Saturday, December 26, 2015

January Classes at Artsy!


Happy Almost-New-Year Everyone!  We hope your holidays have been memorable and enjoyable so far.  Hard to believe that 2016 is just around the corner, but we are ringing in the New Year with quite the "fireworks" of classes and events!  Check them out below and call us at 970-613-1631 or visit the store ASAP to get registered for your faves now! 
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$1 CARDS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY!:  Make your plans now to ring in the New Year at ARTSY with one of our most favorite things - $1 Cards!  Yep – Artsy is OPEN on NEW YEARS DAY and will have at least 6 different designs you can create for only $1 EACH! See your sneak peek of each one below. Feel free to make as many as you like for $1 each…but we need to ask you to please call ahead to reserve a time slot.  In the past, we’ve had 30 people arrive at about the same time for this fun event and we didn’t have enough seating for everyone.  Making a reservation ahead of time will ensure YOU have the most positive and fun experience – and you’ll get to make the cards YOU want!   Bring your basic kit and adhesives with you as only the card supplies will be provided.  On Friday, 1/1 from  12:30-3pm   $1/card

LOVE & LACE CARDS:  Just like it says…a little bit of love and a little bit of lace come together and create these beautiful cards in plenty of time to send your special Valentine(s)!  With Marsha on Saturday, 1/2 from 10:30-12:30   OR  Wednesday, 1/27 from 10:30-12:30    4/$15
 

SCRAPPY CARDS:  Ever wonder how you can save and use those little bits, pieces, and scraps of leftover paper and cardstock so you don’t have to throw them away?  Well, attend this class and let our resident Queen of Repurposing show you (i.e. – Patsy!). Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Sunday 1/3 from 1-3    5/$15
 
DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES:  These magic pads can create a lot of diverse looks and Distress Inks are truly the “in” thing these days! 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 Tuesday, 1/5 from 6-8  OR on Thursday, 1/7 from 10-Noon  $30

“ME” TIME – OPEN STUDIO/CLASSROOM FUN!:  You’ve asked so we’re delivering!!!  We’re opening up the classroom to anyone who wants a little ‘me’ time or break from the day to create and play with anything we have in the classroom.  Think of it as kind of like your own little personal demo or practice session.  Want to try using the Big Shot with dies or embossing folders for the first time or get a little more practice in?  Or use a Cutterpillar? Or try out a few stencils, stamps, inks, sprays, etc?  This is your chance.  Please feel free to come by during the designated hours and hang out creating whatever makes you smile! But PLEASE bring your basic kit with you to have on hand though.   Open hours this month are Wednesday, 1/6 anytime between 2-4pm OR Tuesday, 1/26 between 2-4pm.   FREE!

MEMORY KEEPER ALBUM: This is not your ordinary planner!  You’ll be using the new Bo Bunny Calendar Girl Paper, Daily Planner Pages, pocket pages and lots of doodahs, all in one binder with lots of room for journaling and photos. The album is designed to keep your memories of 2016 all in one place and will make a great reference album when you are working on your scrapbook albums…..because, seriously, who is up to date on their albums?  With Julia on Saturday, 1/9 from 10-1:30   $60
                        

DOWN ON THE FARM CARDS – 3:  The Barnyard fun continues in this third design collection!  But it’s okay if you’ve never taken the first 2 classes.  You’ll combine some of the newest Elizabeth Craft dies with a few that have been out for a while to create this darling collection of farm-themed pop-up cards.  What a perfect little surprise for the ‘country folk’ in your life!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday, 1/10 from Noon-3:30  4/$18

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES:  Little tiny bottles of ink can make fabulous backgrounds when you learn how to use them.  In this class, you'll learn at least six different ways.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Patsy on Tuesday, 1/12 from 6-8  OR  on Thursday, 1/28 from 10-Noon   $30

PRIMARY ELEMENTS MICA POWDERS TECHNIQUES:  Beautiful little powders glittering in a pot.  What happens when you open them and start playing?  Come find out!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Thursday, 1/14 from 6-8     $15

TREASURED MOMENTS CARDS:  With the holidays behind us, these beautiful cards have a lovely and welcoming Springtime feel to them that will certainly help keep cabin fever at bay!  Bring your basic kit with you to class.  With Diane on Friday, 1/15 from 1-3     4/$13


