Southwest Crafters was created by Janna and Kristan who are local manufacture reps supporting the independent retailers in the Southwest and helping to promote and educate crafters about the lines we represent

Thursday, December 1, 2011

HERO ARTS 2012 CATALOG PREVIEW PARTY



Be the very first to get your hands on the 
2012 HERO ARTS CATALOG
and purchase the BRAND NEW 2012 Stamps 


The early release of the 2012 Catalogs and Stamps 
are only available at 
Preview Party Stores

***ARIZONA PARTY'S***

MEMENTOS
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www.ilovemementos.com
PREVIEW PARTY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011



SCRAP HAPPY SISTERS



PREVIEW PARTY
 SATURDAY DECEMBER 10, 2011
10 am - 2 pm

*****Online*****

daisyKat Studio


BLUE MOON SCRAPBOOKING






Thursday, November 10, 2011

Sew Ribbon Make & Take

Come and join us at one of your favorite local Scrapbook Stores and try your hand at the new
and take home the cutest Holiday Bag Topper. FREE. We just want you to stop on in so we can show you this COOL NEW TOOL

We R Memory Keepers Sew Ribbon takes the concept of stitching thread to now threading ribbon! Like the Sew Easy which allows users to create beautiful stitched patterns on all types of projects, crafters can now make beautiful designs with their ribbon! Crafters have been using ribbon for years to embellish their projects, and now they can not only easily apply the ribbon to the project, but instead of doing simple lines and bows, they can make interesting designs like: weave, flowers, scallop, leaf, shoelace and zig zag. The new product line by We R Memory Keepers also includes 10 ribbon packs in various colors and textures, and extra “needles.”

So find a location and come and see us and make one of these cute treat bags 
just in time for the holidays

Stop in ANYTIME during the times listed 
Also, receive fabulous discounts off your complete 
WE R MEMORY KEEPERS 
purchase if you visit during this time.

FRIDAY, November 11, 2011
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
ABOUT MEMORIES & MORE
1500 East Cedar Ave #66 
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928.526.9292

SATURDAY , November 12, 2011
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
PAGES IN PROGRESS
2040 West River Road #150
Tucson, AZ  85704

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Uniformed Scrapbooks - Have you seen these ?

Janna and Kristan are so excited to be bringing Uniformed Scrapbooks to stores near you !!!

Is this not the cutest album for every house this holiday season ? 

They will be coming to your favorite local independent retailer soon. Leave a comment if you need to find them at a store near you.


You will also be able find able for every branch of the military that can be customized for your favorite HERO

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Pumpkin Poem


Attach poem to a bag of candy corn - such a fun halloween treat !!!!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Join Us For A Fun Halloween Make & Take


Come and join us at one of your favorite local Scrapbook Stores and try your hand at the new WE R MEMORY KEEPERS SEW RIBBON TOOL 
and take home the cutest Halloween Treat Bag. FREE. We just want you to stop on in so we can show you this COOL NEW TOOL

Over the next two weeks will be at your favorite scrapbook stores demonstrating the HOTTEST new tool on the market

We R Memory Keepers Sew Ribbon takes the concept of stitching thread to now threading ribbon! Like the Sew Easy which allows users to create beautiful stitched patterns on all types of projects, crafters can now make beautiful designs with their ribbon! Crafters have been using ribbon for years to embellish their projects, and now they can not only easily apply the ribbon to the project, but instead of doing simple lines and bows, they can make interesting designs like: weave, flowers, scallop, leaf, shoelace and zig zag. The new product line by We R Memory Keepers also includes 10 ribbon packs in various colors and textures, and extra “needles.”

So find a location and come and see us and make one of these cute treat bags 
just in time for Halloween
(check back often as additional locations will be added)

Stop in ANYTIME during the times listed - Also, receive 10% off your complete 
WE R MEMORY KEEPERS purchase if you visit during this time.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
6525 W. Happy Valley Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-376-8257


SATURDAY , OCTOBER 22, 2011
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 
590 N. Alma School Road #31
Chandler , Arizona 85224
480-656-2058

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
949 N. Val Vista Dr, #A115
Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-503-2475

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
SCRAPBOOKS TO REMEMBER
42323 N. Vision Way Ste. 106
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-9322

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location Coming Soon


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011
noon - 3pm
ABOUT MEMORIES & MORE
1500 E. Cedar Ave #66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
1-928-526-9292




Thursday, September 8, 2011

Have you ever tried your hand at embossing ?

