Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tuesday, May 28

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE, hope you all relaxed and enjoyed our Memorial Day holiday.

We had so much fun with Judy and Bobbie owners of B&J's Art Stamps last Sat, 5/25, for 2 classes.  Judy is so artistic and is such a fun teacher.  We learned several new techniques. They had great discounts on their unique stamps, inks and embossing powders.  Our students made out well!  They promised us to be back sometime in Oct. for another exciting Sat, and we can't wait!

Here's our lineup of class photos for the first 2 weeks of June:

Sat., 10-1, Patsy will teach C'EST LA VIE ALBUM.  This class includes a 8x9 Bo Bunny album, with 6 inserts, lots of paper, lace, die cuts, and other fun stuff.  Create your own look, Just $45 for this beautiful album, just 2 spaces left, so call now:



That same afternoon, from 2-4, Julia will teach G-45 TAGS FOR SEPT- DEC.  You can finish up the full calendar of tags with this class, just $14:


Mon, 6/3, Patsy will hold this month's TEENY TINY CARDS, from 2-4.  And here they are, make these 2 sweet cards and envelopes, too for $7:


TECHNIQUE TUESDAY, come in anytime between 10-5, and learn a new technique (2-10 min) each week.  Just $2, or FREE with a $5 or more purchase.

Wed, 6/5, from 2-4,  and again on 6/26, from 2-4, Doug will teach 3D CANOE CARD,  which makes a great pop-up card for Father's Day or a male birthday.  Look at this, so much fun, just $8:

 and the pop-up canoe inside:


Thurs, 6/6, Julia will teach another PERFECT PEARLS TECHNIQUES class from 6-8, just $15 to learn 6 different ways to use Perfect Pearls shimmering powders. Make your own samples:


Fri, 6/7, from 1-3, and again on 6/17 from 2-4, Dianna will teach PEARLY BUTTERFLY CARDS.  You will use dies and stamps on these pretty gatefold cards, and use the new Mega mount to stamp this background, just $8 for 2 of these:


Sat, 6/8, from 10:30-12:30, Judi will come in to teach SPRINGTIME BUTTERFLY CARDS.  Use Prima paper and dies to make 2 of these beautiful cards for just $8:


That same afternoon, from 1-4, Pat will teach WOODEN TOOL BOX, which is a great gift idea for the men in your family.  This tool box includes 2 different mini photo albums and tags, as well!  Just $30 for everything you see here:


Mon, 6/10, from 6-8, Sharon will teach FABULOUS DRESS FORM using G45 paper, etc.  What a great piece of 3 dimensional art for your studio, sewing room, a gift, etc. 
Just $12:



TUESDAY TECHNIQUES

Wed, 6/12, from 6-8, Judi will teach this rosey FOLDED DRESS CARD class.  Make 2 for $10. Learn this cutting and folding technique to make many more:


Thurs, 6/13, from 2-4, Patsy will teach this month's EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class.  For  $12, learn to embroider on paper in this beginning class , then you can join a SIT N STITCH for $3 and learn many more patterns:

Fri, 6/14, from 6-8, Patsy will teach this month's ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES class.  Learn 7 different ways to use Adirondack Alcohol Inks!  This class is so much fun, wear your old clothes and one of our aprons, just $30 for 2 packed hours and take home a bottle of ink, as well:



Sat, 6/15, from 10:30-12:30, Michelle will teach ALCOHOL MARKER CARDS.  Bring your own alcohol markers, (Copics or our Spectrum Noirs-which we sell here at ARTSY), or use Michelle's and learn how to use them by making these 2 great cards, just $15:



That same afternoon, from 1-4:30, Jan will teach DISTRESS INK FOAMIE BINDER.  What a great project to create to store all your 48 distress tool foam pads (1 for each ink color).  You can travel very easily with this beautiful binder and what a great addition to your craft room, or as a gift for that special friend.  You must bring your basic kit and these items for this class: your own brown distress ink pad, and tool with foam pad, scor tape, hot glue gun and refills, and bottle of glossy accents.
 This 8x12 binder is just $28 and there are only 2 spaces left:


And the inside:


What a spectacular line up so far! 

Please remember to call ahead at least 48 hrs before to register for each class, so that our teachers can  prepare materials ahead of time for the number of students .......970  613-1631.

Please remember to bring your basic tool kit, which must include: detail scissors, tweezers, liquid adhesive, double stick adhesive (taper runner), pop dots, scor tape, pencil, ruler, paper piercer, and any other favorite tools.  Some classes will require more items (as in the Distress Ink Foam Binder).

Please arrive to class at least 5 min early, so students can get settled in and class can start on time.

REMEMBER ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL REGULAR PRICED MERCHANDISE THAT THEY PURCHASE EITHER RIGHT BEFORE OR RIGHT AFTER THEIR SCHEDULED CLASS...SO COME IN EARLIER TO SHOP, AND GET IT BEFORE WE SELL OUT...

Have a great week, hope to see you soon!

TAKE CARE!
DIANNA
 

 

 

 









Friday, May 10, 2013

FRI, MAY16-31 CLASS PHOTOS

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!

