ARTSY APRIL CLASS PHOTOS

Hello Friends! 

What a beautiful snow storm,  but it kind of messed things up a bit.....
We had to cancel our 2 Saturday classes DAZZLING BUTTERFLIES do to the storm and have rescheduled them for Sunday, April 21.  Morning class from Noon - 2 and afternoon class from 2:30-4:30.  Patsy has gotten ahold of all of you who were originally signed up.  We do have a couple of openings for the afternoon class if you are interested.  It's $18.  And photos are on our previous blog (which means the next blog).  You will be using Elizabeth Craft Designs micro-fine glitter, tape sheets, shimmer sheets, and her dies. 

We want to wish you a Blessed Easter Sunday!  Hope you all can enjoy it.  The weather should be perfect.

Here are our classes for  the first couple of weeks in April:

Starting with Mon, 4/1(April Fools Day), Patsy will teach this month's ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES from 6-8.  You will learn 7 different techniques using Tim Holtz's alcohol ink bottles and go home with your own samples and instructions so you can do it again and again, just $32. Wear old clothes and one of our aprons:

 

 TECHNIQUE TUESDAY, COME IN ANYTIME BETWEEN 10-5. AND LEARN A NEW TECHNIQUE.  IT IS JUST $2 OR FREE WITH A $5 OR  MORE PURCHASE.  DIFFERENT EVERY TUESDAY.

Wed, 4/3, from 6-8 Patsy will teach this month's DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES.  You will learn 7 different techniques with Tim Holtz's distress ink pads.  You will go home with your own samples and instructions.  Just $32:

 

 

Fri, 4/5, from 2-4, Dianna will teach TOMBOW MARKER TECHNIQUES.  Come learn7 different ways to use these waterbased markers, just $10:

 

Sat, 4/6, from 10:30-4:00, Pat will teach PRAIRIE CHIC ALBUM.  For just $65 you will create this beautiful 8x8 album with many pages, pockets, etc.  The front cover:

And just one page of the inside:

 

 

Another page of many of this intricate album:

 

Mon, from 2-4, Patsy will teach this month's version of TEENY TINY CARDS.  For just $7 you will make these 2 cuties and envelopes, as well:

That same evening, from 6-8 and again on Fri, 4/19, Judi will teach MOTHER'S DAY CARD, for just $12 you will make this beauty, an intricately folded card that stands up:

Wed, 4/10, from 2-4, Donna will teach another "tea bag folding technique" in BUTTERFLY TEA BAG FOLDING, and you will learn to make thes butterflies and add them to this card, just $4:

Thurs, 4/11, from 2-4 and again on Wed, 4/17 from 6-8, Donna will return to teach these 3 sweet cards in PAPER DOLLS.  You will make all 3 cards for $10.  Aren't they the cutest?

Fri, 4/12, from 2-4, Dianna will teach HEARTFELT CARDS.  You will make 4for $10:

that same Fri, from 6-8, Sharolyn will teach these tweet cards LITTLE BIRDIE CARDS, make all 4 for just $10!

Sat, 4/13, from 10:30-12:30, Deb will teach another FRENCH COUNTRY RECIPE BOOK.  This is a beautiful 5x7 album with 10 embellished pockets for 10 recipe cards that you also make.  It's just $25.  Please bring red line or scor tape with your basic kit.  You will have to put the envelopes together before class starts, so come in an pick those up, or come 20 min early to do it.  Also please bring 10 copies of your favorite recipee to share with other students, to fill your album.

That same afternoon, from 2-4, Julia will teach another G45 MARCH/APRIL LAYOUTS class.
You will make 2-2page layouts, 2 pgs for March 2 for April to continue on with your year long album.  Just $20:

That sums up our first couple of weeks in April.
Please remember to register for classes at least 36 hrs before, so our instructors have time to prepare their materials for each student.
Please remember to bring your basic tool kit to each class, which should include:  detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive, pop dots, ruler, pencil, scor-tape, stylus, etc.  We do sell the tools here at ARTSY, of course. 
All students get a 10% discount on all purchases either right before their class, or right after class.
CALL SOON 970 613-1631, OR COME ON IN AND VIEW THESE AND ALL APRIL CLASS SAMPLES IN OUR STORE.  PHOTOS JUST DON'T DO THEM JUSTICE.
AGAIN, HAVE A BLESSED EASTER SEASON,  and take care!

