Scrapendipity : scrap·en·dip·i·ty

The gift of making fortunate discoveries by accident, a talent for making discoveries while searching for other things.



Friday, March 30, 2018

Fun Friday and a SALE

Good Friday actually
 
The Easter Bunny with a monster appetite: Meet three-and-a-half stone Darius who munches his way through 360 carrots, 30 apples and 15 cabbages a month

 

FRIDAY March 30 there will be a  
WEB STORE ONLY sale!!
Not available at the store - web store purchases only 
This Good Friday
MY FAVORITE THINGS is on sale!!! 
15% off this product only, online and only March 30  
 ( midnight to midnight
 
 set up an account on the online store
select the sale button or My Favorite things  and shop away. You can browse through the other goodies while you're there too!
 Happy Shopping - the orders will be packed up and I'll email you as soon as they are ready for pickup. Some items may be out of stock but he discount will still apply, just note if its out of stock it will take longer than three work days to arrive :-)


Wednesday, March 28, 2018

NEW things Hopping Your Way


Noteworthy Cottontail HERE
Cottontail Die HERE
6x6 Paper Pad HERE
Order this HERE
Tattered Lace Magazine HERE
Peel Off Eggs HERE
Custom Bunny Die HERE
Chocolate Bunny Stencil HERE
More Easter and Seasonal Items HERE

Click on HERE to shop online today!!
208 3400 14th St NW Northmount Plaza (facing Chelsea St) Calgary, Alberta
See google directions HERE

Monday, March 26, 2018

Make and Take with Holly March 29


Happy Monday.  April showers bring May flowers,  is the inspiration for this weeks make and take. 
Come and join us this Thursday for make and take and enjoy a coffee and an hour with other crafty ladies. 
Email hollyth@shaw.ca to sign up for 10am 11am noon 2pm 3pm 4pm or 5pm.
Please remember your adhesive and a travel mug for your coffee.
Cost is $5 for your first card and $2 for your second (If you decide to do two)
See you Thursday.

Heartfelt Flowers with Holly April 17


Have you been wondering how to make great flowers? Heartfelt has made it easy for us to achieve this.   In this class we will focus on making flowers using the heartfelt creations flower molds.    I will have two cards for you to put your flowers on (time may not permit finishing the cards in class, as we are focusing on making flowers.).
Time: Tue April 17 @ 5.00.                
Cost: $28                    
Teacher: Holly
Call the store @ 403 455 6772 to sign up for this class

Mixed Media Journal Class with Crystal April 14

Welcome to the first class in a series of classes we hope to offer at the store. Have you purchased a mixed media journal only to stare at the blank pages not knowing where to start? Maybe you have started and just want to add some new techniques to your journal. Or maybe you have seen others do one and have wanted to start your own. Well this is the class for you. Crystal will walk you through step by step to create a beautiful double page layout featuring Dylusions paints, Tim Holtz stamps, texture paste, stencils, Faber Castile big brush markers, and so much more. 

You can bring your own journal or Selena can order in a 5"x8" Dylusions journal for $20.25 plus tax. Just let her know when you sign up for the class. Crystal will provide the rest of the materials. We are hoping to make this into a monthly class depending on interest. So come have some fun and get inky.

Class is April 14 from noon-2
Cost $25 plus tax
Register at the store by calling (403) 455-6772.
Payment at time of registration is required.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

NEW IN STORE


Gypsy Rose Stamp HERE
Gypsy Rose 12 x 12 pack HERE
 
Photo Play Stamp HERE
Spread your Wings 12 x 12 HERE
Mad 4 Plaid 12 x 12 HERE
Family 12 x 12 HERE
Aviary Stamp HERE
Becoming stamp HERE
Lilacs HERE
Good Times Stamp HERE
Happy Critters HERE
Sweet You HERE
 
Click on HERE to shop online today!!
208 3400 14th St NW Northmount Plaza (facing Chelsea St) Calgary, Alberta
See google directions HERE

Monday, March 19, 2018

Copic 101 with Shari May 2 or May 5

 
COPICS 101
Do you have a stash of Copic markers and want to learn how to use them?  Or do you just want the chance to play with this amazing coloring medium but don't know where to start before making the investment?  If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the class for you!!!  Shari will be returning in May to teach classes and would love to share how to color with Copics with you!!!  
If you are interested in taking this class please call the store at 403-455-6772 and let us know if you would prefer a morning or evening class.  Class size is limited to 8 as this gives everyone the chance to learn and play.  The classes are being planned for the first week of May.
 
***UPDATE - the response has been great so there are two dates being added!!!  Please call the store to preregister for the date you prefer.  A waiting list has been added and if there is enough requests a third date will be added!!!
 
