New Kits for your SUMMER TIME FUN~

In less then 2 weeks our kids will be on SUMMER VACATION!  Yikes, now is the time to start thinking about all of the activities your kids will be doing over summer break.  I know hitting the beach, picnics at the park, bike rides, and swimming in a pool, will probably be on your list. 

 I love summer time photos!  The kids are having so much fun playing outside that they allow me to take more photos.  Take a peak at some of our newest Summer Time Kits, 3 of them will be available this week, the last two layouts will be ready for next week. 

 Hannah's is ready to help you stay ahead of the "summer" time photos by providing you with tons on new kits.  Stop in soon to get your kits~  

Authentique "Carefree" Collection

Authentique "Glory" Collection

We R Memory Keepers  "Boardwalk" Collection

My Minds Eye "Miss Caroline" Collection

My Minds Eye "Miss Caroline" Collection 

If you see a kit you want, stop in soon!  We also ship kits too.

New Layout Kits for May & National Scrapbook Month

Are you ready for NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK MONTH?  Are you in need of some new layout ideas?  Stop in Hannah's this week and stock up on new products, new page kits, and check out our new displays giving you ideas of what you can create at home.    Here are just a few examples of our newest layout kits.  If you are planning to get together with your friends to scrapbook why not surprise them with a kit too!

Don't forget we are having our May Crop on Friday May 4th,  5:00-11:00  $10.. Call today to RSVP your kits and your spot at the crop~  

More New Page Kits!!!

A great all around page....for a field trip, museum, an astronomy
buff, or even an energetic kid....sky is the limit on this one--
featuring the ever popular October Afternoon Rocket Age!!

And next up:

Have spring or Easter pics to scrap? Or even just some awesome
family pics!! This is another versatile layout kit made with the
ever awesome Authentique!!

Stop by or call Hannah's to get your hands on these quick....
we've been selling out of our kits quickly!! But better yet if
you stop by.....

All Authentique is 30% OFF!!!! This starts today and goes
thru this Sunday April 15th!!

See you soon!!

All Kinds of NEW kits....

Hannah's is loaded with new goodies! And new kits too!

Above is some wall art using the new SEI collection....this
kit comes with ideas and supplies for making several cards too!

Need a mini album for all those sports photos you are taking this
spring? This super cute BoBunny and Teresa Collins Sport II
collection mini is just the ticket! Come in to see the complete kit!


And here is a "sneak" at page one of a 2 page birthday LO using
some of the NEW Authentique.....

And are you in LOVE with the new MME Follow Your Heart?
Or how about the HOT trend of hexagons? This 2 pager is also
available in one awesome kit!!

And last but not least.....this fun LO....you could use this for just
about any outing, vacation, or fun time! This one is with MME
Miss Caroline Dilly Dally!! You can add on glimmer mist for some
extra punch!!!

Stop by or call today, to find out all about these and all the other
fun new kits!!

Jam Packed Weekend at Hannah's!

Two things that will brighten any Scrapbooker or Stamper today:

First of all, our famous Stamper and Scrapper Garage Sale is going on this weekend!
The hours are Friday and Saturday 10am-3pm, so stop on in and scoop up some bargains!

While you are at the Garage Sale, don't forget to come upstairs to check out all of the new product.  We are also offering 25% off all regularly priced stampin and scrapbooking stuff now through Monday, March 26th.

Enjoy!

Echo Park & October Afternoon Layout Kits for the Boys~

Are you ready for some Baseball?  Now that it is warm out, I see the boys in my neighborhood riding bikes, skateboards, and of course playing some ball.   I have 2 little girls so I am typically scrapping layouts of girly things.  So I was excited to get some new photos from my friends who have boys.  

  Here are two of my latest layouts that will be kitted and sold only at Hannah's.  Stop in and pick up your kit or call to reserve your kit.  The baseball layout is using the New Echo Park This & That.  I also used the We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy Stitching tools and stitched a design around the page.  Super easy to do and just adds a tiny bit of detail to any layout.  Notice the 4 pennants on the page? Those are homemade.. just use the This & That paper that you will get in your kit.   I have had a request for some layouts with more than a couple of photos on a page.. here you go.. I used 12 photos.  

