color and the images just POP right off the page.  Versatile for any type of photo - babies, kids, travel, school, heritage, good times, you name it.  Two packages of coordinating chipboard stickers made and a package of whitewashed wood from Prima with over 35 pieces included.

Scrapbook Rehab - Feed the Addiction

November Clubs $25 each

1.  Wild & Free

            Imagine yourself on horseback, riding through a meadow with the wind running through your hair.  Your worries are behind you and the sun is shining brightly.  You stop in a beautiful pasture to let your horse graze.  As you walk through the dewy grass with your bare feet you notice an ancient Indian dreamcatcher.  Your imagination takes you away as you recall favorite memories from your childhood and happy moments.  Here we have the Wild & Free collection where your spirit can be set FREE and your imagination can run WILD.  Double sided pages with vibrant colors, sheet of alphabet stickers, sheet of accent stickers, package of cutout embellishments and large rhinestone set.

2.  All Day Everyday

           It's Selfie Sunday  #selfie.  Smile pretty LOL.  #OOTD.  Perfect.  Now share with your BFF.

This collection is so versatile that you will get it and start using the products the same day.  Whether you're snapping photos on your phone or sitting with a professional photographer, this pack will do the trick.   Patterned paper, coordinating base papers, amazing transparency overlays (to give your photos a vintage or dramatic affect), Cork pins, 3-d coordinating stickers and a set of printed cork stickers.

October Deals!

Sweater weather is upon us.  This has to be one of the greatest times of the year as the leaves change colors, kids are back in school, Christmas is approaching and the sun sets earlier.

We've got 2 amazing packs for you this month

1.  Just Because

A beautiful collection of rich blues and reds blended together by My Little Yellow Bicycle.  Lots of chipboard shapes with metal trims and flare.  A set of acrylic flowers from Queen & Co. to add a splash of color.  The best alphabet stickers on the market American Craft Thickers in Burlap.  These are amazing and add so much texture to your project.  And a package of transparency shapes to top it all off.  If you were to buy all of this in the store, it would cost you close to $39.  That's why we named this month "October Deals"

2.  Urban Traveler

I bet you have a few pictures of trips taken recently or from a few years back.  You will not want to miss out on this collection of papers and embellishments.  Maps, travel signs, words all to show off the fun you had while traveling.  We've added a bonus back of "solid" paper that coordinates perfectly with the collection.  Your designs will pop with arrows made out of cork and words and ribbons made from burlap.  These are rich textures with an earthy feel.

$32.00 Zip-A-Dee-Doodle

$32.00 Chalk Art

Something Great!

Your camera been busy?  How many photos have you taken on all those amazing trips or time by the pool or family gatherings?  Whew!  It's enough to get a little bit overwhelmed.

Never fear!  We are here!  And we have some great solutions to getting those photos off of your camera or computer and into your albums for all to enjoy.

August Packs:

1.  Poppies - As usual, these photos do no justice to the beauty and detail contained in the papers.  Foil accents adorn the designs along with foil sheets specifically to be used on double-sided adhesive thickers (or pull our that glitter from your stash).  The 3 packs of bling included with this pack have a variety of colors and sizes to add the finishing touch to your pages.

2.  Say What?  - Look at those cute conversation bubbles!  Or the wooden cameras!  And such vibrant and fun colors for your summer photos!  You can't go wrong with this extremely versatile set.

****  We just returned from Las Vegas where manufacturers released their new designs and products.  You will not be disappointed with what is coming your way.  If you don't want to wait for us to present them in our monthly packs, come by & buy it now.  We'll have it all set up for you to take a look.

When:  August 22-24

Where:  Michelle's House, 438 E. Salmon River Drive, Fresno

**** Since school will be back in session, we will start our weekly crop time again.  Every Thursday from 10am-2pm.  (This too is held at Michelle's house in Fresno).  Kids are welcome.

And probably the most exciting thing we have to announce is that we are planning a huge & exciting crop in October.  Mark October 12 on your calendars.  Black it out so nothing gets in the way.  You are not going to want to miss this!  More details to come.

- Designs & Such

559-312-6702

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June Kits - $25 each

Cartwheels, Flip Flops, Jump Ropes, Sprinklers, Kite Strings, Lemonade Stands and Ice Cream Trucks.  Sound like summer to you?  Get out those pictures from last year and enjoy this delightful collection of papers from Lily Bee Design. You won’t be disappointed with the wooden embellishments (from Studio Calico) in this kit.  Speech bubbles and tags will adorn your pages with glee!  A Thickers alphabet (American Crafts), gems, and Polaroid frames (both Studio Calico) help finish off your project.  So what are you waiting for?  Summer has begun!

