Thursday, August 18, 2011

NEW from the Front Porch!

Hello LBH Friends!!!
Miss Tracy here on the Front Porch today and I'm super excited to show you
Sneak Peek #1 of our NEWest Front Porch Kit!

This is a very unique kit that features a charming color palette and lots of fun,
unique embellies and textures! Take a looksie....
We have a limited number of these kits available this month, so don't delay, order today to
ensure that this beautiful kit arrives on your front porch!
Due to a slight technical delay, pre-orders will not be available online until tomorrow Fri. 8/19 but if you prefer to pre-order today, simply give us a call at the Little Blue House and we will be happy to take your order over the phone. The number is (817) 431-7930.

Stay tuned...more sneak peeks will be posted each day until the full reveal
which will be the Monday 8/22.

Keep Creating!
Miss Tracy :)

P.S. Be sure to check the Front Porch blog and the Front Porch Design Team's blogs...
they are posting sneaks too!! Post your comments for a chance to win a FREE kit!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

LBH End of Summer SUPER SALE & more....

Hello Friends!
Join us for our End of Summer
Super Sale! Enjoy 30% off all
regularly priced merchandise and
60% off all clearance items!
Sale begins on Tues. 8/16
and will end on Sat. 8/20.
Sale excludes classes,crops, and all adhesives.


Creative  Happenings
this week at
The Little Blue House 
-Tuesday 8/16:
LBH Buffet 10-2pm &  5-9pm
-Wednesday 8/17:
Disney Day 10-1pm & 6-9pm (sold out)
Day Crop 10am- 5pm
-Thursday 8/18: 
Dusty Stampers 10-1pm 
Learn to Crochet 6:30- 8:30pm
Dusty Stampers 6:30- 8:30pm
-Friday 8/19: 
Day Crop 10am- 5pm
Evening Crop 6pm- 12am
-Saturday 8/20:
LBH Buffet 10am- 2pm

Here is a peek at the Dusty Stampers
 project this month:
DS Aug Class
Dusty Stampers Pretty Pendant & Bracelet
(seating still available)
For more info on Dusty Stampers or the Learn to Crochet class, please click the above Specialty Workshops tab. For info regarding our current Creative Buffet class projects, please click on the Buffet tab above. You may stop by the LBH or give us a call to reserve your classes.

FREE Make & Take! 
Take a break from your TAX-FREE shopping this week and stop by the LBH for a FREE Make & Take project! 

When: Fri. 8/19 & Sat. 8/20
Time: 10a-2p
 Cost: FREE 
Our TAX-FREE Make & Take
 will feature the new Mist-ables Collections
by Pink Paislee! Stop by and we will show you how easy it is to transform these wonderful products!


Hope to see you in the house this week! ... oh and don't forget Sneak Peeks and Pre-Orders begin this Thursday
 for our newest Front Porch Kit!
Many new collections are making there way to the LBH!
Stay tuned...we have lots of NEW papers, lotions & potions,
embellies, albums, and SO much more... 
that will be available in the House soon!
(including papers for all 4 of the
Keller ISD High Schools...Go Team!)
Keep creating & stay cool!
Miss Tracy :)

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Announcing LBH Art Group ATC Swap

LBH Art Group ATC Swap

ATCs are Artist Trading Cards - mini works of art. They are traded among artists and are a fun way to try out new techniques and see what others come up with.

Here's the information for our newest swap (and you don't have to be part of the art group to participate!):

WHAT:  Create ten (10) ATCs to share. (They may all be different but it's easier to make one design!) You will receive 10 different ATCs back.

WHEN:  Due by September Art Group meetings. (If you won't be there, please drop your ATCs by the Little Blue House prior to then and we will swap them out along with the others.)

HOW:  The theme for this swap is "Summer." Create whatever this theme inspires you to make. Size   must be 3 1/2" tall by 2 1/2" wide (this will be a vertical orientation).  They may include dimensional embellishments, but not too 3D - some people store these in pockets.

WHO:   Anyone may participate!

WHERE: LBH of course!

I hope you will consider joining in on this fun swap to add to (or begin) a fun collection.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Disney Day at the LBH!

When you Wish upon a Star...something magical happens...
Announcing a NEW Specialty Workshop at the
Little Blue House!!

DISNEY DAY
Power Pages
(brought to you by Miss Tracy)

In this Power Page workshop, you will create 5 double layouts...10 pages perfect for displaying your Disney Photos. Whether they are from a past trip, recent trip or that future trip you're saving up for...you will love building these fabulous pages
to preserve your magical memories in.
 I will show you how to "pack in" mulitiple photos in these fun-filled layouts! You will enjoy some great paper layering techniques too!... and your layouts will feature some great NEW Magical Millineum papers and embellishments from Queen & Co.
Seating will be limited for this Specialty Workshop.

