April Happenings

We have been busy getting the April schedule up for you to see. Some great classes are there for you to check out. All the class descriptions on the calender have photos for you to see what the projects look like. Something special is scheduled for April... a Mother/Daughter crop on Sunday April 17, at 12pm to 5pm. Come join us for this special event for only $10. It is going to be a lovely time.

New in the store
....BoBunny Timepiece collection. This stunning collection done in browns, reds, & white perfect for travel, heritage, masculine, or family projects. I just love this collection! Come in and check it out.
....Boy & Girl glittered papers from Best Creations. These are going fast! Bright colors and boy papers have trucks, roads and hills. Girl papers are castle and princess. Too cute and not many left!
....Glittered Cardstock from Best Creations. This is my kind of glitter. It does not come off. We have 10 new colors. Brights and pastels.
....Embossing Folders from Sizzix. Seven new designs!

Upcoming..... National Scrapbooking Day May 7th. We will have a special Make n Take, giveaways & an All Day Crop.

March Events

Hello
It has been a while, so let me fill you in on all the things we have coming up here. This Saturday is the All Day Crop! These crops have been very popular. It's great to have the day to get all caught up with the holiday and winter layouts. I had so much fun last month getting to know all of you through your layouts. I look forward to seeing all the creativity fly around this Saturday.
Last Chance
There is only one kit left for Monday's Glimmer Mist Winter Album. Call to get in on it before it's gone!
March Classes
We have some great CLASSES coming up in March. Some things I have had in the "oven" for a while, but they are ready to go, others have already sold out. So remember to call and sign up if there is something you are interested in.
...Productive Page Layering- "Family" Collection
..."Remember" 8x10 Album (2 left)
...Everyday Cards w/ Lisa
..."Flutter" 2Page Layout
...Glimmer Mist "Journey" Album (4 left)
..."Sophia" Layout
Something New for us is our Homeschooler Workshops
This month we offer two different projects, an Envelope Book, or Coaster Mini Album. Labeled for Homeschoolers, but cute enough for anyone. Check them out on our table at the register, and click on the calender link at the bottom of the page, for times on this class and all other classes.

Croppin' at The Abbey Resort 3/11-13
Get a jump on your projects and pamper yourself at the same time when you join us at the ABBEY RESORT. They really know how to do a crop well. Tons of space for you to work at, with very comfy chairs. Electric at your table, snacks, beverages, great rooms, good food, all in a beautiful setting. Check this out and join us. http://theabbeyresort2-px.trvlclick.com/Packages/scrapbooking.cfm
We have make and takes planned, along with one class to offer you. We will be bringing along tools for you to use, like a Big Shot with assorted dies, a cricut machine, various punches and trimmers. We will also be bringing a MINI STORE to fill any needs you might have while you crop. I hope to see you there!

NEW PRODUCT
If you fell in love with the NEW microfine Glitters we had this past Christmas, then you will be glad to hear we have restocked with Spring colors and stunning Spring foil stickers. These are sure to go fast so check them out before they are gone. I am not a glitter girl, but I fell for these soft sparkly colorful beauties. I have been collecting my favorite colors. We have classes planned for this fabulous line of products!
Keep checking back for details.
Kim

Tis the Ornamental Season

Handmade ornaments make great gifts! It's the gift that has them thinking of you every year when they place that ornament on their tree. Each of us here at the store have made some ornaments that hang on our tree at the Opera House this year. Now we can teach you how to make these ornaments. We have classes scheduled, and at different price ranges. Just check out the calendar, or call us to set up a convenient time.

Near the register we have gift bundles made up for easy gift giving. Check them out for that scrappin' friend or relative. We have a beginners kit, and book kits like Tattered Angels kits, Disney kits, My Minds Eye kits, Tim's Tools kit.....even a Irock tool kit! Just something to keep in mind as you are doing your holiday shopping.

Have you made your gift tags yet? Lisa has made up some example gift tags using our stamp set from Hero Arts to give you ideas on how you can use them. They are adorable, and sure to add that pizzaz that makes your gift stand out. Come on in to see them.

Our upcoming Holiday Hours are: December 24 we will close at 3pm, and we will be closed Christmas Day.

From all of us here at Lorraine's WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Updates and Classes

HEY wanted to keep you up to date on the incoming product this week!
Tim Holtz Alterations Mover & Shaper Dies, and Bigz Dies.
WeRMemory Keepers SewEasy Tool, patterned heads, mats, and floss.
Basic Grey Curio papers and embellies.
Graphic45 papers are back in stock!
WeRMemory Keepers Merry January papers, stickers, stamps, card &
layout kits, cardstock pads, and tags.
Sizzix pop up x-mas XL Bigz dies, and vintage elements Bigz dies.
Sizzix Basic Grey dies and Embossing folders.

Don't Forget to sign up for the November Tag Class that takes place this Monday. This is the third installment. We'll use crackle paint, alcohol inks, perfect pearl powder, and mica flakes. Check it out!

You will not want to miss Lisa's Productive Page Layering. You will complete three 2 page layouts ready for photos in just two hours. This month it is about Fall.

Sam has created another special layout just for you. This holiday 2 page layout uses BoBunny holiday papers, Prima flowers, leaves, and liquid applique. Perfect to hold your holiday memories.

There is an ALL DAY CROP on Saturday November 27, at 10am till 10pm.