Here is another new layout you can find at Hannah's.  I used the October Afternoon paper.  

Don't worry if you have girls Hannah's has tons of layouts for boy or girl layouts.  They also have mini albums, card kits, and altered projects.   Thanks for looking at my new layouts, stop by Hannah's Face book page and let us know what kind of kits you are looking for.  Scrap It Girl!~

Glimmer Mist Class this week!

It's Spritztacular--Glimmer Mist Class $10.00


Want to learn how to make awesome scrapbook page and card backgrounds using Glimmer Mist? Be prepared for a little "inky" fun, and play with different color mists, spray techniques, masks and stencils!

This is a great way to learn how to make the most of your Glimmer Mist....or to find out what it's all about! C'mon and try out this fun trend and... learn how to "commit to the mist"!!!

Wednesday, March 14th from 11-1

Saturday, March 17th from 1-3



Call today to sign up. 847-395-3355

Kids Classes!!

Come into Hannah’s this Spring/Summer to make fun and exciting crafts.
Kid’s Arts & Crafts Classes

Min/Max age: Entering 1st Grade – 8th Grade


Geomesh Shamrock
Wednesday, February 22nd from 3-5pm
Make a cool wall/door hanging out of bright green Geomesh. It is sure to bring out the Irish in all of us!
$12.00


Distress Ink Tie Dye Shirt
Wednesday, February 29th from 3-5pm
Take a t shirt and turn it into a work of art using this cool new method of tie-dying using inks and
plastic cups!
$12.00


Inked up Suitcase
Wednesday, March 14th from 3-5pm
Using the Distress inks and a blending solutions and your imagination, create a one-of-a kind “suitcase” to hold almost anything. We use ours for our markers and colored pencils. It would also make an adorable make up case or lunch box. For the fellas, you can use our earth tones to make a “camo” looking suitcase.
$12.00


Geomesh Bunny
Wednesday, March 21st from 3-5pm
Using the same materials as the shamrock, we will make an adorable bunny for your front door. This project is more complex, but turns out simply adorable!!
$24.00


Tile Magnet Class
Wednesday, March 28th from 1-2pm
We will be using the distress inks to turn four tile magnets into an amazing work of art.
This class is a great way to have some fun during Spring Break and make a gift for someone you love.
$10.00


Pet Shadowbox Class
Friday, April 13th from 10am-12pm
What a great way to celebrate your pet. Make a shadow box of your favorite pet using pet themed papers and embellishments.
$12.00

Meet Kimberly Part 5 & A New Class

Happy Friday~All week long I showed you a few of my favorite things to alter, posted about an upcoming class, and showed you a dress form that reflects my style. My final post for the week will be about another class coming up. This is an Altered Art Class perfect for kids.  Join us while we take a basic wood shadow box and turn it into a fun, adorable, frame that your child will be excited to hang up.  

               Class is on Sunday February 26th.  10-Noon  $12 

Your child will need to bring a 5x7 photo of themselves with either a dog, cat, or best friend. 

Call the store to sign up or contact Scrap It Girl for more info.  

This class is right around the corner so sign up soon.

I hope you enjoyed meeting some of the Hannah's Design Team & Staff.  I have enjoyed being on the design team for the last year.  This month will be the start of me teaching a class over there, so show some love and come to a class.  Stop in the store or give them a call they have classes scheduled all the time.

Meet Kimberly Part 4 & A New Class

Yesterday I showed you the signs that I like to alter from Hannah's.  But have you checked out the wood blocks they sell?  The best thing about these blocks is that they are solid.  So far I have only been decorating them one at a time, I hope to find time to do something with 3 or 4 blocks.  I would love to make a set to keep out all year long or make a set for a gift.

This is my "Jenni on the Block".    I used Jenni Bowlin's Victoria Mini Papers to cover the block.

Do you want your own "Jenni on the Block".... join us for our class~ 

•  "Jenni on the Block" class @ Hannah's 
• Sunday March 4th   10:00-12:30 
•  $30.00 cost of class
• Supplies needed: Scissors, Pictures,  & Glossy Accents
• RSVP needed by March 2nd
• one other color combo may be available

 You can either stop in the store to sign up or you can RSVP through Scrap It Girl.  If you want to see more versions of the blocks decorated scroll down to the beginning of the week, I posted a few other photos.

