Scrapping Turtle

Christmas in July!!

2009-07-13T10:59:00.015-04:00

Who doesn't love Christmas so why not celebrate 2 times a year?!?! Christmas in July is here and with it comes some fabulous deals!!

Check it out....

Celebrate Christmas in July with some cool savings. From July 5th - 31st take advantage of special promotions and sales that won't be this good until December!

Buy a Silhouette SD and get the Holly Gift Set for FREE! (while supplies last!)
Select Christmas merchandise 50% Off!
Select Doodlebug embellishments 30% Off!
Sakura Markers - Buy 3, Get 1 Free!
American Crafts Thickers - Buy 2, Get 1 Free!

Also, for this week only (July 13th - 17th) you can pick up the super-cute Little Yellow Bicycle "Baby Safari" line for 30% off.

Another reminder too that for the month of July, the Bazzill Just the Edge cardstock strips is our product of the month and is 15% off.

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

A Day with Jen Starr!

2009-07-12T08:00:00.002-04:00

Jen Starr is back! If you want some super fun classes drenched in techniques then these are for you! Join Jen, a certified Ranger instructor and PrimaDonna for a day of messy fun!

INKY TECHNIQUES LAYOUT CLASS

During this brand new class, you'll discover unique and fun ways to incorporate pigment inks as well as the NEW Alcohol ink colors into your layouts! We'll create this detailed 2-page layout using a variety of products including transparencies and some of the best new products from Ranger! Most importantly, you'll learn about the products and WHY you would choose one type of ink over another for various surfaces or techniques. So many possibilities when you get a little inky!!

Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Supplies: TBA
Cost: $32

THAT'S MY....BOOK CLASS

This is a 5x12" chipboard tiered "Stadium Book" from my signature product line with Zsiage. We will be covering, layering, embellishing, stamping on, painting and inking to your hearts content in class! The focus of the class is that special someone or something in your life and your favorite photos that capture your favorite qualities in them...you'll have a choice of paint colors (copper or raspberry pink - my 2 favorite colors to use with my New England line to create a gorgeous contrast). You will also receive a full set of my Chipboard "Chippies" to use throughout the book. (Title can be "That's my..." whatever you want - boy, girl, dog, home, honey, baby...just some ideas, we'll stamp it in class!). You'll learn some fun painting and distressing techniques with Ranger's Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers with Distress Inks as well as some great stamping ideas and tricks.

Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Supplies: Basic Tool Kit including 12" trimmer, small precision scissors or x-acto knife and cutting mat, several of your favorite photos, wet and dry adhesive, sand paper or sanding tools, pencil and a black pen.
Cost: $40

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

July QuicKutz Anonymous

2009-07-11T17:16:00.007-04:00

Today was yet another fabulous class by Lori. Seriously, she outdid herself. The projects were awesome!!

Feast your eyes on this month's super-cute calendar page featuring the adorable Summer shapes....

And this layout is gorgeous. Lori definitely worked her magic with the 12" borders. (Borders used - City Skyline, Cloud, Flourish, People, Ladder and Lamp Post)

If you're not a QuicKutz addict, what are you waiting for?!?!?! If you would like to come out and join this fantastic Club, please see this post for all of the details or call the store.

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

June Mystery Kit Winner!!

2009-07-08T11:27:00.006-04:00

The verdict is in!! The fabulous ladies on the forum have voted and decided on last month's Mystery Kit winner.

There were six fantastic layouts created this month! You can check them all out here in the gallery!!

Here is the contents of the kit prior to everyone working their magic....

Papers & embellishments may vary slightly

And here is the gorgeous layout created by this month's winner - Lesley Langdon!! Congratulations Lesley!!

Just a reminder that Mystery Kits come out on the last Sunday of the month and are in limited supply. Get yours today!

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

July Product Highlight

2009-07-06T15:07:00.015-04:00

This month's product highlight is Bazzill Just The Edge. These cardstock borders are versatile enough to be used in a variety of projects from scrapbook pages to mini albums and even cards. Each pack contains 20 strips (2 of each design) and comes in many of your favorite Bazzill colours! For the month of July, you can get Bazzill Just the Edge at 15% off its regular price of $3.49.

