Goosebumps in December!

I am not a fan of scary movies. They give me goosebumps, and not in a good way. But last week, I got a different kind of Goosebumps...from Tsukineko! And believe me, I loved them!

Goosebumps is a new texture spray that can be used on multiple surfaces; paper, canvas, glass, acetate, they all take on a new dimension with this fabulous new product! Goosebumps comes in three different formulas--matte, gloss and shimmer--for tons of crafting possibilities.

Sprayed on a sheet of plain or printed cardstock, Goosebumps instantly gives the paper texture, dimension, and a bit of shine.

Used with a mask, you can create your own patterns on cardstock. Think about how fun it would be to create your own background paper. And masks don't have to be specialized...you could use different household objects like rubber bands, coins, nuts and bolts. Goosebumps will wash off if you remove the masks befor allowing it to dry.

For this card, I used blue painter's tape right on the front of the card. I sprayed on gloss Goosebumps and allowed it to dry. After removing the tape, I inked over the entire card for a tone-on-tone jacquard stripe effect.

Here, I sprayed Goosebumps directly on a rubber stamp, and stamped on a book page. When the Goosebumps dried, I dragged some distress ink over the page to define the edges.

Here's my result on a mirror using matte Goosebumps and a stencil. Instant frosted glass! (It's hard to take a picture of a mirror...please excuse the quality and trust me that this looks so much prettier in person!)

Combine Goosebumps with Tsukineko's new Delicata metallic ink and the results are stunning! Delicata is a metallic that won't tarnish or lose it's luster like some other inks, making it a great option for keepsake projects. It's also a great alternative to gold leafing for more delicate surfaces.

These products will be arriving in your local Beverly's around December 18, 2011.  So, ask Santa to tuck some Goosebumps and Delicata in your stocking this Chrismas. You'll be glad you did!








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Fall Flannels with a Twist

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you have been made very aware of the season’s change. Twitter is atwitter, Google Buzz is buzzing and your Facebook newsfeed is, undoubtedly, overflowing with update after update of friends and family sharing their pumpkin-spice-whatsits and chattering about the temperature change. If you’ve somehow been left out of the virtual loop, Nature is dropping hints left, right and all over your driveway, that FALL IS HERE. And we are excited! With no shortage of good things arriving with the season, we bring you one of the things that has got us excited about Fall:

The Tailor Made collection, from Timeless Treasures.

Tailor Made is a brand new line of flannels with an interesting twist – all are printed to look like wool blends. That’s right – Herringbones, Houndstooths and Tweeds – oh my! This is an incredibly versatile line that truly has something for everyone.

Printed on 100% cotton flannel, these prints are absolutely perfect for this season, and beyond. From straightforward textured looks, to florals, and even animal prints (Like I said, something for everyone), this line has got it all, in those classic looks we love, without the hefty price tag. Available in an accommodating array of colors, the possibilities of these cotton flannel fabrics are widespread (blankets, pajamas and pillowcases, for starters).

Did I mention Tailor Made comes in pre-cuts? No? Yes! There are 4 fantastically coordinated fat quarter bundles to choose from, offering a little bit of everything from this line. What’s not to love about these flannels? It’s just one of those beautiful things in life that is everything good, all at once. Tailor Made is subtle, yet statement-making. It is dignified enough for the manliest of men, and irresistibly soft enough to cuddle the newest addition to the family. And as the holidays near (too soon?), we are aware that both manly men and new additions must be considered!

So, in addition to those pumpkin-spice-whatsits mentioned earlier, you know what we’ll be curling up with as the temperature cools: Tailor Made flannels from Timeless Treasures. What has got you inspired this season?

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New Imaginisce Paper Collections Arrive!

A few of the new Imaginisce papers we now carry

Three exciting new paper collections from Imaginisce are now available at your local Beverly's! The Dinosaur, Princess & Birthday paper collections are so unique and fun and add a great touch to any art project, papercrafting project or scrapbooking album.
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