St Jude Silent Auction Items

Take a look at what people have donated for our Silent Auction to benefit St Jude Children's Hospital. If you're not able to make it in the store this weekend, but want to bid, please give us a call. We'll be happy to submit your bid for you. The auction runs through Sunday and winners will be notified on Monday, October 12th. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the money raised will go DIRECTLY to St Jude!

Framed Watercolor. Matted and framed in a black wooden frame with white matting. The quote says "You never really lose until you quit trying - Mike Sitka". The Poppies are a lovely rich red.

Recipe box in green with adorable decorations. There are coordinating dividers inside the box. It is large- will hold oversize index cards and clipped recipes nicely.

Stamped Image organizer. Has a magnetic closure and is embellished with 3-D flowers and leaves. 7 divided pockets to hold commonly used stamped images.

Decorated stone tiles. These large tiles are colorfully decorated in metallic and iridescent pigments with non-skid rubber feet on the bottom. They have been sealed and would look gorgeous with decorative candles or ornamental glass displayed on them.

Set of three handcrafted cards. Assorted themes.
Acrylic painting on 11x14 canvas. Gallery wrapped edges with canvas stapled to the back of the wooden frame. Can be displayed as is, or framed.

Set of two gift-packaged note pads. One is all occasion floral, the other holiday themed.
Handstamped assorted gift packaging. there are 4 different shaped boxes, and three bags of assorted sizes that come with matching packing material, such as tissue paper or decorative shreds.

Heritage Pages Peek ~ October 15

Here's a little taste of some of the beautiful layouts you will be creating in the Heritage Pages layout class:

This class is for anyone who would like to record and preserve their family heritage. You will create 3 beautiful 12x12 pages that will inspire you to dig through your heritage photos and create priceless heirlooms to pass on to rising generations. You will leave this class with picture-ready layouts and detailed instructions to recreate these pages over and over again.

And with the holidays just around the corner, why not frame one of these beauties and surprise a beloved family member with a hand made gift they can treasure for years to come?

Don't delay! Sign up today to secure your spot!

Thursday, October 15 at 10:30 AM - $18

Instructor: Liz

Coming soon- QuicKutz Letterpress!

Check out this video of the new Letterpress designed to be used with the Epic 6.

Danielle's Going Green Mini Album - October 6th

Going Green Mini Album

Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM -- $17

Instructor: Danielle

We all know the words - recycle, reuse and reduce as ways to save our environment. Danielle knows all about Going Green with this adorable mini album made from toilet paper rolls. This mini album is packed with techniques that you will love adding to your creative skills. You will learn ways to add beauty to your scrapbooking while maintaining your pocketbook. It will make a darling mini album all about you, or use it to feature your children, either way you will love this adorable treasure and find yourself replicating it many times in the future. In addition to your basic tool kit, please bring a fine point black pen and a strong adhesive such as Scrappy glue.

QK Gift Sets, BOGO 2x2's and Free Ink!

Shop Saturday & Sunday and SAVE!

QuicKutz Gift Sets- Regularly $89.99 on sale for only $39.99! That's a savings of $50!

All in-stock 2x2 QuicKutz cutting dies (regular price $12.99 & $6.99) are Buy one Get one FREE!
Free dies are of equal or lesser value and there is no limit. These make *excellent* stocking stuffers!

And because we love our stampers too-
Purchase any regular price stamp valued at $6 or more and receive a free Vivid Ink pad (valued at $2.49) Limit one per household and only good while supplies last!

Options by Pine Cone Press

September was the first month we participated in a new program by Pine Cone Press called Options. They send us two kits a month - one is a project using their papers and blanks, the second is using another company's paper (September was My Mind's Eye).

Sometimes they're mini books, layouts, or cards, but they always give you Options of other things you can make with just the materials in the kit!

October's kits arrived yesterday! The first is lovely card box with matching cards that would make a wonderful gift and it uses their new Donna Salazar winter papers that are in soft and fuzzy blues and grays. The second is an adorable layout using Cosmo Cricket's new Jolly by Golly line. There are also ideas for some great cards!