NORTHWOODS CARDINAL CARD:  January is often known for boasting scenes with cardinals and whether you’re a Northwood stamps fan or not, you simply can’t help but fall in love with this simple and traditional design!   Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Saturday, 1/16 from 10:30-Noon  OR Wednesday, 1/20 from 10:30-Noon OR Friday, 1/29 from 6-7:30    $8

VALENTINE BOX CARD:  Retro and vintage styles are still highly popular and this loveable little box card design is sure to make your sweetie smile. And yes….you CAN mail it!  With Diane on Sunday, 1/17 from 1-3    $10
 

EMBROIDERY ON PAPER:  Punch a design, stitch the pattern and create a card.  It’s easier than it looks!  Plus, it’s the perfect little surprise element to add texture to your cards or scrapbook pages.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Tuesday, 1/19 from 6-8  OR  on Friday, 1/22 from 10-Noon  $12
 
I LOVE PAPER DOLLS CARDS – W/JULIE NUTTING STAMPS:  Three very pink cards, paper doll girls and cut-out dresses -- how fun!  Just in time for valentines ... a cowgirl, a little lady and a girly-girl all outfitted brightly with glitter and rosy cheeks... ready to say HOWDY, happy everything!  This card provides a perfect example of uses for left-over coordinating paper scraps!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Cherri on Thursday, 1/21 from 2-4:30   3/$15


GELLI PLATE PRINTING TAGS:  You’re just gonna have to see these samples in person – and then sign up to learn how to do this!  Julia will teach you this awesome inking technique using a 3” x 5”Gelli Plate – that you get to KEEP!  It’s an easy, fun and highly addictive technique that ANY papercrafter or scrapbooker can use. It’s also perfect for your Art Journals!  All YOU need to bring with you to class is your brayer, everything else will be provided.  If you don’t have a brayer yet, you can purchase one at the store.  With Julia on Saturday 1/23 from 10:30-1:30   $30
 
SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING SCRAP JOURNAL MENTORING CLUB:  Group uses participants’ favorite materials and supplies -- your journal can be any size, shape, theme or color you want it to be. Techniques begin with outside covers, followed with inside paper architecture, pretty journal and feature page designs.  Each session will include individual mentoring, design and assembly assistance from Cherri.  Please note:  ‘sisters’ provide all of their own supplies.  Fee payable directly to instructor $21 at first and fourth sessions.  Please see samples at the store and talk to Cherri before signing up for more detailed information; her number is available from Artsy. UHU glue sticks required!  With Cherri on 6 Sunday afternoon sessions at $7 each  on Jan 24 & 31, Feb 21 & 28, Mar 13 & 20  from 12:30 - 3:00p

MON AMOUR G45 3D:  Even though it shouldn't surprise us anymore...Julia still manages to do just that!  This frameable 3D uses the NEW and beautiful Mon Amour paper collection from Graphic 45! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Saturday, 1/30 from 2-4pm  $12 (or $8 for 'repeaters')


Monday, November 23, 2015

December Classes & Happenings!!

Can it really be that time of year already?!?!?  Hot cocoa (or toddies if you prefer!), cozy fires at the fireplace, friends and family happenings...and of course a little organized chaos to keep your metabolism revved up!   Please don't forget to give yourself a little break during the holidays to simply breathe and smile.  So very important to take care of yourself during this hectic time.  What better way to do just that than by taking a class or two at Artsy this month???  With all the craziness, we did roust up a few marvelous classes to help you relax, smile, AND even possibly check off a couple of people on your gift-giving list this year!  Especially those hard-to-buy-for folks.  We all have a couple, right?  How can you go wrong with handmade????  Check it all out below and call (970-613-1631) or visit the store now to get registered for your faves.   OH, and don't forget that ARTSY sells GIFT CERTIFICATES too for that special papercrafter in your life. You can purchase them in any denomination - and remember to drop a hint or two (or three!) to that Santa of yours.  He can swing by the store and be done with your gift in about 10 minutes - stress free!!  
Merry Christmas to all of you and be sure to watch your email often this month for some great holiday specials!  Enjoy!



ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES:  Little tiny bottles of ink can make fabulous backgrounds when you learn how to use them.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Patsy on Wednesday, 12/2 from 4-6p   $30
WHITE OUT CARDS:  These wintery cards without a doubt capture the essence of the snowy season.  A little something for just about every personality in your circle of friends!  With Marsha on Thursday, 12/3 from 10:30-1   OR  Friday, 12/11 from 6-8    5/$20

GIFT CARD HOLDERS:  What better way to give that special someone a gift card than in an extra-special holiday gift card holder that YOU made??!?!?  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Donna on Friday, 12/4 from 10:30-12:30  3/$10

G45 DECEMBER BOXED ALBUM OF THE MONTH:  Well, it’s time to wrap up the year of stunning monthly albums created by Grace…with the beautiful inspiration of monthly papers by Graphic 45.  The December album is last, but certainly not least with all its traditional Christmas flair.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 12/5  from 9-5    $49

CARDS & COCOA:  This darling little class will literally warm your heart…and hands…and tummy!  Make two adorable cards while enjoying some yummy hot cocoa. Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Saturday 12/5 from 10:30-12:30    2/$5

 

REINDEER BOX CARD:  Even if you’ve made this super-fun box card in the past, who could resist the adorable reindeer theme this month?!??!  Your special recipient will know just how special they are when you add this card to their holiday gift this year!  Smiles all around for sure.  With Diane on Sunday, 12/6 from 1-3    $10


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 Tuesday, 12/8 from 2-4p  $30
  PROVIDENCE CARDS:  Take a break from your Christmas rush and preparations and join Sue in creating these beautiful 3x3 size cards - perfect for your gift-giving this year.  You will make 12 3”x3” cards, AND the envelopes, AND the box to put them all in!! If you don’t need it for yourself, give THIS adorable set as a gift to a special neighbor or friend.   Bring your basic kit to class.  With Sue on Wednesday, 12/9 from 3-5pm   12/$15  (includes envelopes & box)

PRODUCT AND TECHNIQUE DEMOS:  We’ll have several of our talented instructors geared up to teach you some fabulous techniques and demonstrate some fun tools.  The demos are free and you can sit in on as many as you like between the hours of 12-3pm.  Oh - and to make it even more fun, some of our instructors will have some of their kits from the past available for you to purchase that day.  Kits will include card kits, album kits, and other previous project kits as available - first come first served only.  Saturday 12/12 from 1-3pm    FREE demos

STEAMPUNK ANGEL ORNAMENT:  Julia is at it again.  This beautiful ornament will be the true ice-breaker or conversation-starter hanging from the tree.  It can be the perfect addition to your own holiday décor or the perfect gift for the friend or relative that ‘has it all’.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Sunday 12/13 from 12-3pm    $15

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM CARDS:  The Barnyard fun doesn’t end just because it’s Christmas!  Using some of the newest dies from Elizabeth Craft, you’ll learn some cool pop-up techniques that will create nothing but smiles this holiday season.  What a perfect little surprise for a few of the ‘country folk’ on your Christmas card list!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday, 12/13 from 12-3:30  3/$15
 

Thursday, October 22, 2015

November Classes

Happy Fall Everyone!  It's been a blustery and rainy couple of days which actually gets us in the mood to create.  It's also Thanksgiving month and we are truly thankful for YOU and your support of our business. We have some really cool techniques and projects to share with you this month.  Check out all the classes below and visit or call the store today at 970-613-1631 to get yourself registered.  Invite a friend or two to join you and really enjoy some girlfriend time!  We can't wait to see you - enjoy!!
 
