Proud Owners

We are celebrating tonight for sure. We are the proud owners of the Stahlke Building in Pine City Minnesota! We closed on the building today. Somebody pinch me, it still doesn't seem real. When I walked in there today and saw the store empty I got super scared. How am I going to fill this place up?
I've been ordering like a crazy woman! So far today I've faxed:
Fontwerks, May Arts, Two Chicks Designs (Pajamas!), Papers Best and Luxe. I still have a pile to fax yet.
Ron and I just booked our room for CHA in February. Yeah, I've never been to the winter show, only the summer show in Chicago.
So I'll make a toast for you all to the new store and new adventure.

Have I Told You About My Latest Obsession?

Have you seen the ATC cardholder by 7gypsies? Yeah, I love it. At first I was going to make one and theme it and make it all pretty. But then I decided to do mini pages of my 12x12 pages and put them on there. Oh yeah, I'm lovin' it. So after I make my 12x12 page I use the scraps left over and do an ATC. It is so fun, it might take me awhile to fill it up, but it is starting to look super cool. At first I just made the ATC, then I decided they looked so naked that I had to add photos. So I print them out in contact sheet size and they fit perfectly!

Snow Pics

PINK! This story is kinda cute, click on the picture so you can read it! I used Scenic Route Paper Co.'s Brighton Collection, Swiss Alps, Cross Winds, background worn lined paper. Maya Road chipboard snowflakes, the coolest Glimmer Mist ever. This stuff works like magic on paper, chipboard, cardstock, stamp with it etc... Alexx Kesh snowflake, misc chipboard buttons sprayed with Glimmer Mist. Hem tape, Rusty Pickle chipboard letters covered with Cross Winds paper, and Heidi Swapp date stamp.

Marni Loves KI

I don't know about you, but my girls wear pink, all the time. So snow paper is hard to find for me. Blue just doesn't always cut it. I used the Scenic Route Paper Co's Brighton line, Cross Winds, Love Letter, and Swiss Alps. This would also work great for Valentines. I used another Tag Line by KI, staples, snowflake by Alexx Kesh (I'm addicted to these too!). The chipboard snowflakes are from Maya Road, the white flower is misc from another project. My secret ingredient for the color of the snowflake is Glimmer Mist. The picture doesn't do this stuff justice. I will be carrying the entire line at The Pine City Scrapbooking Co Inc. I've got to have every color! I bought two bottles when I was in Arkansas this past fall, I never used it until yesterday. I've been covered in it ever since! You're going to love this stuff, I promise!

KI Crazy

Okay, I'm loving the new lace paper by KI. You can use parts and pieces or the whole sheet.

This layout I used white bazzil cardstock, KI Perm Black Lace paper, Teen Tag Lines by KI (these are super cute, just like mad libs). KI Tattoo slang wicked, misc flowers, CI jewel brad and a chipboard arrow that I put Gunmetal Stickles on so it would be black.

Savannah filled in the blanks on the tag line. Yes I did freak out on her, and last night was the first I ever saw it, accidentally, and I HATE IT! I lovingly cared for that belly button and she ruined it! I still love her.

I Was Feeling Creative

I had to scrap these cute shots from the snow the other day before I could do another thing!

I used Cream Blue Bell Narratives by CI with the new lace paper called Gossip Bluebird from KI. The cute journaling card is from Jenni Bowlin, and the buttons are foof-a-la, the lace is hem tape (I've coined the name underwear lace!).

Now if I would be scrapping this for myself I would have added at least one maybe 2 more wallet sized pictures. But I had to show off the paper since it's a sample for the store.

It's Just About Christmas Eve

It is just about Christmas Eve 2 minutes to go as a matter of fact. You're wondering why I'm online? Wrapping gifts, what else! We just finished the birthday gifts, now back to a few Christmas and we're done! We do not put them under the tree until Christmas Eve after the kids go to bed. They would drive us crazy. Lauren actually asked if we forgot to buy presents!
This post is just a shout out to whomever reads my blog. Leave a post behind and let me know you are out there. Sometimes I wonder if I'm just talking to myself! LOL It would be great to hear from you guys and know what you're up to and what you're thinking. Drop a line I'd love to hear from you.

I'm Glad I'm Not The Fed Ex Guy

The newly fallen snow yesterday was just beautiful, unless you're the Fed Ex Guy! We had just gotten in from playing in the snow when I looked out the window and saw someone walking down the driveway (I have a super long, snowy driveway). I told Ron to go check it out. Here it was the Fed Ex Guy bringing me my Maya Road order. I thanked him kindly even though I really wanted my grunge board!!!! But hey, I love Maya too! Thanks again Mr Fed Ex!

