BackroadsPlumCrazy

October Updates

Wow, Friday and Saturday were busy days here at the shop.  Our long awaited adorable Door County Kids Stamps arrived plus all the new Limited Edition Spellbinders Dies came.  Oh boy!  Oh and Boys! Three of the new Door County Stamps feature little boys for those of you who know all about snips and snails and puppy dog tails.  We recently restocked all the colors of Smooch Inks.  You can see the brainchild of having all these great things laying on my table together above.

Just so you know -- here are   

Upcoming Shop Events:

Notions & Potions Retreat: October 23rd-25th.  We only have one spot for the Full Retreat left.   Two spots remain for Day Campers.  If you'd like to attend or would like more information, be sure to call (394-2859) and save your place before registration closes on the 15th (Thursday).

Open House: November 7th.   Help us celebrate our newly remodeled (fingers crossed!) shop. Shop Specials, $5 Make 'n Takes, and Catering by Donya (yes, cupcakes!)  & the Dairy Barn B&B.

Wizard Academy Series: begins November 8th.  This class is Full.  Call the shop if you would like to be placed on a waiting list for the next series.

October 3rd Projects

Demos & Make 'n Takes:

Come and visit, we're doing free demonstrations of popular cardmaking and stamping techniques.  Want to try your hand at a method?  Make each beautiful card below featuring your new skills for only $5.

Basic Stamping: 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM Learn to use Acrylic, Unmounted, and Rubber Stamps

 

Twinkle H2O Watercolors: 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM Learn to use Twinkles to add a bit a shimmer to your projects.

Copic Markers: 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM Learn the basics of coloring with the hottest markers in the stamping world.

Smooch Inks: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM See these popular, cute, easy to use little pearlized inks in action.

New Basic Grey Classes:

Indian Summer Card Class 10 AM (or another time by appointment) $25

Eerie Card Class 2 PM (or another time by appointment) $25

New Class Album!

Click on any image for more class descriptions and cost.

September Classes

Join us for some fabulous new classes at Backroads Plum Crazy.  And while we've got your creative ball rolling, keep an eye out for a future newsletter featuring our exciting new program- Wizard Academy  and information about our Annual Notions & Potions Retreat coming this October!
 
"Thinking of You" Cards

Is your brain drained?  Or are you stumped?  Well then, let Michelle show you three unique ways to create that special card for that special someone!! Just bring a tape runner.

September 12th, 10 AM
Price: $12

Backpack Box

Learn to make an adorable backpack box the perfect size for a party favor or gift card.  Bring a tape runner, pencil, 1/8' Tacky Tape, and scissors.

September 13th, 2 PM
Price: $15

Diagonal Double Card

With this unique card, you can impress that someone special.  Get a "double" talke with this card.  Pick from several different designs!  Bring your favorite adhesive.

September 19th, 10 AM
Price: $8

"Childhood Memories" Cards

In this class, Michelle will show us how easy it is to create 3 unique "Childhood Memories" cards.  Take a step back into time and remember the good ol' days! Great card for any teacher, classmate, or friend.  Bring tape runner

September 20th, 2 PM
Price: $12
Don't forget to reserve your spot early- classes do sell out!  Stop by the shop to pick up a convenient Class Calendar to keep handy class dates and tips.

Spring Cleaning Sale!

March Classes

New classes available in this Month, call (641)394-2859 or e-mail Donya or Michelle  to reserve a spot.

Green Day March Layout

$20  3/17 2-3 PM  3/21 10-11 PM  3/21 3-4 PM

Kiss

$15  3/17 5 PM

Can't make the scheduled time? Give us a call, we'll send you home with a kit and most excellent instructions  ooooor we can teach it to you on your schedule, just let us know when and how many :-)

Spring Fling Retreat

It's this weekend!!!!!!!! Here are some pictures if you'd like to see the class projects big :-)

Ellie Pooh! Retreat Information! & Prima!

New papers are in from Ellie Pooh! This is a really neat handmade paper that embosses beautifully, and will give a rich feel to any project, plus it's green! Well, actually, we got it in about 8 colors, but it is environmentally friendly, made from recycled, yep you guessed it, Elephant Poop, lol.  You don't have to tell, we won't rat you out, but Mr. Ellie Pooh paper helps protect elephants in Sri Lanka which is something cool to share.  You can read more about at the Mr. Ellie Pooh site: http://www.mrelliepooh.com

Also new in is an order from Prima.  You probably know them for their pretty little "Got Flowers" milk bottles of paper blossoms.  We got them too, but what we're excited about are their new die cut felt ribbons in some very cool shapes, self-adhesive rhinestone frames, Prima Paintable Overlays, and wide clear tape with patterns printed on them.  Come on by and see them!

Last but certainly not least, our annual fall retreat information just hit the mailbox yesterday, so be on the lookout.  If you aren't sure you are on our snail mail (actual paper mailings) list, or would like more information, send me an e-mail at donya@backroadsplumcrazy.com :-) 

New Copics!

We just got in 6 new colors of Copic Sketch Markers!

E51 Milky White (makes a nice flesh tone)
RV04 Shock Pink
B50 Pale Blue Gray (great shadows)
C0  Cool Gray
B00 Frost Blue
E71 Champagne

Woo HOo! Sale time!

August 16th is the day to mark on your calendars, Plum Crazy is having our ANNUAL PAPER SALE!!!!!!!  All paper will be buy one sheet, get the second half off!  Any size, any style!!!!!!!  This is a great time to stock up on discontinued favorites before they are all gone or to try some of the more expensive speciality papers you've been eyeing for awhile.  Plus we'll have grab bags for sale again for everyone who loves surprises :-)