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

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Totally Tinkering Ink

Paul and Kezia are the cutest couple and they have done an amazing job with their product line.
Here is another new product from Tinkering Ink! Beadles!

They are paper Die-Cuts that you can roll up and they make all different shapes and sizes of beads! Yep, beads to embellish your scrapbook pages, cards and you can even make them into jewelry!




The picture above shows the beads covered in embossing enamel ! You can certainly leave them plain paper but embossing them is a better choice if you are going to make them into wearables.
New Introductions -
BEAU JARDIN – gallery (the blues are the same as the colors used in the provincial fare release)
RETRO METRO – gallery


bECOming green – gallery



Yuletide 2 – added 6 new double sided papers to this collection - gallery

transfers
They have a package of transfers that are perfect reflections of each other and are perfect for acrylic pages

peek-a-boo albums
Two new albums (Heart and Christmas Theme)





garland
Introducing two chipboard garland shapes 6.5 x 8 pennant and 5.5 x 8 scalloped oval – 7 blank pieces of chip per package - $8.99 retail






clear stamps
Introducing a few sets of clear stamps. In they catalog they are shown in full size.



SHOW SPECIAL

$250 – Free Freight
$500 – 5% Off – Free Freight
$1,000 – 10% Off Free Freight

Rusty Pickle - WOW

Rusty Pickle does it again – this is an amazing introduction.

They will be releasing one paper line a month in order to allow you to always have something NEW & FRESH in your store.

You know how we all love the buttons in a jar – well you are going to love this – Now there is hardware and bling in those cute jars. The bling is not self adhesive (because the adhesive comes off as it moves around in the jar) but a dab of Glossy Accents or Diamond Glaze will do the trick. There are really cute new stamps and rubons and fabulous new albums. Paper lines will be released monthly starting now, and everything else is available NOW – wooo hooo

You can check out the new releases {HERE} and if you visit daily they are having special CHA give-a-ways. Good Luck - Hurry you might win some prizes and you get to feast your eyes on some amazing new introductions.

Glitz Designs is shippig NOW !!!

And it is hot - SO don't miss this one - these are some of the hottest new designs and there is plenty of buzz at the Glitz booth.
Check out the BASIC collection - so cool

The ANGST collection - it is Rockin'


Here we have one HOT MAMA - and let me tell you it is HOT




The GLAM Collection is just stunning



There is also the KRINGLE Collection (Christmasy), HALLOW Collection (Halloween) and GIGI (just adorable)
In addition to these awesome collections there is new frosting, new journaling cards, new giant rubons, new cardstock alphabet stickers and new GIANT roller doodles. I even hear some magazine editors oohing and awing over these.



They have some videos on their blog where they demo - click {HERE}

Check out their website and blog for the latest product and some very cool ideas

The Giltz Show special is with every $500 order you will receive a sample pack (value $150)

So email or fax your order today


And even more exciting news - the Glitz girls will be at our POST CHA PARTY on Thursday night. Bring your calendars, they would love to schedule some classes at your store.

Friday, July 18, 2008

DCWV SUMMER CHA


Die Cuts never ceases to amaze us - they have just got it all together. You can see a copy of their CHA Summer Supplement {HERE}

Here is Jeremy showing Janna and I around the booth and introducing her to all their "sweet" new collections.


The new introductions are amazing -

Grade School (with glitter and foil & available in open stock and stacks) check it out with all it's embellishments on pages 2-7.


HIGH SCHOOL -Check it all out on pages 8-13 in the supplement. I just love this layout. How many of us have some of those classic high school photos that NEED to scrapped. (I know I do - but I don't know if four pictures of me and my big 80's hair will fit on one page)


Glittered Alphabet Stack- classic Black & White with lot's of glitter. Available only in stacks with stunning embellishments. Check it out on pages 14 -17 of the supplement.

The Glittered "SWEET" Collection -Have all the pleasure and none of the guilt with this calorie free collection. take a look at pages 18-23 for all the SWEET papers and embellishments.