Making Memories Findings Arrived!!

The coolest things came in from Making Memories yesterday- their vintage findings collection! There are TONS of neat little embellishments, beautiful paper and even an album with page kits and a paper pack to match! These are the kind of embellishments that make the page! Stop in and check them out- they're sure to go fast, especially the ones that make me think of Christmas at my great-grandmother's. They're just too perfect for heirloom holiday pages!

Countdown to Christmas- ALL NEW CARDS!

Countdown to Christmas - All New Cards

Offered Monday, October 5 at 10:30 AM AND 6:30 PM

Instructor: Sue -- $17

Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye. Have you started making your Christmas cards yet? Don't get left out in the cold. Sue will help you warm up your creativity making 4 beautifully stamped Christmas cards. Learn fun techniques in stamping and embellishing. Get a head start on making your Christmas cards in this special class.

Saturday Night Layouts ~ Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek at some of the layouts you'll be creating in this month's Saturday Night Layouts with Liz and Danielle!

Wanna see more? Then come and join us!

Saturday Night Layouts (SNL)
Saturday, October 3rd from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ~ $29
Instructors: Danielle and Liz

Brought to you live from Eclectica Scrapbooks & Stamps ~ it's Saturday Night Layouts!! For this special night we bring you two of our very talented scrapbook instructors, Danielle and Liz. They are ready to lead you through eight (8) 12 x 12 page layouts. No holding back here, these girls have got talent and you will be amazed at the new techniques and ideas you leave class with. You will be taking a small break, so be sure and bring yourself a snack to keep your energy level going!

Clean & Simple cards with Sue

Clean & Simple Cards – World Card Making Day

Saturday, October 3 at 10:30 AM -- $12
Instructor: Sue

World Card Making Day is a special holiday for card markers around the world celebrating the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family. This is a great class to connect with fellow card makers, gain encouragement, and be inspired. Sue will spark your passion for card making as you make 6 clean & simple cards. Join this class and see how simple it is to make a beautiful collection of cards ready to share with others.

New Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine

The newest issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine is HERE! It is **FREE** with your $25 or more purchase (pre-tax and after all discounts). Limit one per family please. Available while supplies last!

7 Gypsies Binderie - With Demo!

7Gypsies always has the neatest tools, embellishments and papers, and the Binderie is no exception! It's electric so there's no effort involved (and no interpretative injury from punching too many books!) and it's quiet!

Watch this awesome demo that shows all the different materials that the Binderie will cut with one-touch ease!

Bow Easy - with Tutorial!

The Bow Easy is a tool that we just recently got in due to numerous requests. If you haven't seen how it works, you're going to fall in love with it! It's so easy and it really does make perfect bows.

However, getting the hang of it without some one showing you how to do it can be a little tricky! I don't want anyone to get discouraged and miss out on this great tool, so here is a tutorial showing how to use the Bow Easy. At only $4.99, it's a great deal and will become a staple in your crafting bag.

All Occasion Cards with Sue

All Occasion Cards - All New Projects!

Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM and Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM -- $14

Instructor: Sue

Are you looking for ways to stretch your creativity as well as have fun? Then look no further. Join Sue and learn a few of her favorite stamping techniques as you make 4 stunning one-of-a-kind cards perfect to give for any occasion. And of course, you will be using some of the newest rubber stamps & embellishments on the market today. You'll love the attention to detail & creativity Sue has to offer when it comes to making cards for those special people in your life.

Crazy QuicKutz Sale!

Beginning Monday, September 14th and running through Sunday, September 20th, we're offering some CRAZY deals on QuicKutz products! Shop early for best selection!

Silhouette SD- regularly $299.99- now only $229.99!

2x2 Shape Cutting Dies- 50% off (excludes September 15th releases)

Spring Gift sets - 50% off

2x2 Alphabets - 50% off (excludes Miss Muffet)

Select 4x8 Alphabets - 50% off (Includes: Aquarius, Banana Split, Chandelier, Chemistry, Chick-a-dee, Chocolate, Disco, Dragonfly, Jacqueline, Moonlight and Storybook)

Cookie Cutter Alphabets - 50% off (excludes Central Park & Teriyaki)

Take an additional 50% off already discounted QuicKutz dies.

