Paper Clips

A JOYous friend gave this really cute paper clip project, thought you all might want to make it. Come by today to make one. It's super easy as 1-2-3. If you make a few then you got a really nice gift - for Admin Day next month or even Mother's day.Would think this might be good for those soon to be graduates that will be off to college (for their textbooks.)

R U ready to "hunt" for Eggs?

Can't believe it we're celebrating our 2nd Annual Easter Egg "hunt." No you don't have to hunt for eggs around the store... though that has been a thought. It's easier than that.

1) gather (egg hunting) the items that you'd like to purchase.

2) make your purchase (counting your eggs).

3) pick and egg for your discount for the day. (range is from 5% to 20% off for entire purchase)

Did we say entire purchase...YES! that's correct! Shucks, darn, we won't be giving out stamps though if you are participating in this event, not combinable.

Limited to one egg per person per day, and there is a limited number of  eggs per day. (Don't forget to let us know, do you prefer Egg Salad, Deviled Eggs, or Pickled Eggs before you leave.)

EASTER egg "hunt"

Come and join us from Wednesday - Friday for our 2nd Annual Easter Egg "hunt." Various discounts available daily. Come by and checkout what you can get.

Greetings and K & Company

Look at all the new stuff that we are getting...greeting cards (picture on the left), we'll be doing a make 'n take next month using the flower soft and couple of the cards. (There will be a small fee for the card, but worth it.)We got in more K& Company paper and embellishments...do you have a new baby or a friends maybe that's working on their album...cute stuff.

Will be posting a picture once we get the new BO Bunny paper up and out.

Special Guest Thursday

Hi all, we have someone guest to come by and do make 'n takes on Thursday from 11am to 1pm. So stop by, don't forget to mention the double stamp question.

Take a look at the link to see the make 'n take project.joyofcrafting -- mini-spring-basket

Spring & Graduation

We got in some new things for graduation and a few more Spring items. Check out our tweets we got a specials going on.

Thank you for the comments as well as those of you that are following our tweets. See ya tomorrow for the make 'n take easel card.

Easter Card Contest

Did you stop by and vote? If not, come by and vote, we got couple of really cute cards! You are able to vote daily for that special card.

Easter is a hopping!

So, how is Spring going for you so far?  Just look at the cute card we're going to be making on Wednesday Mar. 24th.

Lots of dandelion stamps and a Martha Stewart punch. (Don't mind the colors of sample, got other colors and printed paper to use for the make 'n take.)

Special thanks to Darlene L. for showing us the easel card and Trish for the input on the finishing touches.

M&M's, who doesn't like 'em?

Maybe those who can't have chocolate, but doesn't mean they don't like 'em.

Come by and checkout the new display of colored M&M's that Anu put up in the party aisle.

Think these will do great for parties --- graduation, wedding, that baby shower, bridal shower...don't you think?

St. Patty's Day

Are you going to be eating corn beef 'n cabbage today sometime? Of course you are, you're Irish!

Come by and make a green lei to wear to the downtown festivies tonight. If you have time you can always make a beautiful beaded project, using some of the new glass beads that we have.

Kona, so beautiful...

As some of you know, I was on the Big Island last week. It was so beautiful. Got lots of inspiration - went to the Kona Ace Hardware - I was so excited. They have a section that has scrapbooking and crafts - similar to things we carry, more seasonal thing though, and they have a floral section.

Sunsets at the beach, as the saying goes "lucky you live Hawaii."

This picture made me think of a project that I didn't finish (oops...did I say that, but it's always that next project that keeps us, a true lifetime crafter).

Lots more new stuff!

We got in something new for everyone ... a little bit of paper, a little bit of flower soft, note pads, bead strands..... and of course Josh getting ready for next week's St. Patty's Day events... watch the tweets we may just have a green special for you.

Watch for this in the Island Family Magazine.

New Items! Martha Stewart & K& Company

We finally got 'em in...the Martha Stewart scoring board and some deep edge punches too. I like the tinsel glitter. I'm so excited to try out the adhesive tab and roll. Looks like there is too much too do.

We got in K& Company too....if you like lime green and purple/lilac...then you might want to come check it out.

Christy's Last Day

We're sad to say that Christy will be moving on to greater things as of today. She did a farewell lei class today during lunch. Josh is still around and preparing for St. Patty's Day projects next week. So we look forward to seeing that.

Happy Girls Day!

Hina matsuri! We're making these today! So come on by. Sizzix pillow box, dandelion design - maddy and kokeshi doll stamps.

Made the one on the left for a friend who's aLways sharing with me new card making ideas.

 I think we might just give the one on the right away as a prize for the March card contest as a runner up prize....

Scrapper's Jam & a Tsunami !?!

Hey all, Tsunami warning - did anyone get any cool pictures?

We were at the Scrapper's Jam with all the Tsunami Scrapbookers! We had lots of fun, hearing the updates on from the radio as well as the phone calls from those that didn't make it.

Check out the make 'n takes that we did at the Jam.

Here's Gloria from Ben Franklin-Pearl City and Joy. My picture of Joy's favor didn't come out to clear. So check it out on her blog: joyofcrafting.blogspot.com

Here's Christy's Easter Bunny Card.

Cute, yeah!


(Some of you might have noticed the cards, thanks for being part of our CitC R&D team in preparation for the Jam.)

March Card Contest

Hey Card Makers! Yes, you...we're changing the card making contest a little more challenging for you all. We recently got in Core Essential Paper and many of you got some from us. Thought that since many of you have this paper, lets use some of it to make an Easter card for this month's card contest. I know, I know, Easter is in April, but it's the first weekend....it's never too early.
March Card Contest Information:
1) Size: no larger than a 5"x7" card.
2) Theme: Easter - need to utilize/incorporate at least 2 different colors of Core Essential paper.
3) 75% of product used is purchases from Crafts in the City.
Contest will run from March 15-19 (no extension). Prize for the winner will be an Ink 'n Stamp set.

Some suggestions were made, such that we are trying to take those to heart. Keep you posted. Don't forget to enter as well as come in to vote (March 22-26) for your favorite card.

National Crafting Month!

Get us organized for 2010....I haven't been to that store out in Kapolei yet...but look forward to going this year. Any organizing crafting tips, maybe we'll make that part of next month for National Crafting Month. If you got any good ones, and don't mind sharing. Leave us a tip for the day.