Just a little update....

Hello Bloggers, here is a little update on what has been going on here at CCS of late.....

As I said in the post before, life has been a tad chaotic for us here at CCS due to my son Layn, so I haven't been in the store for a while if you all are wondering where I have been the last few weeks. My sister, Dayna, came up to visit with us for 2 weeks and so we have been keeping pretty busy. During the last two weeks, even though I haven't been into the store, I have been keeping busy putting in new orders we have received!! As you all know, Chrissy one of our Rep's was up here just a couple months ago, and whenever she is up we always go bonkers with ordering new product! I would just like to show you a few of the great new things we have been getting!

**You can click on any of the pictures to get a bigger view of the items!**

New From Basic Grey

A few items from Basic Grey's new Halloween Collection - Eerie! This great line is a Spooktastic addition to any of your Haunted Holiday projects! Whether you are scrapping your little ghosts and goblins, or creating great Haunted House invitations to hand out this year! Check out this great new line!



Some of our new goodies from Tattered Angles!
(These are just a few of what we have in)




Imaginisce

Here is what we have in new from Imaginisce! Some great papers, embellishments and ribbon to create any coordinating project themed for travel or little boys, or whatever your creativity calls for! Enjoy



Two fantastic new lines from S.E.I!





Some Great new goods from Bazzill Basics as well.



Hope you enjoy and don't forget if you see something you like, make sure to stop by our Online Store, or come on in and pick it up! Thanks and Have a great day!

New Goods

Hello Bloggers, our scrappin with the pro's was a huge success! Chrissy came and taught an awesome project. We all had a really great day and wished that she could have stayed longer, and of course we missed our other rep Stacy. Thanks for your continued support.

Well now that school is back in full swing and summer is coming to a close, we are going to be starting back up our classes. For those of you who love to come to our classes feel free to submit a few ideas for pages or projects that you would like to see happen this year. From maybe some sports pages for you Scrappers that have children that play sports to some mini holiday themed books for gifts to your loved ones, or even themes for cards for the holidays as well. We want to bring to you new ideas on the layouts that you all need some new inspiration for!

For a little more personal note, as you know my mother toni owns CCS. This summer has been a busy one and I have been out a bunch due to the chaotic schedule. Well my family just got the worst news possible. My youngest son, Layn, was diagnosed with ALD or Adrenoleukodystrophy. As a few of you know, I usually did the classes, so i just wanted to let everyone know that if classes don't come together right away, it isn't because I forgot you guys or don't miss seeing your smiling faces at classes. This is the hardest trial for a mother, and my Husband and I and our other kids are trying to spend as much time as we can with Layn. ALD is a very rare form of Leukodystrophy and in most cases is Terminal. So just remember scrappers, we haven't forgotten you, life just keeps throwing us curve balls.

When Chrissy was here we put out some orders for some great new product lines. They are slowly trickling in and you can see these at our revamped ONLINE Scrapstore!

If you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions, remember we are here for YOU! So please feel free to email us and let us know, or you can stop into the store or call as well!

countrycottage@centurytel.net
406.883.3949

49715 US Highway 93
Polson, MT 59860

We are the yellow building accross from the Kwa-Tuk-Nuk Hotel & resort on Flathead lake in Polson, Montana.

Thanks again for your continued support and we look forward to seeing and hearing from you!

Scrappin' With The Pro's!!

Every year on our Anniversary we try and do something special for everyone to celebrate another prosperous year at CCS! Last year you remember we had Scrappin' with the Pro's and 2 of our Rep's came in and taught some classes! Unfortunately one of our Rep's is now retired and we miss you very much Stacy, but we still have Chrissy!! She has agreed to come on up to Polson and do another Scrappin' with the Pro's for us!! This year come make a great Christmas album that is sure to make you merry. This 6x12 album uses the latest and greatest all NEW products from BAZZILL and IMAGINISCE. Techniques and fun new ideas will leave you feeling extremely inspired! You don't want to miss it... plus it's Chrissy teaching, you don't want to miss her... come see what all the excitement is about! 10 Spots available but sure to fill up fast, sign up early. $22.00 cost, class is Sunday August 30th from 10:00am till noon.

