October 23 2023

 November 2023

Classes!

Well Preview Day was a lovely experience (not that any aren't!).  It was filled with our regulars and even a few new people!  Even though the Make 'n Take was a little more complicated than most we've done, it went relatively quickly and most people only had to wait on the two ahead of them.  I love it when it works out that way.  Our friend Cherri showed me a gift card holder made from an envelope.  We used paper by Simple Stories and the limited edition stamp set by Impression Obsession.  Here's the outside and the inside!

It really was a great idea so I put my spin on it and she helped me get all the parts ready for you.  She also did a great job helping Lisa with the enrollment because Adona had other plans for the weekend this month.

Lisa has a great class schedule for November.  There is no class the week of Thanksgiving, but then I think we'll all be eating turkey and pumpkin or pecan pie!  Here's what she has to offer.....

Mixed Media Pumpkin Canvas - $35

Thursday, November 2

10:30 am OR 6 pm

We haven't done a mixed media canvas in a while and I think this is the perfect one for November.  It's a 10x10 and will make a great table decoration or look especially sweet hung on the front door!  Anyhoo, you'll use papers from the Acorn Lane paper collection by Simple Stories along with paints, stencils, permanent markers, doodle pens and modeling paste.  I think you'll have fun with this one!

Pop Up Christmas - $35

Thursday, November 9

10:30 am OR 6 pm

These lovely cards are made with a variety of interesting techniques.  Two of them "pop up" to stand on their own and fold flat for mailing.  There are also elements on the other two that are dimensional. Each card is unique. You'll enjoy using the new Tim Holtz Mica Sprays, stamps and dies from Memory Box, Catherine Pooler, Hero Arts and more! 

Open Studio - $25

Saturday, November 11

11 am to 3 pm

Since we aren't having Art Journal Saturday this month, I have scheduled Open Studio from 11 am to 3 pm on this particular Saturday.  This is a new concept for the studio area.  For $25 you can use any of the supplies we have in our Art Journal Saturday stash.  There are paints, my rubber stamps, Lisa's stencils, sprays, alcohol inks, art mediums, random papers, and some totally random supplies.  All you need to bring is your basic kit and any substrate, art journal or paper you want to play on.  I am working on an "all the time" open studio concept for the beginning of next year so stay tuned for details in mid to late December.  If you like creating art or experimenting with new materials, this is going to be perfect for you!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Preview Day - FREE

Saturday, November 18

10 am to 4 pm

FREE Make 'n Take

Preview Day rolls around the 3rd Saturday of every month and I think it's a great tradition.  It serves a variety of purposes - to preview next month's classes, visit with friends and enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take (yes, of course I love it when you find things you love to purchase!).  In any case I hope you make a tradition of it and share it with your friends too!

Fancy Folded Christmas - $35

Thursday, November 16

10:30 am OR 6 PM

Each of these stunning cards uses a different folded technique.  The Vintage Christmas collection by Simple Stories is perfect for these and you will find them enchanting.  We always love their vintage designs. The colors, the images - what's not to love!?  Lisa will provide you with her notes so you will be able to create even more using the same or even different papers.

Thanksgiving Week Hours

Tuesday - 11 am to 5 pm

Wednesday - 11 am to 2 pm

Thursday - Closed

Friday - 11 am to 5 pm

Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm

Christmas Tree Whimsey X 3 - $45

Thursday, November 30

10:30 am OR 6 pm

O My Gosh!  Have you seen anything cuter???  I doubt it!  Lisa was inspired by tag books she saw made by Andrea Parr on Instagram.  She decided to translate the idea into a set of 3 mini cradled boards that can be displayed just about anywhere in your home or office.  They will stand on their own or you can hang them on a special wall.  You'll use paint, stencils, the Dina Wakley Media Gloss (formally known as Gloss Sprays), modeling paste, die cuts and more!  They can be separated and displayed in 3 different places or given to 3 different friends! What can I say?  Just take this class!

That's the schedule for November.  Here are a few important details.....

TO ENROLL 

Stop by the store, email, call (405-509-6788), OR  enroll ONLINE for any of these classes, please go to myheartsfancy.com.