Date - Wednesday, May 2
Time - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost - $20
or
Date - Saturday, May 5
Time - 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost - $20

Prismacolor Pencils Only Class with Shari April 30 or May 4

 
Are you looking for a new coloring medium and just happen to have a set of Prismacolor Premier Pencils just laying around collecting dust?  Or did you buy the Prismacolor pencils to use with your Copic colored images, and now want to learn how to color with just the pencils?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, then Shari is going to be back in April and May teaching you to use your Prismacolor pencils to make three beautiful cards!!!  You'll be coloring an adorable Christmas themed card using a Stamping Bella image, an age appropriate card from Art Impressions, and a third card that is still in the creative mind of Shari.  Come and join in the fun!
Class limit is set at 12 only, so don't delay in signing up for this class.
Due to the limited size and the popularity of the January class there are two dates for this class - 
 
Date - Monday, April 30
Time - 6 - 8:30 pm
Cost - $30.00 for three cards
OR
Date - Friday, May 4
Time - 10:30 am - 1 pm
Cost - $30.00

Makine a Scene Copic Class with Shari May 6

 
Advanced Level
 
Have you always wanted to learn how to create a background for your stamped image?  This advanced class will combine Copic coloring, Prismacolor pencils, Distress inks, stencils and dies to create three cards!  As you can see from the photo you will be creating a galaxy background for a super card, an icy cool winter scene, and lastly a springy background for a mystery image card.  This class will be super fun and you will walk away with the confidence to create your own backgrounds!!!!!   
 
*Please note that you will need to bring your own supplies including stencils, coloring mediums, distress inks etc to this class.
 
Date - Sunday, May 6
Time - 1 - 4 pm
Cost - $30 for three cards

COLORFUL CANVAS with Dianne April 18

 
Inspired from Dyan Reavely of Dylusions fame, Dianne will be helping you to get your fingers a little messy with this VERY colourful canvas!! Have you not yet tried mixed media? Well this is a great place to start! Layers of gesso, paint, stamps is just the beginning! They we add all these great flowers and birds to create a lively and fun canvas.  The size is 12x16

NOTE: IF YOU LOVE THE CANVAS BUT WOULD LIKE IT IN DIFFERENT COLORS THAT CAN BE DONE!!


DATE: Wednesday April 18th

TIME: 5:30

COCKTAILS AND COFEE with Dianne April 16

 
These new Tim Holtz stamps have arrived and Dianne has had so much fun playing with them! We will make 4 cards that can be used for any occasion! The coffee card can be made as a Tim Hortons or a Starbucks card, completed with a gift card pocket! We will be watercoloring these so any type of watercolor medium will work!

DATE:MONDAY, April 16th

TIME: 5:30

COST: $30


Make and Take with Holly March 22


Good morning crafty friends.  So tired of the snow, but one week closer to Spring!!!!
This weeks make and take is another Easter card.  ( You can easily change the sentiment to be a birthday or all occasion card).  I will bring other ink colours so you can choose any background colour you want.  Feel free to bring your Tim Holtz distress inks and handles in the colours you like.  I will have all mine available for use.
Email hollyth@shaw.ca to sign up for 10am 11am noon 2pm 3pm 4pm or 5pm.  Remember your adhesive and a travel mug for your coffee.
Cost is $5 for one card or $7 for two. 
Hope to See you Thursday.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

NEW NEW

 
Uptown Girl Aquarius stamp HERE
Uptown Girl Virgo stamp HERE
Uptown Girl  Scorpio stamp HERE
 
Uptown Girl  stamp HERE
 
Rosie and Bernie in Italy HERE
See more of these darling stamps HERE
 
 
 
Sister Stamp HERE
 
 
Butterfly Stamp Sentiments HERE
 
The Graduate Stamp HERE
 
Adventure Sentiments Stamp  HERE
TH Big Die Planks HERE
Spring Market Collection Kit HERE


Click on HERE to shop online today!!
208 3400 14th St NW Northmount Plaza (facing Chelsea St) Calgary, Alberta
See google directions HERE

Monday, March 12, 2018

Scrapbook Layout with Selena April 7

 
 
It's not glued down and I need some more "tuck in's " but this is the gist :-)
Saturday April 7 @ 11:00
2 page layout 37.00 (2nd page not shown)
please call the store to reserve your spot 403-455-6772

Make and Take with Holly March 15

Happy Monday everyone.   Already half way through March, where is Spring!   Easter is just around the corner so here is the first of our Easter cards.  I have lots of colour choices for this card (as seen it the photo) so if you are set on a colour, please let me know your choice when you email me.   Cost is $5 for your first card and $2 for the second (if you choose to do 2)
Email hollyth@shaw.ca to sign up for 10am 11am noon 2pm 3pm 4pm or 5pm.
Remember your adhesive and a travel mug for coffee. 
Hope to see you Thursday.