Check out some samples of projects the Design Team created with this fun product....

Dee

Regan

Mellissa

Tracey

Anne Marie

Rhonda

**Don't forget to check out the QuicKutz Korner post below for your chance to win some QK goodness!**

Welcome to Quickutz Korner!!!!

2009-07-02T21:28:00.024-04:00

Hi! My name is Kim and as many of you know, I am a huge Quickutz fan!!
There are so few that I don't own and although I have my "tried and true" favourites that I head for when I'm creating...I realized that I wasn't reaching for my 12" borders as often as I do some of my other dies.

And why not? I love the idea of creating my own borders and the shapes offered are pretty versatile and well...just delicious!!!!
Sooo...I decided to challenge myself and share my results with you!

I wanted to pick a border die and try to find a few different ways to use it...you know...a little more bang for your QKbuck!!
What can I say...it's the Scot in me!!! ;)

So this week I decided to play with the gorgeous new flourish from Quickutz...yummy just as it is....

and even yummier when you cut it apart...
Here I cut it in half and used it to follow the curve of the circle
And it's great one to layer with...
I've used the flourish border along with the cloud border die here...
LUV that cloud border too!!!:love

Or just use a piece of it...
Great way to use up some of the scraps!!

or use as a template...
here I've used the diecuts to create my own "mask"
I cut out the flourish border and adhered it temporarily to my white cardstock.
Then sprayed INK...that's right Turtles!!!

Maya Mist Inks to be exact...and ya know what???
It was super easy and kinda fun!!!

I then removed the temp dies to reveal the white space and just played!!!

Now...here is the fun part!!!
Show me what YOU can do with this die!!
And to help you out, we're offering 15% off the regular price of this die for the month
Upload your projects to the gallery and post the link here before month end for a chance to win some delicious blog candy.....mmmmm....QUICKUTZ candy!!! WAAHHHOOOO!!!
C'mon Turtles!!
Can't wait to see what you come up with!
I'll be back at the end of the month to check out your delicious creations...and to play with some more dies!!!
Waaahhooooo!!!!

July Sneak Peeks!

2009-07-01T11:00:00.001-04:00

The beginning of a new month brings a new round of reveals from the Design Team. This month, we are playing with the fun & fabulous Bo Bunny!

We also have another fabulous Turtle joining us for the month as a Guest Designer. Please join me in welcoming Rhonda Gordon!

Hi there! My name is Rhonda Gordon (Disneyfan on the forum!) and I have had a love of scrapbooking for 13 years now!

I started scrapping when my first child was born (that’s Stephanie – many of you turtles know her!)…when my son was born 1 ½ years later, my love of scrapbooking simply grew!

My style and ability has grown over the years – my first attempts at scrapbooking are all of my two children in their very early years. All those books are in both their rooms and I love when I see them lying on their bedroom floors and I hear one of them say to the other “remember this?” or “I was so small” or “I used to love that”…that alone makes all the scrapbooking worth it!

Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby that allows me to be creative and make lasting treasures of our memories in a way that makes it fun for everyone in our family to enjoy and help them remember! My husband has even been known to look something up in our scrapbooks to get the timing right!

I am a scrapbooker who most often scraps at home in my beautiful scrapping room but I really enjoy getting out to crops and classes when I can! I have met some wonderful people through scrapbooking – scrapbookers really are a wonderful and kind bunch!

I am very thrilled to be the July Guest Design Team Member – time to get scapping!

And now, let's check out everyone's peeks for the month...

Tracey - It's My Party

Regan - Mango Luau

Dee - Abbey Road

Anne Marie - Calypso

Mellissa -Popsicle

Rhonda - Pet Shop

Don't forget to join us on the forum. You can catch the full reveal there on the 15th - not to mention all of the fun challenges and chatter going on!

Happy Birthday Canada!

2009-07-01T07:00:00.006-04:00

Today is July 1st and of course that means it is Canada Day!

A very

HAPPY CANADA DAY

to all of our fellow Canadians!! Why not celebrate with a visit the store.

WE ARE OPEN!!

The 1st also means it is sneak peek day. Pop back a little later to see what the Design Team has been up to!

