Sunday, March 28, 2010

New Fancy Pants!


Check out these fabulous designs and more on the Fancy Pants blog HERE!

Hike by Brenda Hurd using About a Girl



Bridge by Ronda Palazzari using My Family



Summertime by Anne Jo Lexander using Rusted Sun




Come in and check it our for yourself today!

Friday, March 19, 2010

New TPC - The Paper Company!


We got these 4 geat lines as well as an Easter line and Undersea Adventures!

Birthday Party
Undersea Adventure


Boho Blooms


Check out all these fabulous layouts and more on their blog!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

New Basic Grey!

OK, so amongst all the amazing product that has come in, the new lines of Basic Grey are now available.


You can check out the March Basic Grey Newsletter HERE!

Kelly Goree does some simply amazing design work for Basic Grey and here are a couple of her layouts using these great new papers!  Check out her blog for more inspiration!

Kioshi


Green at Heart


I think she's inspired me to try and use some of those fabulous Kioshi papers to do a boy themed layout!  Come in and see the new lines of Basic Grey for yourself to be inspired!

More NEW!

New Bella Blvd
Check out their blog and all the inspiration on their blog HERE!
                              
                         By: Gail Hoecker
There's an idea gallery HERE for the new papers!  Check it out!
 
Here's one more piece of scrappy goodness done with some of their new stuff...
                                 
                          By: Sheri Feypel
 
Happy Scrapping!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

April Class Calendar!

Precious Memories April 2010 Class Calendar

604.530.2917

Unfortunately, we have encountered a few technical difficulties with our website. Please keep this e-mail for future reference, or visit the store and pick up a hard copy. We will let you know once it has been published on our site. Thank you and please feel free to call us at 604.530.2917 should you require us to forward you another copy.

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Check them out below...


Special Guest Instructor: Sherrie Siemens
SATURDAY, MAY 15th 2010
10:30am-12:30pm $30.00

In this class you will learn all things Copic. What do those numbers mean and how do they help me in picking out markers that I want to blend? I will show you direct to paper blending techniques, fading away to whites. You will get to see the airbrush system demoed for coloring flowers and get to try it yourself! I will show you how to use that fabulous blender pen. We will make three wonderful and diverse cards at the same time I will be packing your brains with Copic information. I have all the markers for you to play with so come and see what the buzz is about Copic!


Boy Oh Boy Layout Class NEW!
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $7.00

We're going to try something new with this class and we'll be doing three one page layouts. If you normally scrap double pagers, we'll can talk about how to make these doubles and we'll also talk about the advantages to doing some one pagers as well. We'll be using a great line of papers from Pebbles and playing with some fun techniques and embellishments! All Supplies Included.
SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD 10:30AM-12:30PM


Beautiful on the Inside Out: Card Set NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

With Mother's day just around the corner, this card set is a perfect gift for someone special you know, who is beautiful on the inside and out. Just like the card set!! We will be using the NEW papers from My Minds Eye to create 5 cards and a cute little box to hold them. The unique thing about this set of cards is that the box and cards are all created using the Scor-Pal. If you have never used the Scor-Pal, you'll be surprised how many different folds you can create. Come check it out!! All Supplies Included.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH 10:30AM-12:30PM


Chalk-A-lot NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

Have you seen the chalk palettes around the store and wanted to try them, but didn't quite know where to start? Well, in this class you will learn the basic techniques of using chalk, along with some helpful hints to take home with you!! We will be creating 4 cards using patterned paper from Glitz and your newly learned chalk skills. Come on out and get chalky!! All Supplies Included.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH 6:30PM-8:30PM


Copic Workshop I: Introduction to Copics
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $5.00

You've heard all the hype about Copic markers, maybe you've even taken a class or two and used them. Come to this beginner's class and learn how to get the most out of your markers. We will be discussing the Copic colour chart, how to choose your colours, basic blending techniques and care/maintenance of your markers. We will be working on stamped images, however, no finished project will be completed in this class. All Supplies Included.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH 10:30AM-12:30PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND 6:30PM-8:30PM