Saturday, March 9

Wow, what a beautiful snow storm!  We are so fortunate to have had snow Sat.  and will have 60+ degrees by mid- week.  Beautiful Colorado! I so enjoy our state, hope you enjoy it too.

ARTSY WILL BE CELEBRATING OUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY ON SAT, THE 16TH!  2 YEARS!  IT HAS GONE BY SOOOO QUICKLY, BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN HAVING SOOOO MUCH FUN.  WE HAVE ACUMULATED AMAZING CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS!  AND WE'D LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL BY HAVING A WEEK LONG ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STARTING THIS SAT, OUR ANNIVERSARY DAY!  COME IN FOR REFRESHMENTS, DOOR PRIZES AND WEEK LONG SPECIALS.  WATCH FOR AN EMAIL LATER THIS WEEK EXPLAINING SOME OF OUR SPECIALS. 
COME IN DAILY AND MAKE A FREE CARD! 
PLEASE COME IN AND HELP US CELEBRATE, WE'LL HAVE LOTS OF FUN! 

Here's our lineup of class photos for the rest of March:

Beginning with next Saturday, 3/16, from 10-1, Nacole will teach TROPICANA ALBUM.  It's the perfect photo album for all your island vacation photos.  Please bring scor-tape in your basic tool kit.  This beautiful album is just $20:

That same afternoon, Arta will join us to make these beautiful WINE GIFT TAGS, from 2-4, though these tags are not just for bottles.  You will also need to bring small needle nose pliers(for the jewels) , sore-tape, and your flower burnishing kit.  Just $13 to create these 2 gift tags:

Mon,, 3/18, from 2-4, Deb will help us create another great album, but this time for recipe cards, FRENCH COUNTRY RECIPE BOOK, using Graphic 45's newest collection, French Country.  This book is only $25, lots of pages, front and back.  PLEASE bring 10 copies of your favorite recipe to exchange with the other students.  Bring scor-tape in your basic tool kit:

We will be celebrating  our 2nd anniversary this week, our Tuesday Technique will be a FREE card to make.

Wed, 3/20, from 3:30-5:30, Patsy will teach another EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class.  Learn how to stitch this tulip for just $12, and get all the short cuts and pointers to make stitching easier:

That same evening from 6-8, Patsy will teach this month's ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES.  You will learn 7 different techniques using Tim Holtz's fabulous alcohol inks and go home with your own samples and instructions.  Just $32 for the class and your own bottle of ink:

 

Thurs, 3/21, from 6-8, Judi will teach BUTTERFLY POP UP CARD.  You'll get to make this fun card for just $6 and then can make many more:

 And the pop up inside:

 

 

Friday, 3/21, is the last day of our ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

 





Fri, 3/22, from 2-4, Deb will return to teach NEVER ENDING CARD.  This card just opens and opens and opens. Great cutting technique to learn to make lots more fun cards, just $10:

Sat, 3/23, from 10:30-12:30, Caron ( our rep with Elizabeth Craft Designs Co.) will be here to teach 2 classes.  The first one is DAZZLING BUTTERFLIES, from 10:30-12:30, and for $18, you will get to make these 2 beautiful shimmering cards using Elizabeth Craft Designs shimmer sheets and micro-fine glitters and her beautiful paper dies!: 

Her afternoon class is SHIMMER SHEET JEWELRY, from 2-4, for $18.  You will learn different ways to use Elizabeth Craft Designs shimmer sheets:

Mon, 3/25, from 4-6, Deb and Patsy will teach SCRAPPY CARDS, and you'll get to make these 4 cards for $10!  It's a great way to use up your paper scraps in very creative ways:

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY  Come in anytime between 10 and 5pm and learn the new techique for the week, just $2 or it's FREE if you make a purchase of $5 or more.  Take home your own sample and instructions.

Wed, 3/27, from 3:30-5:30, Patsy will teach this month's DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES.  You'll learn 7 different techniques in using Tim Holtz's distress ink pads.  Lots of fun, just $32.

