::TRENDY NEW ARRIVALS THURSDAY SHIPMENT #26::
Hello everyone…. this is Jasmine standing in for Elvira as she is away on a short trip. Be kind to me ya! :)
Don’t you think time has really flown by this week? It’s yet again the most exciting day of the week as we move into TRENDY NEW ARRIVALS THURSDAY! Woohoo! And.. this week its ALPHA MANIA! If you are an alpha junkie like I am, then you’re in for a big treat this week as loads of alphas in different forms, shapes, fonts, colours, textures and sizes have arrived.
Well..we have quite a long list of arrivals to update you so go pour yourself a nice drink, grab a seat, take a deep deep breath…… and read on. READY? Let’s Go!
first up… from ::S.E.I.::
The ALL NEW Jolie Chocolat collection is a sight to behold. Its double-sided patterned papers boast of plush designs that shimmer with glitter and foil trimmings and some that come with a pearlescent look that simply takes your breath away. This is one of those collections that’ll elicit plenty of oooos and aaaahs!
Jolie Chocolat’s coordinating epoxy stickers, big brads rub-ons, puff stickers and die-cut monograms make this collection complete.
And back by popular demand are hot faves that flew in the blink of an eye … …
Kitty’s Place and Park Buddies patterned papers for all feline and pooch lovers.
Paisley & Petals patterned papers and die-cut sheets
Ally’s Wonderland patterned papers and die-cut sheets
Doodley-doo girl & Cupid’s Candy Shop patterned papers
Penelope’s Potpourri patterned papers and die-cut sheets. Not photographed but in as well - and Aunt Gerti’s Garden.
Replenishments for Scrapbook in a Bag and Box also in with this shipment. These 1-hour albums make great gifts. Bless a friend or family member with a quick and easy to assemble album or introduce this meaningful hobby by having them assemble the album themselves. Different designs available in bags or boxed sizes.
from ::HEIDI SWAPP::
Chipboard alphas in hot fave fonts - Lemonade Stand, Newsprint, She and Centre of Attention are all here in assorted colours. These alphas go like hotcakes cos they’re versatile and stylish. That’s why we’ve used them in many of our workshop samples, so come view them today and see why we are so in love with Heidi Swapp’s chipboard alphas. Jasmine’s personal favourite from here: Centre of Attention!
Heidi Swapp tools that include her stylish paper knife, petitie paper piercer and pretty and pink edge distressor have arrived as well.
Journaling Spots - a hot fave with many a scrapper. Remember that journaling is a key element to any scrapbook page. Any nugget of information that you can add will further enlighten readers of your scrapbooks and double-up as a reminder for us of the memories captured, even when it’s years down the road. Journaling Spots are sure to inspire you to take extra notes. Just peel them off from the little pad and stick them onto your page. There are 6 styles to choose from and they make such pretty accents on any scrapbook page.
from :: CROPPER HOPPER::
The ever popular and functional storage solutions from Cropper Hopper have been replenished once again. As Sandra says, one can never have enough “Cropper Hoppers” to store all our precious scrapbook supplies. These babies will take away any storage headaches as they are available in many different varieties for any of your scrapbook storage needs - from photos, embellishments as well storing papers. Do check them out the next time you visit the store. For the uninitiated, they are located near the cashier counter in one of our ‘hidden’ pull out cabinets.
from ::EK SUCCESS::
You’ve been asking for these so we’ve brought them in again!!! A wide range of Jolee’s Boutique stickers have arrived. With over 75 designs to choose from, we hope you’ll find something for every occasion you can think of.
Also, renowned for their good quality tools that are easy to use, we’ve got for you once again all HOT HOT items that we soooooo need as scrappers.
Color Bee / Honey Bee / Cutter Bee scissors - Comfort grip for left and right hand use. Precision tips great for cutting small areas and tight corners. Cut neat and perfect details from paper, vellum, photos and more. Precision cut scissors are super strong but lightweight.
Piercing Bug - ALL NEW! zig zag piercer great for zig zag stitches, single and double row piercers.
Cutterbee Bugs - Totally cute but equally functional. These can cut, score, or perforate.
Cutterfly - this is a craft and scrapbooking multi-tool which we have come to term the Swiss Army Knife for all scrappers on-the-go. It has a rotary blade, needle nose pliers, spring action scissors, paper piercer, distress tool, emboss stylus, tweezers and even a retracting 13″ ruler,
Other tools which have been replenished include the vital rub-on tool, adhesive remover and cutting mats.
Whale of a Punch - Let’s face it! Sometimes we just need a quick die cut of a simple circle, rectangle, tag or flower and don’t want to have to work the die-cutting machines we’ve got. The Whale of A Punch is your answer to a quick fix solution.
Paper Shapers & Corner Adorners - These can work wonders and turn your projects into truly pretty ones.
3D-Dots - 1/8″ thick or 1/16″ thin…and now 1/2″ & 1″ thick MEGA 3D-Dots.
Circle Scissor - cuts 1″ - 6″ diameter circles - real easy to use. Makes clean one motion circle cuts, easy to use handles just like a pen.
Maple Lane I Do Collection - 4×6, 8×8, 12×12 album
I Do Wedding Collection patterned paper and True Faith vellum
from ::AMERICAN CRAFTS::
Replenishments for American Crafts D-Ring albums are back! Choose from a variety of sizes (12X12 & 8.5X11 & 8X8) and colours to suit your scrapping needs. Dress up the cover of the album using patterned papers and embellishments. Look what our design team member, Brenda-Mae Teo did to her American Crafts D-ring album…
and ……….. look at theeeeeeseeeeeeeee…
Thickers replenished to it’s glory again. You asked for them… here they are! A whopping 70+ different types of thickers in a variety of finish and colours to choose from. Foam, felt, chipboard, velvet or vinyl… whichever strikes your fancy! Believe me when I say, we are all feeling so so happy to see the thickers again. They are so versatile to use as titles for our scrapbook pages. Agree? Jasmine’s personal favourite from this lot of alphas - Daiquiri in both Vinyl and foam as well as Chipboard Platforms.