And last but not least - take a look here. Glittered cardstock is back in stock and now they even have black. I love it and the price point is amazing. See page 26-27 of your supplement for all the colors.
SHOW SPECIAL REMINDER - FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS - 5% off $500 order and 10% off a $1000

PIGGY TALES CHA SUMMER

This is the cute Brandon Brazel and she taught us all about the new Piggy Tales collections.
Oh my, this is about the cutest release I have ever seen.

Their newest release inlcudes the Itsy Bity Spider,The Tortoise and the Hare, Old King Cole and Billy Goats Gruff. They are so cute.

They also introduced the DRAWBRIDGE BOOK "Made of white chipboard, the Drawbridge Book introduces a unique binding system called true close. True close binding allows you to add tons of paper and embellishments to each page, and the book still closes flat! No more bulky albums that won’t close on your bookshelf. Have fun with each page flap as you fill your album with priceless memories. "

They also introduced the 2nd Genration Barn Doors - SO COOL.
Click {HERE} to check out all the new Piggy Tales Collections.
The show special is 10% off - so start working on those orders today.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

CHICAGO, CHICAGO THAT WONDERFUL TOWN

That's right we are here and loving all the new products we are seeing - we have had a really long day of meetings - but check back with us tomorrow and I will begin to post all the new and exciting things we have found from some of our very fabulous friends.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

{CHA SHOW SPECIALS}

Keep an eye on your email box - show specials and updates are being sent daily (okay many times daily) but it's all good. If for some reason you are not receiving the emails and would like to be please email Kristan at cpaolacci@cox.net or Janna at janna467@aol.com and request to be added to our email list.

Have a great day and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

{BO BUNNY'S TRUE FRIEND SPECIAL}




True Friend Special
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Simply request the True Friends special with your pre-paid minimum reorder of $100.00* and Bo-Bunny Press will include paper, rub-ons and flowers to make 24 sets of 4 unique friendship cards.

The wholesale value of the product is worth over $80.00 and it is yours for only $30.00. Orders can be submitted starting June 18, 2008. Here is a perfect summer class fun, fast, and nearly free!

This special is limited to the first 200 customers. Limit one special per store. Orders must be prepaid. Instructions will be available online.
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Orders will begin shipping June 24, 2008
*True Friends special cannot be counted toward $100.00 minimum reorder amount.

National Friendship Day August 3, 2008~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Considering the valuable role friends play in our life it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day.

LIMITED to the first 200 pre-paid orders whose credit card clears (if a credit card doesn't clear, the order goes to the bottom of the list)
Orders will begin shipping June 24, 2008.
True Friends cost of $30.00 CANNOT be counted toward the $100.00 reorder minimum.
Orders must be pre-paid.
Limited to one promo special per store.
GET ME YOUR RE-ORDER TODAY !!!!!!!!

SAVE THE DATE - POST CHA PARTY

We are bringing Chicago home to you - samples, show specials, you name it !!!! So mark JULY 24, 2008 on your calendar and be at Janna's between 6 - 10 to get the scoop and order all the fun new products. In the meantime keep your eye on your in box and keep checking back here for any pre-show introductions!!!
Hope you are all having an amazing summer so far and figuring out how to keep those kids entertained while running your stores. We know it’s a challenge. There is a lot of good stuff to share with you. Lot’s of companies have done mid-season pre-show releases – Yeah !!!! Just want to make sure you don’t miss any of them.

{Adorn It by Carolee’s} – Check out the American Collection from Adorn It – click on the link to open the idea book/catalog http://www.adornit.com/Catalog/2008_American_Collection.pdf, In addition I have put their new sports catalog in the mail today to each of you.

{Bo Bunny} – If you haven’t taken the time to look at the ENTIRE new spring collection from Bo Bunny. Click {HERE} to view the catalog. Let me know if you need an order form.

{Crafters Workshop} - PreShow Specials (I have attached a pdf file with the new templates)
#1. Purchase all 6 12x12 Designs(6 pcs each) Regular cost $108.00 PreShow cost $97.20 (10% Off)
#2. Get all 6- 6x6 (6 pcs each) Regular cost $63.00 PreShow cost $56.70 (10% Off)
#3. Take the leap & get both 12x12 & 6x6 Regular cost $171.00 Spectacular PreShow cost $145.00 (15% Off)

{Design Originals} – Clear Acrylic Albums are all the rage. Make sure these books are displayed right there with your albums.

