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Kit of the Week!

A new week means a fabulous new "Quic-Kit"!  This week the ladies of Fruit & Nut have brought you some monochromatic goodness!



CHA Peeks - We R

If you are out there on the 'Net at all then I am sure you are seeing all of the CHA peeks!  So many incredible goodies coming!!

Keep an eye on our blog for some peeks at products coming to the pond.

First up, We R Memory Keepers!!

Inspiration from the Blogosphere!

I think there are now dies out on the market to cut out pretty much everything your heart desires!  That is awesome news for some of us but there are others who still want to do it themselves or don't want the expense or storage woes of massive amounts of dies.

Check out this tutorial from Jenny Peterson to learn how to make gorgeous rolled flowers all by yourself....

Stamp:  Cheryl Alger's Sugar and Spice from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Supplies (plus your adhesive of choice..I still have no idea what works best, so don't ask;) See that wierd little screwdrivy-looking-pokey thing? It's a quilling tool (you can buy them at most crafting joints)...I showed another finished flower there too...

First, free cut a circle with your paper snips (I had approx. 2x2 dp scraps left over from my card front, so I used those...the teal flower is obviously made from a smaller square)....you DO NOT have to cut a perfect circle...the more 'off' the better, in my opinion! If you are uncomfortable with a wonky circle, feel free to punch a large circle out)...see the imperfection in my circle? Yep- it's wonky!

Now just start cutting in a spiral, turning the paper as you cut.

Okay, now stick the tiny end in your quilling tool, with the handle facing in (you can use a pair of fine tipped tweezers if you don't have one of these but I highly recommend buying one- this was about $4)

And start rolling the paper around the end of the tool, wrapping the paper tightly around itself. You want tight- you can loosen the flower up after.

Here's the end of the rolling process. Now you would just pull the tool (or tweezers) out the back of the flower and glue the flower to the end nub (end of your spiral cut).

Here are two flowers, the striped one 'looser' than the letter dp flower. If you want a looser, or larger flower, just use your fingers to slightly pull the curl out! And with these homemade flowers, it's okay that they aren't perfect!!! They are, after all, supposed to look like you made them!!



Kits of the Week!

These week the ladies of Fruit & Nut decided to change things up a bit with the "Quic-Kits".  Instead of one double page layout, you get two gorgeous single page layouts!  

I can't see these lasting too long so get yours today!!



Upcoming Classes

Just popping in today to share some classes coming up at the store. 

Whipper Snapper Birthday Cards

Join Noel in creating a set of super cute birthday cards using Copic markers and Whipper Snapper stamps. You will create 6 amazing cards and learn how to create colorful works of art using your Copic markers!

Date: January 28, 2012

Session One: 10:30 -1:30 SOLD OUT

Session Two: 2:30 - 5:30

Supplies: Basic tool kit, Copic markers

Required Copic Colors: B0000, BG10, BG11, BG13, C0, C1, C3, E25, E30, E31, E33, E35, E40, E41, E43, E44, E59, R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, RV00, RV10, RV13, V12, V15, V17, W0, W1, Y00, Y11, Y13, Y17, YG00, YG01, YG03, YR00, YR01, YR04

Occasion Gift Boxes

Join Bev in creating 3 beautiful gift boxes that hold treats, gift cards and sentiments for that hard to buy for person in your life. These are perfect for dressing up gift cards to make them the perfect gift!

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012

Session 1: 10:30-1:30

Session 2: 2:30-5:30

Supplies: Basic kit, scoring tool, liquid adhesive, black ink (edging), Glossy Accents (optional), Stardust Stickles (optional)

Required Copic Colors: B00, B02, BG000, BG70, BG72, BG75, E00, E02, E33, RV13, RV25, RV29, W0, W1, W3, W5, Y21, YG03, YR00

Call the store today to reserve your space.

Inspiration from the Blogosphere!

Are you a big fan of tulle?!?!?  I love tulle but I am often stumped as to what to do with it!  Then, I saw this photo on the Maya Road blog.  What a gorgeous flower!!

Check out this video from Maya Road's super talented Caroline Lau and you can make yourself some gorgeous flowers for your next project!!

Supplies needed:

1. 1/2 yard of Tulle Trim

2. scrap of cardstock

3. Antique Button Jewel Center

4. hot glue gun/glue