Thursday, October 4, 2012

What's NEW at Capture!

As you have probably heard (or seen) by now, we have made some VERY big changes at Capture! We decided to stick with what we do best and streamline our company. We're now only selling our fabulous kits, both online and from our workspace in the Scrap 2 It store here in Ft. Collins! 

Miss seeing our smiling faces, or do you miss putting our kits together with your friends? Don't worry, you'll have an opportunity for just that every Thursday evening from 6-8pm at our Capture Kit Club located here in our workspace at Scrap 2 It! No registration necessary, just bring your basic scrapbook tools (adhesive, scissors, distress ink, journaling pens & foam squares) and a friend and you can choose from a wide variety of kits to assemble!

If you haven't stopped in to see us yet, this weekend would be the perfect opportunity! We're participating in the World Card Making Day Shop Hop with Scrap 2 It, Artsy and A Scrapin' Place! Visit each store to make one of these fun cards (and be eligible to win one of four clear card & envelope sets from Clear Scraps!):



Visit all 4 locations and you'll be entered in a drawing for $60 in gift cards!

As an added bonus, if you participate in the Shop Hop at Capture or Scrap 2 It, you'll get a 10% discount on this spook-tacular Halloween Card set!



The Shop Hop will be this Friday, Oct. 5th from 10-4 and Saturday, Oct. 6th from 10-4. Bring some adhesive and a friend!

If you like crafting with friends, (and really, who doesn't?) then be sure to come to the first ever Capture/Scrap 2 It Crop night Friday, Oct. 12th! We'll be co-hosting this fun filled night with Ranea from Scrap 2 It, and seats are limited so be sure to register!

The fee is $15 for the evening and includes dinner & drinks. The fun goes from 4pm-midnight! (8 whole hours of crafting fun!!) Call 970-797-2174 to register.

If you REALLY can't get enough crafting time, check out our booth at the Scrapbook All Day scrapbooking event with Kris & Deb next Sat. Oct 13th at The Loveland Outlets! This event runs from 8am-8pm and will be benefiting the Greeley Transitional House Children's Fund. For information on registration, visit their website: http://cropallday.shutterfly.com/

So many opportunities this month to create some fabulous pages and cards, or get started on your holiday projects! We hope to see you at some (if not all) of  them!

Happy crafting!

-Jess

Friday, July 20, 2012

CHA Summer 2012 Highlights!

Hello everyone!

We just got back from the CHA Summer 2012 show and boy was it a blast! We ordered from THIRTY TWO new lines to create many different kits for you going through the end of the year! We can't wait to get started creating and we know you're just going to LOVE what we make with it!

But until that time we wanted to share some of the highlights from the show and hopefully spread around the inspiration! Some of the trends (new and ongoing):

*Owls
*Banners/flags
*Pinwheel flowers
*Sprays and mists on a layout or album (think Glimmer Mist)
*Frames
*Retro themes, including polaroid inspired frames (think Instagram!)
*Glitter letters and strips to add just a touch of sparkle to your project
*Trendy colors such as chartreuse, aqua, blush, charcoal, mustard and ivory
*Cameo inspired accents
*Texture, lots & lots of texture (cardboard, canvas, cork & burlap)

...just to name a few! Here are some pics to get your creative juices flowing:

We were inspired by some awesome displays!

 (DCWV)





 (Pink Paislee)

 (Bo Bunny - we ordered the Christmas papers pictured here!)

 (Simple Stories)

 (Canvas Home Basics)

 (Carta Bella)

 (Bella Blvd)

 (Fancy Pants)

(Authentique)

(Echo Park)

(KaiserCraft)

 (Pebbles)

Some craft inspired fashion:

We saw some great home decor items!

(Canvas Home Basics)



 (Simple Stories)
 

(Little Yellow Bicycle)  
 



 We also saw a few famous faces along the way!

Heidi Swapp teaching a make & take:



Tim Holtz teaching a class:


Teresa Collins, who always hangs out in her booth to meet & greet fans & vendors (We LOVE that!!):

 (She and her staff loved my Capture colored manicure I did just for the trade show!)

And of course there were some AMAZING layouts!






We hope you enjoy these highlights and feel as if you were (almost) there yourself! Look for new kits to start rolling in in August as we get ourselves set up at Scrap 2 It! If you would like to be signed up for our kit email list, contact us at info@shopcapture.com.

Don't forget you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated on all the latest & greatest from Capture!

In the meantime, be sure to check out our FIXTURE SALE going on Monday, Wednesday & Friday, July 23rd, 25th & 27th from 12-4pm, and look for an update coming soon about our Kit Club!

Happy Scrapping!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

A few F.A.Q.'s on Capture’s BIG NEWS!

A few F.A.Q.'s on Capture’s BIG NEWS!

Where is Scrap 2 It located?
Scrap 2 It is located near the SW corner of Harmony & Timberline, behind the Cold Stone and Macaroni Grill.
Phone: 970-797-2174
Email: store@scrap2itstore.com


Will we still be able to do classes & crops?
Scrap 2 It provides both of these services, but stay tuned for info on the Capture Kit Club, where you can meet up with us and your friends to put together kits or work on other projects!


Where will we find our favorite Capture gals, Jess & Angie?
We will be utilizing a classroom in the Scrap 2 It store, and we welcome anyone to stop by and say hello while you are shopping at Scrap 2 It! We'll be there more days than not as we work out a regular routine and we can't wait to see you there! We also look forward to hosting some future events (such as crops/scrap nights) with Ranea!


