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12/13/2013

1. 6 in 1 color pens! $2.00 each 2. Color changing pencils! Remember these from childhood? $.99 each 3.Scented gel pens! $9.00 for 12 glitter pens or $6.00 for 6 Tutti Fruitti 4.Recycled crayons. Design and shape great for kids! $12.00 for 14 5. 24 set of oil pastels and sets of water color glitter gel crayons! $13-$12 6. Brilliant brush pens $13 7. Super Stealthy Ninja pencils! $8.00

Just in time for the Holidays! These items will make great little gifts or stocking stuffers. The bright colors and tutti fruittiness will bring definitely bring out the kid in you as it did in all of us here at the store!

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2013 IBF Stocking Stuffer guide

12/6/2013

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Quattro Pencils
These beautiful multi-colored pencils have quadrants of blue, green, yellow and red. They write super smooth and are lots of fun to color, draw or write notes with!
SALE $2.50 each
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Charcoal bags
Do you know someone that's been naughty this year? Our little bags of charcoal are perfect for that special someone! We have bags of compressed and bags of vine for $1.99 each

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Decorative jumbo erasers
These stone shaped erasers are so pretty, fun to use, and come in 4 different designs!
$3.65 each

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Decorative paper rolls
These bundles of assorted decorative papers are great for scrapbooking, collaging, card making and more! All bundles are unique and priced at only $1.99 each

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Acrylic tube bundles
Three 2.5oz tubes of Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylics on a ring. Perfect for a stocking! Add a brush bundle to go along with it!
$5.99 each

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Little Mannequins
These little guys make excellent stocking stuffers! We also have colorful ones with stands!
SALE: $2.50 each

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O'BON Sketchbooks
Sprial bound and lined on the inside, these are great little Eco-friendly pocket sized notebooks! Sugar cane paper, vegetable ink and all around Vegan friendly!
$2.99 each

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Royal Artist Sets
Compact and perfect for an artist's stocking!
Choose from colored sticks, sketching, or colored pencil sets encased in a nice little tin.
SALE: $3.99

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Portland Art Cards
A deck of playing cards, each different and designed by a local Portland Artist. These make a great gift for playing or collecting!
$13.00

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Pentel Aquash
Small and portable, these water brushes can be filled with water and used to wet your watercolors or water soluble pencils, or you can fill them with thinned out inks or water colors of your choice!
$7.10 each

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2013 IBF Holiday Gift Guide

12/5/2013

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Paper Lantern Kit
You can design your own lantern for someone or let them design it themselves! this kit comes with the frame, light bulb and 4 different blank sheets that you can either paint, collage or cover with your favorite decorative paper. These are available in two different sizes.
$20

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Dover Coloring books
These coloring books are great. Everyone from kids to adults, beginners to professionals love these. You can find a coloring book for just about any area of interest. At $5-$8 each you can get a couple and pair them with a nice set of colored pencils or markers for a wonderful gift under $20!

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Artopgraph LED LightPad
This little beauty is stronger, brighter and smarter than other lightpads. It is a great addition to any artist's studio and would make an excellent gift!
SALE: $89.98
6"x9"
Retails for $100
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Moleskine Journals
If you are a prolific sketcher, organizer or list maker, chances are you love yourself a good Moleskine! We have a few different styles to choose from as well as some other comparable little notebooks available. Prices vary. Moleskines always make a timeless and classic gift. Pair one with a couple of nice pens and you're sure to make someone very happy!

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Cavallini Poster Prints.
A beautiful poster print by Cavallini makes a wonderful gift. We have a pretty good variety of prints to choose from at only $3.50 each. You can even frame it up with a ready made here at our frame shop for an added fee.

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IBF Gift Cards.
If you don't know what to get for your artists friends and family and want to give them the ability to choose what it is they want, we have gift cards available in any price increment you desire! Choose from several beautifully hand printed cards and envelopes. Order in store, or over the phone!

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Custom IBF Gift Sets
Last but not least, these are one of our more convenient and fun gift options available here at the shop. Our employees custom build gift sets of all different kinds; Acrylic, oil, watercolor, drawing, kids, collage and more... They are available at price points fit for any budget. They are also discounted so you are sure to get a lot of bang for your buck! If you don't see what you're looking for, we'll even help you build a gift set tailored to your needs!

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Heather Reed is the Assistant Manager/Buyer and office rockstar at IBF. She writes all of our emails, blog posts and and manages all of our social media sites. Heather is also an artist and has experience in lots of various mediums. You will usually find her researching new products, finding the best bargains, writing, painting, enjoying nature, all while chasing around her two vivacious little boys.

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