Also our website is now up and running again and you can visit us online again! So stop on by our Online Store and check out the new design! I don't quite have all of our inventory in there, but am working on getting it filled up with lots of goodies! There are a few favorites in there and you can order anytime! So make sure you stop on by and check it out!

Our hours are getting ready to change again back to our normal hours of Mon - Friday 10am - 5:30 pm and Saturday's from 10am - 4pm.

Now that school is getting ready to start and my munchkins will be back in school and out from underfoot and driving me crazy, I am getting some classes planned! This summer was definately a very hectic one with my sister's wedding and my kids home and keeping me on the run. I am looking forward to back to school more than they are I am sure! So keep your eyes peeled for some of the up and coming classes and also let me know if there is something in particular you would like to learn about this year or a certain theme anyone is interested in! Always looking for more ideas to play with!

We are also hoping to get a crop up and running on Saturday Sept 26th. The cost of the crop is $10.00 and includes dinner. The crops run from 12pm till everyone drops! We also ask that you prepay for the crops due to the fact we need to plan for the dinner. Spots are limited so make sure you sign up right away!

We are also looking to do some more of the Cricut classes. The first Cricut class we hosted was a success and we heard that everyone would like to have another. So if this is something that you are interested please email us and let us know at countrycottage@centurytel.net or you can call us at 406.883.3949.

Thanks for your continued support
Toni Barta
Shannen Lozeau
Wanda Shourds

What's been going on at CCS & What's to come!

Hello everyone! Just thought I would drop in here and let a few of you who have been busy this summer know about some things coming up at Country Cottage!

For our Website Shoppers, we are in the process of getting the new website up and running, that is why the old one is down right now. Unfortunately we had a bit of a glitch in the programming and our information was wiped away! So we had to reboot and build it and hope to have it up and running very soon.

We have been getting some great new products in including one of our favorite companies Prima! They have some great new flowers and embellishments out and they will be shipping to us mid August so keep your eyes peeled for them! Basic Grey has also come out with some great new lines as well as some of our other favorite Companies! So keep your eyes peeled for them coming in! Alcohol Ink Pens for those of you who were so patiently (or like us Impatiently) waiting are now in stock and going fast, so make sure you stop in and grab yours today!

Classes are going to be up and running, we had one planned for last week and since the summer months are so busy for all our usual class goers, we decided to hang on for you guys just a little longer. Keep your eyes peeled though, classes will be posting soon and we hope to see all you scrappers there with us diving in on some of our great new products and techniques from your favorite companies.

We are also planning on Chrissy, one of our reps, to be coming into the area in late August! So keep your fingers crossed she can make it up this way, if she does we will be doing another Anniversary type event with her teaching a class and showing of some product. More to come on that once we find out for sure we can nab her!

Cricut Classes - If you guys are interested in doing some more Cricut classes remember to let us know! We had a great turnout at the last one, and rumor is you all would like to do some more, so just let us know and we will get it set up for you!

If there is anything you guys want to see more of as far as classes, product, and suggestions on how we can help you fulfill your scrapping needs and addictions, please feel free to let us know!

Crops also will be starting up here soon hopefully! I know I am ready to get together with some of you wonderful gals and share tips, tricks and techniques we all have picked up over the summer!

More than anything again thanks for your continued support of Country Cottage. We always look forward to seeing our valued customers coming in and spending some time with us and walking out the door with the product they love.

Thanks!

Christmas In July!!

Starting Monday the 20th of July we are having Christmas in July! Save on all your favorite Christmas items including paper and embellishments!! This sale runs through till Saturday the 25th of July. So don't forget to stock up on your Christmas card making supplies and items for scrapping your favorite Christmas pictures!

You can Call us or E-Mail us if you have any further questions!