That same evening, Patsy will teach PRAIRIE CHIC CARDS, from 6-8 and then again on Fri, 3/29 from 2-4.  You will make these 4 shabby chic cards  with a cowgirl theme for $10, OR IT'S FREE IF YOU HAVE TAKEN 3 OTHER CLASSES AT ARTSY THIS MONTH!

Next, another PLAYING WITH WAX  class on Thurs, 3/28 from 6-8.  You will get to experiment with encaustic waxes, paint and play with them.  We had so much fun in our last class!  This wax leaves a soft lustre to your projects.  Step outside your box, and join us, just $12:

Fri, 3/29, Patsy will hold another SIT N STITCH  class from 6-7:30.  If you have taken Embroidery on Paper, you can then take any Sit n Stitch class to learn to stitch another pattern, just $3

On Sat, 3/30, from 10:30-12:30, Judi will teach a faux watercolor technique in "WATERCOLOR" ARBOR. Learn how to quickly get that "watercolor" look using tombow markers and stamps by Art Impressions.  This is a beautiful example, just $10:

 

 and last but not least--that same Sat afternoon from 1-4, Arta will teach another WINTER FAIRIES  class.  These magical sparkly fairies make beautiful cards, create both of these cards for $13.

 

 

MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!  

 That concludes March.  Wonderful classes!  Lots of great classes, sign up soon, at least 36 hrs before the class you want to take, so the instructor has time to prepare for each student.  Call us or come in and see these class examples for yourself.   970  613-1631.

You must bring your own basic tool kit to each class. Which should consist of: detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive, ruler, pencil, scor-tape, pop dots, scoring tool, paper cutter (for albums and books), paper piercer, and any other favorite tools.  If you are new to these crafts, Artsy sells all the tools to get you started, .....and also some really cute tool bags for just $5.

REMEMBER, EVERY STUDENT RECEIVES A 10% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASES RIGHT BEFORE OR RIGHT AFTER YOUR SCHEDULED CLASS.   No need to wait for that big coupon at the big box stores that is only good on one item!

WATCH FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EMAIL later this week.

HAPPY EASTER, take care!

February 25, 2013

HELLO EVERYONE

Finally!  We have snow !  We have lots of snow and lots of moisture.  What a beautiful snow storm yesterday.  We sure appreciate it!

Artsy is still receiving our CHA orders.  Many great new items in stock now, including the new Bundle of Joy collection of papers, stamps and stickers from Kaiser Craft.  Come on in and see for yourself!

We have a great line-up of wonderful classes this month, check them out:

Our first 2 weeks of February:

Fri, 3/1, Deb will help us make several different kinds of envelopes, including a card to match, from 6-8, and again on 3/14, from 4-6, in WAY BEYOND ENVELOPES!. just $15:

Sat, 3/2, Deb will return for G45 SPRING CARDS,  from 10:30-12:30, you'll make these 2 beautiful cards for $8:

That same afternoon, from 2-4, Julia will teach another Graphic 45 3D class.  It's just $12 for beginners, but return students pay just $8.  You must have a paper burnishing kit and pad, along with your basic kit to complete this frameable piece of 3D art:

Sun, 3/3, Patsy will teach BEYOND DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES, from 1-4.  If you have taken the basic DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES class, this class is the next step.  Learn and play more with these amazing inks, just $15.

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY,  come in anytime between 10-5 and learn a new technique.  It's just $2 or  FREE with a purchase of $5 or more.  You don't need your basic tool kit for this, just drop in. You'll get to take home your own sample and written instructions, so you won't forget how to do it.

Wed, from 6-8, Julia will teach PERFECT PEARL TECHNIQUES.  You will learn 7 different techniques to add special shimmer to any project using these iridescent powders, just $15:

Thurs, 3/7, from 3-5 and again on 3/15, from 6-8, Sharolyn will help us create these beautiful Easter cards in LIFE SPRING CARDS. Make 4 cards for just $10!:

Fri, 3/8, from 2-4 and again 3/28, from 6-8, Dianna will let us play with encaustic wax in PLAYING WITH WAX. This is an old Fine Arts technique that has just been introduced to the craft world, with smaller tools and special colored waxes, just $12 to try this new art technique:

Sat, 3/9, from 10:30-1, Julia will guide us in creating G45 next 2 months of amazing calendar album pages, in G45 MARCH/APRIL LAYOUTS.  You'll make 2, 2-pg layouts---March and April, just $20:

That same afternoon, from 1:30-4:30, Pat will teach another pocket photo album in FIREFLY ALBUM.  For $20, you will learn how to make this great album to re-create again and again:

And 2 pages of the interior, where she has added several photos of her family:

Mon, from 2-4, Patsy will teach this months's rendition of TEENY TINY CARDS, for just $7:

That same evening, from 6-8, Judi will help us create COFFEE AND CUPCAKE CARD, for $6.  What a sweet card, what fun to make, don't you agree?:

Another TECHNIQUE TUESDAY!

