July Classes at ARTSY!!!!

Yippee!! It's finally and officially SUMMER!!!  WooHoo!!  And we can't think of any better way to ESCAPE THE HEAT than by scheduling a class or two or three at cool, air-conditioned ARTSY this month!  Check out the lineup we have for you and get on the horn asap to get your seat(s) reserved.  You can call us at 970-613-1631 or stop in to get your classes booked.  Invite a friend and to come with you and double the fun!!  Remember - you receive a 10% DISCOUNT on your entire regular-price purchase class day!!!  ENJOY!!!

We can't wait to see you at ARTSY soon!!! 

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 Wednesday, 7/1 from 6-8  $30

FLIP IT ALBUM BLANK:  This perfectly-sized album will bring create lots of smiles as well as offer you a great place to keep some!  Once you’ve learned how to make this blank, you can doll it up any way you like!   Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 7/2 from 10-2    $28

 

SUMMER OR USA TAGS (& BLOCKS):  It doesn’t get any more American that this!  A true feeling of summer and celebration of our country’s independence. You can pick which set you want to make.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 7/2 from 6-8    $15

CHANGE OF PLANS!! WE’RE OPEN ON SATURDAY JULY 4^TH!   Our hours on July 4^th will be Noon-4pm and we’ll likely have some special deals for you since there is a HUGE Outlet Mall Sale happening that day to celebrate Independence Day.  Please come in and check it all out!   

$1 CARD DAY:  It's back!!!!  What a fun time this always is and we've been told by so many that it's a great way to gather some fun cards at a fabulous price!  Come in anytime that day between 1-4pm and make a card for only $1 each!!  There will be several designs all prepped for you to choose from.  BRING YOUR BASIC KIT WITH YOU!!  Sunday, 7/5 from 12:30-3:30pm  $1 per card

TEENY, TINY CARDS:   We’re going to ink and die cut and stamp and create these cute little cards.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Tuesday, 7/7 from 2-4    $7

G45 JULY CARDS:  Red, white, and blue are the theme in these floral beauties!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Wednesday, 7/8 from 10:30-12:30 OR Wednesday, 7/15 from 6-8    5/$18 

G45 JULY BOXED ALBUM:  Strawberries and flowers lend their beauty to this July-themed boxed album!!!  This G45 July Album of the Month is bright and beautiful in its red, white, and blue adornment!!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 7/9 from 9-5    $49

FIESTA CARDS:  These Southwest-themed cards are straight out of a fiesta for sure!  Fabulous colors in this brand new paper collection from KaiserCraft will surely bring you lots of smiles. Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Friday, 7/10 from 10:30-12:30  OR  on Friday, 7/17 from 6-8   5/$18

G45 COUTURE CARDS:  Back by popular demand, Julia is bringing out the G45 Couture paper while it lasts for another go-round in creating these little works of art.  You will make 3 cards in class and take 2 kits home with you.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Saturday, 7/11 from 10:30-12:30   5/$20

B-LINE DESIGNS CARDS:  B-Line Designs stamps are new to Artsy and you’ll love their European vintage feel!   Not only will you create 3 very different cards with these stamps, but Becki will also teach you techniques using stencils, embossing paste, Distress paints, Inka-gold, chipboard, and vellum.  You’ll definitely get your hands dirty in this class (in a fun way, of course)!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Becki on Saturday, 7/11 from 2-4  3/$12 

DOWN ON THE FARM CARDS:  Barnyard fun will take on a whole new twist during this class!  You’ll use some of the newest dies from Elizabeth Craft and learn some cool pop-up techniques!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Sunday, 7/12 from 12:30-3:30      4/$18

 

WILD ANIMAL FOLD-UP BOX CARD:  Is this cute or what!?  It works for everyone.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Tuesday, 7/14 from 2-4   $10



MY SUMMER SCRAPBOOK PAGE FOR KIDDOS:   Kiddos create their own scrapbook page to remember “My Summer 2015”.  No experience required.  Class includes all supplies for one 12x12 inch page, plus all the remaining cut-outs from a Noteworthy packet enough to create many more matching pages.  Bring four wallet-size photos to add to your page (or add later at home). Die-cut alphabet will be used to cut out words and names.  Ages 6 and older; parent/guardian must remain in store or nearby shopping areas.  Fun and crafty way to spend a summer afternoon.  With Cherri on Wednesday, 7/16 from 2-4   $16