I’m going to be a little naughty here and throw you a small sneak peek at what we can expect from CHA Winter 08 - this is from American Crafts themselves.
Can you see what I see? now shhhhhhhh…… don’t tell anyone ya? no no they are not available yet.. :)
okay.. onward…
from ::DIE CUTS WITH A VIEW::
Die Cuts With A View has always surprised us with new and cool designs that comes in their signature ‘Stacks’ set. This shipment is no different. ALL NEW! Jeweled coloured stacks as well as something for those baby pictures - Nana’s Nursery (in both boy and girl colours). Also new in this shipment are the Pets and Travel stacks that are really cute and fun! Use the papers from the Pets stack to scrap about your fuzzy friends or those from the Travel stack to scrap those precious travel photos. These stacks are really great if you are planning a themed album as you can be assured that you will have enough paper to create your entire album that will have a nice co-ordinated look.
Also not forgetting the ALL NEW! Chipboard embellishments that will co-ordinate with their matching stacks.
Also replenishments of quotes/sayings stacks in stickers and rub-ons. These are fun to use!
from :: PEBBLES INC ::
A sprinkling here and there from the very best of Pebbles Inc. Papers, stickers, diecuts and kits from our favourite series are back. Check them out!
ALL NEW! Circle Journals from Pebbles Inc. Circle Journals give you a place to capture feelings and bits of real life between family and friends. Begin your Circle Journal by writing down a simple thought, idea or question. Now pass it on to a family member or friend. You can place it on their pillow, leave it on a doorstep or even mail it! They will read what you have written, add their thoughts and pass it back to you. The journal circles back and forth through the years, capturing relationships as they grow and change . . . becoming one of your most cherished keepsakes. They are simply yummy!
from :: DOODLEBUG ::
Both New and Replenishments! Sweet papers from Doodlebug! 18 different varities in all!
A variety of alpha stickers in true Doodlebug style that will co-ordinate with your Doodlebug papers. They come in various fonts and colours. Don’t you just love the colours! I love them all!
Doodlebug’s famous ‘All mixed up’ Rub-Ons are back! They come in different sizes (from big to the super small which are great for journaling) and also, different colours.
ALL NEW! Paper frills from Doodlebug to dress up your pages.
Every girl needs a little bling in her life. These dainty gems or jewels as they are called, from Doodlebug, adds that little sparkle to your projects without being overly gaudy.
All New! Sugar coated chipboard alphabets. You loved Doodlebug’s sugar coated papers, now check out their alphabet chipboards!
Finally they are here! All New! Pretty and functional craft knives from Doodlebug. Love the colours!
Replenishments for Doodlebug’s classic mini alpha stamp set that flew off the shelves the last time.
and… more bling bling bling! The ever popular sugar coated cardstock! 12 different shades to choose from.
from ::IMAGINISCE ::
BRAND NEW! CHA WINTER 08 RELEASE!!! It’s A Shore Thing collection. Don’t you just love the cute penguin! This collection features 6 different patterned papers, rub-ons, alpha stickers, die-cut journaling tags, ribbons, flowers, epoxy brads, clear stamps and more.
from :: SCRAPWORKS::
New papers from “Love in Bloom” collections as well as replenishments of old favourites from Scrapworks. Also check out the Shimmer shapes and alphas to add that extra glitz to your pages.
from :: LUXE DESIGNS::
ALL NEW! Trinket collection from Luxe Designs for all you Luxe fans!
Reorders of the ‘Colour Me‘ collection. These versatile papers are super fun. Use them as they are or colour them in with colouring pencils, crayons or any colouring mediums.
from :: RUSTY PICKLE ::
ALL NEW! Papers from Rusty Pickle from their Lucky and Choclate Kisses collection.
from :: BAZZILL BASICS::
ALL NEW! In Stitch’z cardstock that features cardstock with ready-punched holes for stitching. They are actually Bazzill’s high quality cardstock with holes that form different designs … ready for you to begin stitching them. We have also brought in an idea book to show you different ideas on how to use Bazzill’s In Stitch’z papers as well as floss in a variety of colours. Individual templates are also available. Check them out!
In addition, different varieties of “cardstock with edges” have also been replenished and are now up for sale. This Bazzill shipment was quite a huge shipment and we really need some time to plough through the boxes and sort out all the cardstock. In the meantime, staple colours have been replenished to the shelves, so if you are looking for cream, black white or kraft cardstock, they are now available from today onwards.
So there we have it. If you’ve made it all the way down here and read every single bit of information. GOOD JOB! A thousand points for you. :)
We hope you are as excited as we are about this shipment. I’m sure you will find something to your liking from today’s new arrivals.
Oh and guess what! It’s less than a month to CHA Winter 08…are you getting excited in anticipation of what new products will hit the store this year? Last year - owls, birds, crowns, pirates and anything clear/sheer was in. What will the hot trend for 2008 be? I can’t wait to find out. The countdown begins!
Okay I’m gonna sign off now…hope to see you around the store today if not soon! Don’t forget our ‘tuckshop’ menu change - this week’s offering: Makcik Chenta’s Chicken Nasi Padang! Yummmmy.
Have a great day!
@>– Jas.