Product Spotlight... Ranger's Craft Scrubbie!

Ranger's Craft Scrubbie is an essential tool for those crafters that like to get down and dirty with inks, paints, and more!  

From Ranger's website:

The Inkssentials Craft Scrubbie cleaning bar is the gentle but effective way to easily remove inks, paints, glues, and mediums from your hands. Used with liquid soap and water, the Craft Scrubbie makes quick clean up after a crafting session of inked-up, paint-stained or glue-covered hands.

• Gentle, effective hand scrubber (or cleaner)
• Convenient smooth, rounded shape
• Removes many types of craft mediums
• Use with liquid soap and water
• Craft Scrubbie measures 2½" x 3" x 1"

And Carolyn's favorite use for this fantastic tool?  Cleaning Christmas tree sap from your hands :)  Who knew, right?

Pair this Craft Scrubbie with our 18"x15" non-stick, re-usable Splat Mat, and you are sure to keep you & your workspace sticky, gooey, and icky free!

Tim Holtz Vagabond Winner & an after-Christmas SALE!

A huge CONGRATULATIONS goes out to:

Kim Pritchett!

For winning the Tim Holtz Vagabond machine!

Do you think she's in love?!!!  Such an adorable photo, Kim :)

It looks like purchasing all of those Copic markers paid off!

Year-End SALE:

Magnolia Rubber Stamps!  Yep, I said it!  First time EVER at The Page, Maggie's are on sale :)  Selection includes all Magnolia Stamps & Doo-Hickey Dies!

Stamps Regularly $7.19-$14.99, now $5.75-$9.75!

Doo-Hickies Regularly $13.49-$28.99, now $7.99-$14.99!

ALL Tim Holtz & Wendy Vecchi products!

Buy any one Tim or Wendy product, get 10% off

Any two Tim or Wendy products, get 20% off

Any three or more Tim or Wendy products, get 30% off

(selection includes Dies, Tissue Tapes, Paper Pads, District Market,  Ranger Distress inks, stains & more!!)

Tim & Wendy Stamps are now 50% off!!!

Come in while supplies last!

More inspiration and quick Holiday Kits!

Didya miss us?  Well, our brief break gave us time to come up with some super cute treat containers, stocking stuffers, gift card ideas and kits just for you!

First up, look at this adorable wand tube tag that Carolyn made up:

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We've got a few of these kits ready to go (tube sold separately, candy not included)... the kits contain parts for FIVE reindeer tags!

Speaking of kits, Barb was busy designing & cutting parts for these cute gift card cards:

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You get one of each design per kit!  Some of these use that wonderful glitter paper, rhinestones, bells & beautiful May Arts ribbons!

And check out this other Holiday inspiration:

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Back left:  gift card holder with a cute paper pocket inside

Front left:  matchbook-style card that holds three gift cards

Back right:  seriously cute little handbag that could hold little treats or cash

Front right:  another treat holder... and you'll never guess what box we started with for this one!

Come on in and see all of these in person & pick up some kits (if there are any left!)... I'm sure they'll be going quick :)

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #12

Well, it's Tim Holtz's final tag for this year's 12 Tags of Christmas :(

Have you learned any new tips & tricks?!  I know I have.  Today's tag focus is on using Tim's new Tissue Wrap:

Vintage shabby is o-so-good!  Be sure to go to Tim's blog HERE & check out how easy it is to create this tag... including an uber-easy tutorial for tissue paper flowers!

I hope you've enjoyed the tag inspiration for the past couple of weeks.  Don't worry... we'll be back with more inspiration from The 'Page Girls soon!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #11

Shrink plastic day!  Create your own custom embellishments with a Sizzix die, shrink plastic, ink & a heat-gun... the possibilities are endless:

Tim also shares a video... just go to his blog HERE.  Be sure to check out the mini-tags at the bottom of his post... too cute!

Tomorrow is the wrap-up to this tag-a-thon... don't miss it!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #10

Number 10 already?  Unbelievable!  Today's tag focuses on Facets & packing tape... create an unlimited number of different custom embellishments using your favorite papers!

Tim Holtz's blog has the complete step-by-step tutorial HERE.  And check out how he created these gold letters from his Alpha Parts:

And I HAD to post one of his bonus tags here... it is reminiscent of that classic Holiday movie, A Christmas Story.