  
ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES:  Little tiny bottles of ink can make fabulous backgrounds when you learn how to use them.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Patsy on Sunday, 11/1 from 1-3   $30


TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  It’s returned for two days this month!!  Stop in any time from 4-6 to learn a something new to do with your cards and take home a sample and/or technique tag with instructions!  Tuesday 11/3 and 11/17

TEENY, TINY CARDS:  We’re going to ink and die cut and stamp and create these cute little cards.  To those of you skeptics out there, don’t let the size fool you!  Big impact comes out of small things and we know Patsy has a loyal following with this fun class.  Don’t wait any longer to see what you’ve been missing – get registered today!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Wednesday, 11/4 from 1-3    $7

HOLY NIGHT CARDS:  Just in time for your Holiday preparations.  These beautiful cards will not disappoint.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Thursday, 11/5 from 2-4pm   OR  Wednesday, 11/11 from 6-8pm    4/$15 

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 Friday, 11/6 from 1-3  $30

GRAFITTI CANVAS: Sparkles, gesso, paint, distressing, oh my!!!  FUN is all we can say!  Even if you’ve never done a canvas before, don’t let this stop you….Liz will guide you through these beautiful techniques and teach you oh so many cool things.  You’ll roll up your sleeves and have a smile on your face the entire time!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Liz on Saturday 11/7 from 12:30-3:30p      $35

CHRISTMAS CARDS:  These whimsical cards will surely warm your heart with their cute theme.  You will also learn how to use some of the newest Elizabeth Craft holiday dies to create some awesome pop-up style cards.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday 11/8 from 12:30-3:30pm   4/$18

IRIS-FOLDED MAGI CARD:  This amazing folding technique has been around for centuries so how is that most of us don’t know how to do it?!?!?  Beautiful colors that YOU get to choose for this card – you can see that they all look great.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Donna on Tuesday, 11/10 from 10:30-12:30  OR  Friday, 11/20 from 6-8.  1/$12

G45 NOVEMBER BOXED ALBUM OF THE MONTH:  We are soooo in love with this paper collection from Graphic 45!!  It has provided such a beautiful base for Grace to continue inspiring us from month to month and it’s sad to think there are only TWO more opportunities for you to jump on board with this. The November paper is stunning and offers a traditional harvest and Thanksgiving feel that only G45 can pull off!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 11/12 from 9-5    $49

KRAFT CARDS:  This is such a “sleeper” kind of class - you’ll be blown away at what you’ll learn….and then wonder WHY you didn’t put these color combos and ideas together before!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Friday 11/13 from 6-8pm   3/$5

ARTISTS APRON CLUB:  By popular demand, the Apron Club returns to Artsy – LIMIT TEN.  Plain canvas quality apron with three pockets will be turned into an original “work of art”!  Make one for yourself, a gift or a holiday design.  The morning will include laying down background colors and/or patterns and a sample art practice piece on canvas.  The aprons will be ironed to heat set and left to dry over lunch break.  The afternoon will include designing your own apron style with stencils/paints, stamps/ink and applicator-tipped-acrylic-paint tube for writing and drawing whatever your heart desires.  Includes all supplies.  And, yes, Cherri has added five more sets of Dylusions stamp sets for your designs!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Cherri on Saturday 11/14 from 10-4.  $40 total ($30 class fee to the store, $10 apron cost payable to instructor on day of class)

CHRISTMAS CAROL G45 3D:  Even though it shouldn’t surprise us anymore…Julia still manages to do just that!  This frame-able 3D uses the NEW and beautiful A Christmas Carol paper collection from Graphic 45!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Saturday, 11/14 from 2-4pm.   $12 (or $8 for ‘repeaters’)

G45 NOVEMBER CARDS:  Using the monthly paper collection from G45, Diane once again doesn’t disappoint in with these gorgeous autumn harvest cards!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Sunday, 11/15 from 12-3pm      5/$18

G45 DECEMBER CARDS:  Get a jump on your Christmas card making with these beautiful designs using Graphic 45’s traditional paper collection for the month of December.  With Marsha on Wednesday, 11/18 from 10:30-1   OR  Thursday, 11/19 from 6-8    5/$20

TAGS (& BLOCKS) CHRISTMAS:  It’s truly a toss-up as to which of these tags you’ll opt to make at class – Merry Christmas or Nativity!  Both – simply beautiful and offer great textures!!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Wednesday, 11/18 from 6-8    $15

MICA POWDER TECHNIQUES:  Julia is at it again.  This techniques class will give you the confidence you are looking for in adding these magical powders to your next project!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Thursday 11/19 from 2-4pm    $15
 