Will I still be able to see kit samples in person? Do I have to pre-order them online?
Our samples will be on display at Scrap 2 It so you can see them up close and personal! You can either purchase the kits online for shipping or pickup when we debut our new website, or you can just stop into Scrap 2 It to browse our kit selection and make your purchase at that time.
 
What about my store credit/customer loyalty coupon/gift cards?
You can use any store credit, customer loyalty coupons or gift cards as you normally would until July 21. After that they will be good towards the kits we will be providing. You can still earn credit on your customer loyalty coupons as you normally would until July 21st. At that time we will be changing how we do our customer loyalty coupons, so stay tuned for that info!
What about the new GoFrequent promo that debuted in April?

Our GoFrequent Rewards will end June 30th. If you have any unused GoFrequent Rewards you have until July 21st or the expiration date printed on your rewards coupon to use them, whichever comes first.
Will you be selling any store fixtures?
We will have a selection of store fixtures for sale, so if there is something you have in mind contact us to see if it will be available. Fixtures will be on a first come, first serve basis and will be available for pickup the week of July 23rd. Stay tuned for info on which fixtures will be up for grabs.
What about Cherry Lime Boutique?

Cherry Lime Boutique still has their wonderful original location in Loveland:
402 East Eisenhower
Loveland, Colorado.
(Just one block east of the
Hwy. 34 and Hwy. 287 intersection.)
Phone: (970)619-8199
Email: sales@cherrylimeboutique.com

We still consider them a "sister store" and will continue to support their growth as a small business!

If you have any further questions, or if you'd like to be placed on our Kit Email List, please contact us at:
970-484-0595

Happy Scrapping!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Huge Announcement!

In case you missed yesterdays announcement:

Capture and Scrap 2 It 

are joining forces!!

We are teaming up for good to provide Northern Colorado the best of both stores!

We have decided to restructure our business and focus solely on providing the quality kits you love, and support Scrap 2 It in providing you all the great selection of product you love to craft with!
We will be stationed within their store to create and sell our kits as well as designing some classes for Scrap 2 It.

What this means for you from Capture:
* Even MORE irresistible kits, including single, double and 4-pg layouts for every new product line, as well as top quality card kits.
* Kits made with the latest and greatest paper lines from top manufacturers.
* A streamlined shopping experience on our newly redesigned website, where you can purchase kits for shipping or pickup.
* Weekly updates with pictures of all our new kits.
* Kit add-ons available for purchase including the Stickles, Glossy Accents and Cat Eye Distress Inks we used on the kits.

Look for an announcement coming soon about our Kit Club.


To prepare for this new program, we will be having a

Storefront
Liquidation Sale!


July 1st - 21st

to purge our inventory! Keep on the lookout for more details!

We cherish each and every one of our loyal customers and are excited to embark on this new chapter with you and Scrap 2 It!
We look forward to seeing you at Scrap 2 It in August!

www.shopcapture.com
www.scrap2itstore.com



Thursday, June 14, 2012

Tips & Techniques: Prima Resist Canvas

We have a new item in the store that'll add some really COOL flair to your next project! They're Resist Canvas embellishments from Prima, and we have them in two styles! I used them on the (now sold out) Limited Edition Album last month, and took pics along the way so you all could see just how cool these things are.

 They are little pieces of canvas with designs embossed on them, and when you spray them with Glimmer Mist or Smooch Spritz, the embossed design stays light while the rest of the canvas soaks up the color! Here's a little before & after shot of a small selection of the pack I opened.

And here's how you do it:
Fist, choose the embellishment you want and grab your spray. Spray enough on your piece to completely cover it, or choose two or three colors and make sure that between the three the piece has been fully covered.



Gently wipe off any excess spray and blot your piece with a rag or paper towel. Continue with the next color if using more than one color.


Next, you can distress it even more with some distress ink. Here I used Tim Holtz Distress ink in Walnut Stain, and dabbed it around the edges with the ink applicator (either the foam or felt ones should work!)



And voila! Your piece is complete! Here is a close up of the before & after:


 And another close up of some different styles:


Each piece is unique with a different pattern embossed on the front, and each pack contains 31 pieces. You just need a strong adhesive (I used Glue Dots) to attach them to your project. That's it!

For more information about this product, contact us at:
970-484-0595
info@shopcapture.com

Happy scrapping!

-Jess




Thursday, May 17, 2012

New product, new markdowns and a new low clearance price!

If you haven't been in in a while you're in for a treat! We've been making TONS of great changes in the store!

To start off with, we have 16 (SIXTEEN!!!) new lines in and more on the way! The cutest paper and embellishments from top manufacturers are filling our fixtures and we're LOVING it. With each new line we will be making a $10 2-pg kit as well.



Keep checking Facebook for updates as we unveil each new line and the kits that go with them!

We have also decided to share our huge space with another wonderful local business, Cherry Lime Boutique! It's like having a store within a store! They have the CUTEST gift items made by local crafters...everything from jeans & purses to jewelry, hair clips, tutus and home decor. The best part is that it all supports local crafters & artisans!










They will be adding to their selection every week, so check back often. You'll be sure to find the perfect gift item for a loved one (or for yourself)!

To make room for all the new product we've gotten in, we decided to purge our clearance area and take tons of new markdowns! And the best part is, we've changed our clearance price from 30% off  to 50% off the original price! With prices that low it won't last long, so stop in and get it while you can!



We've also created a "sale wall" where everything is 20% off! There's a ton of cute spring and baby items up for grabs, as well as birthday, Disney, zoo and girly papers & embellishments.



With all these great things going on, now is the perfect time to shop at Capture!