Come on in and ask for a demo of the SewEasy this weekend!
Kim

New Hours- A Scrapbooking Retreat- Lance is Back

The bus trip was a BLAST! I hope all you ladies enjoyed your time and love each of the three make and takes you did. They each were fabulous even if I did put you through your paces. The gals at each of the stores we visited were gracious and friendly. They made everyone feel welcome. A big "Thank You" to each of them. I hope all of you enjoy the goodie bag from Lorraine's. Come in and show us what you make with it. We love to see what our customers are creating.

We are now open on Sundays for all your paper crafting needs. Our hours are 12 noon to 5 pm. Come in and visit us!

Check out this scrapbooking retreat from The Abbey Resort in Fontana WI.
November 19-21
www.theabbeyresort.com/Packages/scrapbooking.cfm
Lorraine's Memories will be there for all your scrapbooking needs. We participated last spring and it was a lovely weekend. The resort is beautiful and the scrapping space was abundant. The price includes your room and more.......check it out! Come out and get those pages done while having time with friends. I hope to see you there.

We are happy to welcome back Lance Anderson from RUSTY PICKLE. He will be at Lorraine's on Sunday November 14th for two classes. At 9am he will be showing us how to create a cute pop up album with Karen Burniston sizzix dies. Then at 6pm he will take us through a lovely "Fall Splendor" shabby chic album using some of my favorite Rusty Pickle papers. I really loved Lance when he taught at CKU where I met him for the first time. He always teaches interactive things. You know how much I love pockets and pull outs. This is where I got it from, so come and check it out. Learn some new ways to do things and create something special. Call us to reserve your spot! 815-308-5881.

Fall into Fun at Lorraine's

If you haven't heard yet I wanted to let you know about all the fun planned here in the next few weeks. Join me on the bus-November 6th! We are hosting a bus trip to two lovely stores you may have not gotten a chance to go to before. But there is more than just shopping. Each store, including Lorraine's Memories, will have a make & take just for you along with in store specials and goodies. You start at Lorraine's Memories at 8am for breakfast, the make & take, and special sales, then we are off to Polka Dots in Mukwanego WI. On the way there will be games, laughs, and that exciting anticipation of a good time. At Polka Dots you will have time for a make & take, lunch and shopping. Back on the bus we go for a few more games and laughs to Memories & Beyond in Downers Grove. There we will shop, and do another make & take. Then we work our way back to Lorraine's Memories around 7pm. All this for just $55. Seats are limited so call and reserve yours now!

TIM HOLTZ CHRISTMAS TAGS

It's back....... I have created tags again with Tim's techniques and new products. Check out this months trio. It has the NEW rosette. Come out and learn some cool techniques and get inky with me this Monday 10/25 at 1pm and 6pm. Call to reserve your seat by 10/23. Can't make this month's make sure you check out Novembers. Only two months left.

Psst....Tim's holiday dies and embossing folders are in and on the shelf. Check them out.

New product in this Week.......

.......Webster's Pages Wired florals matching the Hollywood Vogue & Waiting for Santa.

.......Tim's Holiday Paper Stash Pad & Stickers

.........Tim's Configurations Box

.........Tattered Angels Glam & Glaze (check out the Halloween Mini Book for the effects of Glaze).

........Coredinations Cardstock for Graphic 45 in . Very cool!

Have you checked out our NEW Holiday stamp sets. We really listened to you last year when you said you wanted more holiday stamps for your ornaments and cards, so check out this ornament Lisa made with Darcie's Shadowbox ornaments. They come in four different shapes. We have several sets from Hero Arts, & Darcie, that are compatable with these ornaments. Come on in and check it out! Check out Lisa's ornament below.

Don't forget Trick or Treating on the Square on Halloween at 2pm.

We have alot of upcoming events here at Lorraine's Memories. So stay tuned to the blog for details. Until then enjoy the wonderful fall weather while it lasts.

Change is in the Air

The times and weather are changing, and things here are too. We have moved some things around to make room for all the new things.We have added classes to Monday evenings so you can have the extra opportunity to get into our popular classes. We will also be open later on Mondays for you shopping needs. Did You Know we are the only scrapbook store in McHenry County! We try to meet your needs and listen to what you want in your store. We are offering some great classes this month so check out the calender. We also are offering an ALL DAY crop each month. So come on out and see us, maybe stay to crop.

So much has been going on here. Orders are coming in daily. Robin's Nest- papers & diamond shapes drops. Maya Road- stick pins, flourish rub-ons, chipboard alphabets, & chipboard dress form & bird cage albums. Moxie papers & stickers in gymnastics, water park, & amusement park. Imaginesce iRock tool, hot rocks & glam rocks. Cosmo Cricket Pixielicious, Mitten Weather, & DeLovely crafting kits and chip sets. Fiskars new Rotary & Surecut trimmers, New Everywhere Punches.
More is due to arrive next week.

The annual Tim Holtz Christmas Tags Class starts this month. We will be using some of the NEW things Tim has released this year! Each month we will make three tags. so you will have a total of 12 when you are done. We use Tim's techniques that you see on his blog, and in his videos. Come on in and check out the samples for this months class.

Many apologies about photos promised... as I loaded them to add to the blog, my computer erased them. I saved them from the recycle bin but have to find where my computer put them to reload them into my photo program. Nothing good ever comes easy!

Till next week
Kim