EMBROIDERY ON PAPER:  Punch a design, stitch the pattern and create a card.  It’s easier than it looks.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Saturday, 7/18 from         10-Noon   $12

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 Tuesday, 7/21 from 10-Noon   $30

FEELIX AND FLYING PIG CARDS:  Remember those super fun Felix the Cat clocks from those good old “retro” days??  Pair that with the old saying “When pigs fly!” and you have a fabulously fun and unique card class!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Wednesday, 7/22 from 2-4   2/$9

SUITCASE BOX:  This little vintage-themed suitcase will surprise you with all its little treasures!  Where does Doug get these adorable ideas?!?  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Doug on Thursday, 7/23 from 1-5    $15

 

PENNY EMPORIUM ALBUM: This new BoBunny paper collection is incredibly beautiful with its purple and brown color palate!  Denise has once again masterfully captured the imaginative vintage fun the paper offers.  This is a 2-part class.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Friday 7/24 from 6-9 (part 1) AND on Sunday 7/26 from 10-4 (part 2) $80

ARTISTS APRON CLUB:  Plain canvas quality apron with three pockets will be turned into an original “work of art”!  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.  A die cut alphabet will be available to make your own word/ name stencils.  Includes all supplies.  Fun will be had by all!  With Cherri on Saturday, 7/25 from 10-4    $40

SUMMER TECHNIQUES CARDS:  These little summery gems will certainly make you smile!  Learn several techniques to jazz up your summertime card-crafting.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Wednesday, 7/29 from 10-Noon  OR  Friday, 7/31 from 6-8        4/$10

A DAY AT THE BEACH BOX CARD:  Who would have thought a crab could be so cute!?  This adorable beachy-themed card will have you relaxing in no time.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Thursday, 7/30 from 2-4   $10

  

June Classes and News!

 

Yippeee!!! It's almost Summer!!!  Hopefully soon it will start feeling like it with a little less rain and clouds around here and a bit more sunshine!  Well, our artists have done it again and come up with AMAZING classes and designs for your enjoyment!  Sitting down and creating these beauties is the perfect therapy for anyone needing a little 'me' time!  Check it out and call the store now at 970-613-1631 to sign up for your class(es) - it's going to be so hard to pick just one!  Invite a friend and double the fun!!! 

 

OH!!  OH!! AND OH!!!!! - We've got a huge SAVE THE DATE and CLASS DESCRIPTIONS below on the FINNABAIR Classes being offered August 1st & 2nd.  We are anxiously awaiting photos of the class samples but for now the descriptions are below!!  Enjoy and get your name on the class lists soon...we are certain they all will fill up quickly!

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TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in any time from Noon-4.  Learn a something new to do with your cards and take home a sample and/or technique tag with instructions!  Tuesdays, 6/2, 9, 16, 23, 30  FREE

SCRAPYARD CARDS:  These cards are made with the new Kaiser Craft Scrap Yard paper, perfectly designed for your favorite ‘Gearhead’…and just in time for Father’s Day!  Bring your basic kit to class. With Marsha on Wednesday, 6/3 from 6-8pm OR on Friday, 6/5 from 10-Noon   4/$15

BOXED MINI CHEST W/PLATFORM BLANK:  Did you just love Grace’s last Chest Album?  Well, now you can make the 16-page blank and platform (with or without the hardware) and doll it up with your own personalized theme.  You can choose to make the chest album and platform for $40 and if you’d like to add the 8 pieces of hardware it’s $12 additional.  Bring your basic kit to class.     With Grace on Thursday, 6/4 from 9-5    $40 or $52

 

HOME SWEET HOME TAGS (& BLOCKS):  These darling tags simply take you back to those carefree days of the past…and feel like a hug! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 6/4 from 6-8    $15

 

MEET THE ARTIST WITH CHERRI ROBB!  Cherri is published in the Summer Edition of Somerset Studio Gallery.  Her altered art book is titled “For the Joy of Angels and Pears”.  The magazine will be on sale in the store, and Cherri will have the original art on display.  Also, Cherri has designed a set of 4 pear stamps for Lost Coast Design stamps, which will be available for purchase.  And, she will be using her pear stamps for a Distressed Spray Stain demonstration – learn 5 ways to love the product! Cheri made gift tags using the pears and stain techniques, and the first 14 to sign up and view the demo will receive a free tag compliments of Cherri & the store!   With Cheri on Saturday, 6/6 from Noon-2:30    FREE!!