These prices are valid on in-stock merchandise only. No holds or special orders permitted. Stamps on QuicKutz club cards and Eclectica Frequent Shopper cards *will NOT* be given on sale merchandise.

Recent Arrivals

The Pink Slice is here, as well as the spatula, the Think Pink design card, Mistletoe, and a couple other Design Cards.
All the new Distress Stickles colors from Tim Holtz arrived.
Spook Alley by Making Memories is here and it's SO cool- i haven't gotten a good picture yet.
A*Muse's Halloween release arrived and there really are Edward and Bella (from Twilight) stamps in the release.
Impression Obsession Christmas, Winter and Halloween stamps came in and there are some really lovely ones. Stamps that will make stunning cards with little to no effort!
We now carry ALL the Spica pen colors available. These go so nicely with images colored with Copic makers (or really any thing that needs just a little 'wow')

Cookie Sheet Halloween Advent Calendar

If you can't make it to this class, kits are NO PROBLEM!!! Just be sure to let them know when you sign up that it will be a "Kit Only"!


Cookie Sheet Halloween Advent Calendar

Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM -- $25

Instructor: Danielle

Danielle has a great surprise for you and has designed an advent calendar for Halloween by special request. Join her as she helps you make a one of a kind Halloween decoration. The advent calendar will have lots of elements, pieces with dimension, and plenty of goodies to play with. Make it for yourself or as a great gift for others. In addition to your basic kit, please bring dimensional glue dots.

Saturday Night Layouts- Peek

Here's a peek at some of the layouts you'll be creating in this month's Saturday Night Layouts with Rhonda and Danielle!

Saturday Night Layouts (SNL)

Saturday, September 12 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM -- $29

Instructors: Danielle and Rhonda

Brought to you live, from Eclectica Scrapbooks & Stamps-Saturday Night Layouts!! For this special night we bring you two of our very talented scrapbook instructors, Danielle and Rhonda. They are ready to lead you through eight (8) 12 x 12 page layouts. No holding back here, these girls have got talent and you will be amazed at the new techniques and ideas you leave class with. You will be taking a small break, so be sure and bring yourself a snack to keep your energy level going!

Countdown to Christmas- it's not too late!

We still have spaces available in TONIGHT'S class and Friday morning's class!!! Don't miss these adorable cards!

Countdown to Christmas - All New Cards

Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 PM & Friday, September 11 at 10:30 AM - $17

Instructor: Sue

Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye. Have you started making your Christmas cards yet? Don't get left out in the cold. Sue will help you warm up your creativity making 4 beautifully stamped Christmas cards. Learn fun techniques in stamping and embellishing. Get a head start on making your Christmas cards in this special class.

1-2-3 Sale this Labor Day Weekend!

Shop with us this Labor Day Weekend and enjoy three tiers of savings. We make it as easy as 1-2-3 to save on the things you use most!

10% off Print Paper and Bazzill Cardstock

20% off All Adhesives

30% off All Stamps- Clear, Unmounted and Woodblock


These discounts are only applicable on regular priced, in-stock merchandise and cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.

They are valid Saturday, September 5th (store hours 10am to 8pm), Sunday, September 6th (store hours 1pm to 6pm) and Monday, September 7th (store hours 10am to 6pm)

Disney Pixar Pages- September 18th

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Disney Pixar Pages

Friday, September 18 at 6:30 PM -- $18

Instructor: Kathy

This class is for everyone who loves Disney Pixar's characters from such great movies as Cars, Nemo, The Incredibles, Wall-E, and Monsters, Inc. In this class you will make four 12X12 pages based on several Disney Pixar films. In addition to your basic kit, please bring double-sided foam adhesive for this class. Check out the store blog prior to the class for a sneak peak of the pages you will be making in class.

When it rains, it pours!

