SIDEWALK SALE THIS WEEKEND

The boxes just keep coming this week to stock the store for our AWESOME National Scrapbook Day Event this weekend. To make room we are having a HUGE sidewalk sale this Saturday and Sunday! Don't miss it!

TIP / IDEA RIBBON ORGANIZATION

We always give a 30% discount off the Simply Renee Ribbon Holders. They take 3 business days to come in if we donot have them in stock. I finally got mine hung in my crop room at home and used the CTMH stamp envelopes to hang on it and wrapped ribbons I do not have on rolls around a piece of chipboard to go in each envelope. You could also use zip lock bags.

OF COURSE all my rolled ribbons are WHITE!!! I am always preaching white ribbons, letters, brads, buttons etc. With ink pads, chalks, sharpies, stickles, paint etc you can make them any color you want to match your layout and not have to carry so much stuff to crops.

WANTED: CRICUT REWARD CERTIFICATES

If you have any of the Cricut Rewards certificates (unused) we will pay give you $10.00 gift certificate for them.

CRICUT RENTAL

We just added 9 more cartridges to the Cricut Rentals! The rentals have become very popular especially with Disney Cartridges. You can try before you buy! We have both sizes of machines in our crop room for your use. The Scrapping Station at the Gretna Outlet Mall also carries a large selection of Cricut Cartridges.

NEW "I'D RATHER BE SCRAPBOOKING" LICENSE PLATE FRAMES FOR SALE

STAR CLASS

Add photos to these awesome stars for a one of a kind piece of art. Look for the class coming in may http://www.ptdiva.com/

A FUNNY

What is missing here?

TIP / IDEA : EASY MAY DAY BASKETS

Easy May Day Baskets!!!! I have done this for years and been sharing it with customers the last couple weeks as they come in to get supplies for their May Baskets. Just take a long envelopes (we have Bazzill Envelopes) and cut a handle and they fit over door knobs for easy hanging.

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY SHIRT DESIGN PHOTO

Tawnya loves ladybugs and dragonflies and she has been planning this event so we went with a "Catch the Scrapbook Bug" design. Shirts are for sale for $19.99 and call the store to order. 763-9675 or email ptdiva@ptdiva.com There are three colors of design, lime, blue, silver or white. The shirts are a hot pink or white and you can get a woman's cut or traditional cut. Size small to 3xl

PAUL AND KAELA SET THE DATE

I went to lunch with my son Paul and Kaela after church today and they announced to me that thet set their wedding date of 10-10-10! I am so excited!!!

Prom 2008
Friday at the PBR Rodeo at the Qwest Center.

LOTS NEW IN, and BLOGGER SPECIAL

The store is packed with new items and boxes are coming in daily. Come check out all the new stuff!

Blogger Special: Fancy Pants Design, huge chipboard packs reg. $12.99, only $7.99!

You do not want to miss our National Scrapbook Day event! If you have not signed up we have 8 spaces left for both days. several for Sunday only.

THIS WILL TOTALLY CRACK YOU UP!!!

I found this on a facebook survey. Who would think of turning a TAMPON into a ghost???? I was laughing so hard as the guy next door hangs ghosts in his tree out front every Halloween. I was thinking he could hang these and if it rained the ghosts would grow! LOL Ok, I have a very warped sense of humor! :)

OPEN MONDAY???

We have always been closed mondays and wondering what you think? Send me an email to amy@ptdiva.com and let me know if you think we should be open Monday, open later a night or two? We want to serve you and we want your input.

CLASS LIST FOR MAY 2

If you have not signed up for the May 2 classes, do not wait. Vicki Chrisman is the female Tim Holtz in the scrapbooking world. She designs for so many companies and we are so honored to have her teach a full day of classes at our store.

She also is in tons of magazines and we will have copies of her new clear acrylic idea book by design originals here for her to autograph for you. If you want to bring any of her other books/magazines to sign to class, please feel free.

http://www.vickichrisman.blogspot.com/

Call store to sign up 402-763-9675

Saturday Classes at Precious Treasures
A little bit about Jan and Vicki-
We are two sisters who share of a love of all things crafty and creative. Being able to spend a day teaching and sharing with others who enjoy these same things, is something we always look so forward to. We feel that there is enough stress in everyday life.. so we like our classes to be lighthearted and fun. We want you to relax and enjoy yourself. We start each class with Chocolate bon bons and end each class with a drawing for a prize pack … and hopefully enjoy lots of laughs in between. We hope you walk away, not only with a sense of pride in what you just created, a few new tips and techniques under your belt..but most of all that you had a good time!
We love Amy.. and are thrilled to be invited to teach at Precious Treasures!
Classes
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“Design a Life you love”Canvas Class-
In this class we are going to make a little canvas just for the artist in all of us. This canvas would be perfect to hang in the place you do your “creating” .. or just about anywhere in your home. Just a little reminder to always take time each day “do what you love” most. This 8x10 canvas will help you share that sentiment with everyone. That saying along with an eclectic mix of pattered papers, are put together on this canvas to form a beautiful whimsical flower. We would love to have you come join us in this class and enjoy the process of creating something just for fun! Sat 9-11
Class Cost- $17
Class Limit- 20
Class time- 1 hour Supplies- basic