ENCHANTED MINI DRAWER:  This beautiful album base is mesmerizing!  The class focuses on creating the drawer/holder which houses an enchanting mini album to be offered later in the month.  This drawer can also be used without an album for trinkets and treasures.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 6/6 from 10-4    $27

IT’S A FABULOUS ‘PATSY DEMO”!!:  We’ve received so many great products in the store that it’s time to demo some of them!!  Stop by any time between 12:30-3:30 to what Patsy will be pulling out of the magic hat – you can be assured it will be great fun!!  With Patsy on Sunday, 6/7 from  12:30-3:30    FREE!!!

TEENY, TINY CARDS:   We’re going to ink and die cut and stamp and create these cute little cards.  Samples will be available soon.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Wednesday, 6/10 from 2-4    $7 

G45 BABY 3D:  She’s at it again – fussy cutting to create a great piece to hang on your wall…or a special nursery wall!  It’s the perfect baby gift! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Thursday, 6/11 from 6-8.   $12 or $8 for repeaters

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, 6/12 from 6-8  $30

G45 JUNE CARDS:  Sunshine and Summer are the theme of these softly gorgeous cards!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Saturday, 6/13 from 10:30-12:30   4/$18

 

NEW PRODUCT DEMO WITH CARON!!:  She’s back….and with some amazing new products from 3 of your favorite manufacturers -  BoBunny, Impression Obsession, and Elizabeth Craft!!  Stop by any time between Noon-3 to see these new products in action!  With Caron on Saturday, 6/13 from Noon-3pm  FREE!!!

MY LIFE IN THE CARNI BOARD BOOK:  This five-spread altered book is entertaining just to play with this delightful line of paper.  Each spread features tags that can be used to collect party, pet or fun family photos.  No altered art experience is required…just one tube of UHU glue stick & a roll of Skor tape.  The cover includes drilling holes and adding a simple blanket stitch, and is adorned with glue-on buttons.  Take home, add photos and display!  All supplies included, but bring your basic tool kit.  With Cherri on Sunday 6/14 from 12-4  $40

LATTICE CARDS:  Talk about getting you in the summertime mood!  These cards will definitely brighten your spirits and make someone’s day all at the same time!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Wednesday, 6/17 from 2-4   3/$15

G45 JUNE BOXED ALBUM:  Pearls and roses and lace, oh my!!!  This G45 June Album of the Month is soft and pretty and oh so girlie!!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 6/18 from 9-5    $49

BETSY’S COUTURE CARDS:  These beautifully stated cards will surely take you back somewhere in time!  They are filled with nostalgia and will warm your heart.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Friday, 6/19 from 2-4  OR  on Wednesday, 6/24 from 6-8   5/$18

ENCHANTED MINI ALBUM:  This is the enchantingly beautiful mini album that fits oh so adorably in the Enchanted Mini Drawer offered earlier in the month.  Sign up for BOTH classes to create a beautiful and mystical set.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 6/20 from 9-5    $45

 

FATHER’S DAY: Artsy will be CLOSED on Sunday, June 21st in celebration of Father’s Day!!!  Enjoy!

TRINKET BOX:  This innocent and beautiful little vintage-themed box will surprise you with all its little compartments!  Plus, you will create in class all the trinkets to place inside! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Doug on Thursday, 6/25 from 1-5    $15

 

 

B&J FAUX SUEDE CARDS:   Learn how to create this fabulous suede look and feel with the wonderful B&J product line.  Samples will be posted soon.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Friday, 6/26 from 6-8    $20

PRIMARY ELEMENTS 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 Saturday, 6/27 from 10-1     $15

 

 

G45 COUTURE 3D:  It’s back for one last time!  Since the G45 Couture line of paper is discontinued, this will be your last chance to create this stunning 3D work of art.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Saturday, 6/27 from 2-4   $12 or $8 for repeaters.