Additional Class Information

Please Read Carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards.  Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from the store.  You will still need to make arrangements to pay your fees prior to class.  "Registrations" are not guaranteed until class fees are paid.  Class fees must be paid by the Saturday prior to class or your registration will be cancelled and no kit will be available.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafting.  All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

"Let The Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"  

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

 

OCTOBER 2023

CLASS SCHEDULE

We had so much fun Preview Day Saturday.  We had a great crowd and everyone enjoyed the FREE Make 'n Take.  This time we chose to make a bag tag for Halloween treat bags.

We white embossed the cat ghost and sentiment on a round vellum circle cut using the Infinity Circle from Hero Arts.  The stamp images are from Catherine Pooler's Meowloween set and the papers we used are from the FaBOOlous collection from Simple Stories. 

Lisa has a great schedule for you in October.  Although it is mostly cards, the Life in Bloom Book is really stunning.  Get ready to have fun all month long.  I don't have the sample ready for Art Journal Saturday, but it should be ready by the end of next week.  Here's what Lisa has in store for you next month!

More Spooky Mica - $40

Thursday, Oct 5

10:30 am OR 6 PM

I AM in love with these cards.  Lisa has pulled out all the stops and you are going to love making these cards.  You'll get to use all the other colors of the Halloween Mica Sprays you haven't used before! Stamp images are from IndigoBlu, Tim Holtz and Impression Obsession.  She uses lots of dies too!  You will just have to take this class!

Life in Bloom Book - $40

Thursday, October 12

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Simple Stories newest collection called Life in Bloom is so perfect for this mini memory book.  It uses the new accordion spine die from Sizzix which makes the assembly a snap.  There are flaps, pockets, tags, folded pages and more!  You will have so much fun making this book and it makes a perfect gift!

Embossed Christmas - $35

Thursday, October 19

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Merry Christmas!  These elegant cards will be the talk of all your friends.  Lisa has carefully chosen embossing folders, dies and specialty papers to create these elegant Christmas cards.  Each one of these unique cards has the look and feel of a professionally made card.  You will definately come away with a new set of skills after taking this class!

PREVIEW DAY

Saturday, October 21

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

FREE

Grab your friends and come see Lisa's November class schedule!  All the samples will be on display and you can enroll in your favorites.  Enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take while you're here and browse the newly arrived products... 

All For Fall - $35

Thursday, October 26

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Get ready for fall with these Autumn inspired cards.  The colors of fall are so beautiful and you'll have so much fun creating them.  Some are elegant and some are whimsical.  No matter what, these cards will be perfect for any occasion whether it be a birthday, get well, thank you or just thinking of you.  You'll use new stamps from Tim Holtz and Impression Obsession as well as interesting dies and embossing folders.

Art Journal Saturday - $20

Saturday, October 28

9 am OR 1:30 pm

Picture to come

Art Journal Saturday is a great class for everyone.  It is fun and all you need for this class is a basic kit and your art journal.  Lisa or Maura creates an art journal page and you get to create your own unique version of it using the products and technques either of us used.  This class is great for those who make cards, scrapbook or those who just like to play with paint and paper.  It's a great place to sharpen your art skills and have a good time with new friends!

That's the October schedule!  More details.......

TO ENROLL 

Stop by the store, email, call (405-509-6788), OR  enroll ONLINE for any of these classes, please go to myheartsfancy.com.

Additional Class Information

Please Read Carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards.  Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from the store.  You will still need to make arrangements to pay your fees prior to class.  "Registrations" are not guaranteed until class fees are paid.  Class fees must be paid by the Saturday prior to class or your registration will be cancelled and no kit will be available.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafting.  All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

"Let The Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"  

August 21, 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023

CLASS SCHEDULE

Are you ready for September???  I hope it cools down a bit.  Saturday was so hot and yesterday wasn't any better.  Forecast?  Still gonna be HOT!

I hope you made it to Preview Day Saturday, because we sold out of the Impression Obsession Halloween Limited Edition stamp set.  Here's the really cute card we made!

The stamp set is still available and Lisa is using it in a class on Sept 7, so if you missed out, we will have a few more sets coming in before the class.

Here's the September Schedule!

ATC Blizzard Book & Swap - $25

Thursday, August 31

10:30 am OR 6 pm

This class was designed around the August 24th Master Page Fun Class, but if you didn't take that class, you can bring an older master page or get a copy of Lisa's.  After you make the book, Lisa will hand out enough cards to fill your book.  It would be fun for you to decorate the ATC's to swap with your classmates later!  At least that's the plan!

