Hi Everyone!

In honor of Heidi Swapp Inspiration Month, this week all Heidi Swapp products are all 40% off!  That’s right, all your favorite Heidi goodness is on sale!  Wohoo!  This might just be my favorite sale yet!

The September Calendar is now available.  Stop by or go online for your copy.

September Class Descriptions
 
Member’s 15% Off Discount Day- Every second Monday of the month Creative Studio Members receive 15% off their total purchase.
 
 
SS After Dark- Enjoy getting together with your friends to crop the night away.  We offer 4 feet of personal cropping space and use of all of our tools in our Creative Studio.  The crop fee is waived when you spend over $20 during the crop.
Dates: September 5, 12, and 20            Time: 6pm- 2am
Cost: $10                                               Skill Level: All                                 Instructor: CT Member
 
 
Getting Started- Are you looking for a way into the scrapbooking world?  Do you need some assistance with where to begin?  Do you want to learn the proper way to use the tools that you may already have?  The good news is that we can show you!  Come and explore all the things there are to learn and do at our Getting Started Class.  Let us help you turn your priceless photos into works of art!  You will learn the basics of scrapbooking and the tools you will use over and over again on every project you create; as well as, complete your very first layout!
Dates: September 4 and 18                      Time: 6- 8pm
Cost: $15                                                  Skill Level: Beginner                      Instructor: Lacey Champagne
 
Everyday Cards- Need a handmade way to say thanks or a cute one-of-a-kind birthday card? This class features the fun new Everyday line of paper and embellishments for American Crafts.  Together we will create six one of a kind eye popping cards with papers that have names like, Hi Y’all, What’s New?, Long Time No See and Salut.  The bright and vibrant colors are sure to make anyone’s day.  Help your loved ones smile with a handmade card today!
Date: September 13                                Time: 10:30am- 12:30pm
Cost: $16                                                 Skill Level: All                                 Instructor: Lacey Champagne
 
SNL (Saturday Night Layouts)- If you don’t have much time but are ready to get some layouts finished in a hurry, this is the class for you.  Each month in this new series you will create 6 12×12 layouts.  We will create both one page layouts and double page spreads in this class.  Come with a friend or meet new friends while you’re here.  These layouts are absolutely adorable; you sure don’t want to miss out!
Date: September 20                               Time: 5- 8pm
Cost: $40                                               Skill Level: All                                 Instructors: Teri Davis & Elizabeth Avchin
 
 
ScrapFest- We hope you’ll be able to join us at the Castine Center in Mandeville, LA for 45 hours of cropping.  Simply Scrappin’ will be one of over twenty vendors at this event. Come check out the huge sales and fabulous Make N Takes we will offer exclusively for ScrapFest attendees.  The event will be held September 25-27, 2008.  Please see there website for more information.  http://www.scrapfestproductions.com
 
 
** Can’t attend a class you love?  Buy the class kit.  Simply Scrappin’ class kits include all the products used in the class, colored photographs of the details, and specific instructions. **

Hi Everyone!
 
As promised, another great sale of the week!  Maybe of you have asked me when the Anna Griffin Tote’s would go on sale; well, this is the time!!

Now Through Saturday, August 16th

50% Off All Anna Griffin Paper and Embellishments
30% Off All Anna Griffin Totes

Rush in before they are gone!
Next week’s sale will be announced next Sunday!
Make sure you keep checking out the blog to see a few sneak peeks and new arrivals from CHA.

Hi Everyone!
 
Heidi Swapp Inspiration Month is in full swing and we have plenty of exciting things planned for you this month.  We have added a few things to the calendar and of course, a few HUGE SALES!  I just can’t help it.   I love a good sale!  So, how about a different sale every week this month?  How does that sound?  Now through Saturday only: 30% Off All Patterned Papers and Hambly Screen Prints!  Plus, if you spend $20 or more we’ll throw in an extra special gift!  Then, Sunday I will announce next week’s sale!  How cool is that?  I am so pumped!
 
Make sure you check out the blog to see a few sneak peeks of the new products arriving from CHA.
 
Now Through Saturday Only
30% Off All Patterned Papers and Hambly Screen Prints
Special Gift with every $20 Purchase
 
August Class Descriptions
 
Member’s 15% Off Discount Day- Every first Monday of the month Creative Studio Members receive 15% off their total purchase.
 
SS After Dark- Enjoy getting together with your friends to crop the night away.  We offer 4 feet of personal cropping space and use of all of our tools in our Creative Studio.  The crop fee is waived when you spend over $20 during the crop.
Dates: Friday: August 8, 22, & 29   Saturdays: August 16 & 30                  Cost: $10                                          Skill Level: All                               Instructor: CT Member
 
Getting Started- Are you looking for a way into the scrapbooking world?  Do you need some assistance with where to begin?  Do you want to learn the proper way to use the tools that you may already have?  The good news is that we can show you!  Come and explore all the things there are to learn and do at our Getting Started Class.  Let us help you turn your priceless photos into works of art!  You will learn the basics of scrapbooking and the tools you will use over and over again on every project you create; as well as, complete your very first layout!  Sold out!
Date: August 21                                Time: 6-8pm                                                Cost: $15                                          Skill Level: Beginner                    Instructor: Lacey Champagne
 
Your Journey- Each of us has a journey in life that needs documenting! Come join Janet to create three layouts and a special minibook using Heidi Swapp papers and embellishments to fit inside a fun 12×12 album. You will learn new techniques that you will be able to incorporate into all of your scrapbooking projects including tips for adding memorabilia/treasures to your albums, hidden journaling, and adding more photos to your layouts.  Some of the products we will focus on in this class are clock overlays and the brand new World Traveler line of papers and embellishments.  Sold out!
Date: August 16                                   Time: 10:30am- 1:30pm
Cost: $50                                             Skill Level:  All                                   Guest Designer: Janet Hopkins
 
Perfect 10- The perfect 10… that is what we will focus on for this versatile minibook.  Ten folded pages that we will create using some of the newest Heidi Swapp papers and embellishments from the Carefree collection.  If you have been stumped on how to use products such as clock overlays, chandelier crystals, and writers block journaling circles then this is the class for you.  You will leave with a completed 10 page 6×12 minibook.  There are only 4 spots left!
Date: August 16                                    Time: 3-5:30pm
Cost: $40                                              Skill Level: All                                    Guest Designer: Janet Hopkins
 
SNL (Saturday Night Layouts)- If you don’t have much time but you’d like to finished several layouts in a hurry, this is the class for you.  Each month in this new series you will create 6 12×12 layouts.  This month we will be using the gorgeous Runway, Carefree, and World Traveler lines in honor of Heidi Swapp Inspiration Month.
Date: August 30                                    Time: 5-8pm
Cost: $40                                              Skill Level: All                                   Instructors: Teri Davis & Elizabeth Avchin
 
Make N Take Monday- Join us on your lunch break for 3 absolutely FREE Make N Takes.  We will be using the adorable Runway line by Heidi Swapp for these projects.  We will be creating 2 cards and an accordion perfect to showcase your loved ones.
Date: August 18                                    Time: 11am-2pm
Cost: FREE                                           Skill Level: All                                    Instructor: Elizabeth Avchin
 
** Can’t attend a class you love?  Buy the class kit.  Simply Scrappin’ class kits include all the products used in the class, colored photographs of the details, and specific instruction.  Call the store at 337.981.3211 for more details.**