Thursday, December 18, 2014

January Classes at ARTSY!!

HAPPY ALMOST NEW YEAR!! (at least at the time of this writing!) Wow.  Still trying to figure out where 2014 went, but we're definitely looking forward to 2015 and LOTS of class fun, amazing new products, and making oh so many new friends!!!!  Nothin' like starting off with a bang.  Check out all of these awesome classes...AND we're bringing back an old friend - Take 3 Classes this month, get the Birthday Card Class for FREE!!!  Yea, baby!! 

 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!   I can’t believe I’m saying this! Happy 2015!   We are OPEN New Year’s Day – along with The Outlets!  We are having a CARD MAKING EXTRAVAGANZA!  Come in and make cards for $1 each.  There will be at least 6 to choose from.  Bring your basic kit and create!!!!  Thursday ,1/1 from 11am-5pm.

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES:   How many of these do you own?  How many ways do you know how to use them?  Learn 7 ways to create wonderful looks and take home instruction tags too!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Patsy on Friday, 1/2 from 2-4.   $30

THANK YOU CARDS: It’s the time of year when you need a lot of these!  Come in and make 6 then go home and copy them! Bring your basic kit to class.   With Patsy on Saturday, 1/3 from 10-12:30    6/$17

I LOVE SNOWMEN BANNER:  Don’t we all just love these guys?  The banner little hats, snowflakes, tiny scarves, mittens and snowmen body parts.  What more could you ask for?  Sign up and create this fun banner to hang in your home!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Saturday, 1/3 from 2-4 OR Friday, 1/9 from 6-8   $18

CHILLY WILLY BIRTHDAY BOX:  It’s full of cute critters and birthday wishes!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Diane on Sunday, 1/4 from 1-4    $12

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in anytime from Noon – 5:00 to learn something new!  1/6, 13, 20, 27

GRAPHIC 45 MONTHLY CARDS - JANUARY:   Have you seen the new Time to Flourish collection?!  It’s sooooooo beautiful.  We are going to have a monthly set of cards made with these papers!  Oh goodie!  January is with Marsha and you need to see them to believe how pretty they are!  Bring your basic kit to class.    On Tuesday, 1/6 from 5:30-8 OR Wednesday, 1/7 from 10:30-1     5/$22

ART DECO CARDS:  Lovely, nostalgic, classy – all these words fit.  Bring your basic kit to class.    Bring your basic kit to class.    With Marsha on Thursday, 1/8 from 6-8 OR Wednesday, 1/28 from 10:30-12:30     4/$17

LITTLE BLACKCANVAS:  Actually it is black but not so little!  It’s got texture, it’s got doodahs, its got bling!  Bring your basic kit to class.    Come in and create this work of art with Julia on Saturday 1/10 from 10-4     $55

TWINKLING H2O CARDS:  Have you seen the sparkle on these cards?!  They twinkle and shine because of the paint that you will learn to use.  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Trudy on Saturday, 1/10 from 2-4   3/$15

TIME FLIES CARDS:  Steampunk inspired cards!  Oh yeah!  They have gears and clocks and angel wings and they are 6x6 cards to boot.  Don’t let this class fly away! Limit 4!   Bring your basic kit to class.    With Kathy on Sunday, 1/11 from 12:30-3 OR Thursday, 1/15 from 5:30-8.      2/$12

TEENY TINY CARDS:  They have a mosaic feel this month. Bring your basic kit to class.    With Patsy on Wednesday, 1/14 from 2-4     $7

EMBROIDERY ON PAPER:  Do you wonder how these cards are made?  Here’s your chance to find out.  All supplies are furnished.  Bring your basic kit to class.    Learn to punch and stitch these cards with Patsy on Friday, 1/16 from 2-4   $12

VISION BOARD:  What’s your vision of yourself?  Purchase 5 coordinating papers for class and bring them with you.  If you need help making your selections, Cherri will be here and so will Patsy.  Cherri will have the rest of your supplies.    Bring your basic kit to class.    Limit 12   With Cherri on Saturday, 1/17 from 10-4   $30

DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES:  These magic pads can create a lot of diverse looks.  Come in and learn at least 7 techniques and take home instruction tags for all 7. Bring your basic kit to class.     With Patsy on Saturday, 1/17  from 2-4.  $30

