If you asked Santa for a Cricut for Christmas or you already have a Cricut and want to learn more about how to use it. We have a great class for you. . . We are offering a Cricut 101 class on Thurs. Dec. 29th at 6:00 p.m. and again on Fri. Dec. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Call the store to sign up 309-661-2667.

It is hard to believe that Christmas is just 6 days away ! For those of you who have scrapbookers, card makers or paper crafters in your lives . . . what better gift than a GIFT CARD from The Keepsake Element. It’s the perfect gift. . . it’s the right size, the right color and everyone loves them !! Pick one up today !

Big THANKS to all of our croppers ! We hope you all had a great time celebrating our Anniversary with us !! We LOVED having you with us !

Tues. Dec. 13 – Christmas Mixed Media with Valerie 6:00 p.m. – Create an adorable mixed media 6×6 book for your favorite Christmas photos.
Wed. Dec. 14 – Fold out Christmas Booklet with Donna 6:00 p.m. – In this class you will create a fold out Christmas booklet to display your favorite photo.
Thurs. Dec. 15 – Private Group
Fri. – Dec. 16 – Anniversary Crop 5:00 p.m. – Midnight Join us for FUN, FOOD and lots of CREATIVITY !
Sat. – Dec. 17 – Anniversary Crop 9:00 am. – Midnight Join us for MORE FUN, FOOD and CREATIVITY !

This is for all you creative ladies. . . CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST ! Bring in your handcrafted Christmas card before Dec. 3 for us to display in the store. Then from Dec. 3- Dec. 10 customers, friends and family can come in and vote for their favorite. On Monday Dec. 12 the winner will be announced and receive a $25.00 gift card to The Keepsake Element ! LET THE CREATIVITY BEGIN !!

Fri. – Nov. 4 – Private Crop
Sat. – Nov. 5 – Penny Black Card Class w/Kellee
Sat. – Nov. 5 – Pre Teen Crop
Mon. – Nov. 7 – Chris’s Card Class w/Chris
Tues. – Nov. 8 – Desk Calendar w/ Donna
Sat. – Nov. 12 – Suzanne Dean
Fri. – Nov. 18 – Friday Crop
Sat. – Nov. 19 – Saturday Crop
Fri. – Nov. 25 – Black Friday
Tues. – Nov. 29 – Christmas Countdown Tri-Fold w/Kim
Tues. Nov. 29

Maya Road is here. . . we have the 8×8 chipboard binders, mini canvas tags, leaf trinket pins, mixed chipboard shapes, and mitten coaster books – too cute !

Our re-stock of SMASH BOOKS and accessories are HERE ! We have them ALL including the Pretty Pink and Doodle Red. They won’t last long. . . Stop in and get yours today !

Pre Teen Crop – Sat. Oct. 1 9:30 a.m. – Come learn to SMASH !
Shari Carroll Hero Arts – Sat. Oct. 1 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cricut 101 Class – Tues. Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. $20.00 with Donna
Copic Class/Magnolia Club – Sat. Oct. 8 – 10:00 a.m. with Kellee
Chris’s Card Class – Mon. – Oct. 10 6:00 p.m. $20.00 with Chris
Friday Crop – Oct. 14 6:00 p.m. to Midnight $10.00 includes Pizza, dessert, soda and FUN !
Saturday Crop – Oct. 15 9:00 a.m. to Midnight $25.00 includes 3 meals, snacks, soda and FUN !
Happy Day Board Book – Thurs. Oct. 20 10:30 a.m. OR 6:00 p.m. with Kim – Create an adorable birthday board book using Simple Stories Happy Day !
Copic Basics Plus 1 – Fri. Oct. 21 5:30 p.m. with Margaret $20.00 If you are curious about COPIC markers and how they work, this class is for you !
Crafty Chicks Card Class – Sat. Oct. 22 9:00 a.m. to Noon $20.00 with Chris and Ann
Quarterly Card Class – Sat. Oct. 22 12:30 p.m. with Kellee $25.00 includes lunch
Halloween Board Book – Tues. Oct 25 6:00 p.m. with Malika You will create a “spooky” board book using Echo Park Apothecary Emporium.
Creating Flowers – Thurs. Oct. 27 10:30 a.m. OR 6:00 p.m. with Donna – Using different techniques you learn to create 8 different flowers that can be used for embellishments on cards or your page layouts.
SUZY WEST will be in the house – Fri. Oct. 28 – 4:00 p.m. – Suzy is an instructor with Echo Park. In this class you will create a fabulous book using the Victorias Garden line. Then on Sat. Oct. 29 at 10:00 a.m. SUZY who is also an instructor with Simple Stories will help you create an amazing book using Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas !
Call the store to sign up ! 309-661-2667

We are in SIMPLE STORIES heaven. . . just got in Generations and 25 Days of Christmas. These lines are absolutely beautiful ! Already planning all the great projects we can create with them !!