Happy Summer!!

2009-06-26T22:36:00.004-04:00

School is out and summer is here!! Just taking a minute to wish everyone a fun and safe summer!

Be sure to take lots of pictures of all of the fabulous moments to scrap later!! :)

QuicKutz Anonymous!

2009-06-20T22:11:00.004-04:00

Lori outdid herself yet again for this month's class. Check out the super fabulous projects completed.

First a card featuring a group of super cute die-cut animals and using one of the new embossing folders.

A fabulous 2-page layout using the super yummy rainbow font!

And last but most certainly not least....this month's gorgeous calendar pages. Check out those yummy strawberries.

If you're not a QuicKutz addict, what are you waiting for?!?!?! If you would like to come out and join this fantastic Club, please see this post for all of the details or call the store.

Do you know what today is?!?!?!

2009-06-15T06:19:00.004-04:00

It's the 15th of the month again. Reveal Day is here again! Head on over to the forum and check out what the design team has done with 3 Bugs in a Rug this month!!

Today being the 15th of June also marks another special day around this pond! Join me in wishing our very own TurtleGirl a very happy birthday! I hope you have a great one Hannah!!

And now I will leave you with a little reminder to stop in to the store before the end of the month and pick up some of the super fabulous QuicKutz Embossing Folders. Remember they are 15% off until the end of June!

May Mystery Kit!!

2009-06-09T18:00:00.000-04:00

Another month gone by means another Mystery Kit!! I love these things! They are always filled with fabulous coordinating product. Everything you need to make a project and often there are tons of leftovers!!

May's kit was again fantastic!! It featured product from the Delight line by Fancy Pants.

Here is a look at it before....

Papers & embellishments may vary slightly.

There were 9 incredible projects completed this month and if you pop over to the gallery you can get a peek at them all. The members of the forum voted and selected a winner.

A great big congratulations to Melanie James who won with this gorgeous layout!!

Just a reminder that Mystery Kits come out on the last Sunday of the month and are in limited supply. They never seem to last too long so stop in and get yours soon! June's kits are already flying off the shelves!!

Crop for the Cure Update

2009-06-07T09:59:00.006-04:00

Yesterday's Crop was a success and again I have to say a great big thank you to Scrapping Turtle for spending the day with us. You ladies know I love you and think the world of you. It really means a lot that you share this day with us!!

Such a support the Turtle is to us!! Not only did they provide us with something for the goodie bags but they also hosted a fantastic make & take which was incredibly cute but I totally did not get a picture of it. Just take my word for it, okay!!

There was also a special limited edition Crop for the Cure Mystery Kit that was full (as always) with some fabulous product! Several ladies purchased this kit to complete a layout. Prior to leaving last night, the projects were all voted on and a winner was chosen. The prize - a crop party for 6!!

Lisa Elliot won with this fantastic layout about her daughter Noelle. I have to share this story too since I love it. Noelle spent an afternoon selling water bottles at the end of their driveway. And what did she do with the money she earned?!?! She send her Mom with a $20 bill to donate to the cause. How fabulous is that?!?!

A shout out to the Turtle ladies though who donated to our cause $3.00 from the sale of each Mystery Kit! So generous of you! Thank you so much!!

And now here are a few Turtle-y pictures from our day! I can't believe I did not get a picture of myself with Hannah. What's better than me with Hannah though? Hannah with Baby Jack of course!!

Teresa & I

Lori & I

Hannah & super cute Baby Jack

Crop for the Cure

2009-06-06T06:32:00.006-04:00

Today, Scrapping Turtle is joining me (Tracey) at Crop for the Cure. I can't tell you how pleased I am to have the Turtle ladies with me for the day!! Their support means a lot to me!!!

Anyway, let me just take a second to tell you about the super fabulous make & take that will be happening. Lori outdid herself yet again!!

As well, there will be a Crop for the Cure exclusive Mystery Kit available to today's croppers! So excited for that! I got a sneak peek yesterday when a little someone grabbed hers early and ripped into the package. You know who you are girl!! ;)

I will try my very best to get pictures of these fabulous things today and post the goodies for you to see!

I end this post with a great big

THANK YOU

to the Turtle for their support! See you soon!

