Altered Angel Design Blog

Closing early on Tuesday

The store will be closing two hours early on Tuesday, February 21.  We will be open regular hours on Wednesday.  So our hours on Tuesday will be from 10-3.  My apologies for the inconvenience.

Another "Smashing" Idea

Yet another company to build on the Smash book idea is Simple Stories.  And they did an outstanding job.  Their booth samples were incredible.  Their album is a 6x8 album (which is the size I used for my December Daily).  It is a ring binder album, which I love.  I ordered this collection for the store and I can't wait for it to come in.  Scroll down to check it out.  And I'm not the only one who was impressed.  Ali Edwards listed the Simple Stories 6x8 Album as one of her top 5 CHA picks.  She also said she would definately be using it this year for a project.  So you know what that means.  You better get it while you can!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October Afternoon at CHA

I’m sure many of you have been reading various blogs about the new CHA releases.  One trend I noticed at CHA was the implementation of Smash Book like products.  There were quite a few companies that took the Smash Book concept and improved on it.  I love this new twist on scrapbooking.  Many companies and scrapbookers (like myself) are getting away from doing standard 12”x12” pages.  These books offer the perfect opportunity to “get off the page.”

Today’s post will feature the new mini book product from October Afternoon called Here & Now Mini Books.  It really is as easy as 1,2,3. 

1. Start with a “Here & Now” Mini Book.  Three styles are available.  Each book allows for the maximum in customization.  Included are die-cut heavy chipboard covers, metal rings and 9 double sided filler pages.
2. Add sections. October Afternoon offers themed Chapters with each new scrapbooking line.  Each chapter includes four divider tabs, 9 double sided pattern pages and 2 die cut pattern pages.
3. Embellish.  With OA Doo Dads and Tidbits.  The die cut paper Doo Dads (shapes) and Tidbits (labels and tabs) are quick and easy creative additions to the Here & Now books.

October Afternoon is known for its Vintage Clean style.  Their lines capture current trends while retaining a timeless, classic feel.  And over 90% of their products are made in the USA.  I just love their design and I’m looking forward to carrying two of OA’s new lines, 9 to 5 and Woodland Park.  The first line, 9 to 5, ships in March and Woodland Park ships in May.  I ordered the complete collections including the fabulous Sprinklers Spray Inks.  I can’t wait to get started on my own Here & Now book.  What about you?

 

Coupon Policy Change and Deal of the Week

As some of you might know, it has been almost one year since Altered Angel Scrapbooks opened its doors for business.  I would like to thank all of you for supporting your local independent scrapbook store.  It has been an exciting year meeting and helping all of you in your creative needs.

Altered Angel is a small boutique scrapbook and altered art/mixed media store.  After a year in business I have had to evaluate some of the store policies and will need to make some adjustments.  I am going to implement a weekly special in the store, a Deal of the Week.  And I am also working towards obtaining software for the store which will allow us to offer a customer rewards program with coupons similar to the one in place at Archiver’s.

However, I am no longer going to be able to accept competitors’ coupons as I cannot compete with the large chain stores. Unfortunately, I operate on a much lower margin than the chain stores.    

 I will continue to offer specials which will be announced through email, the blog and Facebook such as Black Friday/Small Business Saturday sales, inventory clearance sales and the new Deal of the Week. 

I appreciate your understanding in this change of policy and look forward to bringing you the new and exciting items that this industry has to offer for your scrapbooking and altered art needs.

Our first Deal of the Week is on ink pads.  Any and every INK PAD is 30% off this week.  The Deal of the Week runs from Thursday (February 16) through Wednesday (February 22).  A new deal will be announced on the blog, AlteredAngel.typepad.com, and on Facebook every week.

I am also working on several exciting new classes for the store featuring Tim Holtz Distress Markers, Graphic 45 Little Darlings and Dylusions Spray Inks.  So be on the lookout for the for the new schedule.

 

 

CHA Orders

These are the brands I ordered at CHA.  They are in no particular order.  Stay tuned for pictures.