Wed, 3/13, from 6-8, Susan will help us make a GIRLY EASEL, just $10.  Susan's husband makes these wooden easels, that you will paint, stamp and embellish, what a great gift:

Thurs, 3/14, from 4-6, another WAY BEYOND ENVELOPES!, with Deb (see above).

Fri, 3/15, from 6-8, another LIFE SPRING CARDS class with Sharolyn, (see above).

All of our classes include the papers and embellishments in the class price.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BASIC TOOL KIT TO EVERY CLASS, which consists of: detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive, pop dots, scor-tape, tweezers, paper piercer, ruler, pencil, scotch tape, paper distresser, and any favorite tools.  A few classes will specify additional tools to bring for that particular class, as well.  ARTSY has all of these tools for sale, of course.

Come on---take a class, it's fun and you'll meet new friends, as well get pumped with creative ideas for your own projects at home!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR CLASSES AT LEAST 48 HRS AHEAD OF TIME,  so our instructors have time to prepare for each student.      970 613-1631

Artsy has a sale going on:  Valentine papers, stamps, embossing folders, and dies all 25% off. 
Also:  Tim Holtz Coredinations 12x12 cardstock is 20 and our Clearance Items are still at 50% off. 

Each student gets a 10% discount on all regular priced purchases right before or right after your scheduled class.  No need to wait for a coupon!

Have a great couple of weeks, thanks for reading and for telling your friends about ARTSY.

Saturday, Feb 9

Good Morning Everyone,

I know, we're all praying for moisture this weekend!  Rain, rain come again today!  Even lots of snow would be welcome!

We had such a great time last weekend at the inaugural Front Range Scrapbook & Paper Craft Fair at Embassy Suites Hotel!  And it looks like they will continue to hold it here in this area every Feb.  Hopefully it will get bigger and bigger, with lots more vendors.
 I know that card makers are not used to the higher admittance price, like scrapbookers are.  The price included snacks of apples, mints, cookies, trail mix, coffee, tea and water bottles, from 9-6.  We all walked on carpet, and sat in comfortable, upholstered chairs.  It's a beautiful hotel.  And so convenient, parking was right outside the front doors.  Some of us felt pampered.

Elizabeth (Els) from Elizabeth Craft Designs demonstrated her beautiful products and techniques all day for us at our booth!  What exciting products, what exciting designs and projects she accomplished with her many creative products!
Here is our photo of Els in our booth, notice her lanyard she created using her many dies on her shimmer sheets and velvet sheets, also peel off stickers and micro fine glitters:

If you were lucky to attend and watch her, you  must be very excited about her company, as well!
We will have another couple of classes using her products, Sat, March 23, with Caron, our Elizabeth Craft Designs rep!  Artsy has a huge collection of her products to sell, of course.

We have just received 5 new Bo Bunny collections this past week, new dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs, new Northwoods Stamps collection, new Stampendous stamps and fragment colors, both with beautiful sample boards for spring.  Expecting Memory box dies and Graphic 45's 2 new collections this coming week.....so many new things....too much fun!

VALENTINES DAY, THIS THURSDAY, come in for treats and 15% off any product that is red or pink (not the packaging, the item) and is not already on sale.