LOVE IT!  Only two days left in this Tim Tag-a-thon!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #9

How are you enjoying this Tim Holtz tag blog-a-thon?!  Each new tag brings a new way of using old crafting techniques... don't they make you want to play along?!  I know I do!  And today's tag uses one of my absolute FAVORITE dies from Sizzix:

Tim simply trimmed the Candlelight Fright die-cut to create a single candlestick... beautiful!  Another way to stretch a die-cut from one holiday to the next...

Halloween-to-Christmas... brilliant!

And wait until you see a bonus tag that was created by Mr. Stampers Anonymous... LOVE IT!  Check it all out on Tim's Blog!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #8

It's a Steampunk Christmas!  Check out today's tag over on Tim Holtz's blog:

I love how he created this holiday tag with VERY non-traditional items.

Leave it to Tim... what will he do next?!!  Better yet, what can YOU do with non-traditional items to create a holiday tag?

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #7

Today's tag over on  Tim Holtz's blog uses so many techniques, it's easier to just pop in over there!

Just look at this beyond beautiful tag:

{swooning}

Kraft glassine holly leaves!  Today's video is all about kraft glassine paper... it is a MUST see.

LOVE THIS!  Heat embossing is always an elegant touch.

This tag & the snowman one are my two faves so far!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #6

Half-way through!  Today's tag is all about foil sheets, embossing folders, paint & heat embossing.  Yeah, I know... that sounds like A LOT OF FUN!  Check it:

Tim's video o' the day shows off the Drill Press, and once again he's got a full tutorial on how to create today's tag.  Not to mention, he also shows some other beautiful creations using the same techniques!  Go HERE to see it all.

Only six tags to go!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #5

Today it's all about Tim Holtz's "Reflections" stamps sets and how to use them.  In addition to this tag, he shares a video about the stamps, and tutorials for today's tag AND another one!  

Check it all out HERE on Tim's blog.  What will he do next?!!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #4

Rock Candy Crackle, Distress inks & misted backgrounds... oh my!  Today's tag is my favorite yet :)

Check it:

Lovin' the wintery blue & frosty feel to this!

In addition to the step-by-step tutorial for this, Tim has also posted a video on the differences between Distress re-inkers & Distress Stain... VERY informative.  Just click HERE!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #3

Day 3 for Tim Holtz tags!  Today, he created a custom stamp pad for one of his stamps that can be used over and over again... brilliant!

He also shows how some of his embossing folders work perfectly with his stamps... be sure to check out the entire post on Tim's BLOG.

Can't wait to see what he does tomorrow :)

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #2

Ooooo... Kraft Resist paper & Distress Stain...

Picket Fence Distress Stain is seriously awesome... finally a white wash that works for papercrafters!  It's just opaque enough to mute papers, but still transparent enough to SEE the papers :)

Go to TIM HOLTZ'S BLOG to see the step-by-step tutorial for this fab tag!

A little more Holiday inspiration from the Page Girls!

Did you not LOVE the last post of handmade holiday goodness?!  How about a little more?

Can you believe this GORGEOUS ornament started with a plain canvas panel?  I KNOW!  This striking shabby-chic creation, a la Rene, is pretty enough to hang up year-round, right?  Here is the materials list:

Melissa Frances "Deck the Halls" paper

Prima brackets

Maya Road crochet trim & star stick pin

May Arts ribbons

Tim Holtz Accoutrements (button)

7 Gypsies metal loop

small jingle bell

and of course... glitter!

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Quick & easy Vintage paper ornament:

Melissa Frances "Deck the Halls" paper

Sizzix Oval & Scallop Oval dies

glitter & Glass Glitter

mini tinsel

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 One more Vintage ornament... but this one can double as a gift tag!

Canvas Corp Kraft Mini-bag

Melissa Frances "Deck the Halls" paper
May Arts ribbons, rickrack & cording
rhinestones
small jingle bell
and.... glitter!

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Are you more of a "Country Christmas" kind of decorator?  Well, how about this little ornament:

Yes, those are canvas circles!  These are so easy to make, you'll have enough time to create several for gifts... or deck out the whole tree :) 

Materials used:

Canvas Corp canvas circles & Kraft Christmas papers

May Arts ribbon & jute

Bazzill cardstocks

buttons from our Flea Market

circle & scallop circle punches

Fabric Fusion adhesive

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I hope you are enjoying this week of Christmas Inspiration!  We'll be highlighting Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas for the next two weeks, so pop back by!

Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag #1

Yeay!  It's finally here... Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas.  He creates the most FABULOUS tags, which could be gifts themselves!  Check out 2011's Tag #1:

GORGEOUS! 

Here is the supply list:

craft sheet, distress ink/frayed burlap/iced spruce (winter seasonal set), distress embossing ink, embossing powder/white, paint dabber/snow cap white, ink blending tool, glossy accents, glue n' seal, distress stickles/rock candy, heat tool; kraft core;  dies/vintage noel/tag & bookplate/tattered pinecone/festive greenery/tattered banners, texture fades/snow flurries, vagabond; baubles, jump rings, trimmings, lost & found paper stash, sanding grip; paper distresser, scissors; glitter, toothpicks, glue gun

Tim has a step-by-step tutorial for creating this tag on his blog HERE.  It includes a video on how to create the dimensional pinecones from his new die.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for the next installment of the 12 Tags of Christmas!

I know, I know...

..."Where have you been?!!"

:)

All I'm sayin' is... the holiday season has DEFINITELY started.  Friends and family gathering for fun & fellowship, gifting & giving.  Yes... this time of year, although the temperature is chillier, still warms our hearts the most.  What better way to celebrate than creating handmade cards and gifts for everyone?!

The Page Elves have been working on some FABULOUS gifties this year!  Check these out:

Rene has outdone herself once again!  This beautiful "12 Days of Christmas" advent was made from the new Melissa Frances Christmas line, "Deck the Halls"... as well as a bit o' glass glitter {swoon} :)

I think that itty bitty dimensional tree is my favorite... just

a few loops of paper + some ink = fabulousness! 

And each little pouch contains a tag pull-out for your Christmas wishes or affirmations.

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Look at this wonderful little drum ornament!  We've added a little Graphic 45 "Christmas Emporium" paper, grosgrain ribbon, red velvet rickrack & glitter to a paper-mache drum and BOOM...

a beautiful keepsake ornament for your tree or as a little giftie!

We've still got a few of these little drums in stock, but not for long!

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Talk about swooning... look at this gorgeous cone tree Vicki created:

I KNOW!  Love it!  Check out this simple material list:

paper-mache cone

Echo Park "Season's Greetings" paper

Graphic 45 "Christmas Emporium" paper

crochet trim

ruffle ribbon roses

holly/berry punch

snowflake die

sheer red ribbon & glimmer twill

glitter

What a great little tree for a nursing home, hospital room, teachers desk, special neighbor, friend

or

I can see a whole display of these, in different sizes and papers, on my table for Christmas dinner... hint hint... {ahem} Vicki... just in case you are reading this :)

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The new Silhouette Cameo is in da' house!!  That's right, no more signing up on the wait-list... just come on in and grab one off the shelf!  Or, send in the hubby... we'll help him out by crossing off a few things on your Holiday gift list :)

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Be sure to tune in Thursday for more charming Holiday gifties & ideas!

Pre-Black Friday Sale and a little Sew Stamper...

SALE   SALE   SALE

We know that you'll be busy shopping for others the Friday after Thanksgiving, so why not do a little shopping for YOU this Friday the 18th & Saturday the 19th of November?!!

Sale items include:

40% off in-stock Artparts by Studio 490

The Big Shot for only $54.99

Tim Holtz's Vagabond for only $159.99

12x12 Prima Frames (black or white) for only $9.99

40% off in-stock storage products (excludes Cameo rolling tote)

All Sizzix Dies & Embossing Folders, Buy 1 Get 1 75% off

70% off in-stock FeltWorks products

Tim Holtz 12x12 Burlap Panels, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

40% off all in-stock 6x6 paper pads

Home Decor - Canvas Corp Style!

While at CHA this summer, Carolyn spied an AWESOME project in the Canvas Corp booth :)  It was a wreath made of canvas & burlap panels, complete with vintage trinkets & photos.  She was hooked!

The assignment:  make an awesome canvas & burlap wreath

Timeline:  not a minute to spare

Feature:  old family photos (I mean REALLY old... like Cameron as a little kid old)

>:)

Showcase:  paper-crafting products that CAN be used for more than just scrapbooking!

Barb accepted the challenge & finished it in time for the open house!  This project looks like it takes a lot of time, but it is surprisingly quick and easy!

We've even made up a materials list and a few tips & tricks on putting it all together, so no guess work for you!  Just pop by the store and we'll help get you started on making one of these beautiful canvas wreaths for your own home!