I Learn New Things Everyday

I know that most of you are web savy. I am not, I'm always learning. Did you know that if you click on one of my pictures or the blue print of our new building they come up bigger? Yeah, I didn't until my web guy told me. I thought I'd pass it on so you could see the circle layout better.

Happy Holidays

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
Best Wishes For The New Year,
Ron, Marni, Savannah, Lauren and Ella

Pageframe Designs

I just got in my order of Pageframe Designs. I love this stuff. I felt so inspired by this acrylic I had to do a project! I used the new papers and a sticker that I got from Jenni Bowlin, Heidi Swapp letters, ribbon, a few flowers, foof-a-la buttons, miscellaneous trinkets I had laying around and a package of the 8" Circles by Pageframe Designs. And this is what I came up with. My husband had to drill a couple of extra holes so I could link them together, but it was a piece of cake with my little hand drill from Fiskars. I didn't use a lot of color, which is very unusual for me, but I'm loving the black and white.

Don't be afraid of the acrylic, once you make the jump into it, you'll love it.

Up North

I was so excited today, I ordered a new line of paper that I think you will all love. The paper comes in packs with cardstock. It's called Up North. They are actual photos from the North Shore! These will be a great addition to my travel and woodsy selections! If you need to get your hands on this cool new paper pack just email me at steltz_5@msn.com

What Did I Order?

Oh I had soooo much fun!
Here are the companies I ordered from yesterday:
Around The Block
Bo Bunny
Cloud 9
Fiskars
Flair Designs
Heidi Grace
Me & My Big Ideas
SEI
Traditions Studio
Bluegrass Publishing
Meri Meri
Paper House
Far And Away
The Robin's Nest
SRM
World Win Papers
It is so hard to pick from all the wonderful lines, but I think I did a pretty good job! I have been making a big effort at ordering different products than I ordered for Divine Memories. So this store will be brand new! I know you will love what is coming in.

Ordering New Product For The Pine City Scrapbooking Co. Inc.

As I've been saying, the new scrapbooking store will be open Feb 1, 2008. So I've been ordering new product like crazy! Today Nicole will be coming by to help me order. My husband is very anxious for the new store to open as he is losing garage space!
What has come in so far:
Jenni Bowlin - New for me, I've never carried this line
Eyelet Outlet
Creative Imaginations
Maya Road - Love their chipboard albums
Alexx Kesh - A new ribbon line that I've never carried
Tim Holtz Grunge Board! - Yikes I can't wait until this comes! It should be in my hands middle of this coming week. If you really need to have your fix on this hot product email me and I can hook you up. If I have to sell it out of the back of my mini van I will.
Scenic Paper Route - I can't help but love these guys
KI Memories - Love the diecut paper
Your Pictured Memories - The ribbon holders are awesome. I sold through one case of these in two weeks at Divine Memories. Those were black, the new ones are in color.
So today I will ordering a ton more. I'll post what companies I order from later.
You will love the new store and the new products. Don't forget to get your friends together after the new year to plan your retreat dates for Scrapbooking In The Pines Retreat Center. I have already started booking!

Sharing My Christmas Cards

I can't believe it, I am done with my Christmas cards before Christmas Eve! Okay, so they aren't in the mail yet, but they will be Monday.

I Thought I'd share them with you.

I made the card with:

K&Co Classic K Margo Vintage Typography Collage Flat paper

Foof-a-la Capri Harlequin paper

Bazzil cardstock color craft

Autumn Leaves Pog Tags

Foof-a-la buttons

7gypsies twist ties

And My favorite vintage German die cuts

Distress ink Brushed corduroy

7gypsies 3 hole punch

Manila file folders

Foam tape

Label maker

My special invitation tag was a new Tim Holtz technique I learned. As a matter of fact I have learned quite a lot of new techniques that I can't wait to show you. So watch for a Tim Holtz class at the new store in March! So consider that picture to be a sneak peak at the new class.

Sorry about the measuring cup in the background, Ella was eating M&M's!

Scrapbooking Store And Retreat Center Go Hand And Hand

I know of only one other full service scrapbook store and retreat center, under one roof, in Minnesota. I think it is such a great fit. Need supplies, no problem just grab as you go and pay at the end of the weekend. What more could you need?
Yesterday was a busy day. Ron and I met with our web designer. We're pretty excited! I've never had a website, where to start?
One very exciting part of the website is that we will have an online store! So all of you out of towners that can't attend a class but would like to make the project, you'll be able to order the kit online! We will also be listing other products as well.
We hope that you will be able to book and pay for your Scrapbooking In The Pines stay online as well. It will have a real time calendar so you can check and pick your weekends immediately.
We will have a message board too! So you can connect with each other about booking rooms or about tips and tricks you'd like to share with each other. It will be a great place to meet new friends.
Pat the builder guy applied for building permits yesterday! January 3, 2008 is the day construction starts. I'm so excited!