Saturday, December 28, 2013

2014 (can you believe it's here) CLASSES!

GOOD MORNING TO YOU!
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  We were able to wish many of you Merry Christmas in person, during our annual Customer Appreciation week, which was sooo much fun.  Our thanks to all who sent us hand made cards and gifts!  It's always such a treat for Patsy and I! I didn't want it to end, I love everything about Christmas.

But, here we are just a few days from our new year 2014! So, I've gathered our class photos for our first two weeks, we do have 2 new instructors joining our team, Marsha and Grace!
Here we go:
We will be closed on January 1st, enjoy your New Year's day.

Thurs, 1/2/2014  we will host another CSU CARDMAKING WORKSHOP, from 1-3, and
Fri, 1/3/2014 we will host another OPERATION WRITEHOME CARDMAKING WORKSHOP, from 1-3.  Please bring your basic tool kit, and use our supplies to complete these donated cards.

Sat, 1/4 VALENTINE CARDS, our new instructor, Marsha will teach this from 10:30-12:30, just $6 for these two lovely valentines:

That same afternoon, from 1-4, Pat will teach ISABELLA ALBUM, just $20 for all of this:
 and showing just one of the inside pages of album. includes paper and embellishments:

Mon, 1/6, from 1-3, Patsy will teach another EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class. Learn how to embroider cards for just $12:


 
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY, come in anytime between 10-4 and learn a new 2-3 min technique.  Each week is different.  Just $2 or it's FREE with a purchase of $5 or more!
 
 
Wed, 1/8, from 6-8, Patsy will teach this month's DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES, You will learn 7 techniques using Tim Holtz' versatile Distress Ink pads!, Just $30, and take home your own samples and written instructions, so you won't forget how. Just a sample You will choose your own colors, there are 48!:
 
Thurs, 1/9, from 10-4, with a 1/2 hr break for lunch, and again on Sat, 1/11, from 10-4. Our second new instructor Grace will teach us how to make this gorgeous WINTER BOX album.  the box is attached to the album.  Such a great technique to learn! Just $55 for all this, includes papers and embellishments.  You may not have time to completely decorate this, but will get the basics done:
 and just part of interior with lots of pages and pockets, and flaps.  Lots of room for photos and journaling. Only 2 spots open for this class time as of today, SAT.
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Fri, 1/10, from 6-8pm, Patsy will teach BEYOND ALCOHOL INKS.  You will get to take alcohol inks to the next level, learn a lot more techniques using these versatile ink bottles. Just $10. Come in and play!
 
Sat, Winter Box again 10-4. 2 spots available today.
 
Mon 1/13, from 1-3, Patsy will teach TEENY TINY CARDS.  No samples yet, but you know they will be great mini cards!  Just $7 for 2 and envelopes, as well.
 
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY
 
Wed, 1/15, from 3-5, will be another class of FIND YOU WINGS CARDS, but you'll make 12 different cards for $30, in 3 different session.  Here are 4 that you will make during this session:
 


 
Thurs, 1/16, from 2-4pm, Patsy will teach another TAGS TAGS TAGS class.  Make several tags to make into beautiful cards, just $10:
 
 
Fri, 1/ 17, from 6-8pm, Patsy will teach BEYOND DISTRESS INKS, just $15 to learn more techniques using Tim Holtz' versatile distress ink pads.
 
Sat, 1/18, from 10:30-12:30, Julia will teach another 3dimensional frameable beautiful G45 COUTURE 3D class, Just $8 for returning 3D students and $12 for new students to this technique.  You must own a paper stylus kit and pad (in addition to your basic tool kit) to create a 3D project.  We sell them at ARTSY of, course.
 
That same afternoon, from 1-4, Sharolyn will teach BUNDLE OF VALENTINES.  Make these 12 beautiful cards and box for just $28!
 
 
That concludes our first 18 days of great classes in January.  Hope you can join us.  We do have a lot of fun, and it's a great way to make new friends with the same interests, it happens all the time here at ARTSY!
 