June Product Highlight - QK embossing folders

2009-06-02T06:00:00.001-04:00

This month we are featuring the gorgeous, the delicious, the adorable QuicKutz embossing folders.

You can use them as is and just emboss or sand off the embossed image, glitter it, add bling...the possibilities are endless.

There are a ton of different varieties of designs and sizes and the price point is FANTASTIC!!!!

The 12" is $12.99, the 4x6 and 2x2 package are $6.99. How amazing is that???

The best part is for the month of June, these little lovelies are 15% off!!!! Stop in and get yours today!

Have a look at what our Fabulous Design Team has put together to get your creative juices flowing!!!!

Regan

Dee

Mellissa

Here is my layout using the flower folder. I embossed the bird (and then inked it) and my label die.

Shelley

Tracey

I cut out the flowers using my QK nesting dies and then embossed. I also embossed the journaling tag.

Anne Marie

June Sneak Peeks!

2009-05-31T17:46:00.018-04:00

Well, another month has passed by! It is sneak peek time again!! This month the Design Team had kits filled with 3 Bugs in a Rug goodness and a little Bo Bunny thrown in for good measure.

Of course, a new month also means a new Guest Design Team member as well. Please join me in giving a big turtle-y welcome to Shelley Scheeringa (bananagirl to those of you on the forum).

Hello everyone, my name is Shelley Scheeringa aka bananagirl. I am a SAHM and live in Hillsburgh, with my three kids, Monique (13), Hannah (10), Colin (4) & my DH of almost 23 years John. I divide my “stay at home” time volunteering in one of the three different schools my kids attend. I love being able to make a difference in their school experience. In my spare time (ha, ha) I try to squeak in some scrapbooking. I started scrapbooking in 2001 after the owner of a small craft store we had in town came home from a trade show with some goodies to show off. She said to me “this is going to be the next big thing”. She brought in a few papers, scissors, stickers & glue, which I of course bought so I could try it out and I was instantly hooked. Needless to say scrapbooking has come a long way & so has my style (I hardly ever use stickers now!!) I like to look to the internet for inspiration and The Scrapping Turtle has never disappointed me since I found this wonderful pond. I am looking forward to my time as part of the DT & I only hope I can inspire you as I have been inspired by everyone here.

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And now, check out what the DT has been up to....

Dee - Home Grown

Tracey - What a Hoot

Regan - Butterfly Kisses

Mellissa - Snips and Snails

Anne Marie - Bo Bunny's U Bug Me

Shelley - Happy Bird-Day

And don't forget to pop by the forum on June 15th for the full reveal!! And coming tomorrow, this months' Product Highlight....

QuicKutz Sale!!

2009-05-23T23:45:00.005-04:00

Seriously, are there two words that go better together than these?? QuicKutz and Sale - I love it! They should always be in the same sentence if you ask me!!

May 24th - June 6th

All 2007 and 2008 Revolution dies are on sale

$9.99 for a single die

$17.99 for a double die

Cookie Cutter Fonts are 30% Off!

Check out these quick links!
Revolution Dies
Revolution ShortKutz
Revolution GooseBumpz
Cookie Cutter Fonts

World Turtle Day!

2009-05-22T06:53:00.005-04:00

Tomorrow, Saturday May 23rd, is World Turtle Day!

Come on in and see us!

For Saturday only you will receive double Turtle stamps on all qualifying purchases.

Another month has gone by....

2009-05-15T06:13:00.004-04:00

....and here we are ready for another reveal by the Design Team. Where oh where does the time go?!?!

This month of course we were all about the babies! Inspired of course by our newest little turtle friend, baby Jack - who is getting bigger & stronger everyday!! (YAY Jack)

To check out the DT's full reveal, please pop on over to the forum!!

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**And don't forget about our product highlight for the month of May. All Stix2 products continue to be 15% off until the end of the month. For more information and ideas with this fabulous product, check out this post.

QuicKutz Anonymous!

2009-05-11T06:53:00.006-04:00

Saturday was the monthly QA class lead by the fabulous Lori. She outdid herself again this month (with a little help from Kim)!

Check out these fabulous projects that were created by all....

