Zonta Card Making Day - Saturday, November 18!

 

There is a reason we have been participating in this event since it's inception....it is FUN and so very well run.  It is a time for the community of paper crafters to come together to catch up and learn a new technique or two.  I look forward to this event EVERY year. Tickets are still available for NEXT Saturday's event.  Don't miss out!

Kim

Tag Swap 2019

Hi everyone!  It's been so long since I've posted here.  Please don't take this as a sign that I have not thought about you or the store....actually I think about you and the store... Every. Single. Day.  Oh how I miss my happy place AND seeing you there.  I have been having fun, however, connecting with you out and about.  I am seeing you at the grocery store and at the fabulous events that take place in our community.  Oh how I love having two days off in a row!  It's like a vacation every week.  Ha.  

I have also continued to take part in the incredible Zonta's Card Making Extravaganza.  Have a look at the card, I mean tag I created for the event.

We worked with real sheet music and gesso to create a beautiful background for our tag.  We then added a few stamps in green ink for a beautiful addition to the base of the tag.  We then stamped vintage children from Magenta and embossed a sentiment from Tim Holtz.  The red poinsettias were also from a Tim Holtz set.  The tag was then dressed with real seeded eucalyptus, silk ribbon, a jingle bell and of course my signature twine.  Don't be afraid to add beautiful natural elements like pinecones or leaves to your tag designs.  You don't have to worry about the amount of dimension so go nuts! 

Tag Exchange 2019
So this leads me perfectly into my next request of you.  Want to join in on out 7th Annual Tag Exchange?  No store.  No problem.  We can still have the incredible swap that you have come to love. 

Have a look at the past participant's creations by clicking the links below. Are these not incredible?2018 Tag Exchange
2017 Tag Exchange
2016 Tag Exchange
2015 Tag Exchange
2014 Tag Exchange
2013 Tag Exchange

Here are the rules:

• You will make 13 tags of the same design to trade with the other participants 
• You can use any product you like and the design can be as simple or elaborate as you like
• Please email me (thepaperpickle@gmail.com) to register. You must register by Friday, DECEMBER 6
• Your 13 tags are to be dropped off to me at my hubby's office (Hinnegan Law at 75 Thames Street, Chatham) between 9am-5pm DECEMBER 9-13 - PS...I have gotten the approval from the boss
• You can pick up your tags at the office (75 Thames Street, Chatham) any day between DECEMBER 16-20 (9am-5pm)
• There is no cost to register or participate other than the cost of your product that you use
• There will be a $50 prize of paper products for one lucky participant (random draw by one of my children).

Interested?  I would love to see what you've got.  I would love to see you! There is still time to create and share a little Christmas cheer with your fellow crafter.  

♥ Kim

NEWSLETTER Time - ZONTA Details. NEW Product. 25% off SALE.

Beautiful NEW dies from Elizabeth Crafts
are in stock NOW!

Well hello there.  Long time no chat.  So for those of you who tune in regularly know that when I am not posting it means BIG things are HAPPENING!  Oh yeah.  Truly these last few weeks have been a whirlwind here at The Pickle! 

Zonta LOVE
We had a blast at the Zonta Cardmaking Extravaganza where we taught TWO cards.  Have a look!  A warm thank you to Corrinne from Rubies who taught this elegant card which featured Tim Holtz Glorious Bouquet stamp and oxide inks.  We also used a gorgeous butterfly stamp from Magenta and Tim's new border stamp set.

Elegant card perfect for any occasion

And here is the card that Jules and I lead.  This was an action packed shaker card which featured Memory Box's Mod Square die and some amazing new papers from Crate Paper, oxide inks (can you tell they are my fav?!?) and various other amazing stamps and product that we have in stock.  Both cards are in store now.  Come and have a look...I am proud of these designs.

Shake it....!

Everyone said they loved the cards....what do you think?  What an awesome event once again.  PS....the date has been set for the Christmas Event.....mark your calendars for November 10th!  ♥

NEW Dies!

 A ton of new dies and general product for that matter have been steadily arriving at The Pickle.  Have a look at some of the beauties.....

Basic shapes are back!

Incredible value from Elizabeth Craft

Love the NEW hot air balloon
- check out Pinterest for some incredible designs.

You could do SO much with this basket die

Dashing Circles

Dashing Squares

Dashing Rectangles

Bird Branch Circle Frame from Memory Box

Poppy Stamp - Fine Flamingo

Memory Box - Dragonfly Stems Left Corner

Poppy Stamp - Pierces Borders

Select Spellbinder Dies - 25% OFF

Is it time for a SALE?!?  Well we DO have to make room for these brand new dies.  Do you think you can help find good homes for any of these?  ♥  Just look at these dies are awesome ideas.

These are only a few of the Spellbinders that at 25% off!

Alcohol Ink Card Class
Tomorrow I will be posting details about TWO alcohol ink classes with Hilary!  Join our Queen of Technique and see why people are going crazy for alcohol inks once again!

Free Make & Take - THIS Saturday
Don't forget....it is the third Saturday and that means a FREE make and take at the Pickle!  Make a beautiful Mother's Day card with Jules.  10am-2pm THIS Saturday!  All are welcome.