Please remember that you need to be registered and paid before your class starts.
Also remember that every student gets a 10% discount on their regular priced purchases either right before or right after their class.
All our classes require each student to bring a basic tool kit consisting detail scissors, pop dots, tape, liquid adhesive, ruler, pencil, paper distressor, paper piercer, and any other tools mentioned by the particular instructor.  Bring a paper cutter and scor pal for all albums.  The papers, embellishments are provided by the instructor.
 
Enjoy your New Year celebration. 
Take care!
 

Monday, November 25, 2013

Monday, 11/25/13

AND A GOOD MORNING TO YOU!    HELLO EVERYONE!

I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving!  Time flies when we're having fun crafting!

BLACK FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (the next day):

ARTSY will have our annual Black Friday sale this coming weekend.  Lots of items will be on sale.
We'll also have REFRESHMENTS for all our shopping friends.  Come in and join us for fun, great sales and renewed energy from our home made snacks!

MONDAY--DEC. 2 (this coming Mon.) WE START OUR WINTER HOURS.  WE'LL BE CLOSING AT 5PM WEEKDAYS, INSTEAD OF 6PM, unless we have an evening class.
  HOURS: 10-5 everyday, but closed on Sunday.     Please tell all your friends.

Let's get started with our class photos for December:

Mon, 12/2, from 1-3, Dianna will teach another NORTHWOODS STYLE CARDS class.  Let's paint some cards!  Many of you have commented on our many card boards from Northwoods Stamp Co.  Now is your chance to learn how to get the watercolored look using Tombows in the Northwoods Stamps Co. style! We use their special watercolor paper, as well.
Make these 2 Christmas cards for just $10, of it's FREE when you purchase one of the large stamps used:


12/3, TECHNIQUE TUESDAY  from 10-5, come in and learn a quick new technique using inks, sprays, stencils, etc. that we have not shown before.  Take home your own sample and instructions, for just $2 or it's FREE with a $5 or more purchase.

Wed, 12/4, from 3-5, Susan will teach us how to make beautiful cards in CHRISTMAS NOTES.  You'll get to make these 3 for just $10:

 
 
Thurs, 12/5, from 6-8, Julia will teach the last G45 NOV/DEC LAYOUTS  for her year long 12x12 album.  Just $20:
 

Fri, 12/6 from 2-4, Patsy will teach TAGS, TAGS, TAGS.  You'll get to make 10 different tags using all kinds of inks, sprays, stains, stencils, stamps, etc.  to create your own, just $10 for this fun creative class.  Here are her examples:



Sat, 12/7, from 10-4 (with a lunch break), Pat will teach her wonderful shaped photo album CHRISTMAS ALBUM, it's just $65, Lots of pockets and fun embellishments and only 1 spot left:



 Mon, 12/9, from 1-3, Doug will be here to teach ORNAMENTS BY THE TREE.  You'll get to make this special gift for just $12, limited to 6 special students:


TECHNIQUE 12/10 TUESDAY--COME IN AND PLAY

Wed, 12/11, from 6-8, Patsy will teach another ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES class.  This is such a fun full two hr class! If you have never used Tim Holtz alcohol inks or have them sitting at home not knowing how to used them, this is the class for you!  You'll learn 7-8 techniques and pick your own colors of ink, with instructions to boot.  Wear old clothes and one of our aprons, just $30:


Thurs 12/12, Julia will return to teach PERFECT PEARLS TECHNIQUES from 6-8.  If you have Perfect Pearls powders, this is the class  to learn how to use them in 6-7 different ways!  Just beautiful techniques and just $15:

 
 Fri, 12/13, from 11-1, Dianna will teach WATERCOLOR ORNAMENTS.  You'll get to learn how to watercolor easily.  We'll be using regular watercolor paper and beautiful dies for this class.  Make these 2 wonderful cards for just $10, or its absolutely FREE if you purchase one of the large dies used:


