Make and Takes This Saturday

If you can make it in Saturday, you will have a chance to do some make and takes with me and Jen. One will use Glimmer Mist with Hiedi Swapp Invisibles, the other will use Fiskars Scallop punch with matching stamps. We will also have a demo every hour on the hour. Come on in and see us.

Upcoming classes.....

We have some exciting classes. Join us for an introduction to Artist Trading Cards, where we will show you what they are all about, and maybe we could arrange a swap. Mother's Day is around the corner and we have the handmade gift to give. How about altering a wood plaque with crackle paint, and disrtress inks, then dress it up in ideaology Fragments using My Minds Eye "Bella Bella" papers. Top it off with ideaology (Tim Holtz) word keys, corners, and key holes. We even add photos.

If those are not for you, maybe the Bind it All Interactive CD mini album is. We have one for a Girl or Boy. Your choice. The Boy album is done with the darling Piggy Tales papers "Billy Goats Gruff" and is all about GEARS. There is even a wheel page that turns. The Girl album is done up in My Minds Eye "Penny Lane". It is all about FLOWERS, and has a flower wheel page that turns. These are too cute and you can do the whole album in one class. Check it out at the counter of the store.

Now there is another mini album class we will add at a later date, but it is on display at the counter. Check out WHO it is about.

Don't forget the second Methodology class is on April 6th. We are going to go from elegant to eclectic in one class, while we do some unusual techniques. Tags are on display at the counter. I would love to hear some comments on what you think of our class samples.

Monday I will reveal the second sample for Methodology Class #2.

Stop in and see us on Saturday!

Kim

Methodology Monday Encore

Good Monday Morning!
What a beautiful weekend it was.
Today is the last chance to get in on Methodology Class #1 (Glossy Accents).
We used glossy accents in some unusual ways, and learned other things along the way.


Now let me show you a tag for the Methodology Class #2. See if you can guess what technique we will be working with. If you took class #1 you already know. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think it might be!

Now here is something new. It's Monday and I have a Methodology Monday Tip for you:

When you are done using your Glossy Accents, slam the bottle down onto work surface upright. This forces the product out of the nozzel and into the bottle, avoiding the dreaded clog in the tip.

Here is another project using Glossy Accents:

This is also a class we are offering at the end of April. It uses Ideaology Fragments and Metals, with My Minds Eye new line of paper "Bella Bella", on a wooden plaque we alter in class, and attach a satin ribbon to hang. This is the perfect Mother's Day gift for Grandma. Come into the store to see it upclose.

New product: Petaloo flowers, Flower buttons, X-Large binder rings IN COLORS, & lots of Zig Pens.

Check the blog later this week for more photos.

Kim

Update on New Product

BOY, have we been busy putting out the new arrivals! Jen and I have also been making up projects for April classes with some of the new products (and I'll post those with pics next week).

The first Methodology class was a lot of fun. One lady came convinced she wouldn't be able to do the techniques, but she did and they turned out beautiful. We played with spray inks, enbossing powder, ideaology fragments, the blending tool with foam, and of course glossy accents. This class was so popular we are running an encore next Monday (March 23rd). I know some of you work 9-5, so we are running the class at 7pm. Sign up if this works for you. We can always add this late time to the rest of the classes. This is the last time to get in on this class and qualify for the free tin in the sixth class. Thank You to all the ladies who were there on the 2nd. I had a great time teaching you. We had a lady come all the way from Kankakee to take this class. I look forward to seeing everyone next month! Next Monday I will post a pic of one tag from class #2. Stay tuned...

Here is a rundown of other happening at the store.....
March 20- Friday Crop 5pm-12am
March 21- Easter Card Class 11am & 3pm
March 23- Methodology Class #1 Encore 7pm
March 26- Teen Scrap n Night 5pm-8pm
March 27- Easter Card Class 12pm
March28- Intro to Artist Trading Cards 1pm
April 3 Bind it All Interactive CD Mini Album 11am
April 4 Celebrating Mrs. Grossmans 30th Birthday - All Day
April 4 Easter Card Class 1pm
April 6 Methodology Class #2 3pm & 5:30 pm
April 8 Calander Class 11 am
April 9 A Cut Above- Sizzix 6pm
April 10 Altered Wall Hanging 10am
April 10 Easter Card Class 12pm
April11 Intro to Artist Trading Cards 1pm

Here is what is new in the store......