Copic Workshop II
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $5.00

So now you've had a chance to play with your Copics. You've mastered the basic blending techniques and you understand the Copic colour chart and how to choose your colours. This class will cover more advanced techniques, such as air brushing and working with embellishments, plus more. We will be working with stamped images, however no finished project will be completed in class. All Supplies Included. Prerequisite - Introduction to Copics.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH 2:00PM-4:00PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH 10:30AM-12:30PM


Easter Layout NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $7.00

Before your Easter pictures end up in some file on your computer or stuck on your camera card, print them off and create a beautiful Easter layout. Using some really fresh spring coloured Bazzil cardstock and a sheet of embossed stickers from We R Memory Keepers, along with one piece of 12 x 12 patterned paper, you will create a beautiful double page layout. Please bring 6 photos to complete your layout. All of the left-overs are yours to take home and create other coordinating pages. Join us and put those fabulous memories on paper. All Supplies Included.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13TH 10:30AM-12:30PM


Embossed Designs Card Class
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $7.00

This card class with play with different types of embossing, including a sheet of embossed stickers for everyone with extras to take home! We'll play with some Cuttlebug dry embossing and Coredinations cardstock and some heat embossing as well. This class will use a fun line of paper from We R called Twirly which includes some of the smaller designs (4 on a page) which are perfect for making cards. Hope to see you there! All Supplies Included.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH 6:30PM-8:30PM


Feathered Friends NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

Do you have bird stamps or stickers in your collection and have run out of creative ways to use them? Well, in this class we will be using the ever fun watercolours and some bird stamps to create 5 different cards. You will each receive a whole sheet of fabulous bird sayings, some to use in class and the rest for you to take home!! You will have the opportunity to customize all of your cards with the sentiment of your choice. All Supplies Included.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST 6:30PM-8:30PM

For the Men in Your Life: All Occasion Cards
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

Have you ever wanted a quick card for one of the men in your life and didn't have anything handy? Come and create a set of 6 cards of various sentiments to have on hand when you need them! These use a masculine line from Dream Street papers and various Hero Arts stamps. We'll also use a tags and trims sheet in class and talk about how quick it is to add these to make some cards when you're short on time! You'll get to take the extras home! ***Note - anyone that took the Quick and Easy Cards III and has the Hero Arts sentiment stamps could bring them to use in this class to limit your wait time. All Supplies Included.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH 10:30AM-12:30PM

Friday Night Crops
Every Friday from 5pm-11:30pm (excluding holidays or if otherwise noted)
Fee: $5.00
Precious Memories offers Crops every Friday night from 5pm to 11:30pm in our Studio, excluding holidays.

From Sketch to Scrapped NEW!
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: 15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

2 Different Sketch Classes in April


In this class, we're going to take a sketch (by Jana Eubank http://frommyfeatherednest.blogspot.com/) and complete a double page layout in class. The first thing we'll do is choose papers that'll compliment your pictures and I'll be there to help you do that. Then we'll talk about the design, how you might want to change it to make it your own and how to simply get that 2-pager done! You're encouraged to bring pictures to help you pick your papers and so that you can go home with something finished. Remember that the sizes in the sketch can be worked with or your pictures can be cropped. Basic supplies for the layout will be included and then you can purchase any extras that night that you might want to add to your layout as well. I'll help with this too!
SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD 2:00PM-4:00PM

 
In this class, we're going to take a sketch (this month from Shawn at http://nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/) and complete a double page layout in class. The first thing we'll do is choose papers that'll compliment your pictures and I'll be there to help you do that. Then we'll talk about the design, how you might want to change it to make it your own and how to simply get that 2-pager done! You're encouraged to bring pictures to help you pick your papers and so that you can go home with something finished. Remember that the sizes in the sketch can be worked with or your pictures can be cropped. Basic supplies for the layout will be included and then you can purchase any extras that night that you might want to add to your layout as well. I'll help with this too!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28TH 6:30PM-8:30PM