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Altered Shadow box Class-
This box ( 6x7 ½ ) isn’t your average shadow box.. this is the home or a darling little fairy.. Complete with wings and crown, that sits behind it’s glass front. We have a sweet little fairy image for you to use..(but if you would rather ,you can bring an image of you own to use. A copy of a vintage photo (sized to .. no bigger than 4 inches), or even a photo of a child will work fine at this size). (it must be a head to toe image… showing arms and legs) You will leave this class with a darling little shadow box to hang on your wall, that holds your tiny fairy in her little home, embellished with beautiful papers, vintage buttons , ribbon and gems. We’d love to have you come play with us, and create a fairy box , all your own..
Class cost-$22
Class limit- 12
Time- 1 hour
Saturday 11:00-12:00
Supplies- Basic
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Girlfriends themed Class-
In this class we will be making a wooden keepsake box , 4 cards(with envelopes) and a paperweight.. all in a fun vintage/retro ..” girlfriend” theme. Vintage buttons,.. lace and trims , mixed with beautiful papers, and “Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage” Images.. will make these projects extra special for whoever receives them ( or YOU.. If you decide to keep them)lol This class is for the sweet, but sassy vintage girl in all of us! It’s going to be great fun! Hope you can come!
Class Cost-$30 Class Limit-12
Time- 1 ½ hours Supplies-Basic
Saturday 1:00-2:30
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Hanging Page Frame Class
In this class we will be altering a clear 8x8 Hanging PageFame. This project would be great for a any room in the house. Please bring one standard size photo with you (vertical shot), if you can.. if not.. it can be added later. A close up shot of one , two people.. or a family.. would be perfect for this project. We’ll put together a fun project .. something you’ll be proud to display on your wall.
Class Cost-$17
Class limit – up to 20
Time- 1 hour
Supplies-Basic ( and a photo if possible)
Saturday 3:00-4:00

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Glimmer Mist Techniques class-
This class is going to be all about learning techniques using Glimmer Mist and Glimmer Screens. You will have the opportunity to use 50 plus.. different beautiful colors of Glimmer Mist and every Glimmer Screen available. If you’re feeling the need to let your creativity run free, this is the class for you! You will leave this class with not only a wealth of new ideas, tips and techniques, but a number of beautiful pieces to incorporate into your future projects. 2- 12x12 beautiful papers (totally designed by you!), 3 gorgeous file folders, 6 tags, Glimmer Misted flowers and much more. This is going to be one fun class.. We’d love to have you come join in the fun!
Class Cost: $25 Class limit: (25)
Time: 1 ½ hour Supplies needed: basic supplies ( a heat gun if you have one.. if not that’s okay too, we’ll have a couple)
Saturday 4:30-6:00

NEW SHIRT DESIGNS AND ALSO TAKING ORDERS FOR NSD SHIRTS

We have had a lot of requests for the ladies fitted cut tee's and we got them in today! We also have this design in regular cut also and can order them!! LOVE THE BLING!!! $29.99.

If you would like a National Scrapbook Day Spring Fling Shirt we are taking pre-orders to guarantee your size will be here. They are $19.99

HAPPY SPRING!

POTTERY AFTER

That Pottery Place frame after. I did not think it would even come out as she told me 3 coats of paint and by the time I changed my mind a dozen times I had about 20 coats. LOL

DIM SUM IN OMAHA NEBRASKA?

It is true, we found a place that has Dim Sum every day in Omaha. It is called Gold Mountain on 156th and Maple. She said on weekends they have a bigger selection but tonight there were about 20 varieties to try. If you have never had dim sum it is something you have to experience. We love travelling to Chicago as there is a China Town area that has the most amazing dim sum and we have never found it in Omaha until today. Check it out and tell them you read it on the blog.

WE RENT CRICUT CARTRIDGES

We also have both sizes of cricut machines in the crop room to use or we rent cartridges by the week you can take home and if you decide to purchase it, the rental fees go toward the purchase. But it is great if you want Disney, or Hello Kitty etc as it is not one you will use over and over.

WE NOW HAVE THINNER CLEAR ACRYLIC FOR CUTTING ON THE CRICUT

Finally found a clear acrylic that is thinner to cut on the Cricut. I have 12x12 sheets. We also carry the thicker acrylic and MANY dies to cut your own acrylic albums with the Grand Mark accu-cut machine. (we have over 1000 dies)

IDEA / TIP CRICUT STORAGE and Blogger Sale

Put them on a book shelf or in a file cabinet. We just got a case in and have two more cases on the way. As soon as I seen them I fell in love with the storage idea as I like having my books with my cartridges. Blogger Sale: Order 12 packs and get them for 30% off discount and if you are out of Nebraska you save another 7% as there is no tax! ($109.12 for 12) If buying 12 they can be shipped directly to you at no extra charge.

