Thursday, May 29, 2014

FREE Make and Take TODAY


The sun is SHINING and it is a beautiful day. Why don't we keep the sun shiny feeling going at The Pickle?!  Stop in for a free make and take today!  Look how adorable the card looks in my garden!  


Work with Memory Box dies and see how they can add a simple elegance to any project. What have I said before...they will make you look like a superstar with minimal effort!  Definitely my kind of product!!

Also, there is still room in the card class with Pauline next Tuesday (June 3).  Call and sign up!  

See you soon!

Kim

Store Hours
Wed. - Fri. - 10am-5pm
Sat. - 9:30am-3pm

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Retrofest - It's On!


Check out the amazing car in front of The Paper Pickle today!!  What?!?

Also sampling The Pickle Station pickles. Say hi to my little helper, Julia! 


Also last day to shop TAX FREE!  Open until 3pm. 

See you soon. 

Kim

Friday, May 23, 2014

Retrofest Sale & Card Class Details

It's all happening.....
Retrofest 2014 Promo Picture taken in front of The Capitol Theatre
I walked downtown this morning to do some banking for hubby and to drop off some signage at the store (did you hear it is TAX FREE storewide at The Pickle today and tomorrow?  Or mention you follow my blog or facebook page and save 15% on your entire purchase).

Well in my travels, I peeked into the storefront windows and I couldn't be more proud of my city and my fellow merchants!  Everyone's windows are decorated beautifully for Retrofest.  And wow were people moving!  Everyone was busy with jobs prepping for this HUGE weekend.  So nice to see!

Here is a video I came across this morning.  It is a very nice summary of what Retrofest is all about.  It is a little long but if you are a car enthusiast, you will appreciate the photography and work David Langford put into this video!



The weather is suppose to be fabulous so come on to Downtown Chatham Saturday and check out Retrofest and maybe even visit The Paper Pickle!

Pretty Poppy Cards by Pauline
This past Wednesday, we had a great card class with Debbie.  It was a full house and I think you were all excited that classes are back!

Well, I've got another one for ya!  Have a look at the card class Pauline is teaching on Tuesday, June 3rd!

You have been asking for this for a while now.....COLOURING CLASSES are BACK!  You will be learning colouring techniques from an expert!  Work with Copics and pencils on the first card.  Various dies will also be used.  Honestly, these cards are so beautiful in person!

Date:  Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost:  $15+hst
Required Supplies:  adhesive, scissors, Copic markers (Y00, Y21, Y35, Y38, G40, G99, YG63), Prismacolor Pencil PC1032(Pumpkin Orange)

Note:  Please note that to get the most out of this colouring class, it is best to have your own supplies.  If you require any of the above listed colours, I would be happy to order them for you.  Just let me know what you need!  Oh.  And please bring an Ottlight it you have one!

Please call the store (519-351-5220) if you are interested in signing up for this pretty poppy class!

I really hope to see you this weekend!  Trust me, it is going to be FUN!

Kim

Store Hours
Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm
Sat - 9:30am-3pm

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Happy Birthday!

A cheery card on a beautiful day

A very happy birthday to a very special lady!  Stop in and wish Debbie a happy, happy birthday!
I loved the paper with the calendar on it.  Notice I circled Debbie's birthday?
Aren't I clever?  Ha!
I made Debbie a little card and just HAD to work with Basic Grey's new line called Herb & Honey.  I started with a kraft card stock as the base of the card.  Then I layered in various papers from the line.  I was very lucky to have the Martha Stewart fence punch at my house.  I say "lucky" because sometimes things are at the store or packed away.  I think it was the perfect little addition to this very "country" feeling card.  

The wildflower vase is a chipboard piece from the Herb & Honey line.  Oh and I finished the card with my signature twine!  Seriously.  Whenever I use twine on a project (which is like EVERY TIME!) I can help but hear the voice of the lady from the Frank's Red Hot commercial in my head.....

Did you know that %@#$ comes in like 12 different colours?

So stop on in and remember to tell Debbie about our little secret.  If you tell her you read the blog, you will save 15% off your ENTIRE purchase this week only!!

Kim

Store Hours
Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm
Sat - 9:30am-3pm

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

RETROFEST has got me feelin' GOOD!

One of my favourite pictures taken from Retrofest 2013.
Wonder who I will be kissing this year?!  Ha!

Good morning!  The sun is shining and we are now just days away from my absolute MOST favourite weekend, here in Chatham - RETROFEST!  This is the 12th annual and it just keeps getting bigger and better every year.  If you have ever thought about visiting Chatham, this is the weekend to do it!  There is a classic car cruise Friday night.  Hundreds of cars participate in the Friday night cruise and then the downtown streets are lined with beautiful, classic cars all day Saturday.  The downtown merchants have Retrofest specials and there are street merchants. Truly, downtown Chatham is just hopping.  Here's an idea, grab your honey.  Plan a day trip to Chatham.  Let him wonder the streets of Chatham admiring the "muscle cars" and you can wonder into The Pickle and admire the latest and greatest that the paper world has to offer!

I am so proud of our selection right now!  But don't take my word for it.  Here is a facebook message Dee left me this morning:

"Visited your shop last weekend - loved the vibe and the stash you carry. If I could have brought more home on the plane I would have. "

Thanks for making my day, Dee!

Thank You!
You know what?  Let's pass this good mood on to you!  I would like to thank those of you who regularly follow my blog or facebook page.  You should be rewarded for your loyal support and following!  I have a "save the tax" promotion running Friday and Saturday but I would like to extend this offer to you guys starting today!  Actually, I can do better than that.....Just tell one of the girls at the store that you read my BLOG post and get 15% off your entire order!!  That's an extra savings for following me and The Pickle!

Hope to see you soon!

Kim

Store Hours
Wed-Fri - 10am-5pm
Sat - 9:30am-3pm