JUNE CLASS PHOTOS-1ST 2 WEEKS

GOOD DAY TO YOU!           Such a beautiful day it is, finally!

Here are our class photos for the first 2 weeks in June:

Mon, 6/2, from 10:30-12:30, Marsha will teach us how to make these beautiful lavender cards in DRAGONFLY CARDS.  You'll make these 2 for just $10:

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY-- Come in anytime between NOON-5 (new technique hours) to learn a quick new technique using inks, sprays, paints, markers, glitter, stamps, dies, etc.  Just $2 or it's FREE with a purchase of $5 or more.  No need to bring your basic kit, we provide your supplies on Tuesdays. A different technique every week!

Wed, 6/4, from 10-4, Grace will teach another boxed mini album TRANSATLANTIC ALBUM.  You can make just the box blank (and add your own paper later) from 10-Noon, for $25 or create the whole album (Grace cuts the papers for you) from 10-4 for just $55.  Such a bargain for this wonderful masculine album! Just add photos!  THINK FATHER'S DAY, BIRTHDAYS, CRUISE PHOTOS, ETC.!

and part of the inside:

Thurs, 6/5, from 6-8, Grace will be here again to teach SUMMER USA BLOCKS.  Make the blocks once and then change the tags every month, when you take the next class!  It's like a block club! 7 blocks and summer tags for $12. or make just the tags for $8. A fun project for year round decorating  for your coffee table, mantel, kitchen shelf, etc.:

Fri, 6/6, from 1-4, our newest instructor, Tina will teach DANCING JEWEL MINI ALBUM.  It's so cute, love the colors, just $20:

and just part of the inside with lots of pockets:

Sat, 6/7 from 10:30-12:30, Patsy will teach CARDS BY COMMITTEE.  And what the heck does that mean? You'll have to take the class which will be fun, trust Patsy.  Create 4 cards for $8!

And that same afternoon, from 2-4 Patsy will also teach TAGS, TAGS, TAGS.  You'll get to experiment with sprays, stencils, stamps, etc. and create your own designs.  Only $10 for 10 tags!

  Mon, 6/9, Patsy will teach this month's TEENY TINY CARDS, from 1-3.  You'll have to guess on these, but they will be interesting fun, of course, make 2-3 for just $7!

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY  NOON-5 (new hours for technique)

Wed, 6/11, from 10-4:30, Grace will teach another BOTANICAL TEA FLIP IT ALBUM.  You can make just the blank album from 10-Noon for $28, or create the whole incredible album (Grace cuts all the papers and embellishments) for just $60!  It's sooo beautiful as usual! Limited to 6 students for full album.

and just a couple of pages and pockets on the inside:

Thurs, 6/12, from 6-8, Marsha will teach BLOOMING FRIENDSHIP CARD.  You'll get to make this beautiful card with a surprise opening, just $6:

Fri, 6/13, from 2-4, Patsy will teach another EMBROIDERY ON PAPER class.  You will learn the fine art of punching and then embroidering with delicate threads (choose your thread colors) to make this beauty, just $12:

Sat, 6/14, from 10-Noon, Julia will teach BY THE SEA 3D.  You'll create this frame-able 3 dimensional piece using Graphic 45 By the Sea paper, just $12 for new students and $8 for returning students of this technique.  You must bring a set of large stylus' and pad along with your basic tool kit.  Artsy sells these tools, of course.

That same afternoon, Julia also teaches COUTURE CANVAS, from 1-4 for just $20.  You'll use another Graphic 45 paper, Couture to create this beautiful canvas:

What a great line up for our first 2 weeks.  Such brilliant ideas from our instructors!  Remember our classes are a wonderful opportunity for you to make new friends and gather ideas from other students, as well.  We have a lot of fun, join us by calling or coming into register:   970 613-1631.  We accept only cash or local checks for our class payments.  You must be registered for any class at  least 36 hours before, so the instructor has time to cut papers, etc. for each student registered.

Every student receives a 10% discount on all regular priced merchandise either right before or right after your class!  No need to wait for those big box store coupons, get 10% off EVERYTHING right here at ARTSY!

PLEASE remember to bring your basic tool kit to each class (Tuesday Techniques excluded), which should consist of:  detail scissors, tape runner, liquid adhesive, pencil, ruler, pot dots, paper piercer, stylus, score-pal and any favorite tools.

Please remember to arrive for class at least 10 min before start time to get settled in.  Come earlier to shop with your 10% discount!

We have lots of newer merchandise just marked down to 50% off, come in soon for best selection!
We have new WINK OF STELLA (fine glitter brush pens) and new WINK OF LUNA (opaque metallic brush pens)!  If you like to color, you'll love these! Just received 3 new Tim Holtz stencils, Bo Bunny Enchanted Garden, and Lemonade collections, Kaiser Craft Mr. Fox (guys), Fab Scraps, etc.  2 new sizes of stickles and liquid pearls holders, as well....
 And of course, lots of other new items delivered to us every week.  Love to see those freight boxes come in our front door!

Have a great couple of weeks!  See you at class, soon!

Wed, 5/14,2014

Hi Everyone!

Here's our line up of classes for the next 2 weeks:

Here's photos of Caron's classes for this Sat, 5/17, again:

and afternoon:

 Both are $17 to make the 2 cards, call soon, almost full!

