While some of us were counting

Lori and Jack were preparing for the night of driving and the busy time ahead at CHA. Thanks to everyone who helped out that night.

While the Turtle is away.....

Kimmie Will Play!!!

Hannah, Lori and Jack headed to sunny Orlando today after a long night of counting inventory. While they're having fun in the sun, I decided to have a little fun of my own...

Today through Thursday, come play with me and get the following sweet deals:

40% OFF!

QuicKutz 2x2 Fonts

Pebbles Share & Tell 4x6 Pads

Rusty Pickle T-Shirts

Idea Books & Magazines

Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!

Bazzill Paper Flowers

QuicKutz Border Dies

Maya Mists

All Ranger Products

And because I didn't think that was enough fun...

Buy 10 sheets of regular priced patterned paper

and

get 10 sheets of Bazzill Cardstock for FREE!!!

(excludes edge, embossed and wedding cardstock)

I love to give all of you Turtles a sweet deal, but I love my job even more so I have to get rid of the evidence before they come back! These deals are only good through Thursday, so come and play today!

P.S. If you are ordering online, put "KIM SENT ME" in the comments section and Teresa will be sure to adjust your order before processing!

And don't forget to check below for the Christmas in July specials that are happening all month!

It's Turtle Tote Sale time again!!!

As July comes to an end, it means two things here at the Turtle... CHA and INVENTORY!! Not only do we have to count everything in the store down to the last mini brad, we have to make room for all of the new products that we will be ordering at CHA next week! So it's time to get out those Turtle Totes!!

Bring in your Turtle Tote this Saturday, July 25th and get 30% off all regular priced items that you can fit in the bag!

Want to shop early? We are opening at 9 AM just for you early birds and we even have a FREE gift for the first 25 customers through the door! After all, it is Christmas in July and what would Christmas be without presents!?

** Items must fit in tote to qualify. Excludes QuicKutz Zelda and Silhouette SD.

Online orders use coupon code TOTE2009.**

And don't forget to check the post below for the Christmas in July specials that are happening all month!

Christmas in July!!

Who doesn't love Christmas so why not celebrate 2 times a year?!?! Christmas in July is here and with it comes some fabulous deals!!

Check it out....

Celebrate Christmas in July with some cool savings. From July 5th - 31st take advantage of special promotions and sales that won't be this good until December!

• Buy a Silhouette SD and get the Holly Gift Set for FREE! (while supplies last!)
• Select Christmas merchandise 50% Off!
• Select Doodlebug embellishments 30% Off!
• Sakura Markers - Buy 3, Get 1 Free!
• American Crafts Thickers - Buy 2, Get 1 Free!

Also, for this week only (July 13th - 17th) you can pick up the super-cute Little Yellow Bicycle "Baby Safari" line for 30% off.

Another reminder too that for the month of July, the Bazzill Just the Edge cardstock strips is our product of the month and is 15% off.

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

A Day with Jen Starr!

Jen Starr is back! If you want some super fun classes drenched in techniques then these are for you! Join Jen, a certified Ranger instructor and PrimaDonna for a day of messy fun!

INKY TECHNIQUES LAYOUT CLASS

During this brand new class, you'll discover unique and fun ways to incorporate pigment inks as well as the NEW Alcohol ink colors into your layouts! We'll create this detailed 2-page layout using a variety of products including transparencies and some of the best new products from Ranger! Most importantly, you'll learn about the products and WHY you would choose one type of ink over another for various surfaces or techniques. So many possibilities when you get a little inky!!

Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Supplies: TBA
Cost: $32

THAT'S MY....BOOK CLASS

This is a 5x12" chipboard tiered "Stadium Book" from my signature product line with Zsiage. We will be covering, layering, embellishing, stamping on, painting and inking to your hearts content in class! The focus of the class is that special someone or something in your life and your favorite photos that capture your favorite qualities in them...you'll have a choice of paint colors (copper or raspberry pink - my 2 favorite colors to use with my New England line to create a gorgeous contrast). You will also receive a full set of my Chipboard "Chippies" to use throughout the book. (Title can be "That's my..." whatever you want - boy, girl, dog, home, honey, baby...just some ideas, we'll stamp it in class!). You'll learn some fun painting and distressing techniques with Ranger's Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers with Distress Inks as well as some great stamping ideas and tricks.

Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Supplies: Basic Tool Kit including 12" trimmer, small precision scissors or x-acto knife and cutting mat, several of your favorite photos, wet and dry adhesive, sand paper or sanding tools, pencil and a black pen.
Cost: $40

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

July QuicKutz Anonymous

Today was yet another fabulous class by Lori. Seriously, she outdid herself. The projects were awesome!!

Feast your eyes on this month's super-cute calendar page featuring the adorable Summer shapes....

And this layout is gorgeous. Lori definitely worked her magic with the 12" borders. (Borders used - City Skyline, Cloud, Flourish, People, Ladder and Lamp Post)

If you're not a QuicKutz addict, what are you waiting for?!?!?! If you would like to come out and join this fantastic Club, please see this post for all of the details or call the store.

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

June Mystery Kit Winner!!

The verdict is in!! The fabulous ladies on the forum have voted and decided on last month's Mystery Kit winner.

There were six fantastic layouts created this month! You can check them all out here in the gallery!!

Here is the contents of the kit prior to everyone working their magic....

Papers & embellishments may vary slightly

And here is the gorgeous layout created by this month's winner - Lesley Langdon!! Congratulations Lesley!!


Just a reminder that Mystery Kits come out on the last Sunday of the month and are in limited supply. Get yours today!

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

July Product Highlight

This month's product highlight is Bazzill Just The Edge. These cardstock borders are versatile enough to be used in a variety of projects from scrapbook pages to mini albums and even cards. Each pack contains 20 strips (2 of each design) and comes in many of your favorite Bazzill colours! For the month of July, you can get Bazzill Just the Edge at 15% off its regular price of $3.49.

Check out some samples of projects the Design Team created with this fun product....

Dee

Regan

Mellissa

Tracey

Anne Marie

Rhonda

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

July Sneak Peeks!

The beginning of a new month brings a new round of reveals from the Design Team. This month, we are playing with the fun & fabulous Bo Bunny!

We also have another fabulous Turtle joining us for the month as a Guest Designer. Please join me in welcoming Rhonda Gordon!

Hi there! My name is Rhonda Gordon (Disneyfan on the forum!) and I have had a love of scrapbooking for 13 years now!

I started scrapping when my first child was born (that’s Stephanie – many of you turtles know her!)…when my son was born 1 ½ years later, my love of scrapbooking simply grew!

My style and ability has grown over the years – my first attempts at scrapbooking are all of my two children in their very early years. All those books are in both their rooms and I love when I see them lying on their bedroom floors and I hear one of them say to the other “remember this?” or “I was so small” or “I used to love that”…that alone makes all the scrapbooking worth it!

Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby that allows me to be creative and make lasting treasures of our memories in a way that makes it fun for everyone in our family to enjoy and help them remember! My husband has even been known to look something up in our scrapbooks to get the timing right!

I am a scrapbooker who most often scraps at home in my beautiful scrapping room but I really enjoy getting out to crops and classes when I can! I have met some wonderful people through scrapbooking – scrapbookers really are a wonderful and kind bunch!

I am very thrilled to be the July Guest Design Team Member – time to get scapping!

And now, let's check out everyone's peeks for the month...

Tracey - It's My Party

Regan - Mango Luau

Dee - Abbey Road

Anne Marie - Calypso

Mellissa -Popsicle

Rhonda - Pet Shop

Don't forget to join us on the forum. You can catch the full reveal there on the 15th - not to mention all of the fun challenges and chatter going on!

Happy Birthday Canada!

Today is July 1st and of course that means it is Canada Day!

A very

HAPPY CANADA DAY

to all of our fellow Canadians!! Why not celebrate with a visit the store.

WE ARE OPEN!!

The 1st also means it is sneak peek day. Pop back a little later to see what the Design Team has been up to!