Fun 'n Flirty All Occasion Cards NEW!
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

This class is going to use some of the fabulous new Abode line of paper from American Crafts for a set of all occasion cards that would make a great gift, but I have a feeling you'll want to keep them! Come and play with some fun techniques and products to create a fun set of cards! All Supplies Included.
MONDAY, APRIL 12TH 10:30AM-12:30PM
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST 2:00PM-4:00PM


Fun & Fabulous Girl Cards
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $5.00

How can you not smile looking at these bright and cheery cards! We will be using Stamping Bellas "Ketto" line of stamps to create these four fabulous cards. We will be using our Copics to colour them and use a couple of embossing folders with the Cuttlebug to give them a bit more of a punch. All Supplies Included.
MONDAY, APRIL 19TH 10:30AM-12:30PM


Fun & Funky Lollipop Kids Cards
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $5.00

In this class you will make four adorable cards using Stamping Bellas "Lollipop Kids" line of stamps - two for girls and two for boys. We will have lots of fun colouring with our Copic markers as well as Copic's "Spica" pens. Come out and enjoy a fun evening and go home with these four fun cards. All Supplies Included.
MONDAY, APRIL 26TH 10:30AM-12:30PM



Get 'Em Scrapped NEWLY DESIGNED!
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

Don't know where to start with all that amazing patterned paper? Then this class is for you! You'll get 2 double page layouts with designs you can use over and over again using some fabulous new patterned paper from Upsy Daisy in combination with some of your basic cardstock as well. These would be great for kids, travel or everyday - whatever you like! You'll be able to play with different ways to use patterns and design. We'll also talk about what you could add in the way of embellishments if you wanted to add to your layouts. All supplies included.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH 2:00PM-4:00PM



Hedgies NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

Everyone has seen these adorable hedgehogs from Penny Black. Have you ever wondered how to color them? Well, that just what you'll learn in this class. We will be using Copics and lots of shading!! All of the images are from a set of acrylic stamps called Tiny Wishes, the embellishments are from Making Memories and all of the patterned paper is from Piggy Tales. All Supplies Included.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH 6:30PM-8:30PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 20TH 10:30AM-12:30PM


Lions and Tigers and Bears - OH MY! NEW!
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $10.00

Here's a great little book to show off all those pictures you have of your special littlel guy. This book is suitable for babies right up to school age. So many adorable features with 16 pages. We will be using the new 3 Bugs in a Rug "Animal Stackers" line of paper to create this beautie. We will using the Cuttlebug with Nestabilities and the Score Pal. Come and join the fun. All supplies included.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH 11:30AM-1:30PM


One Layer Wonders NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

One layer - REALLY??!! Yep - you can create real beauties just using one layer. With all of the beautiful papers out there it's easy to layer, layer, layer. But in this class we will be going back to the basics to create 4 beautifully unique one layer cards. We will be playing with ribbon, stamps, glitter, the airbrush system and copic markers. All Supplies Included.
THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST 6:30PM-8:30PM


Princesses and Fairies and Flowers - OH MY! NEW!
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $10.00

Check out this adorable little album created just for that special little princess in our life! We will be using 3 Bugs in a Rug's "Savanah" collection to create this beauty. There are sixteen pages of fun and glitter in all - plenty of room to show off all the pictures you have of your star princess! We will be using the Score Pal to create the book and the Cuttlebug with Nestabilities for the details inside. Come and enjoy a fun evening creating this wonderful brag book! All supplies included.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH 2:30PM-4:30PM


Reminisce For All NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

Using the adorable papers from Reminisce, you will be creating 6 quick and easy - color free - all occasion cards. The intention is that you will never have to wonder if you have the right card on hand, again!! This class will cover everything from baby cards to graduation and all the special occasions in between. All Supplies Included.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH 2:00PM-4:00PM