PROGRESSIVE BANNER & SHOP HOP EVENT – SAVE THE DATES!!  Come join Artsy, Scrap 2 It, Crop-A-Latte, Memories Unlimited, Capture (these last 3 are located in the NOCO Crop Stop in Windsor) and a few others for this unique opportunity to create a beautiful ribbon banner just in time for your Thanksgiving display!  Visit each store on Friday November 20th and Saturday November 21st to make one letter panel of the banner.  When you visit ALL the retailers over those 2 days, your banner will read THANKFUL and be complete!  There will be other specials and creative opportunities offered at each location during this 2-Day Event.  Watch your email for more details as the event approaches but SAVE the dates now!  11/20 & 11/21
 
GELLI PLATE PRINTING TAGS:  You’re just gonna have to see these samples in person – and then sign up to learn how to do this!  Julia will teach you this awesome inking technique using a 3” x 5”Gelli Plate – that you get to KEEP!  It’s an easy, fun and highly addictive technique that ANY papercrafter or scrapbooker can use. It’s also perfect for your Art Journals!  All YOU need to bring with you to class is your brayer, everything else will be provided.  If you don’t have a brayer yet, you can purchase one at the store.  With Julia on Saturday 11/21 from 10:30-1   $30

 

STILL DOWN ON THE FARM! CARDS:  The Barnyard fun continues in this class!  You’ll use some of the newest dies from Elizabeth Craft and learn some cool pop-up techniques.  Even if you’ve taken Denise’s original class, you’ll create 4 NEW designs to complement them!   Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday, 11/22 from 12-4   4/$18 


CRAZY BIRDS COLOR CRAZE TAGS:  These quirky little guys are grabbing quite the attention of so many folks that we just had to offer you a chance to play with them.  It’s coloring 101 with 3 different techniques so it’s perfect for beginners as well as paper-crafting veterans! Participants will have an opportunity to use chalk, alcohol markers and water color pencils on each bird. 6 tags will be created in class and you will have extra birds to use at home.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Sue on Tuesday, 11/24 from 2-4.  6/$12

MIDNIGHT MADNESS ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT!!  Yes, it’s Thanksgiving we know and we’re super-thankful for all of YOU!  The Outlets are open from 8pm – Midnight so we are too!!!  Watch your email for special sales that will ONLY be available this evening!  On Thursday, 11/26 from 8pm – Midnight!

NEVER-ENDING CARD (SIMPLE):  Love the original never-ending card that Diane has taught you how to do in the past???  Well, this is a slightly simplified version that you’ll fall in love with too!   With Diane on Sunday, 11/29 from 12:30-3:30  $10 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

October Classes at ARTSY!

Is it REALLY the first day of Fall???  Seriously? Where did the summer go?  Fall is actually one of the most beautiful seasons and to celebrate those amazing colors and feel, we have quite a line-up of extraordinary classes for you to enjoy this month!   Check it all out and visit or call the store at 970-613-1631 today to register for your favorites!
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WORLD CARD MAKING DAY:  It’s that time of year!  Saturday, October 3rd is World Card Making Day and we’re celebrating with several different cards you can make for only $1!!!  Plus, we’re partying with 2 other stores in the area – Scrap2It in Ft Collins and A Scrap-N-Place in Loveland.  Register at all three stores on Saturday October 3rd between 10am-3pm to get your name in the drawings for some awesome prizes!  Call or visit the store to learn more.  Bring your basic kit with you as adhesives and such are not provided for the make-n-takes.  Saturday 10/3 from 10am – 3pm    $1/card

COLOR ME FUN CARDS (with B-Line Girls):  Four cards and four color mediums:  watercolor pencils, distress ink pad with nibs, chalk and Twinkling H2O’s.  Coloring can be easy, fun and brighten up any card with just a few simple technique reminders.  Cards also embellish with the new Tim Holtz die cut that “check it out” also embosses & stencils!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Cherri on Saturday 10/3 from 1-4p      $15

HALLOWEEN DECORATOR CARDS:  Woaaaaaa!!  Are they cards?  Are they photo album wanna-be’s?  Grace has combined the folding and layering techniques she uses in her boxed albums with cardstock and embellishments to create these fantastic Halloween cards.  You have to see these to believe how cool they are!! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Sunday 10/4 from 12-4pm   4/$25



