Artsy Weekend & New in the House

We are getting ready for the Artsy Weekend with Dina Wakley and can hardly wait for all the fun to begin.  We still have room in all 4 classes so if you have a hankerin' to learn some new techniques and create some unique art, give us a call.....  You can see the classes Dina is teaching on this blogpost. 

NEW IN THE HOUSE TODAY

Small shipment of new things arrived today.  Fun stuff!

First ..... from Memory Box

The Project of the month and the Cardstock of the month really rock for summer.  Reminescent of a trip to Hawaii and the beach!  Got two really cute new dies too..... one is a little string of pennants and one is a little string of lanterns!  Way too cute!

Next up..... from Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

We got the stamps in earlier (already sold out of the butterflies, but reordering asap).  She has stencils made by Crafter's Workshop to match.  Here is Julie explaining how to use them together....

Amazing!  Love It!

New Stamps from Christy Tomlinson

They have slowly been trickling in and now I think we have most of them....  You will love them.  Perfect for texture on your canvas projects!

Melissa Frances

Dang Cute!  Hangers in two sizes - 4" and 8"...  Perfect for cards or plaques!  You know you want some!

That's it for now.....  Until next Post..... Happy Creatin'!

July 2012 Class Schedule

CLASS SCHEDULE

JULY 2012

Love this month's schedule.... so many fun and wonderful things for you to create!  And remember we have Dina Wakley coming to teach our Artsy Weekend so be sure you check out those classes as well.....

Here is the lineup!

Altered Coupon Book

July 5 & 6

$35

What an amazing idea!  Lisa has taken the insides out of an accordian coupon book and turned it into a fabulous flip book for photos or mini art.  Makes a great gift!  Special bonus pricing..... take the Encouragement Cards class and get $5* off!

*Class combo price with discount is $55

Altered Barbie Doll (repeat)

Sunday, July 8

$30

This class is being repeated due to popular demand...  One of Lisa's favorite projects, I think you will be glad you created this one....

Under the Sea Cards

July 12 & 13

$18

Sweet collection of "beachy" cards.  Lovely to look at, give or frame...  learn fun ways to use PanPastels, Distress Markers, Embossing Folders and more!

Artsy Weekend

featuring

Dina Wakley

Friday July 13-15

see this blogpost

Butterflies Are Free Trio

July 19 & 20

$35

I just love "play days" with Lisa.  Sometimes we just play with product and sometimes one of us has an idea we just have to create.....  One of us explains the idea to the other one and we each create our own similar versions!  Join us in creating our version or one of your own.  It's just too much fun!

DEMO DAY

Saturday, July 21

10am to 4pm

FREE

I never get tired of Demo Day.  It just makes my month to have so much fun.  Join us for a FREE Make-It-Take-It and start signing up for next month's classes.  We always have new stuff to get and you just might meet some new friends!  Aw Heck!  Bring a few friends of your own and let us meet them!

Encouraging Cards

July 26 & 27

$25

What a great collection of cards made from the scraps of the Altered Coupon book class!  And that is why you can have $5* off when you take both classes!  Bright colors make bright cheery cards for encouragement.....

*combo price for both classes is $55 after discount

Technique Tag Book 2!

July 31st & Aug 3rd

$30

New Techniques and information on products make this technique book project a must for all those who took the original Technique Tag Book class.  If you haven't taken the first class, don't let that stop you from taking this one...  You'll learn lots of techniques you can put to use no matter what your experience level!

Remember to always bring your basic supply kit when you come to class.  We can help you put one together if you don't have a clue what to include.  Although class fees must be prepaid to hold your spot, you may call to reserve your spot until you can mail a check or come by.

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Creatin'!



Summer Seasonal Distress Inks

NEW  LIMITED  EDITION

SUMMER DISTRESS INKS

I just said to someone the other day (forgive me, I can't remember who I was talking with) that I was pretty sure Tim Holtz would release one more Limited Edition Seasonal Distress Ink Pad Set....  No sooner said than done!  Looks like the colors are going to be really nice! 

The colors are Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn, & Salty Ocean.....  sounds delightful.  We ordered a good number of them and looks like they will ship out immediately.  If you would like to have a set reserved, please call or email.  We should have plenty. 

ARTSY WEEKEND UPDATE

I heard from Dina on the schedule and I will have photos, schedule and prices for the classes posted tomorrow.  I will start taking reservations on Thursday.  It's gonna be a blast so be sure you reserve July 13th, 14th & 15th for this event!

That's it for now..... Until next Post..... Happy Creatin'!

New in the House - May 31, 2012

NEW  IN  THE  HOUSE

We've got a lot of new stuff in the House today.  Take a look!

New Stamp sets "Words to the Rescue" by Art gone Wild.  Fab clear stamp sets in the following themes:  Thank You, Encouragement, Friendship, Sympathy, Get Well, & Thinking of You.  Can't miss phrases you'll use over and over again.

New from Tim Holtz & Core-dinations... Your favorite Distress and Kraft Core Paper Pads.  2 new sizes:  2-1/4" x 12" (for those long skinny dies) and 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (quarter cuts for all your embossing folders). Distress collection has 2 each of 36 colors and Kraft-Core has 3 each of 24 colors.

   New Washi Tapes.... from My Minds Eye and Memory Keepers.  Queen & Co tapes are restocked as well!

Spectra Fix.... Donna Downey's favorite new product.  A fixative made for indoor use.  You are just gonna love this product.  All natural and safe for you and the environment!