Scraponizer Cricut Storage Solutions

EASTER PICTURES

I did not take many pictures at all (so not like me). I ended up doing easter dinner as my mom broke her right arm and using moms recipes, it all came out great!

Since we are in a condo now, we do not have a big yard but there is a hill on the side of our place and the twins have been "grass boarding" and having a blast. Where they came up with idea, I have no clue!

This is our neighbors Ed and Fran's house in Elkhorn that burned on Easter. It was so sad. They got out ok but it is a complete loss inside. :(

We LOVE to play the game called "Things".

It is a Target exclusive game and such a blast. You will laugh till it hurts.

My sister. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Our dog Daisy loved to nap with her.

The Kids Easter Baskets. Ready for their sugar high.

CLASSES MAY 2

Vicki posted some information on her web site about the classes. Also I will have the project photos shown at the store tomorrow so stop by and check them out.

http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/2009/04/quick-and-easy-easter-cardsand-new.html

HEARTLAND HOP COMING TO PRECIOUS TREASURES

We are once again going to be participating in the fun filled Heartland Hop. Dates are July 10-19th. We will have an early bird special so stay tuned. Heartland Hop is so much fun, You travel to all the scrapbook stores and have a passport you get stamped at each one and do a make and take at each store. When you complete the passport you get entered into drawings for HUGE prizes!

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY FILLING UP

It is finally filling up and going to be a HUGE party! Everyone always wins a prize at our crops and the classes this year are SPECTACULAR!!!!! We have the famous designer Vicki Chrisman coming to town to teach a whole day worth of classes. Even at CHA and other trade shows her classes are always full. Once you have taken her classes you will see why. Also there will be a whole day of Cricut classes on Sunday!!!

You will have LOTS of room to crop as we rented the Scrapping Station and you know the food is always amazing and lots of it. You can BYOB, we just cannot serve it as it is against the law but as long as you are 21 please feel free to bring your own.

CLASSES: Even if you are not coming for the weekend you can sign up for the classes. They will be held at the store. If you did not get a class list email mrsamystewart@cox.net and I will send them to you as well as registration forms and those can be faxed into 402-763-9675 during store hours or call in to pay by phone.

A DAY OF FUN

I took some much needed time off to spend some time with the kids. Yesterday we had a full day. We went to the Chick Market, The Pottery Place, B.G.'s for lunch, the Hannah Montana Movie and ended with a girls night back home with friends.

This is before the pottery pieces are fired. Stay tuned for next

Saturdays photo's of the finished projects.
The girls seen the easter bunny at Village Point.

TIP / IDEA METAL STAR

We had a girls night at my condo last night and I thought I would share the project I made. These metal star are at Gordman's right now and this one is about 20 inches high. They come in various sizes. I covered the whole thing in paper using spray adhesive meant for paper (sold at Precious Treasures of course) And then just cut photo's to fit. To cover up the seams I used various ribbons. After completed I covered the whole thing in diamond glaze for a beautiful shine.

The possibilities are endless with these stars and very inexpensive decor. Make them for Mothers or Fathers day gifts.

CLICK ON PHOTO TO MAKE LARGER

NEW CRICUT CLUB COMING SOON!

From Veronica: Starting in May, I am forming a new club at Precious Treasures just for Cricut users. We will meet once a month for 2-3 hours to work on a project that I will design, as well as share ideas and cartridges. This is a great way to meet other Cricut users, learn new tips, tricks and techniques and sample different cartridges to decide if you want them before you buy them.
If you are interested in joining my new club, please email me at Veronica@ptdiva.com and let me know when is the best time for you to meet. Depending on the response I get, I may start two groups based on skills or when you'd like to meet.
Stay tuned for more details! ~ Veronica

VERONICA'S OWN CRICUT

Hi! Veronica, the scrapbook instructor here! I have great news. This week, I finally bought my very own Cricut machine. Yes, I've taught nearly a hundred people to use their machines, but I didn't even have one for myself. I just always had access to one if I needed it. But I recently decided to reward myself with a Cricut Expressions.

My machine arrived Thursday, but because I was so busy with other things I didn't even get to open it until Friday. And once I opened it, the kids were more excited than I was. Mackenzie was the first person to cut anything! Figures!

And here is what she made. Very creative, except Dad wasn't happy with the tape.

Even Bob got into the action.

But I am glad that they are interested in using it, just as long as they don't get better than I am. You know how kids master technology faster than their parents! ~ Veronica

PROM PICTURES

Miss Liz had a great time at Elkhorns prom and is back home asleep this morning. She got voted best dressed. (proud mamma) Of course I took about 100 photos of the kids and had them back before they even went to dinner. :) I have more I will share of the group but too yucky out today to head to costco to get them printed. brrrrr.........

I was bummed as I always take the kids out to the duck pond to take their pictures and it was just too windy so I took them inside. If you missed my son Paul's prom pictures last year click here http://ptdiva.blogspot.com/2008/03/they-are-engaged.html

This was after they finally got the flowers on. LOL
goober!

DAISY!