HALLOWEEN BOX AND CARD:  What a darling, yet spooky, surprise your recipient will have when they open up this Halloween box card! Learn how to create this card and keep a template for use with any season.  The ‘Boo-tiful’ little flat card goes so perfectly with it, too – just in time for you to send those Halloween greetings!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Tuesday, 10/6 from 2-4pm   OR  on Thursday, 10/15 from 6-8pm   2/$12

A CHRISTMAS CAROL CARDS:  Say it isn’t so!  But, alas…it is getting to be that time when we all start prepping for the holidays.  This beautiful brand new paper collection from Graphic 45 will quickly carry you back to those merry ol’ days of Christmas.  We just love cards that look complicated, but really aren’t – and we know you will too!  With Marsha on Wednesday, 10/7 from 10:30-1   OR  Wednesday, 10/14 from 6-8    5/$18 
 
IRIS-FOLDED MAGI CARD:  Donna’s back with a bang!  This amazing folding technique has been around for centuries so how is that most of us don’t know how to do it?!?!?  Beautiful colors that YOU get to choose for this card – you can see that they all look great.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Donna on Friday, 10/9 from 6-8pm  OR  Tuesday, 10/13 from 10:30-12:30pm.  1/$12

 SHIMMER SHEET TISSUE BOX:  “Silver and gold, silver and gold….” No, wait.  That would be Silver and RED for this class! If you’re in love with Elizabeth Craft’s Shimmer Sheets and haven’t taken this class with Caron yet, you’re missing out. What an incredibly creative and practical way to use these shiny sheets of joy!  This Christmas theme is so cool and makes a perfect gift too!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Caron on Saturday, 10/10 from 10:30-1   $20

SHIMMER SHEET WINTER CARDS:  Okay…we know you’re hooked on Shimmer Sheets so you might as well stay for the day and take this class too!  Caron continues to delight us with these beautiful, shimmery greeting cards.  You just won’t believe how pretty they really are AND all the cool dies and embellishments you will get to play with while creating these!  With Caron on Saturday, 10/10 from 2-4om     $2/$19
 

ART JOURNAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP (continued, part 2 of 2): In this second session using Dylusions products, the Ink Sprays will be introduced along with the ghosting and pastel techniques.  Bring a favorite quote to hand-letter-stamp onto your page and try your hand at “doodling”.  Last class was described as “more like finger-painting-for-adults” … lots of fun!  Class includes four watercolor pages 9x11, and extra paper for cutouts.  Previous class experience NOT REQUIRED.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Cherri on Sunday, 10/11 from 12-2:30pm  $24
 
FALL LEAVES CARDS:  Beautiful Fall colors and textures are the underlying theme with these simple, but stunning cards! In this class, you’ll have the opportunity to experience several techniques that you likely have forgotten about…but won’t let it happen again any time soon!  Beginners will love this class.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Sue on Friday, 10/16 from 2-4   5/$12
 

RARE ODDITIES G45 3D:  Even though it shouldn’t surprise us anymore…Julia still manages to do just that!  This frame-able 3D, using the NEW Rare Oddities paper collection from Graphic 45, will keep even the most detailed paper crafter under its captivating spell!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Saturday, 10/17 from 10:30am-12:30pm   $12 (or $8 for ‘repeaters’)

G45 OCTOBER BOXED ALBUM OF THE MONTH:  We are soooo in love with this paper collection from Graphic 45!!  It has provided such a beautiful base for Grace to continue inspiring us from month to month and it’s sad to think there are only a few more opportunities for you to jump on board with this. The October paper is stunning and offers that traditional autumn fell that only G45 can pull off!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 10/17 from 9-5    $49

STILL DOWN ON THE FARM! CARDS:  The Barnyard fun continues in this class!  You’ll use some of the newest dies from Elizabeth Craft and learn some cool pop-up techniques.  Even if you’ve taken Denise’s original class, you’ll create 4 NEW designs to complement them!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday, 10/18 from 12-4pm,  4/$18