 

 

A DAY AT THE BEACH BOX CARD:  Who would have thought a crab could be so cute!?  This adorable beachy-themed card will have you relaxing in no time.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Sunday, 6/28 from 1-3   $10

 

 SAVE THESE AUGUST DATES!!!!!!!!

 

FINNABAIR MIXED MEDIA CLASSES! This amazing artist will be stopping at ARTSY for 2 days  in August during her USA class tour this summer. Here are the class descriptions - photos of the samples will be posted as soon as they are available!  Get Ready!


Saturday, 8/1    8:30a-12:30p    
Daydreamer - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step: creating background, texture, adding shadow, painting, spraying. Using embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers. Mixed-media fun for everyone and great possibility to learn about such products as Silks - shimmering acrylics, pigments, Art Basics Line: Black Gesso, 3D Gels and more!      $110
 
Saturday, 8/1     1:30p-6p
Overemotional - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4.5 hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step: creating background, texture, using white gesso, sprays, pencils and stamps. Great way of including embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers. Mixed-media fun for everyone and great possibility to learn about such products as Prima Art Basics White Heavy Gesso, Modeling Paste Soft Gels, sprays, pigments and more!     $115

Sunday, 8/2    8:30a-12:30p
Time Capsule - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step: creating background, texture, using clear gesso, sprays, Art Ingredients Line. Great way of including embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers. Mixed-media fun for everyone and great possibility to learn about such products as Prima Art Basics Clear Gesso, 3D Gels, Light Paste, Soft Gels, Art Ingredients including Beads, Mica Powders and Flakes... and more!    $110

Sunday, 8/2       1:30p-6p
The ARTifact - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4.5hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step in dark dramatic colors with a lot of light and amazing texture. Project includes creating background, texture, composition and using  Prima Art Ingredients, Art Extravagance and Art Basics Line. Great way of including embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers and to learn about such products as Graphite and Sand Pastes, Art Basics Modeling Paste, Black Gesso, Soft Gels and Art Ingredients Mica Powders.     $120

 

May Classes & Events at ARTSY!!

Happy Spring!!  These April showers surely should produce some beautiful May flowers, right??  Well, we can also help bring out those May flowers and cure your Spring Fever!  Check out all these fabulous classes at Artsy in May!!  Pick your faves and get on the phone now to reserve your seats (970-613-1631).  What a fabulous way to spend a spring afternoon or evening - and with Mother's Day around the corner, we can hook you up with some fabulous gift and card ideas!!!  In fact, when you visit Artsy ON Mother's Day and know the 'magic phrase' (below), you will be able to make an adorable spring card for FREE!!!  
 
Oh...and on Friday, May 1st between 12-5pm & Saturday,  May 2nd between 10-4pm, visit ARTSY during the Annual Shop Hop with several other stores in the area - Scrap 2 It in Ft Collins and A Scrap N Place in Loveland - to make some truly beautiful cards for ONLY $1.50 ea!!! We'll have 3 to choose from and there is a "sneak peek" below for you!   NOCO Crop Stop in Windsor has a retreat planned that weekend for Scrapbook Day and is offering their own activities. 

We can't wait to see you soon at Artsy!! Grab a friend or two and enjoy some girl-time with some beautiful papers and gorgeous inks!!  

 

SHOP HOP:  Stop in on Friday, May 1st between 12-5pm or Saturday, May 2nd between 10a-4p to make some fabulous cards for $1.50 each!!  ARSTY will have 3 styles to choose from!

 

G45 MAY CARDS:  Beautiful colors, beautiful paper, beautiful cards!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Friday, 5/1 from 6-8   5/$22

G45 MAY BOXED ALBUM:  May paper but the album has a whole new look!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 5/2 from 9-5    $49

G45 BABY CARDS:  This set of cards is so cute you’ll ALMOST want to have a baby.  Or adopt a baby.  Okay, maybe not, but they are adorable!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Tuesday, 5/5 from 2-4   OR Thursday, 5/28 from 2-4   3/$12

HOME SWEET HOME CARDS:  These cards look nostalgic, homey and vintage all at the same time.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Wednesday, 5/6 from 6-8   OR   Friday, 5/22 from 2-4     6/$22