Christy Tomlinson by Pink Paislee.  It's sold out and Pink Paislee isn't going to reprint.  We got the last little bit our distributor had.  When it's gone, it's gone.  Be sure you get yours before that happens!

Great selection of "How to" Art books.  There are some new ones you will want that will help you spread your artistic wings!  I know I need the help.....

Ok, so these things aren't new - they're old.  Old enough to be on sale that is!  Added a whole new batch of things to the sale area in the back part of the classroom.  If you are a bargain hunter, this is the place for you.

We got some more new stuff this morning.  I'll tell ya about all that tomorrow, but for now here's an update on...

Got the samples from Dina.  Ask me and I'll show ya!  They are so cool.  Dina will be teaching 4 fabulous classes....  "Dying for Dylusions", Encaustic Tag Book - "Dear Self", Introduction to Art Journaling, and Chunky Background Techniques Book.  Hope you will be taking advantage of this fab opportunity!

That's it for now.... Until next Post.... Happy Creatin'!

ARTSY WEEKEND REVEAL

AND  THE  WINNER  IS.....

Lisa Cooper!  She correctly guessed that DINA WAKLEY is going to be our guest teacher at our July Artsy Weekend!  Congratulations Lisa!  You won a $10 gift certificate to My Heart's Fancy.  Email me your address and I will send it out right away!

And the Random Comment winner chosen by a random number picker 

is commenter #3 - Amy Vanderkooi!  You also win a $10 gift certificate to My Heart's Fancy.  Amy, I know how to find you so your's will be here waiting for you!

Thanks to all who participated in my little guessing game.  Details for the Artsy Weekend will follow next week.  Dina sent us real samples to show you and they will be out on display next week as well.  I am very excited...  Dina is lots of fun and loves to teach so get ready for some artsy, inky fun this summer!

Also a quick reminder that we will be closed at 2pm on Friday and will be closed through Monday.  We'll be back as usual on Tuesday so see ya then!

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy creatin'!

June 2012 Class Schedule

Demo Day

&

the June 2012 Class Schedule

It was another day in Paradise Saturday when we held our monthly Demo Day.  We shared a lovely Make-It-Take-It which was provided to us by Impression Obsession.  As usual, I failed to take a picture of it, but it was a really cute card using some of their brand new dies.  I'll get a picture posted later this week. 

As you know, Lisa's class schedule for the following month debuts on Demo Day.  She has unleashed her creativity once again to provide you with a very nice selection of cards and projects for June.

Here is what she will be offering:

MAN CARDS

Tuesday June 5

$19

Requested by popular demand and appropriately timed,  these 5 quick and easy cards can be used for Father's Day or any time. 

CREATE WITH ABANDON CANVAS

June 7th &  8th

$35

This canvas celebrates the Timeless essence of art itself.  Using the backside of your canvas you will build a base using a piece of 12x12 paper from the new Timeless Collection by KaiserCraft. It is accented with tags, jewels, bottles and even some new clips from 7 gypsies.  Fun from the get-go!

DON'T CHUNK IT CONTINUES
Sunday, June 9
$20

We had too much fun to just let it stop, so here's another "junk mail" art journal class.  If you didn't get to take the first one, jump on in.... the art is fine!  You bring the junk mail and we throw out all kinds of supplies.

ATC ACCORDIAN BOOK

June 14 & 15

$20

You may have seen this little project sitting up front by the Perfect Pearl Sprays.  You will create a beautiful accordian book using a sheet of the ATC 12x12 paper from the Almanac collection by Prima.  You will also create the tiny box to hold it.

DEMO DAY

Saturday, June 14

10am to 4pm

FREE

If you've been shopping with us very long, you know this day is a treat.  We always have a FREE Make-It-Take-It and the class schedule for the following month debuts.  It is come and go so put it on your calendar and make plans to attend.  Aw heck!  Bring a friend and have twice as much fun!

ON-GOING  CALENDAR
Tuesday, June 19th
$20

It's time to make your calendar pages for May and June 2013.  When the collection is finished you have a complete calendar to copy and share with your friends. 

CARD EXTRAVAGANZA
June 21 & 22
$25

Extravaganza!  Exactly!  Nine cards using one 6x6 pad of Kaiser Kraft Timeless Collection paper pad.  Two of these cards would be lovely framed and hung in your studio!

SIMPLY  PARIS (Repeat)
Tuesday, June 26
$40

A number of people couldn't make the first offering so we are putting it on the schedule once again.  There is plenty of room for you even if you aren't on the list of people waiting for a new date!  You will need to purchase the Character Construction Paper Doll kit to make this project.

TIM'S MATCHBOOK BOOK
June 28 & 29
$25

Last but certainly not least, we offer you a creative way to use Tim Holtz's new Matchbook Die.  Innards are made using the cutest cards and envelopes from 7 gypsies new "Postale" collection.  This is a very unique project.

There is something for everyone here.  Be sure to drop by to see this exciting collection of classes and sign up for your favorites.

ARTSY WEEKEND
GUESS WHO IT IS GONNA BE
BLOG POST GIVEAWAY
update!

If you have been keeping up with the blog, you know that we are going to have a fab Artsy Weekend in July.  The date is definately set for July 13-15.  I will announce the artist who is coming on Friday, May 25th.  Until then, you have the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates.  Leave a guess on the ARTSY WEEKEND blog post
and you could win a $10 gift certificate.  Clues will be posted daily on our FACEBOOK page.  There are already 2  clues there now.  I can't wait to share who wins the certificates and who the artist is!  I am soooo excited!

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Creatin'!