Every single section in our tall white racks is less than a month old- most are less than a week old. Quickutz fall/Thanksgiving release came out today (Miss Muffet is back in at the *crazy* intro price of only $29.99). Basic Grey will be here any day.. new stamps are coming in daily.. we are BURSTING at the seams with all the latest and greatest!

Check out the slide show for peeks at the newest.

Bo Bunny is here!

The colors are SO pretty on these lines and the Halloween paper is too cute (we love the cupcake creatures!)

Remember- this weekend is our Birthday Weekend! Double Stamps on Saturday and Sunday Sampler at 1:30 & 2:30 on Sunday!

Sunday Sampler- final peeks

Here are peeks of what our last two instructors will be doing for their Sunday Sampler Mini-projects.

Cheryl is a new instructor with us and will be doing lots of technique classes and altered classes.

Skye's project showcases her paper crafting skills as well as her knack for using things in fun and unexpected ways!

Another Sunday Sampler Sneak Peek

Here's a peek of one of five of the projects you'll make if you come to our Sunday Sampler. Isn't this candy treat box adorable? Alissa will teach you how to make the box from scratch. It's the perfect little something to put on a co-worker's desk or in your daughter's lunch box to show you care! We bet you'll want to make more after crafting this one.



There are still spaces left for our Sunday Sampler this Sunday, August 23rd. There are two time slots to choose from: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. It's only $17 and you'll walk away with five completed projects, all created by our talented instructors.

New Arrivals- SEI & Hampton Art & more

These are just two of the three SEI lines we got in this week. They are absolutely beautiful with foil and flock and glaze.

We also received in an order of Hampton Art stamps, including three sets of Studio G $1 clear stamps. There are some really beautiful clear sets too.

The Paper Company is a new company we've just started carrying too- the papers are very luxe with a pearlescent finish and foil touches.

The new Tattered Angels colors arrived today also. Many of them are limited edition colors that once they're gone, they're gone.

Come in and see what all is new! All these sparkly, shiny things look better in person anyway! :)

All Occasion Cards with Sue

All Occasion Cards - All New Projects!

Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM and Tuesday, August 25 at 10:30 am $14

Instructor: Sue

Are you looking for ways to stretch your creativity as well as have fun? Then look no further. Join Sue and learn a few of her favorite stamping techniques as you make 4 stunning one-of-a-kind cards perfect to give for any occasion. And of course, you will be using some of the newest rubber stamps & embellishments on the market today. You'll love the attention to detail & creativity Sue has to offer when it comes to making cards for those special people in your life.

Sunday Sampler

Take a peek at what 2 of the 5 instructors participating have come up with for Sunday Sampler this Sunday, August 23rd. There are two time slots available: 1:30pm and 2:30pm. It's only $17 and you'll get to see what different teachers' styles are like without having to take a full class from each.

Kathy's project is 2 6x6 layouts that could also be card fronts for our cardmakers out there.
Sue's project showcases stamping and is a lovely card with matching envelope.

The Butterfly Project

The Holocaust Museum in Houston is collecting 1.5 million handmade butterflies for their "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" exhibit set to open in spring 2012.

We will be collecting butterflies to send in for this cause through the end of the year at least. They are requesting that the butterflies be submitted by June 30, 2011. We may wind up sending in multiple lots. :)

From their website:
Please facilitate the “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” activity and create as many handmade arts-and-crafts butterflies as possible. This project may be completed by all ages as individuals or groups.

* Butterflies should be no larger than 8 inches by 10 inches.
* Butterflies may be of any medium the artist chooses, but two-dimensional submissions are preferred.
* Glitter should not be used.
* Food products (cereal, macaroni, candy, marshmallows or other perishables) also should not be used.

Kathy's Princess Pages

I've already given you guys previews of some of the pages in Kathy's Princess Pages class, here's another one, just in case you were on the fence. :)


Here's all the info you need to sign up for the class- call 901-377-0730 or stop by!