Thanks

Also, keep your eyes peeled as we have our first class coming up soon!

Back to Normal

Ok, the wedding is over and we can start to get back to normal now. On thing we have done already is to extend our hours for the summer. Starting Monday July 6th we will be open from 9 to 7 Monday thru Friday and 10 to 5 on Saturday. We hope this will help everyone to be able to get in.
We hope to have lots of fun stuff going this summer and going into winter.
Thanks to everyone for the great comments on the new building color. We love it, its so cheery.
We thank you all for being so patient during the last month. We hope to have our new website up and running soon.
Will try to post more often
Toni

Long time no Post!

Hey bloggers, really sorry about the delay in our posting. For those of you who are faithful followers thanks for your continued support. Right now is a time of chaos for us right now! We are planning a family wedding which is now only a month away and so very very busy lately!

Classes for the month of June will not really be regular due to the fact of the up and coming wedding. They will resume in July with some really fun things being planned for the summer season! So stay tuned!

We have gotten some great new products in here at CCS and hope that you stop by to check them out. They are also posted in our newsletters as well! So keep your eyes peeled for some of the great new lines and tools that have been coming out!

I am going to try harder to get on the ball with keeping everyone updated here! :D

Cancellation

Hey Bloggers, hope you are all having a great day! We are actually deciding to postpone the sketch contest at this time as we are very busy of late with getting the store rearranged for all the new goodies coming in, we also may be having some new great things going on this summer, as well as a personal celebration! My youngest daughters Wedding! There is discussion abut a Cricut class for anyone interested. We do not know what the cost of this is yet or when it will be, but if we get enough interest and Enthusiasm we will definately be having one soon!! So if you are interested please let us know as soon as possible. There is also talk of a couple of our reps coming to do some classes for everyone this summer. There will be more information on this as we pin down the details. So stay tuned, we may bring back the Sketch contest as things settle down! Don't forget to sign up for the Newsletter also if you are interested in some of our upcoming scrapbooking or card classes! We do a lot of 2 page layouts, projects and cards!

Happy Scrapping

Sketch Contest!

For the month of March we did not do the Sketch contest unfortunately and I appologize for that as things have been hectic in my world! For those of you interested in this Sketch Contest though, it is going to back up and running as of the first of April! So make sure to check back and see what the sketch will be this upcoming month!

We hope to see a lot of people Scrapping away! If you have any further questions please feel free to stop in, call or E-Mail us!

Thanks.

Sketch Contest Guidelines

For the Sketch contest a 2 page or 1 page layout sketch will be posted on the blog, forum and a reminder sent out in our newsletter. To be eligible to enter you must follow the sketch to a point. You are free to embellish and switch things up a little bit but the layout must look somewhat similar to the Sketch posted. To enter into the contest, we ask that you bring your layout down to the store to be posted up on our “Sketch” wall where we will then have our customers vote on the layouts. The winner will then be notified by phone or e-mail that they are the winner and can pick up their layout as well as their “prize”!

Tuesday Scrap Class with Shannen

Clock Class!
When: Tuesday March 24, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Beacons Adhesive, Edge Distresser, Craft Knife, any added embellishment or picture you would like to add.

We will be making this great Carol Clock Kit by Creative Imaginations by adding some great Heidi Swapp elements, Prima Bling, Kaiser Kraft Wood Flowers and Tim Holtz Crackle Paint & Distress Inks. Come join us for this great Home Decor Project!

**You may also choose a different paper that is equal to or less than the price of the paper included in the kit. If it is more, you will just be asked to pay the difference. **

Make sure you sign up today as spaces are limited!