Sat, 12/14, from 10:30-12:30, Sharolyn will teach us how to make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, children, party favors, shower gifts, etc. in CANDY BOXES.  You'll get to make 4 of these (candy is not included, sorry) and learn a very easy craft idea using any style papers for any occasion!
 Just $12 for all 4:

That same afternoon, from 2-4 Sharolyn will also teach GIFT CARD HOLDERS, just $12  Make these 3 gift card holders for those hard to shop for teenagers, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, etc.  The gift card springs up when card is opened: Great gift idea for anytime of the year:

and the inside with "springy" sample gift card:


Mon., 12/16 is our last class of the year 2013.  From 2-4, Patsy will teach her last TEENY TINY CARDS, of which I don't have a sample of as yet, but you know her---they will be great mini gift cards, of course.  Just $7 for 2 mini cards with hand made mini envelopes!

TUESDAY 12/17 TECHNIQUES

ARTSY'S  2013 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK IS DEC 16-DEC 21!  Special sales and FREE cards to make during the whole week, come in and join us---lots of fun.

This Sat. (Nov. 30)  is   SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!  We will have the same sales and refreshments again the day after Black Friday.

A  few facts about SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY--- Small businesses employ over 28 million people in the US!    1/2 of all US jobs are because of small businesses employers!   Every $1 spent at a small business generates $.52 back into our community! 
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SHOP LOCALLY AT OUR SMALL BUSINESSES BEFORE SHOPPING AT A BIG BOX STORE, or SHOPPING ONLINE!  It benefits our whole northern Colorado area, bringing more revenue for all of us who live here!  Small business owners and employees then spend their earned dollars locally for groceries, clothing, meals out,  etc.

AGAIN, our thanks go out to all of our customers who continue to pay us with cash or checks.  You have helped us spend much less on our credit card processing fees and we've added items to our inventory instead!

PLEASE remember to bring your own basic tool kit with you to every class, including free card making days!  It should include detail scissors, adhesives, pop dots, ruler, paper cutter, paper distresser, paper piercer, etc.  We do sell these at ARTSY, of course. 

Every student gets a 10% discount either right before or right after their scheduled class time.

Please remember to call and register, including payment at least 36 hours before class so that our instructors have time to prepare for each student.


WE HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!  HAVE FUN!

TAKE CARE!




Tuesday, November 12, 2013

TUESDAY, NOV 12-11/12/13

HELLO EVERYONE!  How are you? 

Another blog just for you from ARTSY:

We have a great rest of November coming up for you! 

NOW ON SALE:  ALL OUR handmade papers, including origami papers and paper rolls are 40% off!. That's right!  Come in early for the best selection!
 
STARTING SAT, 11/16:  OUR THANKSGIVING AND FALL papers, brads, and stamps are 25% off.  So, again, come in early for best selection.  Lots to sell, but some are one of a kind, so hurry.

WE WILL ALSO CELEBRATE BLACK FRIDAY & SAT, 11/29 & 30, WITH HUGE SALES, AS WELL.  LOOK for an upcoming email for details!

 ANNOUNCING OUR NEW WINTER HOURS STARTING DEC. 2:

WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAYS OPEN FROM  10-5,
though we will still have a few night classes from 6-8, but those classes will be on our monthly schedule, of course.

Here are our classes for the last 2 weeks of November:

GET A HEAD START ON YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS:

We start with this Wed, 11/14, from 2-4, Sharolyn will teach WHITE CHRISTMAS. You'll get to make 4 of these beautiful embossed and glittered cards for just $10:

 
 
Sat, 11/16 in the afternoon from 2-4, Julia will teach G45 CHRISTMAS CARDS.  You will make these 3 wonderful cards for just $12: 

 
 
Mon, 11/18, we will hold another OPERATION WRITE HOME WORKSHOP, from 1-3.  Please come in, use our supplies to make hand made cards for our soldiers to write home on.  Please bring your own basic tool kit.  We are still collecting your donated A-2 sized cards, no glitter, no stickles, blank inside and envelopes, as well.  Go to their very interesting website: www.operationwritehome.org for more information.
 