I hope to see you in class~  Kimberly

Meet Kimberly Part 3 & A Giveaway~

Hello Wednesday!  Are you ready for a giveaway?   Today’s giveaway will be for  a wooden, double-sided sign.  Yep, a sign~ I saw these signs at Hannah's and couldn't wait to decorate a few.  You can alter it anyway you want.  Here is an example of one I just did this week.  One side is painted in chalk board paint, so I can use it for a list or a quick note.  The other side is more of a decoration, but I did add 2 clothes pin clips and some sticky notes.    There is also a frame so I can add a picture.  I love the chair paper from October Afternoon so I put a limit on my decorations.

Products I used October Afternoon paper: Sunday Dinner, Church Social, & Guest Room, yellow acrylic paint, chalkboard paint, Craft wood letters EAT, Tim Holtz button, clock, spinner, knob & distress ink, black frame from home decor department @ Hannah’s, 2 clothes pins, a few clear buttons, chipboard house, May Arts trim, K & Co smash tape, Chalk, Maya Road heart, Rosette Die, and bakers twine.

 Here are a few examples of other signs I made as part of the Design Team for Hannah's.

 I love the variety of things Hannah's has that we can alter.     They have one long wall full of wood and paper mache items    The signs are one of my favorites.  They are fun to decorate for a kids room, seasonal decoration, chalk boards, or a kids photo college.   I bet you have an idea of what you would do with your sign.  Here is your chance to win one double sided wood sign.  Leave a comment on this post letting us know how you would decorate your sign, you also need to follow this blog.  We will draw a winner on Friday.  

Meet Kimberly Congdon part 2

While I was at CHA a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of seeing the wonderful Dress form display that was in the Ranger/Tim Holtz booth.  Tim had given many of his designer friends a form to alter, any way they wanted, using anything.  I loved it!  

Using that great idea, the design team at Hannah's will be altering the forms that Hannah's sells in their store.  We have the white paper mache forms, that are so easy to decorate.  Each of the design team members will show you there version as they complete them in a few weeks.

What does my dress form say about me?   Well I originally painted the whole thing pink… which is something I should stop doing…lol Then as you can see most of the pink is covered up with the skirt, shirt, and apron. I love polka dots so I used the K & Co tape from their smash books and made the shirt. I used pink paislee fabric ribbons for my skirt. I didn’t want to change the color of the skirt since I liked the creams. I used Prima bling along the base & a few Maya road butterflies. The flying 2 butterflies are from Jenni Bowlin. The canvas hearts are from Canvas Corp, I sewed them together to form the wings. For the bottom of the form I used a large art part from Wendy Vecchi and painted it blue and decorated it with liquid pearls. I made the apron for my dress form since I wear aprons to work, I actually sewed on all of those charms and sewed the seam binding on so it can easily be taken on and off. I added items to my apron that I like: lipstick, hearts, keys, #2, vintage buttons, clocks, scissors, and a diamond ring~ I couldn’t find my mini Starbucks cup, if I do I saved room to add it later. The pink trim tulle apron was made from Teresa Collins posh trims.   I finally made something that was not covered in Tim Holtz products, just one # and one button.  Did I mention I was sick all weekend long and I made this while laying on the couch?  I will be back tomorrow with a giveaway~ 

Meet Kimberly Congdon aka: Scrap It Girl

Just to catch you up on what's going on over at Hannah's... we have been introducing you to our Scrapbooking Staff & Design Team over the last few weeks.   If you missed someone that's OK, just scroll back through our posts and meet our team.

Kimberly with one of her Favorite Craft Celebrities "Melissa Frances"  @ 2011 CHA.

Hello Crafty People,  my name is Kimberly Congdon aka: Scrap It Girl.  I live in Kenosha but I tend to hang out in Illinois most of my free time.  I have been on the Hannah's Design Team since February of 2011.   I consider myself a full time crafter. I have been scrapbooking since I was 17, and I still love it~  Over the last few years I have really enjoyed altered art.  Hannah's has such a great assortment of wood, paper mache, and   frames to alter...I will always have something to work on.  Over the next few months I will be teaching a few of my favorite altered art projects at Hannah's.  Here are a few of my favorite projects I have done for Hannah's so far. 