{DCWV/Pressed Petals} – Make sure all your new DCWV products are full stocked – HOT SELLERS can’t sell if they are not in stock. The Glitter and embossed papers ordered in open stock and stacks are continuing to do well throughout the market.

{Doodlebug} - How does your garden grow? Warm summer days bring fresh blossoms full of color. Doodlebug has a bouquet of flocked products that will help you adorn any project. Create a garden of crafts with the Doodlebug Crushed Velvet line! Make your project is petal soft with a sprinkle of Crushed Velvet flock coating, embellish your cards & pages with our new Crushed Velvet brads or use our Crushed Velvet cardstock to add a touch of softness. Dig in and watch your imagination blossom!

{Flair Designs} – Flair’s new Seaside Collection is as light and sunny as an afternoon on the beach. The soft colors and coastal imagery featured in these papers and stickers will capture the breezy feel of all your seashore memories. The Seaside Collection is SHIPPING NOW.
NEW Seaside Sticker Sheets -The ocean imagery and phrases on these two sticker sheets allow you to easily embellish your beach-themed projects with tabs, arrows, brackets, quotes, and much more!

{Gary Burlin & Co} – remember that will can get you all your basics from one reliable source (inks, trimmers, adhesive, pens, tools, scissors, punches and the list goes on and on) – if you are need of a Gary Burlin catalog or supplements please just let me know.

{G-C-D Studios}- Don’t forget about this fabulous new line – they launched at CHA and if you haven’t had the chance to bring in their product yet – this is perfect time to give your customers something NEW !!!!

{Glitz Design} - EVERY ORDER OVER $300 WILL RECEIVE OVER $100 WORTH OF FREE PAPER! THEY WILL BE GIVING AWAY THE ENTIRE DOZER LINE! THIS PAPER LINE IS PERFECT FOR ALL THE BOYS IN YOUR LIFE! DOZER NUMBER PAPER IS BEING FEATURED IN AN UPCOMING ISSUE OF CK MAGAZINE! GET YOUR FREE DOZER PAPER TODAY! They are also having a very cool contest – check out the details {HERE} And if you want a sneak peak at their new CHA release GiGi click {HERE} ***Remember also that the GLITZ GIRLS are Arizona Locals and they would love to come and teach at your store. If you are interested let me know and I will get you more details.***

{Imaginisce} – ALL KINDS OF HAPPY and BABY POWDER are NOW SHIPPING and IN-STOCK, if you did not get a chance to order these yet – they are a must. The hottest new collections in the industry. Also getting ready for CHA summer, imaginisce has launched two more NEW COLLECTIONS – HALLOWHIMSY & SNOWY JO – Pre- orders are being taken now and this product will begin to ship July 26. If you like it – buy it. Because this product will go fast. They have also introduced new products in the BLACK TIE OPTIONAL COLLECTION and GOTTA BUY BASICS. A SHORE THING continues to be a number one seller, if you need to re-order we need to do so NOW because this product won’t be available much longer. In addition Imaginisce has some of our favorite collections already marked down in order to make room for their new collections.
For Peeps Sake – 25% off
Loves Me – 75% off – get it today before it’s gone tomorrow
Then last but not least, check out the clearnace

CHECK OUT THEIR {IDEA GALLERY} lot’s of cool ideas !!!!


{Lasting Impressions} join our stores that have found incredible success with introducing dry embossing to their customers. Lasting Impressions has everything you need. Their templates go hand in hand with your sizzix machines and together make one of a kind cards and embellishments.

