Design Inspiration

Are you looking for a bit of design inspiration heading into The Holidays?  If you haven't seen these beautiful cards created by Linda, stop by the shop today for a first hand look!

Two very different color combinations on these cards... but fantastic effects on both!  Ribbon, jewels, and glitter add so much charm to these festive greetings.  Full instruction sheets on how to make these beauties are available at the shop!

Christmas Fun at The Cottage

Did you know that there are only 31 days until Christmas?  The season is in full swing at The Cottage!  We hope you will stop by to see our wonderful assortment of papers, embellishments, ribbons, and design ideas.  And, if you shop with us today (Friday, 11/23) or tomorrow (Saturday, 11/24), please enjoy 20% your entire purchase.*

Here's a peak at all the fun we had at our Annual Open Christmas House this year:

We have a fantastic variety of Christmas gifts available in addition to our paper and stencil lines.

Susan, Robyn, and Linda

 Fantastic Make-N-Take Opportunities

*Discount excludes consignments, Bejeweled jewelry or Recreate.

Our teachers have been busy designing these wonderful Make-N-Takes for our 14th Annual Cottage Christmas Open House.  Hope to see you there!

Save the Date: Cottage Christmas Open House!

It's not too early to think about Christmas!

Christmas has come early to The Cottage this year!  We hosted 3 fantastic classes the first week in October- all designed to spark your creative genius.  

On Monday, October 1st, Kathi Anderson taught participants how to create 2 beautiful cards using stamps from Impression Obsession.

Isn't it amazing how layering card stock adds to these simple and elegant designs?  We love the soft shades of green on the "Believe" card- it almost creates an ethereal effect!

Students were busy on Wednesday and Thursday crafting this delightful ornament set:

Wouldn't these be great on your tree or displayed on a mantle?

And, finally, on Saturday, Jan led participants in an all day Christmas card-making extravaganza.

Students completed 8 cards (yes, 8!) using cheerful paper, stamps from Penny Black and Hero Arts, and fun embellishments.

The Countdown Begins:

There are 70 days until Christmas....

... and 18 days until our Christmas Open House!