Friday, October 26, 2012

CORRECTION...CORRECTION...CORRECTION...CORRECTION...CORRECTION

In yesterday's blog entry, we mistakenly listed the date for the glitter class as being in November.  THE CORRECT DATE FOR THE GLITTER CLASS IS OCTOBER 30.  Thank you for understanding.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Glitter Class



Hurry. Still time to sign up for Tuesday's glitter class.  Make two beautiful glittered Christmas cards and learn to make repositionable glitter stickers.  The class is Tuesday, November 30 at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm.  The cost is $15.

November Schedule


Here is the eagerly awaited November schedule.  Hopefully you'll find some classes you just can't live without.  Call us to register, and if you pay before the day of the class, you will receive 10% off any merchandise purchased on the day of the class.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

More November Classes


Our November scrapbook layout will feature apples, fall leaves, and pumpkins on our beautiful seasonal BoBunny papers.  This double-page layout would be perfect for your fall foliage photos or those Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving moments.  The layout class will be on Monday, November 5 at 2 pm.  The cost is $15.


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We've had several requests to reschedule a Stamp of the Month class from earlier this month to November 6.  We will be making these three whimsical Great Impressions Christmas cards.  The class will be at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm and the cost will be $15.


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Our November schedule will be done any day now. Stay tuned so you can sign up for classes before they sell out.






Tuesday, October 23, 2012

New Merchandise

Check out our new bookmarks and necklaces from Magenta.  The bookmarks are made of wood and can be colored, stamped or embellished to suit your needs.  The necklaces are floral designs on wood with a glazed finish.







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We have received four new embossing folders from Sizzix: a pine branch and holly branch, two collections of birds, a pair of branches, and a pair of large snowflakes.  Use them to make fabulous backgrounds for your cards.          

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

A November Preview



Although our November calendar isn't finalized yet, we thought we'd give you a little preview of two of our classes. 
Felted Animals
Make one of these really cute little felted animals.  Come in and buy your favorite animal kit and we'll help you put it together in class.  The cost of the class is $5 plus the cost of your kit (prices vary by animal).  We have kittens, dogs, horses, monsters, monkeys, and owls to choose from. Class is Thursday, November 1 at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm.

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Christmas Card

                   
Join us for our last Christmas card class of 2012.  This lovely Victorian scene is reminiscent of looking out the window on a snowy winter evening.  The class includes materials to make ten cards of this same design as well as envelopes.  Classes are scheduled for Tuesday, November 13 or Thursday, November 15 at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm.  Cost is $25.

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Please call ahead to register for all classes.  We need to prepare a packet of materials for you and appreciate advanced notice.  Did you know that if you pay  before the day of your class (either in person, by mail, or over the phone by credit card), you receive a 10% discount on all purchases the day of the class?


Friday, October 12, 2012

New Staff Member

Stop in and meet Kelly, our newest staff member. She's 11 weeks old and is busy trying to chew everything in the store. She is a real sweetheart and even Jazzy is finally warming up to her.
  

Friday, October 5, 2012

                              
TSUKINEKO CLASS Join us for a fun-filled day of class projects with John Petersen, the ink guru from Imagine Crafts, the makers of Memento and Staz-On Inks.  The class runs from 10:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday, 10/13/12 at the store with a break for one of our world-renowned lunches.  Bring an old hard-bound book to re-purpose into two home decor projects, a pumpkin and a journal. You will also be making jewelry from sheet-metal blanks by embossing, stamping, and inking your design.  The cost is $75.  Besides an old book, bring your class kit.

                                   INK & DRINK
Haven't had enough fun or can't make it during the day?  Join us from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on 10/13 for our first ever Ink & Drink event.  John will be guiding you as you make a tag flip-chart to take home for easy reference to eight different fabulous techniques.  Oh, and did I mention we'll be serving refreshments?  Wine and soft drinks will be served, so have your ID's ready.  You may be carded!  Cost is $35.  Bring your class kit.

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                                                  GREAT IMPRESSIONS
We will be making the adorable moose, polar bear and tree cards using the Great Impressions stamps.  Join us on Thursday, October 11 at either 10:30 am or 6:30 pm.  Cost is $15.


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                                              MEMORY BOX BLITZ
Make six easy fun and elegant cards with new dies and stamps from Memory Box.  The class is on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm. Cost of the class is $20.

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                                                             INKY ANTICS
Join us on Thursday, October 18 at either 10:30 am or 6:30 pm to make this cute ornament and card from Honeypop paper.  The card has a Honeypop candle inside.  Learn a new technique or practice an old one.  Cost of the class is $15.


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                                           DREAMWEAVER STENCILS
Something to crow about!  Use this great rooster stencil in a variety of ways to create four cards you'll be sure to use. The class is on Saturday, October 20 at 10:30.  The class fee is $20 and you get to keep the rooster stencil.