ART CARDS:  Here’s an all new look from Doug!  Wowweeee!  They look artistic and hard to make, but he will make it as easy as pie.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Doug on Sunday, 1/18 from 1-3   2/$12

ALTITUDE CARDS:  Time to send out winter cards!  These BoBunny cards are just the ticket for this time of year!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Marsha on Wednesday, 1/21 from 10:30-12:30    6/$25

PRIMARY ELEMENTS TECHNIQUES:  Have you seen these precious little pots of powder?  Have you used them yet?  This is the perfect class to try out lots of colors and learn several ways to create with them!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Thursday, 1/22 from 6-8    $15

CSU CARD MAKING:  Want to create but you have plenty of cards lying around?  Come in and create some cards to donate to the CSU CARD MAKING GROUP.  They sell the cards to make money for scholarships for non-traditional students.  What a great cause!  Bring your basic kit to class.    On Friday, 1/23 from 1-3
 

GARAGE DAYS “MAN CAVE”:  LOL – this shadow box is just a hoot!  You NEED one of these for a man in your life!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Stacy on Saturday, 1/24 from 10-4     $50

NEVER ENDING CARD:  Cut, crease fold, fold, fold again – it just keeps going!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Diane on Saturday, 1/24 from 2-4 $10

TIME TO CELEBRATE 3D:  Graphic 45 and Julia just seem to go together!  This 3D scene would look great hanging in your room!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Sunday, 1/25 from 1-4   $12 or $8 for retreads.

BIRTHDAY CARDS:  We all need ‘em!   Make some early in the year and a least you’ll be covered for a month or so.  Take 3 classes in January and this class is free!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Patsy on Wednesday, 1/28 from 6-8   4/$10 or FREE!

GATEFOLD BLANK:  Need an album in a box that you can embellish any way you want?  Learn to make this basic box and then let your creative juices go!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Grace on Thursday, 1/29 from 10-3   $28

BLOCKS & TAGS:  Oh my gosh!  These are just the cutest!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Grace on Thursday, 1/29 from 6-8   $15

GRAPHIC 45 MONTHLY CARDS- FEBURARY:   Just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Beautiful paper makes beautiful cards!  Come in and get a jump start on your cards.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Marsha on Friday, 1/30 from 10:30-12:30   5/$22

RUSTIC HARMONY ALBUM:  The paper is a classic and the album is exquisite.  You’ll want to sign up for this one right away!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Denise on Friday, 1/30 from 5:30-9 AND Saturday, 1/31 from 9-5    $80

SHIMMER SHEET TISSUE BOX:  Come in and look at this thing!  It’s so cool.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Caron on Saturday, 1/31 from 2-4   $20

Remember, take 3 classes in January get Birthday Cards on 1/28 for FREE!
  
 
 

Friday, November 21, 2014

December Classes at ARTSY!!

WOW!  Where is the time going these days???  Crazy, right?? That Thanksgiving is this coming week and December is lurking so close behind?  I hope you all realize that we have to remember to schedule just a little personal R&R to stay sane during this busy season. And what better way than with a fun class at Artsy!!  Besides, you can even USE the products of these classes AS gifts and knock another gift recipient off of your list!!  Just LOOK at these beautiful and fun items and sign up for a class or two right now!  You'll be so happy you did! 
 
CHRISTMAS ACCORDIAN TAG BOX:  This is just simply amazing!  The box is like a little mystery that houses dozens of beautiful photo tags!  It’s such an interesting creation and ideal gift for someone who seemingly has everything.  We promise you - they won’t have one of these!!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Grace on Monday, 12/1 from 10-4   $50
 
 
 
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in anytime from Noon – 5:00 to learn something new!  12/2, 9, 16, 23, 30
TU TU CUTE CARD:  What a darling little card!  What else can we say?!?  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Doug on Wednesday, 12/3 from 1-3    $8
 