Labor Day Weekend Holiday

Friday, Sept 1 - Monday Sept 4

closed

Yes, we're taking a little holiday.  You can probably figure out what I'll be doing if you know about "Chuck Wagon".  If you don't, I'll be happy to share - but only if asked (I don't want to bore you or be a bragger)

Time to Get Spooky - $35

Thursday, September 7

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Oh, my goodness..... The new Tim Holtz mica sprays are amazing!  Lisa has used them to create amazing backgrounds for cards using the Limited Edition Halloween Red Rubber Stamp set from Impression Obsession.  We used this stamp set for the Make 'n Take (shown earlier in this post) and we can still get them through this month. She has also used really fun embossing folders and embellishments that just make these cards so exciting!

This is Amazing Glaze! - $30

Thursday, September 14

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Ranger recently released another 12 embossing glazes for the Tim Holtz Distress collection.  We haven't used them in a while and Lisa is sharing some new techniques and ways to use them.  Technically, they are embossing powders, but they really are sooooo much more than that.  If you haven't had the pleasure of playing with the glazes, you should take this class.  It's a whole new world!

Preview Day - FREE

Saturday, September 16

10 am to 4 pm

Come and Go

Preview Lisa's October classes using many of the most recent products to arrive in the store. You can enroll in your favorites. Enjoy a FREE Make 'N Take and browse the new products.  Grab a friend and share the fun!

The 10 Cards of Christmas - $45

Thursday, September 21

10:30 am OR 6 pm

10 Cards?!?!  That's right and you'll make them all of them using just 2 pieces of 6x12 decorative scrapbook paper.  You'll receive a template so that you can continue to make other cards using this technique.  These have a Christmas theme, but notecards make a wonderful gift.  This technique makes creating them for your friends so quick and easy.

Open Studio - $25

Saturday, September 23

11 am to 3 pm

We're trying something new!  We had a different event planned for this weekend, but it fell through at the last minute.  So since neither Lisa nor I had an Art Journal page to teach, we decided (because someone once asked if we could) to offer a new concept we are calling Open Studio.  For the small fee of $25 you can use any (all) of the supplies we could use for Art Journal Saturday.  I have made an arrangement with Lisa to use her stencils and I'll bring a selection of my artsy stamps and ArtFoamies. Tables will be shared by 2 and I can guarantee a spot for 8 with the possibility of 10.  More details when you sign up for this exciting opportunity!

Create an Apron/Tote - $35

Thursday, September 28

10:30 am OR 6 pm

We've had requests for an apron class.  But we also know that many of you already have done one of our aprons.  Soooo.... with that in mind, you can choose to create on a tote.  We now have various colors of aprons (and they have pockets!!!) and will have a variety of tote bags available for you to purchase for your class project.  Lisa will provide all the paint, stencils, gesso and more!

That's it for September!  Here's a few more things you need to know.....

TO ENROLL 

Stop by the store, email, call (405-509-6788), OR  enroll ONLINE for any of these classes, please go to myheartsfancy.com.

Additional Class Information

Please Read Carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards.  Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from the store.  You will still need to make arrangements to pay your fees prior to class.  "Registrations" are not guaranteed until class fees are paid.  Class fees must be paid by the Saturday prior to class or your registration will be cancelled and no kit will be available.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafting.  All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

"Let The Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"  

 

July 16, 2023

 

August 2023

Class Schedule

As usual, Preview Day was a blast!  Lisa was unable to join us so our friend Cherri manned the Make 'n Take desk.  It was only fitting as she designed the Make 'n Take card everyone enjoyed making.  Take a look!

It's a great card for any summer occasion.  Stamps by Hero Arts - Fiesta Blue Ink by Catherine Pooler - Jewels by Buttons Galore.

Lisa's August class schedule is outstanding.  I especially love the cards she created using the Art by Marlene "Crazy Bird" stamps.  There is a tabbed book that is designed to contain your ephemera bits and pieces and could even hold trip memorabilia instead if you wanted.  The first card class uses acrylic blocks to create unique but quick background shapes for cards (could use it for mixed media art too).  The return of Master Page on a new paper surface will make master pages useful for a whole new variety of projects.  She still has space for one more class, but that one will debut a little later in the month.  I am teaching Art Journal Saturday next month and we are going to create a version of a spread I did over a year ago that I really enjoyed making.