 

 

 

 

Come join us in the magical and delightful world of Fern & Forest Girl! Sparkle-dusted fairies and whimsical elements of nature are sprinkled throughout the beautifully crafted papers and embellishments.  But, don’t forget about the boys!  Time to explore and play in the forest! Perfect for the rough and tumble boys in your life, Fern & Forest Boy combines magical woodland creatures, colorful stars and a touch of natural wood elements.  Papers and embellishments are from Little Yellow Bicycle as well as wooden mushrooms from Prima.  Your pictures will thank you after using these products!

April Fun!

 For those of you lucky enough to travel over spring break - or for those of you that have travel photos that you haven't scrapped yet (that would be us), we have:

2.  Far & Away - Beautiful rich designs from Teresa Collins.  Look at the world maps!  And the paper has a texture to it which adds to the patterns.  Also included are a set of enamel dots, 3 rolls of coordinating washi tape, a paper garland banner and sets of sticky notes.

In celebration of all those birthday party photos you have taken over the years we offer:

1.  Party Day - Brand new from Crate Paper.  Included with all the sheets of double sided patterned papers is a sheet of 12x12 Washi Tape.  Cut it up, cut it out, tear it, punch it - just have fun with it.  Embellishments are quite the variety in this kit:  Metal clips in the shapes of music notes so you can sing "Happy Birthday to You" all day long.  Pinwheels that perfectly coordinate with the papers.  A large collection of wooden rulers from Prima (this is so awesome you just have to see it) and acrylic flowers - the new product from Queen & Company. 

March Madness

February Fabulous Finds!

Carl Precision Trimmer - $100 (plus tax and actual shipping)

      This has to be one of our most exciting finds.  We are constantly looking for a trimmer that cuts straight and is versatile enough for taking on the road or working at home.  The salesperson showed us a lot of great trimmers and then said "I've got this other one, but it's too sophisticated for basic scrapbooking."  So he thought.  We are in LOVE!  This trimmer has a self-sharpening rotary blade (no refills ever!).  It can cut down to the smallest sliver of paper with exactness and no tearing or feathering.  But the best part is that it has a retractable slice, which means you pull the blade down to cut and it automatically recoils back to the top, making cutting effortless.  It is very lightweight and comes in a nice box with a handle so if we need to ship it to you, it won't cost too much.

Color Me Happy - $35

      We had already chosen all the monthly packs to offer you for the next few months, then we stopped by the Glitz Girls booth.  It was one of those moments where we should've justed WALKED AWAY but we decided to offer you 3 packs this month instead of not buying this beautiful line of paper and embellishments.  So, when the box arrived, I had to pull out the embellishments and play around with them.  Holy cow!  The peekaboos are so fun to work with - much better than most of the transparencies on the market.  The bling is extra big and coordinates perfectly.  You also get a roll of heart designed washi tape and a package of die cut designs.  Again, we couldn't decide which products not to buy, so we bought them all (thus the higher price for this kit).

Fourteen - $25

      A new designer appeared at CHA - Maggie Holmes - and we fell in love with her style and her personally.  This pack shows off four of her beautiful papers (and the thickness of the paper is awesome - heavy and easy to work with).  As usual, our photos don't do this justice in showing off how great the embellishments and designs are.  Included are a pack of new Thickers alphabet stickers, wood veneer cards with beautiful colors and fun designs, a set of fabric bows and a package of fabric yo-yo clips with extra bling.

Love Letters - $25

      BoBunny has done it again with a beautiful array of papers that coordinate and add variety to your projects.  This kit is topped off with bling in unique colors and layered chipboard stickers with so much detail that you won't need to do much more to make your projects complete.

2013 Resolution: Scrap More!

 Alora - $25.00

In this cold and dreary winter, take a moment to imagine yourself in the warm tropical sun:  the sound of the waves splashing on the rocks, the sand between your toes, and the heat of the weather on your face.  We can’t guarantee to get you a tan, but Alora will transfer your photos into paradise!

Crush - $13.00

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  Now you’ll have your paper in advance to document a wonderful night out or fun with the family.  You’ll just have to say “We have to celebrate!  I already have the scrapbooking pack perfect for the pictures we’ll be taking.”

Toy Box - $6.00

Christmas is over but if your house is like ours, there are toys everywhere!  And what fun they are after the boxes are thrown away (and the anti-theft connectors are cut!).  Remember the toys of our generation?  Well, this paper pack is sure to bring back floods of happy memories of childhood.  And the colors are so vibrant.