SHAKER CARDS:  When was the last time you heard about Shaker Cards?  Or even made them??  Gotta say these are pretty cool!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Marsha on Thursday 12/4 from 1-4   4/$18
HOLIDAY CARDS:  Oh my!  What do peel-offs, glitter, dies, and inks all have in common?  Come find out how what and fall in love with peel-offs all over again!  With Sue on Friday, 12/5 from 2-4    4/$18
THE SANTA BOOT ALBUM:  You will really want to have one of these on your table!   It will make you smile every time you see it!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Pat on Saturday, 12/6 from 10-5  $50  Limit 6
 
 
CHRISTMAS HEARTH TAG BOX + 2 MINI ALBUMS (Part 1):  This incredibly unique hearth box with not just one but TWO mini albums is a perfect gift for a special friend this Christmas or the perfect item to keep for yourself.  You HAVE to come SEE it to BELIEVE it – and then sign up to MAKE it!!  This is a 2-part class in December.  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Grace on Sunday, 12/7 from 9-4 AND Saturday, 12/13 from 9-5.   $125
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in anytime from Noon – 5:00 to learn something new!  With Patsy on Tuesday, 12/9  FREE
 
BLOCKS AND TAGS:  Do you have your wooden blocks yet?  If not, you can buy the kit for $15 and finish them at home.  These Nativity tags are just perfect for this Christmas!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Grace on Tuesday, 12/9 from 6-8    $15
 
CRITTER CARDS:  Learn to use B&J stamps and Mystic Fire embossing powder to create beautiful backgrounds.  With Diane on Wednesday, 12/10 from 1-3 AND a rerun class again on 12/10 from 6-8.   3/$15
ALTITUDE CARDS:  My oh my are these cool or what?!!?!  All you snow and winter lovers will have to make these cards!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Marsha on Thursday, 12/11 from 1-4.    6/$25
CHRISTMAS HEARTH TAG BOX + 2 MINI ALBUMS (Part 2):  This incredibly unique hearth box with not just one but TWO mini albums is a perfect gift for a special friend this Christmas or the perfect item to keep for yourself.  You HAVE to come SEE it to BELIEVE it – and then sign up to MAKE it!!  This is a 2-part class in December.  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Grace on Sunday, 12/7 from 9-4 AND Saturday, 12/13 from 9-5.   $125
PRIMA MEETS RILEYCARDS:  Prima doll stamps create beautiful cards.  Throw in a few Riley Funny Bones stamps and you can have a little fun and a bit of SASS!  Great class for Prima doll “beginners” or if you’d like to learn a different approach to your card-making.  Once you learn how fun and easy it is to use these stamps, you’ll be hooked.  Bring your basic kit AND personal cutter to class.   With Becki on Sunday, 12/14 from 1-4      3/$15       limit 10
GRAPHIC 45 3D:   The class as so popular last month that Julia's offering it again!  Raining Cats & Dogs is just the cutest look for 3D!  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Julia on Saturday, 11/22 from 1-3   $12 or $8 for retreads



TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in anytime from Noon – 5:00 to learn something new!  With Patsy on Tuesday, 12/19  FREE
 TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in anytime from Noon – 5:00 to learn something new!  With Patsy on Tuesday, 12/23  FREE
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in anytime from Noon – 5:00 to learn something new!  With Patsy on Tuesday, 12/30  FREE

 


 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

November Classes at Artsy!

It's incredible - we can't help but be in true AWE of how talented our instructors are and how they seem to continually out-do themselves month after month!!!   Check out the classes for November and get on the phone today to register before they're full.  Several classes have size limits and it would be a shame if you didn't get in on all the fun.  Call the store today at 970-613-1631 and get your seat booked. 

Saturday, November 1st from 10:30am-12:30pm:  Caron's Holiday Candles!  Bet you never thought you could do this with a peel-off!!  Come in and let Caron with Elizabeth Crafts teach you how!  You'll make a large and small pillar candle.  Bring your basic kit to class. $15
 

Saturday, November 1st from 1:30-4:30pm:  Sharolyn's Twig & Berry Bundle!!  Do you need about 30 cards for Christmas?  This is the series of classes for you!  You will make 10 cards in 3 different sessions.  You will even have some leftovers to take home in case you need a few more ideas.  Wowee! The other two sessions are Sunday, Nov 9th from 1-4 and Sunday, Nov 16th from 1-4.  If you want to drop in for just 1 session of 10 cards it's only $20.  Bring your basic kit to class.  $50  Limit 6

Sunday, November 2nd from 12:30-3:30pm:  Diane's Christmas Shadow Box!  What a great way to record memories and put them up right away!  Look at all the neat doodahs you get to use!  Bring your basic kit to class.   $30 

Tuesday, November 4th from Noon - 5pm:  Technique Tuesday with Patsy!!!  Stop in anytime from noon-5pm to learn something new!