On to the schedule!.....

Acrylic Block Fun - $35

Thursday, Aug 3

10:30 am OR 6 pm

It's been quite some time since Lisa first taught the acrylic block technique for backgrounds.  There are so many more products she wanted to show you how to use with this technique.  Distress Ink has been the preferred method (and you'll do one with them), but she has added acrylic paints, TCW Color Sparks and more.  This process makes it easy to create a large number of backgrounds (or collage background).  You'll love this technique

Ephemera Tab Binding Book - $35

Thursday, Aug 10

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Create this fun book to hold your scrapbook/art ephemera.  There are pockets to hold paper dolls, tiny drawings, postage stamps, scraps or anything else you might use on your scrapbook page or cards that use collage elements.  The binding is unique and you'll love how easy it goes together.  Can't wait to make this one myself!

Crazy Fun Birds - $35

Thursday, Aug 17

10:30 am OR 6 pm

 

We discovered this "Art by Marlene" Crazy Birds stamp set thanks to our friend, Becky Bright.  She loves birds, saw this set and asked if we could order it for her.   I ordered 3.  One for her and 2 for the shelf.  I sold the other 2 immediately.  These cards are bright and cheeful and use a number of embossing folders, and die cut openings.  I can't imagine anyone not liking these cards.....

Preview Day - FREE

Saturday, August 19

10 am TO  4 pm

Come preview the August classes, enroll and enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take.  You can browse the newest products in the shop.  Grab a friend and share the fun!

Master Page Fun - $35

Thursday, August 24

10:30 am OR 6 pm

Master pages never get old.  This time Lisa uses a new surface that is more flexible.  You can cut it up for collage or card backgrounds or photocopy it and use it over and over again.  Lisa provides everything you need for this class.

Art Journal Saturday - $20

Saturday, August 26

10:30 am OR 6 pm

It's been a little crazy and time ran out for me this month.  I found this tiny journal spread I did a bit more than a year ago.  I loved it so much I wanted to revisit the techniques. I am going to create a larger sample so you'll be able to see how to make it in a larger journal. We'll use alcohol ink in a unique way.  You can use a personal photo or I will have the Tim Holtz Snapshots ephemera photos available for your use if you don't have a photo you want to use.

Class to Come

Thursday, August 31

10:30 am OR 6pm

photo to come

TO ENROLL 

Stop by the store, email, call (405-509-6788), OR  enroll ONLINE for any of these classes, please go to myheartsfancy.com.

Additional Class Information

Please Read Carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards.  Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from the store.  You will still need to make arrangements to pay your fees prior to class.  "Registrations" are not guaranteed until class fees are paid.  Class fees must be paid by the Saturday prior to class or your registration will be cancelled and no kit will be available.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafting.  All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

"Let The Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"

June 26, 2023

 

Art Journal Saturday

June 2023

I mostly blog the class schedules, but I today I wanted to share a bit about our Art Journal Saturday classes.  

Lisa and I enjoy Art Journal Saturday (AJS) every time we offer it.  It's fun and we learn so much from each other.  Our art gets better and better every time we teach it and our students are amazing.  The best part is that experience matters not.  The sample spread can be copied almost to the tiniest detail which allows the inexperienced to learn about how products work and as they learn, they begin to create their own amazing art.

Another thing I love about AJS is how our card making students begin to relax when creating cards.  They become more adventurous and when they make an "oops! oh well!" they find a way to change it to incorporate their "mistake" into a part of their designs.

I thought I would share a few pictures from last Saturday's AJS. 

    Lisa demonstrating one of the techniques she used in her sample.

A few "candid" shots of the classroom and a work in progress.

Some of the finished work below!

I'd like to invite you to join us for AJS in the future.  It's only $20 and you need only bring a basic kit and your art journal or surface to work on.  We provide all the art products, stamps, and stencils...

Dina Wakley will be here in 2 weeks so we won't have AJS during July, but we'll start back up in August!  I hope you'll join us.  It's the best $20 you'll spend to learn art journaling and play with someone else's supplies!

Hope to see you soon!