TUESDAY TECHNIQUES.  Come in to our shop anytime between the hours of 10-5
(Dec.5 it will change to 10-4 for our winter hours). You'll get to learn a quick new technique for just $2 (or it's FREE with a purchase of $5 or more).  You'll get to take home your own sample and instructions, so it will be easy to repeat at home.
 
Thurs, 11/21, from 6-8, Sharolyn will teach SNOWFLAKE CARDS.  You'll get to make 4 pretty cards using several different dies, for just $12:
 


Fri, 11/22, from 10-noon, Patsy will teach another EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class.  Learn the art of embroidering on cardstock and make a beautiful card, for just $12, it's quite an art, but once you learn how, you can embroider many different patterns:


OPEN HOUSE!  ON SAT, 11/23, WE WILL HOST MANY DIFFERENT CRAFTERS SELLING THEIR HAND MADE WARES.  IF YOU CREATE ARTICALS OF CLOTHING, JEWELRY, PURSES, SCARVES, SHOES, POTATO BAGS, AFGHANS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, TOLE PAINTING, ANYTHING CREATIVE THAT YOU MAKE YOURSELF AND WOULD LIKE TO SELL, PLEASE CALL US SOON, AND WE'LL ADD YOU TO OUR CREATIVE CORNER!  YES YOU CAN COME IN TO BUY THEIR CREATIONS, AS WELL!  We had lots of fun doing this last year!  Think Christmas gifts!

That same afternoon, from 2-4, Julia will teach G45 TAGS- SEPT/OCT/NOV/DEC.  Make these beautiful tags for just $14:


Mon, 11/25--And our last class for November is TEENY TINY CARDS, taught by Patsy from 2-4, for just $7 make a couple of Thanksgiving mini cards:


HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  ARTSY WILL BE CLOSED, ENJOY YOURS!

11/29 &30--BLACK FRIDAY AND HAPPY SAT. SALES.  Great PRICES will be happening at ARTSY  and--WE WILL HAVE REFRESHMENTS! COME IN AND JOIN US FOR FUN!
Please remember to register at least 36 hrs before class is scheduled so our instructors have time to cut cardstock, papers, etc. for each student.  Call us  970  613-1631

Please remember to bring your basic tool kit with you to each class.

HAVE A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING! TAKE CARE!




Monday, October 28, 2013

Monday, Oct 28

GOOD DAY TO YOU!

Here are our class photos for the first couple of weeks in November.  Great ideas from all our teachers:

On Friday, from 6-8 we will have a private party, whoo hoo! 

Sat, 11/2, from 10- 12, Sharolyn will teach SO DEER CARDS, make these 4 cards for just $10!


That same afternoon, Sharolyn will teach BUNDLE OF CARDS.  You will get to make this box of 12 different  cute Christmas letter card covers, just $24 for all:


Mon., 11/4, from 2-4 Doug will be here to teach 3D BIRDCAGE CARD.  Make this clever 3 dimensional card for just $8:

And the inside, the birdcage swings:
 TECHNIQUE TUESDAY- Come in anytime between 10-5 and do a quick allways different technique for just $2, or it's FREE with a purchase of $5 or more.  Learn something new using stamps, inks, sprays, metallics, paints each week!

Thurs, 11/7 from 1-3, Doug will teach another advent calendar class 24 DAYS OF XMAS! Just $11 for this wonderful calendar and pick your own papers to create it:


That same day, from 6-8, Julia will teach the first G45 NOV/DEC LAYOUTS.  Complete your calendar album with these final 4 pages, just $20 for these 4:


Fri, 11/8 from 1-3 and again Mon 11/11, from 1-3, Dianna will teach another Northwoods Co faux watercolor technique using Penny Black stamps, just $10 for these 2 beautiful cards, or it's FREE  with purchase of the stamp!:



Sat, 11/9, from , Julia will teach this month's 3D G45 CHRISTMAS, 12x12 frameable art.
Please bring your paper stylus kit and pad for the dimensional look, along with lots of pop dots or foam tape in your basic kit.  Just $12 or it's $8 for returning 3d students.