10 TECHNIQUE MIXED MEDIA CANVAS!:  Join Liz Hicks as she guides you through creating your very own home decor canvas and fills you to the brim with techniques that can be used in art journaling, collage and mixed media art. This class will explore the "Art Bar" that Artsy has to offer and go in depth on the multitude of uses of all of the product available including Prima’s art line. Liz is a former educator for Prima Marketing Inc as well she has served as Creative and Education Director for various companies in the arts and crafts industry. Liz has also studies art and design and will share with you some basic tips to help develop your designer’s eye and keep you inspired for projects to come. (*canvas used demonstrated techniques that will be shared, although some of the product may differ, the outcome should be the same. Please bring your basic tool kit as well, sewn elements on the canvas will be at the will of the student as machines will not be provided. Liz can share some tips for working with paper and sewing machines if desired.)  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Liz on Sunday, 10/18 from 12:30-3:30pm    $35

ENCHANTED HARVEST CARDS:  What a darling little whimsical twist to creating these beautiful autumn cards!  You’ll fall in love with their enchanted nature and have your mind opened up to going places it hadn’t thought of before!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Tuesday, 10/20 from 6-8pm   OR  Wednesday, 10/28 from 10:30am-1pm    4/$15 

TAGS (& BLOCKS) GOBBLE OR GIVE THANKS:  it’s truly a toss-up as to which of these tags you’ll opt to make at class – Gobble or Give Thanks!  Both – simply beautiful and offer great textures!!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 10/22 from 6-8    $15
 
G45 OCTOBER CARDS OF THE MONTH:  The October G45 paper really delivers everything that is autumn and you’ll have a hard time keeping a smile off your face while you fussy-cut, ink and play with glitter.   Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Friday, 10/23 from 6-8pm     4/$15
 
 
VINTAGE STEAMPUNK LADY CANVAS:   Okay all you steampunk fans….THIS is the class for you!  Julia will teach you how to create this stunning piece of art using lots of different media and techniques…and with a little hint of Finnabair tossed in.  Even though everyone will receive the same materials for their creation, it’s always amazing to see how different they each will become.  Super fun!  With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of this fun and educational class to create a beautiful piece for that special unique someone on your holiday gift list!!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Saturday, 10/24 from 10:30-3      $35 

 

COUNTRY SCAPES CARDS:  Be one of the first to play with these brand new dies from Elizabeth Craft!  Wheelbarrows, scarecrows, pumpkins…all the fixins for beautiful autumn cards.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday, 10/25 from 12-4    3/$15 

FROU FROU CARDS:  O….M….G!!!  Who knew Patsy had this much ‘frou frou’ in her?!?!  These gorgeous cards will NOT disappoint.  You just HAVE to see them.  Loaded with all kinds of embellishments, techniques, and ideas, you’ll leave class completely inspired to get busy making more (and go home with extra supplies to do it!!)!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Sunday, 10/25 from 12:30-3pm   2/$25 

TEENY, TINY CARDS:   We’re going to ink and die cut and stamp and create these cute little cards.  To those of you skeptics out there, don’t let the size fool you!  Big impact comes out of small things and we know Patsy has a loyal following with this fun class.  Don’t wait any longer to see what you’ve been missing – get registered today!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Tuesday, 10/27 from 1-3    $7
 
 
HALLOWEEN COSTUME & CARD PARTY!!   It’s Halloween and we couldn’t let this fun little holiday go by without some spooky sentiments!  You will make 3 fun and simple Halloween-themed cards – ready to use that evening for someone special. PLUS attend the party in costume and make an awesome ‘crazy spooky’ BONUS card for FREE!! Not only is it a card class, but it’s a PARTY.  There will be spooky sounds, spooky snacks and drinks, candy and prizes!!  Yes, anyone attending this party will get a ticket into a drawing for some fun little prizes…AND if you come in COSTUME you’ll get TWO tickets into the GRAND PRIZE drawing!  Remember, you get 10% OFF your entire regular price purchases that day to boot!  Sign up for this Card/Costume Party soon as space is limited  to only 20 (adults 14 and older only).  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Becki on Saturday, 10/31 from 1-3pm.     3/$10 
 

PLUS, you get to make this Crazy Bird Bonus Card FREE when you WEAR A COSTUME to the Party! Can't wait to see you there!
 
 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!