JUST A BEAUTIFUL DAY! AND, THRU THE WEEKEND, THRU THE NEXT WEEK!  SPRING HAS SPRUNG FINALLY!  Makes life more interesting, doesn't it?

ATTENTION:  JUDY ASCHERMAN IS OUR BIG WINNER FROM OUR LAST WEEKEND NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK SHOP HOP!!!  SHE WINS A TOTAL OF $60 IN GIFT CERTIFICATES---$15 FROM EACH STORE!  CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, JUDY!!!

Oh My Gosh!  We have received soooo many new items, lots and lots of new 6x6 paper pads!  New paper collections from Bo Bunny, Fab Scraps, Prima, Kaiser Craft, new Graphic 45 collections coming in next week.  Lots of new stamps, especially funny and sassy phrases, florals, masculine papers (tthink Father's Day), new flowers, including individual roses and buds, new decorated pins, glossy dots, lots of new dies from all the companies...just too much fun to open up  our deliveries these days!
Come in and check it all out!

Here are our ARTSY class photos for the last half of MAY:

Fri, 5/17, from 2-4, Patsy will teach this month's ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES.  Learn 6 different techniques using Tim Holtz's alcohol ink bottles, take home your own samples and instructions to repeat them:

 
 Sat, 5/18 Nacole will teach  BELLE FLEUR CARDS from 10:30-12:30 where you will make these 2 beautiful cards, just $10:


That same afternoon, from 2-4, Julia will teach SECRET GARDEN 3D, using Graphic 45 papers, you'll make this frameable piece of 3 dimensional art, just beautiful!  It's $12 for new comers and $8 for returning students of 3D.  You must bring paper burninshing tools and pad along with your basic tool kit. We sell these tools, of course.  Not for people who hate to use scissors:


Mon, 5/20, from 2-4, Sharon will teach FABULOUS DRESS FORM.  Make this 7 " beauty for your dresser, craft room, sewing room, just a great gift!  It's just $12 and beautiful:
 


TECHNIQUE TUESDAY.  Come in anytime from 10-5pm to learn a new technique for $2, or it's absolutely FREE if you spend $5 or more.  Take home your own sample and instructions to repeat it.

Wed, 5/ 22, from 6-8, Patsy will teach DYLUSIONAL CARDS.  You''' get to use Dylusion sprays, stencils, stamps, etc for these bright cards, make all 3 for $10:

Thurs, 5/23, from 1-3 come in and do our FREE FOR ALL CARDMAKING.  You'll get to make cards to benefit the CSU WOMEN'S group who make cards to sell at fundraisers to fund scholarships for women attending CSU!  OR make cards for OPERATION WRITE HOME, our soldiers overseas need blank handmade greeting cards to mail home to their loved ones.  Everything is provided by ARTSY, but please bring your tool kit.

That same evening, Dianna will teach CARDS TO DIE FOR.  Make these 3 cards using the same die, and 3 others,  just $10 for all 3.


Fri, 5/24, form 2-4 Patsy will teach this month's DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES.  Learn 7 different techniques using Tim Holtz's very versatile ink pads, 48 colors!  If you have these inks or have heard about them, this is the class for you!  Just $32:

That same evening from 6-8, Patsy will teach TECHNIQUE CARDS.  If you have taken 3 classes this month you get to take this class FREE, or pay $10 for 4:


Saturday 5/25 is a really big day for ARTSY.  We have Judy from B&J's Art Stamps from New Mex. coming in for a trunk show and 2 classes!  We just love having her and her hubby Bobby!  Judy designs her own stamps, Bobby formulates inks and embossing powders--great combination!
Class #1-GESSO TEXTURING CARDS, 10:30-12:30, make 4-5 cards, $30:
 
 Class #2-DREAMCATCHER CARDS, 2-4, make 2-3 cards using wire and beads, as well. Also $30....Please bring an exacto knife and cutting mat in your basic tool kit:
 
 inside:


MEMORIAL DAY, 5/27. ARTSY WILL BE CLOSED.

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

Wed, 5/29, from 6-8, Sharon will be back to teach VIEW MASTER REEL.  Isn't this a special project!  You can add small photos to the film instead of these small flowers, just $12:


Thurs, 5/30 from 2-4 another DYLUSIONAL CARDS class (see 5/22).
That same evening, 6-8, Judi will teach another faux watercolor class using Tombow markers in TUSCAN WATERCOLOR, just $12 to learn this wonderful technique:


Fri 5/31, from 4-6, Patsy will teach another EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class.  You will learn this fun stitching technique, then can come in for SIT N STITCH to learn another pattern.  Just $12 (Sit N Stitch is $3):

That same evening SIT N STITCH from 6-8, $3.

WOW---WE ARE ALL SOOOO ARTSY!

Please remember to register for classes at least 36 hrs ahead of time, so the instructors have time to prepare for each student.

Please arrive at least 5 min early for each class, coming late causes a disruption for the other students and the instructor, thanks!

You must bring your basic tool kit with you to each class.

Every student receives a 10% discount on all regular priced items either before or after class.

Thanks so much!     ENJOY THIS GREAT SUNNY WEATHER!

 Have a great weekend and TAKE CARE!