XOXOX

mAuRa

"Let the Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"

June 20, 2023

 

July 2023

Class Schedule

Summer is here!  I hope all the Dads in your life had a great Father's Day celebration.  We had a great time on Saturday during Preview Day.  It was a bit quieter than normal, but we visited with friends and made this "poppin" cute gift card holder!

Stamps and dies are from Catherine Pooler and we used Rockin' Red, Midnight & Whipped Honey Catherine Pooler inks.  It really is a fun gift card holder and it fits perfectly in an A2 envelope.

Independence Day Weekend Hours

Friday, June 30

10 am to 2 pm

Saturday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 4

Closed

Back to business as usual on Wednesday, July 5

Dina Wakley Workshops

Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8

Dina Wakley takes the wheel and is teaching 4 wonderful classes this weekend.  As of today, 3 of the 4 classes are full, but if you are interested in the Dina-style Art Journaling class, I have 3 seats left.  Please enroll on the website.  I have a wait list for the other classes in case of a cancellation, so please feel free to enroll in any of them.  I'll let you know what place you are in the line of "waits" and then if there are cancellations, notify you.

The store will be closed during the workshops, but if you know what you need, just give me a call and I'll grab it for you.  You can run in, pay and pick up!  

July 2023 Class Schedule

"Stylin" Cards - $30

Thursday, July 13th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

One of our most popular Penny Black rubber stamps is a girl in a striped shirt with a Parisian beanie hat holding a big cup of latte.  It's called Love Ya.  When I was putting a Penny Black order together last month I ran across these 3 girls and thought to myself, "Lisa should do a class using this set of girls since the other has been so popular".  Apparently she agreed!  There is lots of bling on these cards including shimmering watercolors and glitter glue.  You could add more, of course, but I think Lisa has struck the perfect balance.  What do you think? (Take the class!, of course).

Preview Day - FREE

Saturday, July 15

10 am to 4 pm - Come and Go

If you've been around for a while, you know this event occurs the 3rd Saturday of every month.  It's at the end of the second week this month, so be sure you make a mental note of that.  It's easy to miss when it happens so early in the month.  Anyway.....  it's fun.  You get to enjoy a FREE Make 'n Take, browse newly arrived products AND sign up for the classes for August!  Grab a friend and share the fun.

"Shake It Up" Cards - $35

Thursday, July 20

10:30 am OR  6 pm

Lisa has learned a new technique for making shaker cards.  You'll be making a lot of these because they are so very different from the usual shakers....  You get to put the glitter/shaker elements in a variety of different places for very unique shaker cards.  Come learn how to use cover dies to make these shakers!

All Occasion Cards - $35

Thursday, July 27

10:30 am OR 6 pm

These cards are so beautiful.  You'll use a variety of techniques and supplies to create some one of a kind cards.  I promise you'll love making each and every one of them.  There are 2 collage style cards, 1 easel card and one unique card combining stencil work and stamps.  Each and every one of them can be sent to any number of your friends for any number of reasons - hence the name "all occasion"!

Art Journal Saturday - $20

Art Journal Saturday will be back next month.  Dina Wakley took the place of this fabulous class earlier in the month.  But never fear, we love this class so much and apparently so do you as it is always nearly full and rightly so. We won't disappoint you, so be sure to watch for it's return in August!

TO ENROLL 

Stop by the store, email, call (405-509-6788), OR  enroll ONLINE for any of these classes, please go to myheartsfancy.com.

Additional Class Information

Please Read Carefully

Class Fees:  Class fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Lisa takes cash, checks and sends PayPal invoices.  If you are in the store when she is here, she can take credit cards.  Payment of class fees guarantees your enrollment in class.  If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from the store.  You will still need to make arrangements to pay your fees prior to class.  "Registrations" are not guaranteed until class fees are paid.  Class fees must be paid by the Saturday prior to class or your registration will be cancelled and no kit will be available.

Class Kit:  You are required to bring a kit of basic paper crafting supplies.  Your kit should include (but is not limited to) such things as a black ink pad, embossing ink pad, your favorite paper glue, favorite adhesive (tape runner or double sided tape), scissors, sponges or daubers for edging, pencil and bone folder.  Please feel free to add any other supplies you feel you need for paper crafting.  All products needed for your basic kit can be purchased at the store.

 

Enjoy your day and remember to.....

 

"Let The Art Out of Your Heart and Create Every Day!"