Piggy Tales- Slide books, Drawbridge books, barn doors, pigtail springs, flower press
Patterned Paper lines, billy goat gruff, mary mary quite contrary, ants go marching in, it's raining it's pouring, & old king cole

My Mind's Eye- Penny Lane, Bella Bella, and Bloom & Grow.

Sizzix- Clear Original Dies, Die Storage.

Maya Road- 12x12 Sheers

Technique Tuesday- Shapes and occasion Stamp Sets, Alpha Stamp sets, little treasures stamp sets, Technique tiles sets and chips, Stamp cleaner and scrubber.

7Gypsies- gypsy tags, gifting quote tags, vintage tags, ATC Chipboard, gypsie market 6x6 paper packs and photo carousel cards, naked buttons, Vintage and Gypsie Ephemera, chip tags, coveralls, naked photo carousel cards, and 6x6 notingham paper packs.

Creative Imaginations- Band and Orchestra Papers and stickers.

Tattered Angels- Limited Edition Spring and Summer Colors of Glimmer Mist, Glimmer- Chips, Screens, Glass and Alpha Chips.

If you have never seen Glimmer Mist before, you must come in and check it out. It is one of my favorite products. They are gorgeous and so simple to use for layouts and cards. I highly recommend them. Also Sam has made an Easter Cake, come in and see it.

That's it for today.
Kim

New Arrivals

Just a note to let you know what is newly arrived.

MAYA ROAD- Chipboard: Gears, snowflakes, flourishes, Birdie books, Luxe Alphabet, Gears,
& Trees. Then there is also the Stitched Velvet Flowers, Trinket Pins in 3 styles (leaf, pearl, crystal), & Tins in 3 styles (Tea, Coffee, Lunch).

FISKARS- NEW stamps to match the scalloped circles, squares, and oval punches. (These are
awesome!) Spring Punches Broken Egg, Chickie, Butterfly, & Umbrella.
In tools we got the very cool fingertip tweezers, & a flip corner punch that has two
sizes of corner punch in one tool. New scallop scissors, and Three NEW scalloped border
edge punches that are different twists on the threading water punch.

ZUTTER- The new PINK Bind-it-All is here! Along with the bag and Dreamkuts to match. We
got some new PINK tools from Zutter: hammer w/ setter, the pound it all, hole
punch set, & Rivits too.

HIEDI GRACE DESIGNS- Bright spring flocked papers in a new design and transparent overlays to match.

JELLIBEAN SOUP- Papers double sided and kraft with prints. Also journaling cards, and felt
flowers to match.

STAMPING STATION- Papers and Tags

7GYPSIES- 8x8 and 6x6 paper pads, new ink in a bottle, and embellishments. ATC
cards in 3 colors. Lots of little embellishments new to Lorraine's.

MRS. GROSSMAN- Stickers Galore! Pets to Alphabets.

BASIC GREY- Marrakech, and Porcelain- papers, stickers and rub-ons.

JUDIKINS- Embossing Powders, NEW Mica Paints, & more.

There will be more to come next week.
We have been busy rearranging the store to get the new things out. Come in and see what the changes have been.



As promised here is a photo of the second METHODOLOGY class tag. All three are on display at the store. I will post the third on Friday. Hope you can join us. I am looking forward to teaching this class. I really love the samples I've created for it, and hope you do too. All the interest in the class has got me really excited, and I can't wait to share all of it with you. It's going to be a fun time. There are some spots still open in the 3:00 & 5:30 class. Call to reserve yours now!
A 50% deposit required.

Kim

Photo Promised

What a great Tuesday Morning!

I am hoping for another sunny day. Here is the photo I promised. This is one of three samples for the first Methodology class. I will post sample #2 over the weekend, and #3 the following friday. Of course photos do not show all the details, (like glitter and a flexable acetate petal), so stop into the store to see them. Only at the store will you find out the technique for this month. We will be doing unusal things in this class, but simple.

