Showing posts with label craft store. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craft store. Show all posts

Monday, 4 June 2018

A New Month & A New Adventure

Hello! It's been a really long time since I posted anything to this blog but I have a really good reason.
A little over 8 months ago my husband lost his job. At first it was a really upsetting time - we went through all the emotions but once we caught our breath and could think clearly we decided what to do next. A dream I have had for a while was to open my own scrapbook/paper craft store but it was never the right time until now. 

The dream started to take shape the more we talked about it. The more we talked about it the more we realized that we could actually do it. 

Fast forward to June 1, 2018 - the day we took possession of our new retail space!


Behind the scenes my husband, Glenn & my dad have been building display fixtures and my demo bar and front counter.
Demo Bar - under construction
Cable Reel Tower Display

Product Display Fixtures

Follow us on the road to opening by keeping an eye on The Paper & Ink Boutique social media.

You may be thinking "What does this mean for Paradise Lost?"
Paradise Lost will be taken over by Heather - my very good friend and co-host of Paradise Lost Crops & Retreats. She is new to blogging so hopefully, with a bit of guidance and encouragement from me, she will keep the blog going with her beautiful scrapbooking and cardmaking.

Stay tuned as I'm not quite finished with Paradise Lost yet!
I'll be back on Wednesday, June 6 with a project for the Wild Whisper Design Team.


~~stay crafty~~

julia 

Monday, 26 September 2016

A Visit to the Scrap Shack

If you have attended an Paradise Lost Crop or retreat over the last 2 years you have probably met Debbie Lamey & shopped at her Scrappin' & Cardmakin' mobile store.

Debbie has been travelling to retreats, crops, farmers markets in central Alberta for years but last year she decided a more permanent space in her hometown of Ponoka would allow her to do what she loves while spending more time at home.

So the Scrap Shack was born ~ 450sq feet of crafters heaven in Central Alberta.

I had the opportunity to visit The Scrap Shack a few weeks ago.
It is a cozy spot located in the backyard of Debbie's home in Ponoka.

Debbie carries a wide variety of products including stamps & dies.


There are lots of inks choices - including Archival & Distress.

Debbie carries a beautiful selection of cardstock colours & adhesive choices.



Debbie also carries product from Calgary manufacturer Emerald Creek Craft Supplies.

Debbie also carries a fabulous selection of mixed media products - great for art journalling!

If you find yourself in the Ponoka area, I highly recommend a visit.
To check The Scrap Shack hours & upcoming classes visit the blog.