{Memory Mixer} Digital Scrapbooking continues to grow. If you are interested in bringing in Memory Mixer – I would be happy to come and teach classes. The one thing you may not know about Memory Mixer is that you can create your own Photo Books. Memory Mixers photo book pricing is the best kept secret.
MemoryMixer Photo Books are the very best. They are stitched and bound to provide a quality book that is custom just for you, yet at a very good price! Imagine quality, 26 page photobooks starting at $9.95 check it out {HERE}

{Piggy Tales} is all new to us since our last trade show – so it is all new and exciting to us. Traveling and teaching around the country I am finding that scrapbookers are falling in love with Piggy Tales, but have a hard time finding it in their local scrapbook stores. SO let’s make sure you are stocked with their super cute product. Piggy Tales Double-sided cardstock is printed on recycled, 12"x12", acid & lignin free, 65lb paper with organic ink. Sold in packs of 25 sheets. So check it out {HERE} and let’s order some today

{Rusty Pickle} – Bottle rockets collection is SUPER HOT – check it out {HERE} It is SHIPPING NOW !!!!!

{Sandylion} – Do you offer Disney Classes ? If not the time is NOW. Disney is HOT, HOT, HOT especially in the summer vaction months. Do something to draw attention to your disney classes and disney section. Make sure that Disney section is chalked full of good stuff. Check it out {HERE} or check out your Sandylion catalog for Disney’s Best.

Do you know that scrapbook blogs are buzzing with news of Rouge. Check out some of the amazing ideas – direct from FRANCE {HERE} Sandylion is the exclusive distributor of Rouge so now you can Bring the hottest look to your store (without going all the way to France) with this great incentive available on any orders written and shipped between June 1st and June 30th. Write a $500.00 order that includes either of these first two collections of Rouge de Garance (it’s that very elegant looking 5x7 catalog with rivet in the corner securing the pages) and receive free freight and 5% discount. Immediate shipping !!!!! Urbaine Collection Code: RSCBD1 $130.50 USDFleur de Tiare Collection Code: RSCBD2 $130.50 USD

Now that is what I call a deal. But that is not all – how about a FREE stamp offer – to use with demos in the store, door prizes and customer incentives, use this free stamp offer to drive foot traffic to your store. Purchase 18 stamp sets get 3 FREE stamp sets. Kelly Pannacci stamps from Sadnylion are so amazing and so fun to use. Check them out {HERE}

{Scenic Route} – Check out LIBERTY & APPLETON
LIBERTY - "Red, white, and blue-tiful" is how one scrapbooker recently described our new Liberty line!

Bold stars and stripes combined with vibrant blues, reds and a punch of golden yellow create the patriotic palette of Liberty. This 4th of July themed mini-line with coordinating stamps, buttons, die cuts, stickers and chipboard is just what you need for capturing those 'all American' memories this summer season.

Although Liberty is obviously a 4th of July themed line, the papers, die cuts, stamps and buttons do not carry the 4th of July theme. That means they're versatile enough to work great for TONS of other things besides the 4th. Think baseball, think military, think boys, think international flags - you name it!

As with our other themed mini lines, Liberty includes 5 double-sided papers, 1 Scrap Strip, 1 Sticker Embellishment, a 12x12 Die Cut Sheet, 1 Chipboard Embellishment, buttons and a NEW set of Stars Clear Stamps.

APPLETON - School's in session with Appleton! Animated letters and numbers combined with lively blues, yellows, reds and greens create the 'smart' palette of Appleton. This school themed mini-line with coordinating stamps, buttons, die cuts, stickers and chipboard is perfect for capturing those school memories. Appleton Rules!

Although Appleton is obviously a school themed line, the papers, die cuts, stamps and buttons do not carry the school theme. That means they're versatile enough to work great for TONS of other things besides school like boys, summer, sports - you name it!

As with our other themed mini lines, Appleton includes 5 double-sided papers, 1 Scrap Strip, 1 Sticker Embellishment, a 12x12 Die Cut Shapes Sheet, a NEW 12x12 Die Cut Alphabet Sheet, 1 Chipboard Embellishment, buttons and a NEW set of Elementary #'s Clear Stamps.

Click here to view the Appleton line as well as other existing Scenic Route products that coordinate beautifully.

Click here to see what scrapbookers are saying about Appleton, our newest mini line.


