New Spellbinder Dies!

Pineapple Cove now carries Spellbinder dies! We just received some of the new dies, and below you will find a tutorial on how to use these universal metal dies in ANY die cutting machine like the Cuttlebug, Big Shot, Sidekick or Revolution!



These new dies were released at CHA 2010:























Scalloped Oval (5 dies) - Sizes small & large
Scalloped Square (7 dies) - Sizes small & large
Scalloped Rectangle (5 dies) - Sizes small & large
Deckled Edge Oval (5 dies) - Size large

Distress Ink Techniques!

Sharing some different techniques on using Distress Ink! Annie from Scrapbook Heaven will be here on March 27th with her "Down & Dirty Mini Album" class where you will get a chance to try some of these techniques out yourself. You can read more about the mini album class HERE.

Enjoy!

Doodlebug & My Little Shoebox

Also just in - new DP from Doodlebug & My Little Shoebox. Butterflies - just in time for Spring!!

New Ranger Distress Ink Colors Just In!

Just to quick post to let you know that the new colors from Tim Holtz Distress Inks arrived today at Pineapple Cove!

Tim Holtz Distress Inks are a collection of acid-free, non-toxic, fade resistant, water-based dye inks. They’re perfect for the new vintage, stained, aged effect crafters are creating in their altered books, scrapbook pages, cards and paper craft projects.

Sunday's Purse & Card Set Class

Sally got excited and went a little crazy with this project!! Instead of 3 adorable cards, you'll be making 5! Her favorite new card style is the "Easel Card"....and this is just one of the cards you'll learn how to make. Here's a highlight of what you'll learn & walk away with in Sunday's class!

• Not 3, but 5 cards
• Envelopes with matching envelope liners
• Basic copic coloring
• Paper flower inking - turn your flowers into any matching color using chalk ink

All this for $15! Seats are filling up, so give us a call or email to register and reserve your spot!

Below is a list of supplies to bring:

• Paper trimmer
• Crop-a-Dile (don't worry if you don't have one)
• Bone folder or scoring tool
• Adhesive
• Scissors
• Copic Colors: Y04, RV00, B00, B02, B04, V15, V17 (if available)

March 27 Class

March 21

"Down & Dirty" Mini Album
Time: 3:00p - 5:00p
Class Fee: $20
Instructor: Annie Toledo

We're excited to announce that Annie T. from Scrapbook Heaven will be here at Pineapple Cove to teach our first Mini Album class! Don't let the name scare you...the down and dirty comes from the different "grungy" Tim Holtz products and techniques she'll be teaching you. Annie will show you how to use Crackle Paint, Distress Ink and distressing techniques to create this masterpiece mini album. Walk away with a completed album and distressing techniques you can use on any papercraft project. Click HERE to view a slideshow of all the pages.

Please bring to class: Trimmer, Scissors, Craft Knife, Glue Dots & Your Favorite Adhesive, we recommend the Tombow Multi Liquid Glue for this class. Don't worry if you don't have the Tombow glue.

Please call or email to reserve your seat!

March 20 Class

March 20

Easter Basket
Time: 1:00p-2:00p
Class Fee: $10
Instructor: Claudette San Pedro

Get a head start on your Easter gifts with this cute little basket. We'll be filling the basket with some peppermint candies that we'll also decorate to match. This project is quick and easy - great for when you have to make in bulk. Stamp is from CC Designs, Sweet November Easter Collection.

Please bring to class: Trimmer, Scissors, favorite Adhesive, Scor-Pal (bone folder or score blade)