August 19, 2008

Superseal testimonial!

Over the years I have been asked many times how I protect and seal my finished scrapbook pages, frames, and altered artwork.   It was not until this past February that I found out how well Creative Imaginations SuperSeal works. I had spent a long day teaching at an event in upper New Hampshire.  That morning before heading out to teach,  I awoke to nearly 9 inches of snow and a cold and windy day.  I arrived home late that evening and quickly gathered up my rolling cart and placed my two finished altered books on top of my bag, rolling them along the driveway and into my home. 

The next morning my husband awoke and noticed one of my finished books sticking out from the snow along our driveway.   I was heartbroken, expecting my project to be wet and ruined after spending the night and early morning partially buried in snow.  I was shocked to realize that I had also accidentally ran over the project with my rolling cart pushing the project further into the snowbank. To my amazement, the project was in perfect condition, not a mark or wet spot anywhere on the finished book. 

I was sold on CI Superseal and to this day I finish every project I create with the assurance that my artwork will be protected from moisture, dirt and UV rays. I use a damp cloth to remove any marks or dust.  And Creative Imaginations SuperSeal maintains the same finish and texture as it started out AND it dries in 2 minutes!

Here is a list of some of the projects and product I have used Creative Imaginations SuperSeal on:   Transparencies, paint, canvas, color mist, paper and fabric flowers, all my altered art projects, metal, chipboard, ribbons, wooden frames and altered books! 

Check out this video taped by Scrapbook Dimensions magazine at the CHA Summer Show!

August 14, 2008

Kids Craft Day In Chicago

Creative Imaginations was a proud participant in the Craft & Hobby Association’s “Kids Craft Day in Chicago "Over $40,000 worth of total donations of craft supplies and product was collected." These donations were distributed to four Boys and Girls clubs in the Chicago area to encourage kids to participate in arts and crafts.  It was a huge success and we were happy to support this great event.Image003Image004

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August 06, 2008

It's Elementary!

It is hard to believe that Summer is nearly over and school will soon begin! For our family, that means lots of school supplies, shopping for new school clothes and the perfect back to school gear!  Why not start with the classic collection by Barb Tourtillotte called "It's Elementary".  Creating back to school items to fill backpack are easier than ever with our complete line of Bare Elements products and back to school collections! This new collection ships this month to your local scrapbook store!

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July 29, 2008

Froggie Frolic!

FrogthankyouRecently while looking at some blogs, I came across this adorable card made with Debbie Mumm's Froggie Frolic Collection.  The designer, Mary shared with me her inspiration behind the creation of this card.  "I do not care for frogs". Whether they are real frogs, pictures of them, stamps or papers, I just do not like frogs.  But when I was at my local store, Scrappin Soul Sisters last week I saw the most adorable looking frog paper and cardstock stickers!  I instantly saw myself making a card using the new line, appropriately titled Froggie Frolic designed by Debbie Mumm.  I like this set so much that I asked Jackie, the owner to please save me a few more sheets of the product.  Surely, I must have a photo of one of hte kids holding a frog.  What a great scrap page this line would make using these sweet frogs.   This adorable collection is perfect for cards, scrapbook layouts or altered books.  How is that for someone who hated frogs!"

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Mary and her family reside in beautiful New Hampshire.  Although starting out eight years ago in the scrapbooking side of the industry, Mary branched out into staping about three years ago.  She attended a few classes at a local stamp store and immediately knew she wanted to learn more....Although her style is often noted for it's simple elegance, there is always a touch of whimsy just around the corner and you never know when she will show that side of her designs!  Paying special attention to detail is what set's Mary's designs apart.  When asked what three word's described her as a designer, "Simple, quiet and meticulous" was her reply.  Be sure to check out Mary's Blog and be ready to be inspired! 

July 28, 2008

Helen Dardik "Smarty" Collection

Helen Dardik's new "Smarty" Collection illustrates her unique and whimsical style in her newest release! The bright and fun palette is perfect for your back to school photos or teacher gifts!  This collection begins shipping to stores in August.C_21570resized C_21568resized C_21569resized C_21571resized C_21572resized_2

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Chipboard stickers, Jumbo Cardstock Stickers, Epoxy stickers, Layered cardstock stickers and Jumbo Brads!C_21577resized

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Project created by Design Team Member, Patty Lennon using "Smarty" Collection and Bare Elements "Erik" Bus.