Tuesday, November 4th from 6-8pm: Julia's Graphic 45 Holiday Cards!!  This is the LAST chance to make these cards.  The paper is from A Place in Time and is now discontinued.  Julia planned ahead to be able to make 2 Thanksgiving and 2 Christmas cards.  Oh goodie! Bring your basic kit to class.  4/$12



Wednesday, November 5th from 1-3pm:  Distress Ink Techniques with Patsy! These magic pads can create a lot of diverse looks.  Come in and learn at least 7 techniques and take home instruction tags for all 7. Bring your basic kit to class.  $30



Thursday, November 6th from 1-3pm:  Alcohol Ink Techniques with Patsy!  How many of these do you own?  How many ways do you know how to use them?  Learn 7 ways to create wonderful looks and take home instruction tags too! Bring your basic kit to class.  $30


Friday, November 7th from 10:30am-12:30pm:  Marsha's Art Deco Cards!   These cards just make you want to break out the flapper costume and drive around in a Rolls Royce!  Bring your basic kit to class.   4/$17



Saturday, November 8th from 10:30am-12:30pm:  A Wreath for All Seasons with Patsy!  These cards are done with the Embroidery on Paper technique.  Look how different the same punched pattern can look!   You will finish 1 complete card and take home 2 punched patterns.   Bring your basic kit to class. $8


Saturday, November 8th from 2-4pm:  Trudy's Shimmering Backgrounds!  Oh my gosh are these cool and sparkly and jazzy!?  You need to see them live to get the full effect!  Bring your basic kit to class.  3/$20


Sunday, November 9th from 1-4pm:  Sharolyn's Twig & Berry Bundle!!  Do you need about 30 cards for Christmas?  This is the series of classes for you!  You will make 10 cards in 3 different sessions.  You will even have some leftovers to take home in case you need a few more ideas.  Wowee! The other two sessions are Saturday, November 1st from 1-4 is the first session, and Sunday, Nov 16th from 1-4 is the last one.  If you want to drop in for just 1 session of 10 cards it's only $20.  Bring your basic kit to class.  $50  Limit 6


Sunday, November 9th from 1-4pm:  Denise's Christmas Cards!! Exactly how many techniques are used on these cards?  Come in and check out how cool these are!  Bring your basic kit to class.  4/$15
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, November 11th from Noon - 5pm:  Technique Tuesday with Patsy!!!  Stop in anytime from noon-5pm to learn something new!

Tuesday, November 11th from 6-8pm: Patsy's Felt Turkey! Well....that doesn't sound quite right and it has absolutely nothing to do with paper crafting but it's so cute she just has to offer it!  $14


Wednesday, November 12th from 2-5pm:  Kathy's Fall Foliage!  This little work of art will sit proudly in your home and people will be amazed that you did it all by yourself.  Actually, Kathy helps a lot!  Bring your basic kit to class.  This class will be offered again on Friday, 11/14 from 5:30-8pm    $20   Limit 4
 

Thursday, November 13th from 10am-3pm: Grace's Flip-It Blank Album! This flip-it album is a great way to create an empty album to decorate any way your heart desires!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $28

Thursday, November 13th from 6-8pm:  Blocks and Tags with Grace!   Do you have your wooden blocks yet?  If not, you can buy the kit for $15 and finish them at home.  The HOHOHO tags are just perfect for December!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $15


Friday, November 14th from 1-3pm:  Diane's Christmas Box!    This is just the cutest!  The box gets created with a Christmas theme and then folds down flat to be mailed to very special people!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $10
 

Friday, November 14th from 5:30-8pm:  Kathy's Fall Foliage!  This little work of art will sit proudly in your home and people will be amazed that you did it all by yourself.  Actually, Kathy helps a lot!  Bring your basic kit to class. $20 - Limit 4

Saturday, November 15th from 10am-1pm:  Prima Meets Riley Cards with Becki!  Prima doll stamps create beautiful cards.  Throw in a few Riley Funny Bones stamps and you have a little SASS!  Great class for Prima Doll “beginners” – once you learn how fun and easy it is to use these stamps, you’ll be hooked. Bring your basic kit and personal cutter to class.   3/$15     Limit 10.
 