On with our February class photos:

Fri, 2.15, from 6-8, Pat will teach WILD ANIMAL TAG ALBUM, for $15.  You can make this fun album for all those ZOO photos, or as a gift to any animal lover!  Lots of pockets for tags with photos on them:

Sat, 2/16, Julia will teach PERFECT PEARLS DRAGONFLY CARD, from 10:30-12:30, which was full until this morning, now we have 1 spot left, call soon!  Just $8 to make this stunning 6x8 card:

And a close up of the medallion that I can't wait to learn how to make:

 

Next on that same Sat afternoon, from 2-4 Julia will teach her second class G45 TAGS, G45 means she's using beautiful Graphic 45 papers.  It's just $14 for all 4 of these huge tags and embellishments:

 

 and just Feb tag, sorry it is turned, lots of details on these tags:

 

 

Mon, 2/18, from 6-8, Patsy will help us create 4 different colorful birthday cards, using new

 Bo Bunny papers, for just $8:

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY---THIS IS EVERY TUESDAY, come in and learn a quick new technique to use on any project, large or small.  Just $2 or FREE  with a $5 or more purchase.  Take home instructions and your own sample!  Always fun.

Wed, 2/20 Patsy will hold this month's EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class from 2-4.  Embroider this tulip (pick your own color of threads), and then you're ready to join a SIT N STITCH  class to learn another pattern for just $3:

Thurs, 2/21, Doug will return and teach SECRET WINDOW CARD, from 2-4.  Make this neat card by folding, stamping, then pull the button and the window opens to reveal the secret message, just $5:

That same evening from 6-8, and the next day, Fri, from 2-4, Dianna will teach THINK SPRING CARDS.  You will get to use the Big Shot using 7 different dies and 3 different embossing folders to create these 2 sweet birdhouse cards. If you have not used the Big Shot machine, now is your chance to learn.  Our Big Shot machines will be 20% off  for our students in class, a savings of $18 (Artsy's price is always $10 less than the big box stores, if you can find them), if you want one, let us know ahead of time so we can order more, if need be:

Fri, 2/21, again Think Spring cards from 2-4, see photo and explanation above.

That same evening, from 6-8, Patsy will hold another SIT N STITCH, for those of you who have already taken EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class.  It's $3 to learn another pattern to stitch.

Sat, 2/23, from 10:30-12:30, Susan will be here to teach MONOGRAM PAPER QUILT CANVAS.  You will create a beautiful 6x6 deep canvas using Bo Bunny papers and then learn how to create your own intitial in this creative monogram style, just $15.  This would be a great addition to your craft room, a childs or baby's room, Mother's Day or another gift:

 
That same Sat afternoon, from 1-4, Pat will help us create this wonderful round album, that folds up into a 1/4 circle.  For just $14, learn this unique way to create a photo album:

Mon, 2/25 from 6-8, Deb will teach SECRET ADMIRER CARDS.  Make these 2 beautiful cards for just $10:

Another TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

Wed, 2/27, from 6-8, Patsy will teach BARGELLO CARDS, you will get to make these 2 neat cards, slicing and piecing and slicing again, for just $10, OR THIS CLASS IS FREE IF YOU PAY FOR 3 OTHER CLASSES THIS MONTH:

And finally, Thurs night from 6-8, Julia will teach another G45 JAN/FEB layouts class, where you will make 4 pages, 2 pages for Jan and 2 pages for Feb, to get a great start on a Calendar album using Graphic 45 papers and embellishments, aren't these beautiful? Just $20 for all of this:

Julia will be teaching all year long using these Graphic 45 papers for 4 page layouts, watch our calendar for her March and April layout designs.  This is a perfect way to create a beautiful 2013 album using vintage Graphic 45 papers, dies, embellisments, etc.

That completes our Feb lineup of class photos.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BASIC TOOL KIT TO EVERY CLASS, consisting of: tape runner, liquid adhesive, pop dots, detail scissors, pencil, ruler, craft tweezers, paper piercer, and any other favorite tools.  Some instructors will also ask for other tools as well, depending on the class.

REMEMBER every student gets a 10% discount on all regular priced purchases right before or right after the class you are taking.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS YOU WANT TO JOIN, AT LEAST 36 HRS BEFORE, so that the instructor has time to prepare materials for each student.  Some of our classes will fill up immediately, as some will be limited according to the instructor.

Come in or call  970 613-1631.  Here is our address for those of you mailing checks for class payment:    Artsy,   4880 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown, Co  80534.

Thanks to all of you who try to pay us in cash and checks, not using your debit nor credit cards.  Our credit card fees used to be very high, exorbitant, actually!  That helps keep our prices lower.

Drive carefully this weekend, and take care,
Dianna