Black Friday Special

Have you noticed that more and more Canadian businesses are talking about their Black Friday specials?  I wonder if it is a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mentality and/or businesses trying to make a statement?  More than ever it is SO important to shop locally and if not locally, how about Canadian?

I will tell you that 100% of my Christmas purchases, this year, will be Canadian and most likely 90% of them will be from Chatham-Kent.  That is just how I roll....I like knowing that my Christmas spending will be with my friends like Christy from DeKoKo's (the not only fantastic coffee shop next door but our very own Chatham-Kent Etsy store front!), or Lesli from Ella Minnow Pea (awesome TOY store!!), or Barb from The Barrypatch (Canadian pottery and gifts), or Eddie from Boyes N Herd (men's clothing store) or Todd from Smith Cycle (a real traditional bicycle store) or Pauline from Eve Chocolatier (only like THE best chocolate store ever) or Jackie from Rachel's Room (fantastic women's clothing store....oh, hey wait.  Maybe I am the one hinting about a gift card from there!).  I could go on and on..... I'm sorry.  I don't like to use my blog to make political statements but sometimes people need to hear how important shopping locally and Canadian is.  Maybe if enough of us say it, the more will listen and the sooner we will begin to see improvements in our own community.

So without further ado, I present The Paper Pickle's very first Black Friday promotion......This Friday and Saturday ONLY:

• Shop Tax FREE 
• Amazing 50% OFF sales table with items from:
• Pink Paislee, 
• My Mind's Eye
• Kaiser Craft and more
• ALL RIBBON - BOGO....BUY ONE Get ONE FREE

Just think of this as a little thank you to those of you who have chosen to shop locally this weekend.  I sincerely appreciate your business.  Truly I do......Kim

Mini Shaker Scrapbooking Class

Hey!

Have a look at this fun album.....I am so thrilled to (finally) design a project for my son using photos from our family session a couple of years ago (with Fairytales photography).  This brand NEW paper line from My Minds Eye was THE paper I have been waiting for to make the perfect project for Coulter.  It is a nice heavy kraft cardstock with printed designs in either black or bright colours.  This is a Kaiser Craft album so you can expect a nice heavy weight and awesome quality.

 So what did Coulter think of the project?  Well, he said it was cool and then asked if he could shake it....

The cover....note the subtle title at the bottom AND in the star  are little beads and goodies that act as the shaker part of the project!

The inside pages....we will work with stickers, rub ons, buttons, embossed cardstocks and more.

Inside pages....We will stamp on acetate, use glitter ritz, rhinestones, punches, distress inks, etc.

Final two pages....We will stamp, use stickers, distress and work with various patterned designer papers.

So what do you think?  Interested in taking this class?  Here are the details....

Date...Monday, December 12th

Time....6pm

Cost....$25

Required Supplies...scissors, adhesive, 4 photos (4x6 size)

Please note that there will be tons of additional stickers and products available during the class.....you can adjust the stickers to better reflect your special someone (ie. a daughter, father, etc.).

Now, I know we are getting very close to Christmas, but wouldn't this make a great gift for someone?  In two hours, you could have them checked off your list!  Alright, maybe this date doesn't work......I can pull together a kit for $20.  This will include instructions and supplies for you to make this project when you get a chance.  

Please call the store to register if you are interested!

NEW Classes & Open House Winners

Hey everyone.  My gosh! What an amazing Open House on Sunday!  I think I am still recovering from all the excitement.  A HUGE thank you to all of you that came out to have a little fun with make and takes and enjoyed some pretty AMAZING goodies baked our in house baker extraordinaries, Jen and Kell!!!  Truly, did you see the detail on those sugar cookies and how precisely layered and cut each piece of yummy goodness was?!?!  I am a very lucky girl to have these talented girls on my side.  It was a day to remember!  Thank you again.

Winners of Open House Draw & Facebook Page
I had a couple of draws going on.  Instead of having just one winner for the Open House RSVP draw, I decided to go with 5.....aren't I nice!!  The winners of a $10 gift card are:

• Kim Schmidt
• Maureen Kettle
• Jo-Ann Patterson
• Heather Sullo
• Jasmine Labombier

Congratulations ladies!  Stop by the store for your prize!!!

Now the winner of the Paper Pickle Facebook contest was Ashley Smyth!!!  I have a $10 gift card here for you too!!  And just in case you are not sure what this contest was....just log on to facebook and search The Paper Pickle Company.  Like our page and you will get updates on what is happening here!  It is as easy as that!  There will be more contests going on so "like" us today!!

NEW CLASSES

As promised, we have some pretty amazing Christmas cards.  It is not too late to learn how to make these for your cards this year!!!  Have a look at the adorable classes here....

Cards by Pauline

Ok.....how cute are these?!?  Learn how to throw some shapes together to create this gorgeous arctic winter scene.  You will also be using embossing folders, glitter, ink and more.  The warm and very stylish Stampingbella card is full of colouring and shading techniques.  You will also work with flocking, glitter, spellbinders dies, peel off stickers and more.  A perfect class for students of all ages and levels.