{Therm-o-Web / Mimi} – how is your adhesive ? Remember Therm-o-web has a fabulous Customer Loyalty Program and they are a 2 day ship. You'll find Therm O Web adhesives keeping your memories together. Therm O Web is a leader in adhesives for all your craft needs

{Tinkering Ink}-
The new 6” circle peek-a-boo album is now available and will start shipping June 16th. THAT’S TODAY FOLKS !!!!

NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION
SKU - PBA-3
BARCODE – 810123012831
DESCRIPTION – 6” Circle Peek-a-boo Album
Wholesale - $7.50
Retail - $14.99
Packed – 4 pieces

JUNE REP SPECIAL #1
Free Freight on your order with the purchase of 12 circle Albums
JUNE REP SPECIAL #2
40% off our 8” x 8” pads when you purchase 4 or more 8” x 8” peek-a-boo Albums
The 8” x 8” pads are available in the Botanical Bliss, Haberdasher and Yuletide Collections and have 24 single sided sheets of paper in each pad.
Wholesale - $4.00 / limited time discount $2.40
Retail $7.99
JUNE REP SPECIAL #3
25% off all Phrase and Alphabet rub-on transfers – Pink, Blue or Green alphabets or Black and White phrase transfers from the Blur Collection
Wholesale - $2.50 / limited time discount $1.88
Retail $4.99

**** Also, I know many of you are doing Christmas in July events – check out the YULETIDE collection from Tinkering Ink – I am sure it will be new for many of you and they will be adding 6 new papers to the collections very soon.

{We Are Memory Keepers} – The “WHITE OUT COLLECTIONS” continues to be a best seller throughout the market – check it out {here} – How is your stock of Big Bites and crop a diles ? Here is a link to the crop a dile instructions you can print out and display for all those who are still wondering what it is and HOW they are supposed to use it click {HERE}. Also – get your customer’s hooked on the 4x6 six up photo pages that fit the 12x12 albums. I am addicted. Big time. I share a little bit about this concept on my blog {HERE} In fact I am going to be starting a series of classes focused on this concept.


**With the way the price of gas is soaring I just want to take this opportunity to remind you that our services are FREE to you. Remember, you do not pay ANYTHING extra to use a rep and get the perks that we provide (for example CHA POST SHOW PARTY and such) and we help to establish those relationships between you and our manufactures. Just as a reminder, we only get paid comission on orders that go through us. We do not get paid if you order direct. So in order to help us, help you please be sure that all orders are faxed or emailed directly to your rep.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

{Alot of Glitz Stuff Going On}

Glitz Spy Girlz!
DO YOU WANT TO WIN $500 WORTH OF GLITZ GOODNESS? HOW ABOUT HAVE YOUR PROJECT DISPLAYED IN THE GLITZ BOOTH AT SUMMER CHA CHICAGO? CLICK ON PICTURE BELOW TO READ ABOUT ALL THE DETAILS! YOU COULD BE THE BIG WINNER!!!


EVERY ORDER OVER $300 WILL RECEIVE OVER $100 WORTH OF FREE PAPER! WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY THE ENTIRE DOZER LINE! THIS PAPER LINE IS PERFECT FOR ALL THE BOYS IN YOUR LIFE! DOZER NUMBER PAPER IS BEING FEATURED IN AN UPCOMING ISSUE OF CK MAGAZINE! GET YOUR FREE DOZER PAPER TODAY!


Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Good Deal Recap

With so many good deals and specials this week I thought I should re-cap for you so you don’t miss out on anything.

Heidi Swapp Florals – 15% off selected varieties
Lasting Impressions / Memory Mixer 10% off ENTIRE Wholesale Order
Crafters Workshop 10% off when you order 6 of each of TED’S TOP TEN TEMPLATES
Tinkering Ink – 2 New Peek-A-Boo Albums (Flower & Butterfly) Buy 12 albums (any assortment of the 6 Peek-A-Boo albums and get the 13th FREE)
DCWV Embellishment Sale (good thru May 2nd)