Wed. August 17th
Two time slots to choose from:
10a-1p and 6p-9p
Cost: $55
*please bring your basics*
Pixie Dust along with everything else will be provided :)

Sign up's will begin on Wednesday, August 10th at 10am!
Don't delay, call or stop by to reserve your seat!

Feel free to dress for the occasion...
Disney tee's, flip flops, and don't forget your Mickey Ears!
We will vote on the "best" dressed and that person
will win a special prize!!

Keep Creating!
Miss Tracy :)

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Calling all Scrapstashers!!

Scrapstashers Anonymous is a special workshop aimed at helping you use your "Stash" of Supplies in inspiring, creative ways! I will design a specific project each month and provide you with a list of "what to bring" to create the project! You will bring the items on your list from your own "Stash" of supplies! There is an interesting twist with this workshop...You won't know what we are making until you come to class! ...but hey, a little mystery in life is good for you!  You will really enjoy seeing everyone's finished projects in a variety of papers, colors, etc. and it's a great opportunity to put your "Stash" to good use! So come and let me show you how to achieve "Success with your Excess"!
The cost to attend is only $5 per Stasher.


Please contact the LBH at (817) 431-7930 
to reserve your seat. 
August Scrapstasher Meetings:
Tues. 8/9 10a-Noon & 6:30p-8:30p
August Scrapstasher "What to Bring" List:
I'm really looking forward to creating with you this month! I think you will be intrigued by the list...It's going to be a fun-filled meeting bursting with "colorful" inspiration!!
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*Please bring a variety of paint chips / swatches...about a dozen of them if possible. Choose whatever colors you like!
 (you can find these at any home improvement store...for free!...)
*Distress Inks in cordinating colors
*Couple of your Favorite Stamps & block if needed
 (can be anything from a swirl/flourish to words or sentiments)
* Small pieces of coordinating ribbon
(3 or 4 different ones - at least 12 in. in length)
*Tiny Attacher or Stapler
* Coordinating Buttons (medium sized) just a few this time
*Cardstock - Bring three 12x12 sheets (each a different color)
*Versamark pad
*Embossing Powder and Heat Gun
 (couple of colors of your choice)
*Adhesive, Tacky Glue (Helmar 450 or Zip Dry), Pop Dots
*Scissors, Trimmer
*Chalk Inks for edges of papers
I will provide you with a few other goodies when you come to the workshop! It's going to be tons of Color-Filled FUN!!!
Hope you will join us!!!
 
Keep Creating,
Miss Tracy :)

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Blue House Art Group Meets Next Week!

Sign up now for next week's Art Group!

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6 - 9pm
 Friday, Aug. 12, 10am - 1pm 

(Please note: we will be sharing the studio with the Jr. Scrappers class on Friday morning, so we will have limited seating that day. If at all possible, please sign up for Wed.)


Now on to the project! We will be doing IMAGE TRANSFERS!  I will show you several different methods of transferring images and then I will set you free to add images in your funky, junky journal.  (If anyone wants to join us but is not making a funky journal, please do come. You can use transfers anywhere!)

Supply List:
basic supplies including scissors and favorite adhesive
bone folder or brayer
small spray bottle for water if you have one
several journal pages "ready to go" (transfers are transparent so the background will show)
old magazine to cut up or a few magazine pictures (not too big)
images if desired (see Blue House Art Group Page above for more info)

And don't forget the Napkin Swap!  Bring your napkins next week - can't wait to see what variety we will have.  (More information on the Art Group Page.)

See you next week!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Heat Bustin' Sale

Can you believe the temps these days? 
They are ScOrChIn'!
                                                         
So to help you relieve some overheated craftiness 
The Little Blue House is having a 
Summer Sizzler Sale!

Take  30% off

 PK Glitz Glitter
All Stamps sets
All Ink Pads and Re-Inkers
&
All Summer Lines with coordinating Embellishments

Sale Starts TOdAy August 2nd through Saturday August 6th

Hours this week:

Tuesday 
10am-5pm


Wednesday 
Crop 
10am-5pm


Thursday
Store
10am-9pm
Buffets 
10am-2pm
5pm-9pm

Friday 
Store
10am-9pm
Crop 
10a-5pm
6pm-midnight


Saturday
Store
10am-9pm
Buffet
10am-2pm
Crop 
6pm-midnight