If you would like to come out and join this fantastic Club, please see this post for all of the details or call the store.

ScrapFest Make & Take

2009-05-05T19:09:00.009-04:00

The Friday night VIP make & take at ScrapFest was fantastic!! I know there are some folks who weren't able to make it on Friday but purchased the kit on Saturday. Please note: that this sample varies slightly as I did not have all of the die cuts, etc that were used Friday night so I made due with product from my stash. So, feel free to do the same and make the project your own!!

The following are the products that you will need to complete the project....

Step One: paint the edges of each square with the Aqua paint dabber

Step Two: round the corners of the papers pictured below (a couple are not rounded in the sample but you can choose to round as you wish)

Step Three: use a craft knife to cut out the holes so you will be able to fasten your project together

Step Four: stamp "Spring" and the frame in Aqua Adirondack ink (Stamps are from Imaginesce)

Step Five: use Copic markers to colour the white ribbon to match (YG17 & BG01)

Step Six: assemble pages and embellish as you wish

Mystery Kits!!

2009-05-04T19:00:00.001-04:00

Each month the ladies at the store put out a Mystery Kit and just like the name suggests the contents are in fact - a mystery! You never know what you are going to get but that is so part of the fun. Each kit contains coordinating patterned paper & embellishments. Each month the contents are different and the specifics might vary slightly depending on what line is being used. Never doubt though that these little packages of goodness are always fabulous and always well worth the $8.99.

They are available the Sunday of each month and fly off the shelves!! If you want one you must act fast!!

And once you get them, what do you do with it?!?! Well, after the fun of opening it up and checking out the surprise goodies you get to take it home and create. Load your work up to the online gallery between the 21st and 28th of the month for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the store. The winner is chosen by a vote of all members of the forum.

With every contest of course comes rules. These are included in your Mystery Kit for your easy reference. The basics are that you are to use your kit to creat a 1 or 2 page layout. You have to use a little bit of everything in the kit and are permitted to add cardstock only. There are a few exceptions to this cardstock rule though - you may add rub-ons or stickers for titlework and you have several free items that you may use to your heart's content (ink, paint, chalk, stitching, doodling).

As an example, here is what was included in the April Mystery Kit.....

And here is what some of our forum members did with it.....

Shelley Scheeringa

Marissa Colwell

(Based on a sketch by Becky Fleck)

Heather Haggett

Ria Jenkins

Angela Park

Christine Marsh

Part of the fun is to see everyone's very different takes on the same product!

Remember, kits are available the last Sunday of the month! There may be a kit or two left for May otherwise pop in later this month and play along for June!!

May Product Highlight - Stix2

2009-05-03T19:00:00.001-04:00

This month we are highlighting the always cool STIX2!!

Glitter and beads are always "in" when you are scrapping! Every layout or card could use a little sparkle!

Have a look at the different foil, glitter and bead colors next time you are at the store!

We, your Design Team, are going to help you out by giving you a bunch of different ways to use this fabulous product so you can see the versatility in it.

Dee
I chose to use it on a layout and lately I have a "go big or go home" kinda attitude so I used it ALL! The best thing about this product is a little goes a long way... not only did my project use very little of the actual product, I barely needed anything else on the layout! Big impact!

Regan
I used the Stix with the white foil, such a cool effect, I wanted it to look like paint...VOILA.

Tracey
When I heard Stix2 was going to be our Product Highlight this month I wasn't quite sure. I had never used this before but I jumped in and played and it turns out it was lots of fun! I love this stuff and expect to use it more often! I used micro beads on the 'puddle' chipboard and brown foil on the tips of the butterfly wings.

Mellissa
I have had Stix2 since last years Scrapfest and have not used it much. Actually, I tried to use it and couldnt figure it out, lol....Till now. Once I did it 'properly', I had fun with it. It really was easy to use and the effects are nice. I made a card using my QK flower die and the butterfly die along with the newest Nesting Label. On the butterfly I used the fine glitter. The flowers are the medium glitter and for the flower stem I used the foil.

Anne Marie
I added the stix2 beads to the inside pedels of the chipboard flower.

Pam I used the Stix2 glue to make the dots on the chipboard I painted white, and I used the Stix2 tape to make the lines.