Sunday, April 27, 2008

{TINKERING INK & VINTAGE ANYTHING}

So in honor of the Cream of Wheat TINKERING INK found this old school advertisement and it inspired a challenge/contest! Since the ad is so vintage and cute...you are challenged to create a Layout, Card or Altered Item that mixes Tinkering Ink Paper and something truly vintage. IT CANNOT BE SOMETHING THAT IS REPRODUCED THAT "LOOKS" VINTAGE... IT MUST BE A REAL VINTAGE ITEM. An old button, piece of a book, lace trim... you get the picture. You have one month to finish this project...and yes there will be FABULOUS PRIZES LIKE $50.00 TO SPEND AT OUR TINKERING INK STORE AT tinkeringink.com!
SEND E-MAIL ENTRIES TO info@tinkeringink.com MAKE THE SUBJECT OF THE E-MAIL "VINTAGE CONTEST" AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BY MIDNIGHT (MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME) MAY 25TH.

Friday, April 25, 2008

{Are you a Teacher ?}

I think we all love teachers. I know as a mom I so appreciate all the teachers that have touched the lives of my children. And with summer break rapidly approaching - I am reminded about how much I love teachers. So in appreciation of all those fabulous teachers in our lives Take a look {here} at Devine Memories. They love teachers too !!!! They give a 15% discount to teachers every day.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

PIGGY TALES EARTH DAY PHOTO CONTEST !

To celebrate Earth Day, Piggy Tales is having their FIRST ever photo contest. Submit a photo (100KB or less) you have taken outdoors along with a short desription of the photo (50 words or less). 5 winners will be chosen and each will receive over $100 worth of Piggy Tales' newest products! Email entries to contact@piggytales.com All entries must be received by midnight PST, April 30th. Please title email "PT Photo Contest". Check it out {HERE}

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

More great tips from the current issue of Scrapbook Retailer Magazine

Provide project inspiration that requires just six ingredients, five of which you know your customer already has. The sixth ingredient should be something new and a high-margin, high-retail item. In the consumer's mind, the project is "inexpensive" because she only has to buy one thing.


Use the same principle as Amazon.com: "Customers who bought this item also bought: " Tag your most popular items throughout the store. We all want to be unique and make out purchases based on our own desires, but we are also swayed by our peers and will end up joining the pack if invited.


The great thing about Starbucks is that they have matched their coffees with their pastries. They say, "One grande latte...and do you want to try a yummy, hot breakfast sandwich this morning?" Create your version of their upsell approach and tag on a complementary item that adds to the sale.

- Duncan Enterprises' TrendSpotters Team

Monday, February 25, 2008

Another great tip from Scrapbook Retailer Magazine

"There's no need to give consumers every product they ask for. Instead, give them more projects. Make your store a design destination by offering projects and ideas that customers can find nowhere else.
Fill your store with fantastic projects from simple cards to albums decorated with bling and flowers to home decor, and watch the products used in these projects fly out the door. Make at least one project a week and publicize your Project of the Week. Customers will come in more often wanting to see your latest creation.
It's time to rethink the idea of only promoting new products in your store. Instead, start combining the latest and greatest items with the basic products you already have on your shelves. The result will be increased sales all the way around. " Susan McShirley of SRM Press

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Tip of the day courtesy of Scrapbook Retailer Magazine

Store buyers are trying too hard to please every customer. They think that having one of everything is the only answer and are buying too wide. It's the top 20 percent of your stock that makes you 80 percent of your money (and all of your profit). If you only buy ones and twos, and don't reorder the same item twice, you never learn what the hot sellers are.

Rob Bostick of Judikins Inc

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Brand New From Adornit with Carolee's Creations

Lots of new Paper Collections with Embellishments in Family, Western (cowgirl & cowboy) Mother/Father. Plus new ribbon:




Chipboard Shaped Albums and Word Albums:






New from DCWV




Just click {HERE} to see the complete new release

Friday, February 1, 2008

Easter Surprise from Flair

Easter is just around the corner, which means Spring is on its way! Flair’s new Easter Surprise Collection is sure to give you “Spring Fever” and to put you in the mood for sunny weather. The colors in this collection are bright and cheerful, with images of daffodil fields and decorated Easter eggs. Easter Surprise features eight patterned papers and two sticker sheets. Hunt no further – Flair Designs is where you’ll find your Easter delights