I love the wood blocks~ Here is one of my favorites using Melissa Frances Products & a little of Tim Holtz.

Here is one of my favorite Layouts using Pink Paislee products. 

Another one of my favorite items to alter, these wonderful double sided signs.

If you want to see more of the projects I made for Hannah's or what other design team members have made, follow our blogs, Facebook pages or find us on Pinterest.  I will be back this week posting about some of my classes coming up at Hannah's and a giveaway.  Make sure you are following this blog so you don't miss out~

Monday Must Have & Meet Debbie Ward...

Meet Debbie Ward…

Wife, mom, culinary student, small business owner and design team member.  These are just a few of the hats I wear.  I am currently a design team member for Hannah’s Scrapbook Department.  Paper crafting has been an incredibly satisfying hobby for me, I have been playing with paper & ink for many years.  I became smitten with paper crafting when I went to a Stampin’ Up home party.  After that, I started taking scrapbook classes and going to expos/tradeshows and reading any scrapbook magazine I could get my hands on.  I find I take my inspiration these days from the design team members at Papertrey Ink.  I love how that company has grown over the years and the amazing projects their team come up with every month.



My paper crafting hobby has taken me places I never thought I would go; I sell cards online, write short articles for paper crafting websites and meet others who share my passion for paper crafting.  All in all it has been a great ride and can’t wait to see what will surface on the horizon.  My blog can be found at www.LuckyGirlPaperArts.com.

 Favorite companies:  Papertrey Ink, Echo Park, Basic Grey, Tattered Angels & Authentique

Favorite tools:  Cuttlebug, dies, embossing folders, Pink ATG 700, border punches

 My “Go To” technique:  Doilies sprayed with Glimmer Mist

Monday Must Have...Since I adore glimmer mist, Hannah's is offering 25% off Tattered Angels products.  You must either print out this post and bring it with you when you come shopping.  This coupon is good for this week only.

Meet Laura Cox....Part 3

A little more Echo Park love....again....no matter what the
collection, you can make soooo many fun projects with their
amazing kits!!!

I'm definitely an embellishing kinda gal, so "bling it on" is
my motto. Love to give a project that 3D "pop"!!

And actually....in honor of my Echo Park obsession....
Hannah's is offering up 30% off ALL ECHO PARK this
weekend!!! Wow....THAT is one awesome sale!!! Pop into
Hannah's over the weekend to get yourself one of the
rockin' kits, or browse their papers and embellishments
....they are all fantastic!! A lot of different choices and themes!

I enjoyed this week....hope you did too! Love to see you at
Hannah's soon.....classes will be posted, so keep an eye out!

Meet Laura Cox....continued.....

Well, as I said Monday....Echo Park is truly one of my new
favorite companies!! Just absolutely LOVE their kits....
they make scrappin' and card making just a breeze....a
few embellishments (ribbon, bling and a valentine punch)
and you've got the makings of some great cards! The card
above, and this card:

Were both made with the gorgeous papers and sticker sheet from
the new Echo Park Yours Truly line.

This "quick and easy" cardmaking method is something I am
absolutely loving! You can pop into Hannah's and see examples,
and take classes to make fun cards all the time....watch for some
fun classes coming soon!

And hey....what kinds of classes/kits would you like to see????
Leave a comment to let me know below!

Meet Laura Cox.....

Hi there!!! Laura Cox here.....and I'm going to tell y'all a little
bit about myself....yep, like it or not....lol.

I started on Hannah's DT just last year, and it's been so much
fun to create and teach classes at this awesome store!!

My crafting quest started when I was a young gal (oh those
were the days....lol)....I dabbled in painting, drawing, jewelry,
knitting, cross stitch, soap and paper making, carving,
you name it....lol....but I found my true hobby obsession
in paper crafting, at a Creative Memories show some 18
years ago! Over time, I kinda "lost touch" with that.....
yep, kids and life will do that to ya....but when I saw a
sweet neighbor taken by cancer....that all changed. I decided
life is too short to wait around to pursue what you love. And
so....I decided to "get crafty" every day. Yep...that load of wash
or those dust bunnies can wait for an hour or two.....lol.