Hope to see you soon!

Kim

Store Hours
Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm
Sat - 10am-3pm

Card Making Extravaganza - April 7

Saturday is the LAST DAY to receive the Early Bird pricing for this incredible event.  You have heard me GUSH about how wonderful this event is...it TRULY is!  Picture this....an ENTIRE day of crafting, good food and FUN.  We will have TWO tables and I cannot wait to share my designs with you!

Tickets are still available.  Check out the details on the poster above about how to sign up.  This year you can even pop into The Pickle to register!  Open today 10-5 and Saturday 10-3.

♥Kim

Store Hours

Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm

Sat - 10am-3pm

A Beautiful Day - Zonta Card Making Extravaganza - April 7

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7th.  This is the date for the Card Making Extravaganza hosted by the Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent.  Trust me when I tell you that this is a PREMIER EVENT put on by a very HOSPITABLE and PASSIONATE group of women!  There is a reason we have been a proud participating business for the past decade PLUS.   For $48 (or $45 for you early birds out there) you will:

• Move table to table learning, laughing and going home with 8 beautiful projects that you made with your very own hands....yes!  YOU can do it!  All levels welcome.
• Enjoy fresh baked goodies and beverages throughout the day - This group of Zontian's love to show off their baking skills!
• A nice lunch by Maple City Bakery - fresh sandwiches or wraps, veggies and dessert...it's the right kind of food to keep you fueled all afternoon long.
• A chance to do a little shopping - like the product you worked with?  Chances are you will be able to buy it.  We also like to bring a few little exclusive specials for the day.
• Learn a little bit more about what the Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent is doing for our community

We will be hosting TWO tables at this event!  Get ready for two beautiful, technique based cards.  I love to show off what you can do with a little paper, ink and product.  Get ready to have a little fun with The Pickle!

All information can be found on the poster above or call the organizer.  You can register online or by visiting the businesses listed above.

Join us!  It will be the perfect day to spend surrounded by others who love paper as much as you do!

♥Kim

Store Hours

Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm

Sat - 10am-3pm

Zonta - Christmas Card Making Extravaganza

The Paper Pickle Card

I had THE best time on the weekend at The Zonta Card Making Extravaganza.  The Paper Pickle has been apart of this fabulous event since the beginning ( 12+years I think).  There is a session in the spring and another in the fall.  You MUST check out the next one.

What do you think of the card I taught (found above)?  I never know what I am going to teach until I get playing around in my craft room.  Let me tell you, it gets a little stressful at times as I always want my card to be loaded with technique, be appealing to the ladies and not too rushed (you see we only have 30 minutes per group to complete).  I was proud at the way it turned out.

They Liked it!
This card was well received by the group!  We worked with oxide inks in peacock feathers, salty ocean and cracked pistachio to blend and create the background.  We then stamped the sheet music in faded jeans oxide ink.  I absolutely love these inks (as if you couldn't tell!).  They blend beautifully and stamp equally as well. 

The Process/Products Used
We then added a couple of great dies:

Spellbinders - Fa La La

Penny Black - Winter Snow Script

Then a few finishing touches including:  glitter, snowflake brad, sequins from Neat & Tangled and a little washi.  I love it!

The Team

Paper Pickle Power!

I couldn't have managed the day without my trusty sidekick, Julia.  Julia is my daughter and she is growing into a confident and beautiful young woman.  She has been apart of The Paper Pickle since she was 3 months old (remember the baby in the playpen at the end of the counter?  YES!  This is the same girl!).  She was the natural pick to help for the event since my sister Kell is busy cuddling with her new baby girl. 

You rocked it, girl!

Do you think she had fun?  I would say so!  This was my girl at the end of the day.  Energy to spare!! 

Christmas HAS Arrived (product anyways!)
Now we are not decorating the store until Remembrance Day has passed but we do have the store jam packed with incredible new product for your Christmas projects.  Here is a little sampling of the some dies that are similar to the one I used above. 

Spellbinders - Building a Snowman

Spellbinders - Deck the Halls

Spellbinders - Sledding

More Samples

Look at these incredible samples I found using the Penny Black and Spellbinders dies.  Wow.  Just wow.  I love seeing how others use the products I used.  It is amazing what can be created if you use your imagination and work with those beautiful hands.....

♥Kim

Store Hours
Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm
Sat - 10am-3pm

Spring Has Sprung SALE & More

A new week is here and time for another promo.  THIS week enjoy 25% off all 12x12 Designer Papers and Stencils!  You know we like to carry THE latest and greatest so what a perfect time to pick up a few new goodies to inspire!

Zonta Card Extravaganza - Last Chance!
There are still a spots available in Saturday's Zonta Cardmaking Extravaganza!  Go online and register today!  I am very excited to teach my card.  I know people will be "BUZZING" after this one!

Free Make and Take Third Saturday 
Here is the little bookmark that Julia taught last Saturday.  Did you miss it?  Anyone interested in a kit, please let me know.  They are only a toonie!  Kits are not yet prepped but we will have them ready next week!  I just loved how it turned out using Spellbinder's new die set.

Make it a great day.