That same afternoon, from 2-4, Susan will be back to teach CHRISTMAS NOTES.  Make these 3 beautiful tri-fold cards using dies for just $10:

Mon, 11/11, from 6-8 and again on Sat, from 11-1, Dianna teach you how to get the watercolor look using Tombow markers in WATERCOLOR ORNAMENTS, make these 2 great cards for $10:

TUESDAY TECHNIQUES

Wed, 11/13, from 3-5, Patsy will teach another FIND YOUR WINGS card class.  Make these 4 cards for $30, paper kit included, call Patsy and find out about this special class:

That same evening from 6-8, Patsy will teach DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES.  Interested in Tim Holtz's Distress Ink pads in 48 colors and all that they do?  This class is for you--amazing techniques with these inks!  fun full 2 hours and make your own samples for just $30:


Thurs, 11/14, from 2-4, Sharolyn will teach WHITE CHRISTMAS.  All white cards with just a hint of color are all the rage now, aren't these beautiful?  $10 for 4 cards!
 
Fri, 11/15, from 6-8, Patsy will teach TAGS TAGS TAGS.  Make different tags and a final card using many different stamps, sprays, metallics, stencils, inks, paints, etc.  Too much fun to learn how to use all these products! Pick your own colors, too.   Just $10 for 2 full hours of fun!

Sat, 11/16, from 11-1, another WATERCOLOR ORNAMENTS class.

That same afternoon, from 2-4, Julia will teach G45 CHRISTMAS CARDS. Make these 3 wonderful cards using Graphic 45 paper, just $12:

That completes our first couple of weeks for November.  WOW, AMAZING ---Lots of creativity.  Call now to be included in class,    970  613-1631.

Please remember to bring your basic tool kit with you to every class and to be in ARTSY by 5-10 min before class starts to get settled in so class can start on time.  It's frustrating for instructors and other students when others are late.  If you are more than 5 min late, you might have to forfeit your class fee, it's up to our instructor.

Please register for classes at least 36 hours before so that the teacher has time to prepare materials for each student, pay by check or cash.

Our thanks to all of you who continue to pay for your purchases with cash or local check!  It has saved us $ on our credit card processing fees!  We can buy more merchandise now for you to purchase, as well.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, BE SAFE!
TAKE CARE!









Monday, October 14, 2013

10/12 blog

Good Morning!  How are you, anyway?  Come on over and check in, we love to visit.

Beautiful weather, aren't we lucky? Most of us love our fall colors, and embrace a long fall season.

Our October class schedule has changed a bit these last 2 weeks, due to a few additions. 

HEY--all of our HALLOWEEN STUFF IS ON SALE NOW---25% off!

Reminders:

Thurs, 17, from 6-8  B&J's Arts Stamps will be here from New Mexico, to teach another wonderful new technique in CONFETTI CARDS!  Judy will teach you the technique and then you get to make as many cards using it that you want!  B&J's Art Stamps design their own stamps, inks and embossing powders and you will get to use your choice of many. Judy and Bobbie are such a joy to have.  We only get them a couple of times a year, so this is a very special event!  Such fun and just $25!  See below for the samples photo.

This coming weekend, on Friday and Saturday,10/18 & 10/19, Artsy will have 2 different Make N Take cards available to create, just $1 each!  We will  have SPECIAL SALES and DOOR PRIZES, as well.  Come in and play with us!  We will have an opportunity to take 3 different classes those days, as well.
 Please check out our schedule of photos for the remainder of October:

Wed, 10/16, from 1-4, Doug will be here to help us create a cute advent calendar in 24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, just $11 for this fabulous angel tree:
 
Thurs, 10/17, 6-8  B&J's Art Stamps CONFETTI CARDS new technique (as explained above)and beautiful embossed cards, $25, call now to reserve your space!
:

Fri, 10/18 2-4 or 6-8 NORTHWOODS STYLE CARDS, using the NW water coloring technique, taught by Dianna. This month's fall version, just $10 or FREE with the purchase of one of these stamps:


Sat, 10/19, from 10:30-12:30, Julia will teach another 3 dimensional class using Graphic 45 paper in STEAMPUNK 3D, just $12 for new students and $8 for returning students of Julia's 3D classes.  You must bring lots of pop dots and a paper burnishing (large stylus) kit and special pad, in addition to your basic tool kit.  We sell everything at Artsy, of course.