Yep...for me, that's what my blog (you can find HERE) and
designing and teaching at Hannah's is all about....sharing with
and inspiring others in this wonderful hobby of paper crafting!

And my favorite crafty goodness....cards and altered projects,
and LOVE to use inks of any kind, but especially LOVE all
things Echo Park!!! Their collections are amazing! My new
fave for projects of any type. Make sure to check back all
this week....because I'll be featuring some great Valentine and
Scrappin' projects with EP!!

Check back soon, and check out Hannah's soon....lots of NEW
goodies and classes all the time!

Meet Cherie Ryan - Part 3

As some of you may already know, for the past couple of years, I have been the one responsible for coordinating the fabulous Community Scrapbooking & Stamping Garage Sales here at Hannah's...and it's been such a crazy huge hit that they keep letting me plan more! We arrange for up to 28 participants to sell their gently used, or never used, products and supplies (which become treasures to others!) for a mere $5.00 fee per each table...and other than pricing their items & dropping them off, all other legwork is done by us. That means there is a possible 28 tables of insane deals to choose from at each sale, deals that you definitely don't want to miss out on! So, mark your calendars ladies & gentlemen, because our next sale is scheduled for Friday, March 23rd & Saturday, March 24th from 10am-3pm...it will be here before we know it! We still have a few tables available to rent out, so if you have great stuff taking up your valuable space, give us a call or contact me directly at cherieryan@comcast.net for more details.

Hope to see you there!
Cherie

Meet Cherie Ryan - Part 2

Hi Everyone:

I'm excited to announce my picks for fabulous discounts this week!  First, for the scrappers, all Authentique paper will be 30% off  We currently have four incredible "everyday" lines in stock, as well as Christmas and Halloween themes to choose from...and I love them all!!  And now for all of my fellow cardmakers, all Dreamweaver stencils, embossing plates, and light boxes will also be 30% off!  Take advantage of these discounts by simply mentioning this post at the checkout.  Offer good through this Sunday, January 29th.

Now, I'd like to add one more sweet deal...I will be offering a "Chipboard Albums 101" class this Sunday, January 29th, at 2pm for only $5.00!  Have a fun, hands-on experience, while I guide you through all of my favorite tips and techniques you'll need to know to create your own wonderful albums! Seats are limited, you must call or stop in to register no later than Saturday, January 28th at 5pm.  This class will be offered again, but at the normal price of $10.

These are some of the amazing books you can create after taking my class.

Have a creative day!

Cherie

Introducing Cherie Ryan

Hello!
My name is Cherie Ryan. I started working at Hannah's in the make a memory department as a sales associate, as well as a class instructor, in 2006.  Being creative has always been a way of life for me, and I love helping others discover their talents, so the job fits me perfectly!

I was first introduced to the wonderful world of scrapbooking 15 years ago by two very determined friends...and so my journey began!  At first, I dabbled with scrapbooking itself, but only to find that my true passion would be found in stamping and cardmaking.  Over the years, I have established an incredible collection of stamps...more than I can count!  My favorites include anything related to the northwoods, as well as butterflies, cherries and snowmen.

This past year, I began a new chapter. I fell in love with mini chipboard albums!  There is truly no better way to merge the passion I have with cardmaking and scrapbooking and best of all, they make great gifts to give from the heart!  I recently make this book for my friend, Niomi of her adorable boys...she loved it!!

I also love creating my own Christmas ornaments, drawing houses and landscapes (with ink), painting with acrylics on canvas and participating in craft shows.

Some more tidbits about me...
*My creative style: depends on the day!
*My favorite scrapbook companies: Authentique, Graphic 45 & Crate Papers
*My favorite color: yellow
*My favorite stamp companies: Stampscapes, Northwoods, Hero Arts & Penny Black
*What I love most about myself: my honesty, creativity, playful personality and my Armenian/Irish heritage
*The most precious thing in life: my faith, family and friends

Nice to meet you all!!