CLASS/CROP POLICY

Please stop into the store to sign up and pre-pay for your class or crop. This is necessary due to the fact that spaces are limited and when we prepare the classes the product used is precut/set up so that your kits are ready to go. If someone does not show up then the product is wasted. We also ask that if you cannot make it you must give us notice by 10:00AM the morning of the class otherwise you will not receive a refund, but a kit will be available to you to take home with instructions. If you do have to cancel and give us sufficient notice, you can either take a refund on the class or the kit with step by step instructions as well as a photo of the finished product. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

Saturday Card Class /w Julie Courville!
Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:00pm
Cost: $10.00


It's not too late to sign up for this great card class with Julie. In this class you will be making these four cards, using some great stamping techniques as well as embossing folders. Make sure you stop by and reserve your spot ASAP!




CLASS/CROP POLICY

Please stop into the store to sign up and pre-pay for your class or crop. This is necessary due to the fact that spaces are limited and when we prepare the classes the product used is precut/set up so that your kits are ready to go. If someone does not show up then the product is wasted. We also ask that if you cannot make it you must give us notice by 10:00AM the morning of the class otherwise you will not receive a refund, but a kit will be available to you to take home with instructions. If you do have to cancel and give us sufficient notice, you can either take a refund on the class or the kit with step by step instructions as well as a photo of the finished product. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

Tuesday Class with Shannen

This Tuesday we will be making this great clock using Heidi Swapp, and other great elements.
Cost for this class : $20.00
Supplies Needed : Adhesive, you will want to bring your beacons if you have it!

If you would like to change the paper of the clock or add elements to it, that is totally fine, you just have to purchase the additional elements at your own cost. Class includes what is on the clock here.



CLASS/CROP POLICY

Please stop into the store to sign up and pre-pay for your class or crop. This is necessary due to the fact that spaces are limited and when we prepare the classes the product used is precut/set up so that your kits are ready to go. If someone does not show up then the product is wasted. We also ask that if you cannot make it you must give us notice by 10:00AM the morning of the class otherwise you will not receive a refund, but a kit will be available to you to take home with instructions. If you do have to cancel and give us sufficient notice, you can either take a refund on the class or the kit with step by step instructions as well as a photo of the finished product. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

Saturday Card Class with Julie Courville

This Saturday's Card Class with Julie, you will be making four cards and learning a few new and neat technique's. Using a Napkin, creating your own paper, Fragments and Inchies, the new Castaway Stamp Pad Ink.

Cost for this class : $10.00
Supplies Needed : Adhesive and a Cutter



CLASS/CROP POLICY

Please stop into the store to sign up and pre-pay for your class or crop. This is necessary due to the fact that spaces are limited and when we prepare the classes the product used is precut/set up so that your kits are ready to go. If someone does not show up then the product is wasted. We also ask that if you cannot make it you must give us notice by 10:00AM the morning of the class otherwise you will not receive a refund, but a kit will be available to you to take home with instructions. If you do have to cancel and give us sufficient notice, you can either take a refund on the class or the kit with step by step instructions as well as a photo of the finished product. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

February All Night Crop!

Come on down to the store on Saturday February 28th for our all night crop. The cost for this is 10$ and includes dinner if you want to stay! The crop starts at 12:00pm and goes until we decide to stop having fun! Some nights this isn't until about Midnight. So come a little later if you don't get off work in time, or come early and leave a little earlier! This is a great way to catch up on those projects that are sitting around the scraproom half done, starting new projects, or sharing ideas and techniques with others who have the same addiction! So grab your gear and come on down for a night filled with fun and great people!!

**Spots are limited due to space so make sure you sign up and pre pay today to reserve your spot!***

NEW PRODUCT COMING IN!!

New product coming in soon! The order has been placed with Stampers Anonymous for the new Tim Holtz Stamps! I know a lot of you are excited that these are coming out and have been waiting a long time for them! Tim Holtz has truly outdone himself with these great stamp sets! I know I can't wait to get mine! So call now 406-883-3949 or email us at CountryCottage@centurytel.net to reserve or order your copy now. You can also check our online store for them!! Click HERE to go to our online store! They should be here any day! Once they get here they will be available online...numbers are limited so make sure you get yours right away!!