Kim

Store Hours
Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm
Sat - 10am-3pm

ALL Stamps & Ink 15% OFF

Are you liking these weekly specials?  March Break deserves special savings.  For March 15-18, take 15% off ALL stamps and ink.  This includes all polymer stamps, wood mount stamps, cling mount stamps, inks and re-inkers of all kinds including, pigment, dye, scented, metallic, etc. Treat yourself!

Make & Take - THIS Saturday
Just a reminder that our FREE Make & Take is happening THIS Saturday!  Join us from 10-2 for an adorable project!  Everyone who loves paper and unicorns is welcome!!

Scrapbooking Class - March 30
There is still room in this incredible class.  The technique is unreal.  Perfect for scrpbookers and my card makers.  If you ever wanted to work with Magenta's Nuance powders, embossing paste, stencils and more, this class is for you.  Call the store or drop in during store hours to register!  Pink or blue???  You decide!

ZONTA Cardmaking Extravaganza - March 25th

Last call!  There are still seats available for this incredible event.  Enjoy a day of crafting while supporting an amazing cause.  The Pickle will be there!!

Kim

Store Hours

Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm

Sat - 10am-3pm

Zonta Spring Card Extravaganza

Just another reason to look forward to spring!  The Zonta Card Making Extravaganza is taking place on Saturday March 25 and OF COURSE The Paper Pickle will be there.  As I have mentioned in my bi-annual posts, the Zontian's host a top notch event.  You get to make 8 projects and learn some incredible technique.  You get to shop.  You get a nice lunch from Maple City Bakery.  You get incredible desserts by the Zonta group (oh those scones!).  You can take part in the card contest and win some sweet prizes. You get to laugh and converse with your fellow paper lovers.  You get to watch me do what I do best....run around like a crazy lady trying to jam pack as much as I can in my 30 minute session with you!  What will I come up with this year?  Help me decide by messaging me at thepaperpickle@gmail.com.  I'd love to hear what you are interested in.

How to Register

All registration is done online.  Register by clicking HERE.  I hear there is limited seating so do not delay!  Trust me....this event is incredible and you must attend.  The past two or more have SOLD OUT.  It is awesome.

Hope to see you there!!

Kim

Store Hours

Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm

Sat - 10am-3pm

Zonta - What a Rush!

Christmas Tradition by Kim

Last Saturday was the Zonta Christmas Card Extravaganza and it was incredible (as always)!  I was amazed to hear that The Paper Pickle has participated in ALL 17 card making events put on by this wonderful club/charity.  We are the only business to boast of this and I will tell you there is a reason we have been participating each and EVERY time......it is because it is FABULOUS. The organizers have always stepped up to provide the participants with a top notch event.  Everything from great cards lessons at each of the 8 tables, a nice healthy lunch by Maple City Bakery, fun card contests (you should see the entries!), and home baked goodies (the scones are a must try).  

The Product

This is the card that I designed.  I was quite pleased with the outcome.  I like my cards to be elegant and I like my cards to include a product or technique that some may never have tried.  This year I told the ladies that it was my plan to wow them with my "use of dies and glitter ritz".  I will tell you there were quite a few dies including the Tim Holtz Mixed Media 2 die (Sizzix), Jewels 1 border dies (Elizabeth Crafts) and Adler Star (Memory Box).

Sizzix - Mixed Media 2 Die used for the background

Elizabeth Crafts - Jewels 1 - used as an accent at the bottom

Memory Box - Adler Star Trio - used with glitter ritz as an embellishment

And boy, was the Glitter Ritz flying!  I used glitter ritz (which is a microfine glitter) on the Adler Stars (and layered the two largest to create a beautiful poinsettia to match my Magenta Stamp) and also as a border at the bottom portion of my card.  

The Process

Someone asked me how I come up with my designs.  Well I will admit that it is luck.....kind of.  Actually I like to zone in on a few products I would like to use.  This year I HAD to use the Magenta Santa and Little Girl stamp.  It has been an all time favourite of mine and really that is where the design began.  I then went back to look at the cards I had designed in the past.  I had worked on gold cards and pink cards.  We had a brown rustic card last year.  I had never worked with a stark navy and clean white before so this led to the next choice.  Then one of my customers who is "in the know", asked me to bring in the Tim Holtz Mixed Media 2 die and once I saw it, again I KNEW I had to work with it.  The rest all fell into place.  What do you think?  

Penny Black - Yes, Virginia

Now how cool is this?  I was looking through my stash and came across THE most perfect sentiment for the inside of my design.  This is an oldie but a goodie.  Penny Black's "Yes, Virginia" was the icing on the cake for me.  My card was complete.  And can you believe it.....no twine!

On Order

I will tell you that the majority of the items I used on my card are now out of stock but all items have been re ordered.  If you are interested in any of these items, we would be happy to take down your name and set it aside once it is here.  Just shoot me an email (thepaperpickle@gmail.com) or call the store (519.351.5220).  

I hope you enjoyed my design.  And next time you hear about the Zonta card making day....sign up!  I promise you will have a great day.  Looking forward to lucky #18.

Kim

Store Hours

Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm

Sat - 10am-3pm