Friday, August 21 at 6:30 PM -- $18

Instructor: Kathy

In this class you will make four 12x12 scrapbook pages sure to bring out your inner princess. If you love Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine, or Aurora we have got you covered. With tons of room for photos, these pages are perfect for your Disney vacation, party, dress up, Halloween, and girly girl pages.

New Product in this week!

We have been unloading boxes upon boxes of new product every day!

We have new stamps in from Penny Black, Crafty Secrets, Impression Obsession, The Greeting Farm, A*muse and American Craft

New papers from Karen Foster, Best Creation, & American Craft.

Embellishments from Craft Secrets and American Craft.

New Copic Marker colors- Check out the slide show for previews! But remember- the paper is best enjoyed *in person* :)

Danielle's Magic Box

Magic Box

Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM -- $18

Instructor: Danielle

Join Danielle and learn the secret behind this magical box that unfolds to present four separate boxes. It is a wonderful way to gift your items for Birthdays, Holidays or when you wish to show thanks to someone special in our life. You will love the look of surprise as your recipient opens their magical box revealing 4 additional boxes. It's definitely a winner in the gift giving arena. Please note: Bring a strong adhesive such as red liner tape.

In honor of Tax Free Weekend....

We're offering 10% off your purchase on Saturday & Sunday!

Shop with us either day (or both!) and receive 10% off you're entire sale*! We figure you need to buy a little something for yourself after all the back-to-school shopping you'll be doing, and what better pick-me-up than new paper!

Discounts do not stack, so you can't use this offer with any other coupons or discounts. *not applicable on classes, crops, kits, gift cards, special orders or previous purchases.

Sketch Thursday 8-6

This week's sketch is an 8.5 x11" page sketch that Rhonda has artfully turned into a lovely card. She has replaced the photo with a double matted stamped sentiment, and changed it from a portrait to landscape orientation.

Cards are an excellent way to use up those scraps from pages, and even the simplest hand crafted card lets the person you give it to know that you care! You can easily whip out several cards in a single sitting to have some on hand too. You can even leave the sentiments blank and add those on as needed.

New Arrivals- My Mind's Eye and More!

My Mind's Eye's newest arrived yesterday and man-oh-man is there a lot of new stuff from them! Two Christmas lines- one adorable and bright, the other vintage and muted, two Halloween lines- again- one bright and fun, the other vintage and spooky, and two all occasion lines- one for him and one for her! PLUS--- Abbey Road- their new rack program with matching titles, die cuts, chipboard and more! Their embellishments for all their new lines are really cool- the decorative brads are very nice, as are the ribbons. I only photographed a few papers from each of the lines- the regular lines also have kits, die cut sheets, sticker borders, brads and ribbon.

In addition to MME, we also received in a reorder of Stamping Bella and a TON of Ketto stamps (they're fun and funky fairies for those not in with the Ketto crowd). We also received several new Stampavie stamps (LOVE these clear stamps! Detailed and PERFECT for Copic markers!)

Also- QuicKutz newest release arrived Tuesday- and it is Halloween awesomeness! (i think it's pretty obvious i totally love Halloween) See the picture below the slideshow.

New stuff is arriving daily now- keep your eyes on the blog for more peeks!

Secret Pal - 2nd Session

Secret Pal forms are ready to be picked up!

Each month your Secret Pal gift is due on or before the 1st of the month.

The session will run for 4 months- the first due date is September 1st.

Exchange gifts should be handmade and have a minimum value of $10.

All gifts can be picked up at Eclectica Scrapbooks & Stamps after the 3rd of the month.

Please do not reveal who your Secret Pal is to anyone during the 4 months. If it’s not a secret, it takes some of the fun out of it! We will have Reveal Party at the end of the 4 month period where you will be able to present your final gift to your Secret Pal and officially introduce yourself.

Kathy's Princess Pages

Disney Princess Pages

Friday, August 21 at 6:30 PM -- $18

Instructor: Kathy

In this class you will make four 12x12 scrapbook pages sure to bring out your inner princess. If you love Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine, or Aurora we have got you covered. With tons of room for photos, these pages are perfect for your Disney vacation, party, dress up, Halloween, and girly girl pages.