Also, if there are any stamps that you would like to see come in or any special requests, feel free to email us! We have a minimum on most orders but if we meet that minimum (which shouldn't be hard with Stampers Anonymous!!) we can special order stamps in for you as well.

***All Special Orders are required to be prepaid**

Sketch Contest!

Ok guys, here we go with the new Sketch Contest! This is the sketch of a layout, you can take it and twist it up a bit or keep to the origional layout exactly. Your layout has to be similar enough to the sketch to be a valid layout for this contest. Once you get your layout done bring it into our Store Location in Polson, MT if you live in the area and we will then post it up on the wall and have our customers vote for their favorite layout. You have until February 14th to submit your layouts. Once our customers have decided our winner, you will then be notified by telephone and will then receive your prize! We are not expanding it to our online followers this month as this is still new and we are trying to figure out the kinks. Please feel free to submit your layouts to be posted though if you would like! We want to see if our online followers are really interested in this. So Email your Layouts to LoonyLozeau@gmail.com and let us know if this is something that you want to be included into!

Thanks and Good Luck to everyone!






Shannen Lozeau

The Scrap Pack presents The Izaak Walton Retreat!

The Scrap Pack is putting on this great Scrapbooking Retreat at the Izzak Walton Inn in Glacier National Park, Montana. The cost for this awesome adventure is 160$ to share the table with a friend or 185$ for a table all to yourself! This is being held March 13th - March 15th. The package is ALL INCLUSIVE meaning that all your meals, snacks, lodging (price based on double occupancy, price is more for a private room) is included plus you receive a goodie bag when you arrive and there will be lots of games and prizes!! Check in is at 1PM on Friday and check out is at 3PM on Sunday. Space is Limited to get signed up today!!

You can sign up two ways, either by stopping in at our store, Country Cottage Scrapbooking or signing up online with Pay-Pal or a Credit Card WWW.SCRAPPACKONLINE.COM
**********Deposit of $30 required to reserve your space, retreat must be paid in full before March 5th**********

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! You can contact Jenn by phone at 406-471-1875 or email her at jenn@scrappackonline.com. Kara by phone at 406-885-6734 or email her at kara@scrappackonline.com! Can't wait to see you there!

Upcoming Classes!!

Here is just a peak at what we will be doing in this next weeks class. Remember if you live close by and would like to sign up give us a call or stop in. If these classes really tickle your fancy and you happen to not live close by still call us and we can discuss putting together a kit to be mailed out to you with instructions and a photograph to help you out!! Thanks for Scrapping with us!



My Family Layout :This great Layout will be a class for Tuesday February 3, 2009 1:00PM & 5:30PM.

Stampscapes Stamps Coming Soon!

Now these are very neat stamps. All the following images are actually stamped images. We are going to be bringing in a selection of these great stamps into our store. So take a peak and see what you think. Check our website soon and see if we got them in also!

More from Basic Grey!!

For all of you who are huge fans like me, here is another piece of eye candy! Lime Rickey by Basic Grey is another great collection of papers and embellishments how can you say no!! Coming soon!!

January 27 2009 Class Pages

Here is what we will be doing in class this week. It is done with Bazzill Scalloped edge Cardstock, Scrapbook Walls Statue Plaid paper, the Bind-it-All system to make the mini book on the front page, more Bazzill Cardstock, a punch for the corner adornment, and Tim Holtz Fragments. I also used Autumn Leaves Picadilly Font stamps for the title! If you live close by and would like to learn how to do this page it isn't too late to sign up! We have Classes 1:00PM and 5:30 PM. So sign up before Monday January 26th by 5:00 PM. Thanks!

Bo Bunny CHA 2009 Sneak Peak!

Ok who doesn't like Bo Bunny? And if you weren't a huge fan before, well prepare to be wowed! They have come up with some Great lines this year so far! Here is a Sneak Peak into what the creators at Bo Bunny have given us to Jazz up our Scrapbooks and projects!

Abbey Road


Alissa



Grease Monkey