PRIMROSE CARDS:  These are soft, elegant and beautiful.   Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Thursday, 5/7 from 2-4   OR Wednesday, 5/20 from 6-8 5/$18

GRADUATION CARDS:  It’s coming!  Make them now so you’re prepared when you get those announcements.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Friday, 5/8 from 6-8   4/$18

EVERYDAY PAGES:   This is EXCITING!    Cheryl from the Treasure Box is doing 3 two page scrapbook layouts that are suitable for any kind of photos!  They are fun and so easy when she gets it all ready for you!  Bring your basic kit to class.  On Saturday, 5/9 from 10:30-12:30   $22

BOTANICAL TAGS:  She’s baaaaaaack!  Elizabeth Crafts has some wonderful new dies of things that grow.  Caron has put them onto tags to use on cards or to just hang and be beautiful.  You will need to bring your own set of flower shaping tools.  (Yes, we have them in the store)  Limit 10.  Bring your basic kit to class.  On Saturday, 5/9 from 2-4   3/$17

MAY 10^TH IS MOTHER’S DAY:  Is your mom far away?  Do you have pets instead of children?  Do you just have the need to create?  Come in to the store, say “I am an artist!” and Becki will have a special card for you to create – free!  Drop in from 1-3:30

BOXED BLANK:  This is a larger version of the boxed mini.  This one is 8”x6”.  Woohoo!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Tuesday, 5/12 from 10-2    $35

 

SPRING TAGS:  Have you seen them yet?  Think flowers and happy colors!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Tuesday, 5/12 from 6-8    $15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARDS:  Balloons, candles, good wishes – everyone needs a box full of these!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Wednesday, 5/13 from 2-4   2/$8

GOOD OLD SPORT:  Have a special man in your life?  This boxed album on its own stand is perfect to make as a gift!  It’s paired with Graphic 45 paper to create a memorable work of art.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 5/16 form 9-5 AND Saturday, 5/23 from 9-5    $125

WILD ANIMAL FOLD-UP BOX:  Is this cute or what!?  It works for everyone.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Sunday, 5/17 from 1-3   $10

EMBROIDERY ON PAPER:  Punch a design, stitch the pattern and create a card.  It’s easier than it looks.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Tuesday, 5/19 from 2-4   $12

BUTTERFLY CARDS:  Prima paper will call to you so get close and listen!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Thursday, 5/21 from 2-4   3/$12

MEMORIAL WEEKEND WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAY, 5/24 AND MONDAY 5/25.  HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND.

TEENY, TINY CARDS:   We’re going to ink and die cut and stamp and create these cute little guy cards.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Tuesday, 5/26 from 2-4    $7

B&J TECHNIQUE CARD:  Stay tuned for more details and photos!!  Judy and Bob will be visiting us and sharing their latest techniques!  They'll spend the 1st hour teaching this technique and the 2nd hour is set aside for you to make lots of cards!  With B&J on Wednesday, 5/27 from 10-Noon    $30

“STAINED GLASS” CARD:  You have to see this to believe it.  It’s absolutely striking!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Doug on Wednesday, 5/27 from 1-3    $7

BUTTERFLY ALBUM:  Oh my gosh!  This whole album is lovely, lovely, lovely!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Friday, 5/29 from 6-9 AND Saturday, 5/30 from 9-5.   $70

G45 ARTISAN 3D:  She’s at it again – fussy cutting to create a great piece to hang on your wall!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Saturday, 5/30 from 2-4.   $12 or $8 for repeaters.

GARDEN JOURNAL CARDS:  Have you ever wanted to make coordinating cards from those “image sheets” that all the manufacturers release, but you don’t know how to get the creative juices started?  Well, this class is for you. Becki will teach you how to create a coordinating set of greeting cards using one 12x12 image sheet of BoBunny’s Garden Journal collection as the inspiration.  You will use and learn how to coordinate Gesso, H2Os, Dies, Distress Inks/Paints and Doodahs - plus learn a whole slew of inspiring tricks!  Bring your basic kit to class.  If you have a brayer and paint palate, bring those too. With Becki on Sunday, 5/31 from 12:30-3:30.  5/$20