Have you ever tried your hand at dry embossing ? It is fun and addicting !!! You will love the textures and layers you can create with these fun templates from Lasting Impressions.
Paper Vineyard in Chandler, AZ carries a wide array of Lasting Impressions templates and papers.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

A little Doodlebug Delight . . .

One of our favorite local designers Ann Corbiere-Scott created some awesome Doodlebug Layouts that we just had to share !!! If you love Doodlebug as much as we do you can find their products at your favorite Southwest Retailer !!!




Saturday, August 20, 2011

Welcome Creative Escape Attendee's

We are so excited to have you come and visit us. 
You will want to make sure to visit these fabulous stores while you are in town
Some of our fabulous stores are offering specials just for 
YOU !!!
TUCSON
PAGES IN PROGRESS
GLENDALE
Scrap Happy Sisters
CHANDLER
Paper Vineyard
Stamp Works
GILBERT
Scrapbook Barn
MESA
Scrapbooks Etc
Also, if you have time make sure to visit all the fabulous store's here in the great Southwest !!!
The listing is to the right -->-->-->-->-->

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Glass Ball Cone Ornament from DCWV

So at CHA one of our very favorite companies DCWV had some amazing Christmas Trees decorated with AMAZING ornaments. Everyone was in awe !!! So just like the amazing company they are they will be sharing a tutorial with us every Monday showcasing how to make these AMAZING ornaments. So no time like the present to start on those holiday projects. Here is the first one . . . .

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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More Bella Blvd Love . . . Making the Team

Jamie Harper was not limited to sports when she created these layouts featuring the
 "Making the Team" collection from Bella Blvd.

We LOVE how she stepped out of the box and created these awesome layouts !!!



for more ideas using this fabulous collection click {HERE}

Basic Grey "Out of Print"


Fabulous layout by one of our favorite designers Ann Corbiere-Scott
If you love  Basic Grey's "OUT OF PRINT" collection as much as we do 
you need to hurry to your favorite retailer and stock up - because it is selling fast !!!

Scraps Galore - Albuquerque, NM

Find out what's happening at SCRAPS GALORE

Gotta Love Bella Blvd

One of our favorite designers JAMIE HARPER 
loves BELLA BLVD
Look what she has created with some of the new collections coming soon to your favorite store



 I love using products in a non seasonal way.
I love putting a twist on papers, and using them on as many different layouts as possible.
I save everything, even if I have a scrap that is only 1x4 I will keep it and use it for something else or for a card.
Here is a way to not only use up your scraps, 
but also to use Bella's Christmas papers in a new way.
Because the layout has such minimal product you are albe to use bits and pieces.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

CHA SUMMER 2011 BASIC GREY



The swish of a skirt, the sound of heels on mosaic tile, 
addictive rhythms playing from somewhere close—you’re 
experiencing the devil-may-care style of Indie Bloom from 
BasicGrey. Go barefoot on an unexpected and delightful 
journey in juicy guava, pomegranate ruby, flamingo pink, 
natural ivory and sharp black.



TO VIEW THE INDIE BLOOM COLLECTION CLICK {HERE}



A hot cup o’ chicken soup, warm buttermilk biscuits, and cherry pie 
with a mound of fresh whipped cream on a glistening white countertop: 
you’re experiencing Picadilly by BasicGrey. A symphony of sweet 
American coziness and down-home, country-fresh flavors in lemonade 
yellow, cherry red, cornflower blue and new grass green



TO VIEW THE PICADILLY COLLECTION CLICK {HERE}



Throw on your Little Black Dress from 
BasicGrey, and descend the marble staircase 
in classic white pearls, satin gloves, lace 
trimmings, and all the finery. This collection 
is a smashing symphony of jaw-dropping lace, 
shatter-the-rules damask, and menswear 
plaids in bright white, smooth grey, rich 
blacks, apricot and cream




TO SEE THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS COLLECTION CLICK {HERE}


With lovingly-knit sweaters, warm-baked gingerbread, 
snowflake kisses on pink cheeks, and traditions that 
stretch back before days you remember, you’ve got 
a lift ticket to ride into the holiday season… Nordic 
style! Wrap yourself up in all the snowy whites, icicle 
blues, holiday greens and merry reds and revel in 
warm fuzzy holiday memories



TO SEE THE NORDIC HOLIDAY COLLECTION CLICK {HERE}

Friday, June 24, 2011

Basic Grey Will Not Be Attending CHA Summer - They are passing the savings onto the Retailers

Stay tuned Janna and Kristan will be keeping this blog updated with all the latest and greatest from CHA

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Loving Basic Grey !!!