Saturday, November 15th from 2-4:30pm:  Becki's Lost Coast Cards! This is a brand new line of stamps for Artsy and WOW are they super fun and nostalgic!!  We’ll also toss in a couple of Riley Funny Bones and another new line - Creative Visions -and you have some cards with a little attitude and lots of giggles.  Bring your basic kit and personal cutter (if you have one) to class. 
3/$15   Limit 10 
 

Sunday, November 16th from 1-4pm:  Sharolyn's Twig & Berry Bundle!!  Do you need about 30 cards for Christmas?  This is the series of classes for you!  You will make 10 cards in 3 different sessions.  You will even have some leftovers to take home in case you need a few more ideas.  Wowee! The other two sessions are Saturday, November 1st from 1-4 is the first session, and Sunday, Nov 9th from 1-4.  If you want to drop in for just 1 session of 10 cards it's only $20.  Bring your basic kit to class.  $50  Limit 6

Tuesday, November 18th from Noon - 5pm:  Technique Tuesday with Patsy!!!  Stop in anytime from noon-5pm to learn something new!

Tuesday, November 18th from 10am-5pm:  Grace's Botanical Tea Boxed Mini Album!  This boxed album is a perfect gift for a special friend or the perfect item to keep for yourself!  If you want to create the blank only, the class is from 10-1 and is $22.   Bring your basic kit to class.  $60
 

Wednesday, November 19th from 10:30am-12:30pm:  Marsha's Glorious Christmas Cards!  Oooooooohhhhhh are these just beautiful??  This class will be offered again on Wednesday, November 26th from 6-8pm.  Bring your basic kit to class.  4/$14


Thursday, November 20th from 1-3pm:  Teeny Tiny Cards with Patsy! They have a monochromatic feel but also are “techniquey”. Bring your basic kit to class.  $7


Friday, November 21st from 1-3pm:  Patsy's Technique Cards! This look is called Ombre Spritz & Flick and actually combines 2 techniques.  The result is pretty cool!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $4/$15


Saturday, November 22nd from 10am-5pm:  The Santa Boot with Pat! You will really want to have one of these on your table!   It will make you smile every time you see it!  Bring your basic kit to class.   It’s a two-part class with the 2nd part on Saturday, December 6th from 10am-5pm    $75

Saturday, November 22nd from 1-3pm:  Julia's Graphic 45 3D!!  Raining Cats & Dogs is just the cutest look for 3D!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $12 or $8 for retreads
 

Sunday, November 23rd from 1-3pm:  Doug's Secret Greeting Card!  What a neat looking card with a great idea inside!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $8


Tuesday, November 25th from Noon - 5pm:  Technique Tuesday with Patsy!!!  Stop in anytime from noon-5pm to learn something new!

Wednesday, November 26th from 6-8pm:  Marsha's Glorious Christmas Cards!  Oooooooohhhhhh are these just beautiful??  Bring your basic kit to class.  4/$14

Thursday, November 27th - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!  Enjoy the day with family and friends, then venture out in the evening and get a jump on Black Friday.  We will be open from 8:00pm-Midnight along with the Outlets at Loveland.  We’ll have special deals for all you shopaholics!

Friday, November 28th - BLACK FRIDAY FUN!!  When you get finished with all the 0-dark-30 insanely early specials at other places, stop in for some coffee, some snacks, some friendly chatter, maybe a hug.  We’ll be open at 9:30 ish, maybe 10.  Who knows!

Saturday, November 29th - no classes today so you can enjoy lots of shopping!

Sunday, November 30th from 1-4pm:  Kathy's Perfect Poinsettia!  Poinsettias just say Christmas, holiday and festive like nothing else.  You need one of these to sit in an easel in your home!  Bring your basic kit to class.  $20 Limit 4