Dates:  Tuesday, November 29th OR Wednesday December 7th

Time:  6pm

Cost:  $17

Required Supplies:  scissors, adhesive

Suggested Supplies:  Prismacolor pencils (please get list from us at the store)

Cards by Debbie

Debbie has created two very gorgeous cards for you in this class.  I love the simple elegance of each.  On the poinsettia card, you will be working with the Stargazer watercolour paints, perfect pearls, distressing inks and more.  The card actually has a very creative opening that you may not have ever used before....what a great idea.  The white snowflake card is just so beautiful!  Let Debbie show you how to create an elegant card with an embossing folder, glitter embossing powder and spellbinders dies.....stunning!

A great class for students of all levels!

Dates:  Wednesday November 30th at 6pm OR Wednesday December 7th at 10AM (please note times!)

Cost:  $17

Required Supplies:  scissors, adhesive, 

Scrapbooking Class

Here I go again.....late with my project!  Darn day job is getting in the way....ha!  I will be posting my project on Friday.  But I do have a little teaser for you.  I will be working with My Mind's Eye's LATEST collection called Kraft Funday (which is now in store just in case you are looking for it!!  Trust me.  It is every bit as cute as they promised in there initial photos of this collection.......all printed heavy weight kraft cardstock!!).

ONE MORE SLEEP - Open House Alert!

Just a reminder.......

Hope to see you tomorrow!!

Kim

Crafting & Confections with Eve Chocolatier

What could be better.....crafting with The Paper Pickle and learning how to make chocolate goodies with Pauline from Eve Chocolatier?  A match made in a heaven?  Perhaps.

November 20th will be the day when it all comes together for the first time in history!  Tickets can be purchased at the store for $30.  Seats are limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment!

REMINDER.....only 6 more sleeps 'til our CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE!  

To quote one of my favourite movies of all time....."It's all happening."

NEW Product Alert & Open House Reminder!

We are gearing up BIG TIME for our Christmas Open House which is ONE (short) week from today (on November 13th from 12-4pm).  Are you going to be there?  Make sure to stop into the store this week to rsvp to be entered into the draw!

Check out some of the new product we just got in!

Ranger Studio Paints & Accessories

So these paints were suppose to be here weeks ago but I am thrilled to say they are now here!  These are all the rage in the mix media world!  Did you happen to catch Linda's Mixed Media class this past Wednesday at the Pickle?  I couldn't believe how much ENERGY was in the room when I walked in after class!  Every one's projects looked unique and different BUT so amazing!  I am thrilled to get in on this Tuesday's class!!

What I think is the absolute coolest thing about these acrylic paints, is that they have 15 different colours, but they show you below how to turn these 15 colours into 51 different colours!  Check it out!

Little Black Dress by Basic Grey

This was one of my favourite releases at CHA this summer!  Look how versatile these papers are...they have a gorgeous sophisticated look....a staple in any girl's paper crafting closet!  Check out this link from YouTube which shows you all the product available in this collection.  Little Black Dress  I brought in the 6x6 pads, collection kits, brads/buttons page layout kit (which I cannot wait to make!) and all 18 double sided designer papers!  If you are looking for anything else, let me know and I would be happy to order it in for you!

Have a look at a layout from Basic Grey's designers using this collection....

NEW PAGE on Facebook
So I had to convert from a Paper Pickle group on facebook to a page, as the group was set to be archived and no longer available for you to use!  So search "The Paper Pickle Company" on facebook and "like" my page.  If you do, you will be entered into a draw which will take place at the Open House!!!  Come on.....I know you like us!!!

Well, maybe I will stop here for this post.  I have an entire acre of backyard FULL of maple leaves just calling my name!  Enjoy the sunshine!!

NEW Product Alert

We are gearing up BIG TIME for our Christmas Open House which is ONE (short) week from today (on November 13th from 12-4pm).  Are you going to be there?  Make sure to stop into the store this week to rsvp to be entered into the draw!

Check out some of the new product we just got in!

Ranger Studio Paints & Accessories

So these paints were suppose to be here weeks ago but I am thrilled to say they are now here!  These are all the rage in the mix media world!  Did you happen to catch Linda's Mixed Media class this past Wednesday at the Pickle?  I couldn't believe how much ENERGY was in the room when I walked in after class!  Everyone's projects looked unique and different BUT so amazing!  I am thrilled to get in on this Tuesday's class!!

What I think is the absolute coolest thing about these acrylic paints, is that they have 15 different colours, but they show you below how to turn these 15 colours into 51 different colours!  Check it out!

Little Black Dress by Basic Grey
This was one of my favourite releases at CHA this summer!  Look how versatile these papers are....

Little Black Dress

Christmas Open House...November 13th!

Well it is that time of the year again.....mark your calendars!!! 

You all know how much we LOVE this event!  And I have a feeling you guys LOVE this event too!  (Check out the photos from last year!)  So hey, why don't you grab a friend and let them in on the best kept secret in town!   

PS......Just for fun, I have a special draw, which will take place during the Open House, for anyone who rsvp's for this event by dropping by the store between now and November 12th.  You must stop in during store hours to be entered!