Simple Stories, Uniformed Scrapbooks, October Afternoon, WOW Embossing Powders and Stamps, Basically Bare, Bazzill, The Greeting Farm, Queen & Co, Just Rite, Hambly, May Arts, Glue Arts, Advantus, Idea-ology, Stampavie, Viva, Pink Paislee, Graphic45, Studio Calico, Amy Tangerine, Crafters Workshop, Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous, Dyan Reaveley, Art Gone Wild, Darcie's, Maya Road, Epiphany Crafts, Unity Stamp, Prima, Ranger, Vintaj, Faber Castell, Melissa Frances, Spellbinders, Versamark, Helmar, LaBlanche, Flowersoft, We R Memeory Keepers, Jenni Bowlin, Fancy Pants

Orders are shipping now through May.  So we should be getting lots of new stuff in the store, starting any time now.

Last day of CHA

I'm at LAX waiting to go home. CHA was a blast but I can't wait to get home and see my boys.

I'll blog more when I get home and post lots more pictures of my purchases for the store. Blogging from my phone gets tedious. I did succeed in finding new brands for the store -- in all categories: stamping, die cuts, paper and paints/sprays. I ordered over 35 different brands for the store!!! Some classics and some you've never heard of. Does anyone have any guesses?

Monday at CHA

It's been yet another fun day at CHA. I've run into so many friends and crafting celebrities. I am also scouring the showroom floor for new brands. Today I placed orders at Uniformed Scrapbooks, Stampers Anonymous, October Afternoon, Basically Bare, Simple Stories, Sizzix and more! Stayed tuned. . . .

CHA Saturday Classes

Today was the start of the CHA conference. Just classes today. The actual trade show starts tomorrow at 10am. I've already marked up my map of the show floor!

My first class was a FOUR hour class with Ranger. First up was Tim Holtz with a fun piece of altered art. We'll definately be adding it to our store class schedule. Then Claudine Helmuth helped us make a canvas shoulder bag. But the true grand finale was Dyan Reaveley. We made the altered book pictured in this post using her new Dylusions sprays and stamps. I'm thinking this is also going to be added to the class schedule. Amazing!!!

And now I'm off to my final class for the night. A 7-9 pm mixed media album class. Hope the shuttle bus comes soon. :)

Huge Inventory Close Out Sale! You don't want to miss this!!!

   CHA is just a few weeks away.  The Craft and Hobby Association Winter Trade
   Show is the biggest show of the year.  It's where I'll see all the new
   products  and latest trends for the year.  And place my orders for the
   store.  With inventory counting and CHA just around the corner, we must make
   room for new inventory.  I think we may have just the ticket to help clear
   the house!

   Gather up your gift cards and the money you got from Santa and use it to get
   some  of  the best deals you'll find on scrapbooking and papercrafting
   supplies.
   If you don't make it to the store often, this is the time to gather up your
   friends and tell them it's time for a road trip! Check out the details of
   the sale below and I hope we'll see you this week!

   Everything in the store will be on sale!
                                 That's right - EVERYTHING!

   The  entire  store  is  on  sale  for  at least 20% off.  That's right
   everything!  The Vagabond Machine, The Unibind Picture Book Creator, the We
   R  Cinch,  Distress Stains, Ink Pads -  You name it.  Additionally all
   Halloween and Christmas are 35% off.  We have also added a huge amount of
   stuff to our CLEARANCE area.   Everything in the clearance area will be 50%.

   We also have brand new Valentine items. While I would normally exclude
   these items from a sale like this, this time I'm even marking them down with
   a 20% discount.

   Can you imagine Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Archiver's, or even Wal-Mart having
    a  sale like this? Can you imagine them marking their entire stock of
   scrapbook inventory down? Forgot that 40% off coupon on one item- come save
   some major moohlah  on all the things you've been wanting but just haven't
   purchased yet- and help support your local business and economy while you're at it!

   Due to the nature of this sale, no other coupons or discounts will apply.
   Prices not retroactive.

   Sale runs from Thursday, January 12 to Saturday, January 21.

   Our Regular Store Hours

Tuesday & Thursday, 10-5
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-6
Closed Sunday and Monday
Store Phone Number 678-368-4483

   Our Special Store Hours while I am at CHA

Tuesday, January 24, 10-3
Friday, January 27, 12-6
Tuesday, January 31, 10-3

  

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