Oh, did I forget to mention GIVEAWAYS! There might be a lucky winner or two in each class. Remember this class is offered ONE day only. Our table only seats 8 people. You need to take all six classes to qualify for the free lunchbox tin. This is a popular class so call to reserve your spot. A 50% deposit required.

Here is a treat of inspiration, (and a little sneek peek) by Jen. She made this mini album with paper from "Jellibean Soup" a new company whose papers we will have in the store soon. I can't show you the whole album so you'll have to come in to see the tree that loses it's leaves. If you don't know Jen's work, it is worth a trip in to see it. A lot of fun interactive elements packed into one album.

There is NEW product arriving daily at the store! I will give you an update on Friday (or sooner) on what's arrived this week!

Stop in to see us this week.

Kim

Love is in the Air

LOVE, Love, love

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! We hope the day is filled with happy memories for you.

We have been busy at the store putting out new product. Be sure you come in to see whats new!

I wanted to give some info out on some upcoming classes:

Two page "LOVE" layout workshop is offered on three different days. It is too cute! There is a pocket for extra photos and journaling tags, and chipboard pieces too. Simple to do, yet full of texture and elegance.

Our "Card Stock" class is a chance

to stock up on your everyday cards. Birthday , thank you, and more. These are the cards we never have enough of. Join us to make 6 cards (2 of each).

Our technique card class features chipboard this month. The "LUCKY" card class will teach you three ways to use chipboard on your cards.

Also we offer a monthly TEEN SCAP n NIGHT for teens to come in and scrap with us. It starts at 5pm and goes till 8pm.

**CHECK OUT the calendar link at the bottom of the blog for times and prices.**

I know how much I like to learn new techniques and new ways of using things I already have, and I thought you would too! So we came up with "Methodology".....

By Tuesday I will post some photos about our exciting NEW class, "METHODOLOGY". This class is on what we like to call "Method Mondays"! It is a 6 class course on the first Mondays of the Month. It will be offered two times on Method Mondays. Each class teaches you three ways to use a specific technique. Some of the things we will be using are heat embossing, masks, alcohol inks, acrylic, metals, stamps, and paints. You get printed instructions and make three different tags each class. If you take all six classes, you will recieve a lunchbox tin in the sixth class, (at no extra charge), to alter in that class. This tin will hold all your instructions and tags from all the classes. Oh, and did I mention we will be using some Tim Holtz products, ideas, and techniques. A discount is offered for day of class on products used in class. Hope you will join us! Just $20 per class. Call to reserve your spot, a 50% deposit required.

I hope you will join us for some of these classes, and spark up your creativity.

Kim

Welcome

Welcome to the first post of Lorraine's Memories Blog!

We are excited to be able to bring you all the goings on at the store. Owner Kathy Benson works hard at bringing you things that you won't find in the big box stores.

We offer a cozy boutique-like atmosphere designed to inspire your creativity. All this nestled on the historic Woodstock Square.

We carry a large selection of products from 7 Gypsies, My Minds Eye, Disney, Technique Tuesday. and More. We offer the Sizzix "A Cut Above" program, and a wide selection of original, and sizzlet dies. We have a large selection of local school Patterned Papers and embellishments.

Our designers Jen, Sam, and Kim help create examples and classes to teach and motivate your imagination. Here are some photos of February's class projects:

Our Card classes are on the left. The "Valentine" Card Class, (whose subject is heat embossing), and the "Lucky" Card Class, (subject Chipboard).

The February Altered Notebook Class is on the right.

Coming in March we are starting a new 6 class course offering different techniques using Tim Holtz products and techniques. It is called "Methodology" and is offered on Method Mondays, (the first Monday of the month). Starts Monday March 2. Photos and details to come next week.

I am Kim and I will be posting every week, but sometimes you might hear from the other girls too. There are so many new and exciting things planned for the coming months. I can't wait to share them with you! The new product coming in will dazzle you. Kathy and Jen came back from the CHA trade show with so many new plans and ideas. See you next week!

Kim

Just in this week: Cubs, Sox, Bears Patterned Papers- Karen Foster, (Camping, Baby, spring, sports, and sweet 16) Patterned Papers, Stickers, and embellishments.- Robin's Nest Unique glittered Papers.