Thank You: Quick and Easy Cards NEW!
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $10.00 (includes stamp set valued at $11.99)

Have you ever bought a line of paper you just love thinking it'd make great cards and then not known what to do with it? Well, then this class is for you! We'll be taking some fabulous new papers and embellishments from We R Memory Keepers and matching cardstock to create a set of 6 cards. Also included in the class is a set of brand new Fiskars acrylic stamps that you'll use in class and take home with you ($11.99 value)! You'll also be taking home some of the extra small print designs from this line of paper that are perfect for cards! All Supplies Included.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH 6:30PM-8:30PM



Wedding/Anniversary: Quick and Easy Cards NEW!
Instructor: Colleen Heidrich
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $17.00 (includes stamp set valued at $23.99)

Have you ever bought paper you just love thinking it'd make great cards and then not known what to do with it? Well, then this class is for you! We'll be taking some fancier papers and matching cardstock to create a set of 6 cards. Also included in the class is a fabulous set of brand new Fiskars acrylic stamps that you'll use in class and take home with you (retail value $23.99)! The wonderful thing about these stamps is that there are quotes as well as sentiments! All Supplies Included.
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST 10:30AM-12:30PM


Whipper Snapper Cuties NEW!
Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $5.00

Who could resist how cute these little gaffers are! We are going to create four adorable cards using Whipper Snapper stamps and my all time favorite - Copic markers. We'll also use a few extra techniques including using a Copic - Spica pen and an embossing folder for the Cuttlebug. Come out and have a great evening while creating some cards. All supplies included. No experience with Copics necessary.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH 6:30PM-8:30PM

** PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN TRIMMER TO ANY CLASSES IF YOU ARE MORE COMFORTABLE WITH IT **

Call TODAY and register for a class in April!
604-530-2917

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Perfect Pearls!

We now have Perfect Pearls from Ranger in the store and you can check out this great video by Jennifer McGuire to see some ideas of how she played with them!  She has some other great videos on her blog to check out as well!



If you can't see the video here for some reason, check out this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAE0BrdPAy8

Monday, March 8, 2010

Faeture Classes this Week!


Disney Memories Flip/Flop Book NEW!

Instructor: Jacquie Loiselle
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply fee: $10.00

Have you got pictures from a Disney trip that have never made it into an album yet? Maybe not even off your camera or hard drive? Here's your chance to get those pictures into a super cute mini album to set out to share with everyone. The 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 album has 25 pages to include all your favorite memories made into a unique album that flips back and forth so you are viewing three pages at a time. You could also use this as an Autograph book if you are planning a Disney trip any time soon! All supplies are included.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH 6:30PM-8:30pm

Birthday Bonanza NEW!
Instructor: Alexis Easton
Class Fee: $15.00 Supply Fee: $5.00

The adorable paper from Three Yellow Bicycles is the jump off point for this birthday collection. In this class we will be playing with Whippersnapper stamps and copic markers. The layouts used for these cards can be recreated over and over again for any occassion. It's a class you won't want to miss. All Supplies Included.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH 6:30PM-8:30PM

Friday, March 5, 2010

Copic Refill Station Now at Precious Memories!‏


Let Us Refill Your Copic Markers While You Shop!

We are pleased to offer a brand new service at Precious Memories!

Our New Copic Refill Station is Open!

$1.99/marker


Just come on in, drop your markers with one of our sales associates and we will be happy to refill them for you while you shop for only $1.99 per marker!

This saves you time, money, mess & storage space!
Plus, recycling is good for everyone!

* Applies to Copic Markers & Sketch. This service is exempt from all sales, promotions and coupons. Please allow sufficient time for us to provide this service.
Blender Solution Refill is not available at this time (Blender Solution can still be purchased by the bottle).