That same afternoon, Patsy will teach TAGGED CANVAS from 1-4. Create this 8x8
canvas, on which you can mount a photo, stamp a sentiment, etc.  A beautiful gift!  And you can choose another color if you like, just $25 for all this using many different sprays, paints, stencils, etc:



Mon, 10/21, from 2-4, and Tues, 10/22 from 6-8 Patsy will teach another FIND YOUR WINGS CARDS. Make these 4 cards for just $10:

Mon evening, 10/21 from 6-8 Dianna will teach another IMPRESSIONS CARDS, using Impression Obsession stamps and chunky embossing powder by Stampendous, just $10 for these 3 cards or the class is  FREE if you purchase one of the large stamps used: Get a head start on Christmas!

10/22,TECHNIQUE TUESDAY.  Come in anytime between 10-5 and learn a new technique for $2 or it's free with a purchase of $5 or more.  Different each week, and take home instructions and your own sample:

Wed, 10/23 from1-3 CSU CARDF MAKING WORKSHOP.  Come in anytime 1-3 and help us make cards for CSU Women's Scholarship program.  Please bring your basic kit, as well.  Lots of fun!

Thurs, 10/24, from 6-8and again Sat,10/26, from 10:30-12:30, Sharolyn will teach another beautiful POINSETTIA CARDS class.  Aren't these lovely. Make 4 for $12, get a head start on Christmas!:



Fri, 10/25 from 2-4, Pat will teach ISABELLA MINI ALBUM, just $20 for this sweet album.  Learn how and then make many more using different papers.  Great easy gift, as well:

And just a small portion of the inside:

Sat, 10/26, from 1-4, Caron will be back!  We love to host Caron, our sales rep, designer with several companies.  These are beautiful cards using Elizabeth Craft Designs dies and shimmer sheets.  Make these 2 cards (top cards in photo) for just $18.  AND if you want to stay from 4-5 you can then make her bonus card (bottom card in photo with cardinal) using Elizabeth Craft Designs Micro fine glitter, for $5 cash to Caron. WHAT A DEAL!:


Mon, 10/28 from 6-8 Patsy will teach this cute box of mini Halloween cards for just $10, or IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE  when you have purchased at least 3 classes this month! 
MINI HALLOWEEN CARDS BOX:


TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

WED, 10/30, from 2-4 Patsy will teach FALL CENTERPIECE. This is the card that won our Fall card Challenge!,  The creator went to Arizona for the winter and told Patsy that she could use it to teach from.  Isn't this beautiful? And yes, you can use it for a table centerpiece, as both sides are decorated, as well as a card! Just $8:
 
 
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN!

 
Thanks for stopping by to view our instructors classes!
 
Please remember to register for the class you want at least 36-48 hours ahead of time. 
 970 613-1631, or come into our store to view these class samples, which are much better in coloration and depth than in a blog!
 We appreciate payment of cash or a local check, not credit cards.  Then our instructors will have enough time to prepare for each student. 
 
 All of our classes include the papers and embellishments.  You must bring your own basic tool kit, consisting of at least these items: Detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive, pot dots, ruler, pencil, stylus, paper piercer, add your paper cutter and score board for all album classes, and any favorite tools.  Some classes will require an additional tool or 2, but we'll let you know. And of course we carry all these items and then some!!!\
 
All students receive a 10% discount of all regular priced purchases made either right before or right after your scheduled class, no need to wait for a coupon!
 
Our thanks to all of you who continue to remember to pay by cash or local check! 
 
Have a remarkable autumn.
Take care!