Alright, now it is your turn! We want to see what you can come up with! Join us over at the forum and load your projects up!! Oh, and just in case you need a little extra enticement, for this month only, all the Stix2 products are 15% off. Stop in and get yours today!!

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For anyone who purchased the make & take kit from ScrapFest, please know we have not forgotten about you. Pictures & instructions are in the works and will be posted in the next day or two! Sorry about the delay. :)

Happy National Scrapbook Day!!!

2009-05-02T08:24:00.005-04:00

Isn't it awesome to have a holiday all of our own!? We love to celebrate here at the Turtle, but even if you weren't able to attend our all day NSD crop, we will still have specials and make and takes available for you!

FREE Make & Takes:

Come see the new QuicKutz Gift Sets in action!

10 AM to 12 PM: Reuse Make & Take

12 PM to 2 PM: Enjoy Make & Take

2 PM to 4 PM: Flirt Make & Take

4 PM to 6 PM: Relax Make & Take

National Scrapbook Day Specials (Saturday, May 2nd only)!

Buy 10, Get 10 - Buy 10 regular priced patterned papers and get 10 sheets of Bazzill Cardstock for FREE! (excludes specialty cardstock)

QuicKutz NEW Embossing Folders - Buy the complete set (20 styles) for only $139.99! (QA Members pay $129.99!)

20% off all Ranger Products

30% off all Grungeboard

QuicKutz Spring Gift Sets

They are here! The new 2009 Limited Edition QuicKutz Spring Gift Sets have arrived! These gift sets already sold out from QuicKutz! Be sure to get them while they are available! Each gift set includes: Cookie Cutter Mini Alphabet and Shape Dies, coordinating tote bag and unique entry code for the Create In Color Sweepstakes! What also makes these gifts ultra cool are the colored dies! Yes, each set of dies is colored to match its packaging! Each set is available for only $114.99! (QA Members pay $99.99!) These gift sets will be available beginning Saturday, May 2nd! Stop in and get yours!

THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Saturday & Sunday May 2nd & 3rd

Buy all 4 QK Spring Gift Sets for only $409.00*!

The first 12 people to buy all 4 sets will also receive a FREE gift from Daisy Bucket.

*If you are a member of our QuicKutz Anonymous Club, your price on all 4 gift sets will be $369.99 during this promotional period!

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

When you buy any QK 2009 Spring Gift Set, you will receive an entry into a draw for one of two Epic 6. This is the brand new cutting tool coming in June from QuicKutz.

Today is Sneak Peek Day!

2009-05-01T06:30:00.000-04:00

It's the first so that means time for a little teaser at what is to come this month. May at the Turtle is all about babies as the Design Team was playing with baby lines from Prima, American Crafts & Little Yellow Bicycle.

And with the beginning of a new month also means the introduction of a brand new Guest Design Team member. Please help me give a very warm welcome to.....

Hi, I'm Pam D, and I'm super excited to be your GDT member for the month of May. I live in Brantford with my amazing husband of almost 2 years, and our 2 Golden Retreivers and 2 cats. I work full time as an accountant, and we are currently renovating our basement, but I still manage to find time to fit in scrapbooking!

I was first introduced to this wonderful hobby 3 years ago by my husband's boss who thought it would be a good way to display my wedding photos. Since then my style has changed incredibly, and it is still changing! I must say that a lot of that has to do with the Turtle, and the amazing talented ladies here. Like I said, I'm very excited to be a part of the team this month, and to push my limits a little more and "scrap outside my shell"!
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And without further ado, here are the DT projects for this month.

Anne Marie - American Crafts baby collection.

Regan - American Crafts baby collection.

Dee - Little Yellow Bicycle's Baby Safari Boy collection

Mellissa - Little Yellow Bicycle's Baby Safari Girl collection

Tracey - Prima's My Mommy and Me collection

Pam - Prima's My Mommy and Me collection

And with that, we hope we have enticed you enough to pick up some of these fabulous baby lines and get playing. As you can see you don't need to have a brand new baby at home. These little are super cute and versatile.

And don't forget to check us out in the forum on May 15th for the full reveal!!