We have been loving representing 
BASIC GREY here in Arizona. 
We are lucky to have lot's of fabulous designers who love creating with products we represent.

lollipop bouquet
made with basic greys hello luscious

created by Ann Corbierre Scott


altered frame
made with basic greys sweet threads
created by Ann Corbierre Scott

Please let us know if you are interested in brining 
BASIC GREY into your store !!!



 

Thursday, June 2, 2011

PLEASE HELP US HELP SAVANNAH


HELP US Raise Money for Savannah Wood.

Savannah is the granddaughter of Scrap Happy Sisters
employee Margaret. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis and is in dire need of a double lung transplant. She needs to raise $250,000 before she can even be added to the transplant list so ALL the money we raise will go to Savannah


Thursday, May 5, 2011

Thursday, April 21, 2011

doodlebug pocket albums

You can't help but to smile when you open your pocket album to see the faces of the ones you cherish looking back at you. You are definitely going to want these sitting next to your register. Everyone is going to want to treat their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends, and themselves with this adorable key chain album.
 
What a picture perfect way to brighten 

every day. 

Packaged in a cute metal rimmed paint bucket in the color assortment shown.  
It will hold 10 of your favorite pictures.

You will get a bucket full of 24 assorted colors

They keychains retail for $5.99

What a fabulous add on sale for EVERY register

Let me know if you would like me to order a bucket for you

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Saturday, January 22, 2011

CHA WINTER 2011 ADORN IT ! WITH CAROLEE'S


New Easter Product coming from Adornit with Carolee's Creations

Every year at CHA WINTER we are all searching for cute Easter Collections and here is one from the Adorn It Girls




Saturday, January 15, 2011

Scribbles from KI MEMORIES

This week we are going to take a closer look at the mega popular Scribbles!  There are two varieties, Weekdays and Happy Words.  Each come in black glitter and white glitter.  See how fun they are

DT Member Lisa Dickinson created a fun grid on her layout and trimmed the Black Happy Words Scribbles for the top and bottom borders.

DT Member Jamie Waters used the White Weekdays Scribbles for her title.  She place them right on her photo.  Don't need the loops?  Trim them off and use just the word!


DT Member Dusti Nakamura used the White Happy Words Scribbles on her layout.  The 'believe' is perfect for a Christmas page!



8 Creative Tips for Creating on Canvas from Canvas Corp

8 Creative Tips for Creating on Canvas from Canvas Corp  

The great thing about being creative on canvas is that there is no painting required to create works of art on canvas . Plus there is a new blank in town – natural canvas. Create works of art that are environmentally smart! Artists prefer canvas with gesso, the white substance that acts as a base for their artwork, but crafters prefer no gesso which allows virtually everything to be applied to the canvas including:
• Canvas loves ink and rubber stamps – the look is amazing as if the fabric was printed upon
•  Shimmer Mist including that of Tattered Angels and Creative Imaginations are perfect for adding color, spraying over stencils or over a mask .  Lay die cuts out and spray over them and then remove, leaving great shapes onto the canvas
•  Cover children’s hands with acrylic paint and place on canvas to capture the perfect handprint – make a collection
•  Rub-ons are abundant in the craft market and there are so many great designs, they look amazing on canvas and blend right into the fabric.  We have tried many different varieties and they all work great. 
•  We love gluing big flowers onto canvas for a quick trendy look for little girls rooms or your office.  Add ribbon to finish the look

•  Canvas takes on so many different looks depending on how you treat the fabric – mists give it a soft look, distressing mediums give it a great antique look and paint can make it very modern
•  You can write directly onto the canvas with any permanent marker
•  Make creative canvases with photos – try cutting them apart and piecing them back together in squares, circles or puzzle