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!