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!

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

New Product, Contests and our Semi-Annual Garage Sale!

Hello, Crafters!


Today I'm bringing you a VERY pic heavy post with all our NEW product & kits! Plus we'll talk about our new Facebook Fan Of The Week promo and the Semi-Annual Garage Sale (hello DEALS!!)


First up: Garage Sale! This is a two day event going on Saturday, March 31st through Sunday, April 1st.You'll find some AWESOME deals on scrapbooking, card making, paper crafting and other craft supplies from our many sellers, including a Cricut Expression that comes with three cartridges! Doors open at 10:00am on Saturday.


If you've been following our Facebook Fan Page, you've probably noticed our Fan Of The Week that posts every Thursday afternoon. One lucky Facebook Fan is chosen (by the Facebook app, not by us) to win 25% off the item or class of their choice! You have to be a "Fan" to win, and the more you participate on our page by "liking", posting or commenting, the better chance you have of winning!


We also installed a "Top Fans" app just for fun. That keeps track of who comments and "likes" our updates & photos the most. That one is just for fun, but the more often you are a "Top Fan" the better your chances of being picked as Fan Of The Week! :)


We try to post photos and/or updates daily, so be sure to participate for your chance to win!


Now on to the REALLY fun stuff...new product! Here's a sampling of all the brand new stuff we got in March. These items and kits do NOT last long, so if you see something you've GOT to have, send us an email or give us a call and we'll be happy to ship it to you! If you see tons of stuff you just can't live without, ask us about flat rate shipping and save yourself some cash! All the kits you see below are 2-pg kits for $10 each,and as with all our kits, everything is pre cut with photos included. All you have to do is glue it down and add your pictures. All double sided paper is $.99ea. Embellishments range from $2 - $8. Call us for any details!


From Echo Park:


"This & That" (Boy and Girl)



"Hello, Spring"



From Fancy Pants:


"Be You"


From Authentique:


"Gathering", "Celebrate" (and some "Genuine" product - kits for that are now sold out!)


From Imaginisce:


"Sole Sisters"


Mini Purse Album:



From American Crafts:


"Neapolitan"


From Basic Grey:

"Konnichiwa"
 



From Simple Stories:


"Documented"



"Awesome"

 


"Fabulous"

 


From Pink Paislee:


"Prairie Hill"
 
 
 

"Indigo Bleu"
 
 


From Bella Blvd.:


"Spring Flings & Easter Things"
 


"Sunshine & Happiness"



Some of our past kits (ranging from $10-$24)


We have even MORE kits and new product coming, so keep checking back to see them! If you have any questions about any of the items you see here in this post, call us at 970-484-0595

Happy scrapping!


-Jess