Mon, 5/19, from 10:30-12:30, Marsha will teach another FLORAL GLITTERED CARDS class.  Make these 3 beautiful cards for just $10:

TUESDAY TECHNIQUES.  Come in on Tuesdays anytime between 10-5 and learn a new technique and take home your instructions so you can repeat it easily.  Always different.  Just $2 or it's FREE with a $5 or more purchase.

Wed, 5/21, from 1-3, Doug will teach PIANO CARD.  And is it fun! Great for all those musical folks you know, just $7:

 Thurs, 5/22, from 10-4:30, Grace will teach ENCHANTED GARDEN 8" BOXED ALBUM.  This class is actually $65, because it is much larger than what she had planned when our schedule was printed a month ago. and she cuts everything for you.  You just make the box and add the papers and many beautiful embellishments!  This album is created with the brand new Bo Bunny collection, Enchanted Garden.  It's so beautiful!! Only a couple of spaces left to fill, register soon!:

 and just one part of the many pages inside:  Lots of pockets and flaps, etc.

You can also learn how to make just the album box, in the first 2 hrs of class for just $30.

Fri, 5/23, from 6-8, Dianna will be teaching NW STYLE WATERCOLOR CLASS.  Come learn how to get the "watercolored" look using markers!  She is taking a new approach, you'll get to make this plaque, instead of 2 cards, and you'll get to use the new Sizzix 3D flower die, as well.  Just $10, or it's FREE with purchase of any NW stamp over $12:

We will be close on Sat, Sun and Mon, 5/ 24-5/26, for inventory and Memorial Day Weekend.

TUESDAY TECHNIQUES

Wed, 5/28, from 10-4, Grace will teach BOTANNICAL TEA BOXED MINI album.  This is full, sorry. But, if you want to make just the very versatile that you can recreate with other papers, album box, come from 10-12 for just $25:

Thurs, 5/29, from 6-8, Grace will teach SUMMER BLOCKS.  These are a cute home décor item, that is very versatile.  You'll be able to join more classes and make other hang tags for each season, holiday, etc.  It's like a club.  We are showing the Spring version.  You can make the blocks only for $8 or everything for $20.  Such a neat idea.:

Fri, 5/30, from 6-8, Sharolyn will teach FRENCH HERITAGE CARDS.  Aren't these beautiful! Just $12 for these 4 cards:

B&J ART STAMPS company will be here Sat, 5/31 for 2 classes:
morning from 10:30-12:30, just $25, WATER BATIK.  Make this beautiful card using their inks, beads wires:

This afternoon class is now full, just one of the different styles to make in SUEDED FABRIC CARDS, $28:

WOW!   WE HAVE A COUPLE OF CLASSES ON SUNDAY, JUNE 1!!
from 12:30-2:30, Judi will teach HANGING BASKET CARD, which is a standup triangle card with a 3D basket hanging, it's just $8 for this unusual and beautiful card:

 and the back:

Then from 3-5, our newest, very creative instructor, Tina will teach TRIPLE STAMPING CARDS.  Make these 3 cards for just $12:

Quite an impressive line-up for the end of May and start of June!

Register soon, 970 613-1631, or come into the store to view these in person. We accept only cash or local check for our classes. Please register at least 48 hours before each class (some close much quicker than thatg

Please remember to bring your basic tool kit with you to every class, which should include:  detail scissors, liquid adhesive, tape runner, scor-tape, pop dots, ruler, pencil, scor-buddy or scor-pal for the album and box classes, paper piercer, paper distresser, etc.

MAY CLASS PHOTOS

HELLO, HAPPY SPRING, HOW ARE YOU?

Here's our first couple of weeks of May class photos.  We have such great instructors, wouldn't you agree?  Lots of fun, for all of us.

Thurs, 5/1, we still have our CRUISIN COLORADO SHOP HOP going on with 17 stores participating in Colorado until Sat., 5/3. If you have missed our 2 emails of the different store's information, please come in and pick up a printed list.  This has been lots of fun for us so far and for many of our customers.  We have Make N Take cards to create for $1 ea.  Please remember to bring your basic tool kit with you.

This afternoon from 1-3, we will hold another OPERATION WRITE HOME workshop.  You get to make giveaway cards for our servicemen overseas to write home on.  Bring your basic kit and use our supplies and scraps. 

Fri, 5/2, from 1-3 we will hold another CSU CARDMAKING workshop.  Same as Operation Write Home, except we'll make cards to donate for the CSU Women's Schorarship cardmaking group.

Sat, 5/3 CRUISIN COLORADO all day 10-5, last day to register for grand prize of $170. total in gift
certificates to the participating stores.  Make cards for $1 ea! 

Mon,. 5/5, from 6-8, Judy will help you create a MOTHER'S DAY STAIRCASE CARD, for just $8 make this beauty:

and the inside staircase:

 TECHNIQUE TUESDAY, come in anytime between 10-5 and learn a new technique, and take home the instructions and your own sample.  Just $2 or it's FREE with a purchase of $5 or more.

Wed, 5/7, from 1:00-3:30, Doug will be here to teach his GREENHOUSE 3D CARD.  It's a 3 dimensional card that sits upright.  Bring your quilling tool in your basic kit.  Just $8:

Thurs, 5/8, from 12-4, Grace will teach GATEFOLD BLANK.  You'll learn the basics to making your own larger box of this black chipboard album contained in a box!  Then you can cover it with any paper your heart desires.  Just $28.

Fri, 5/9, from 10:30-12:30, Marsha will teach the 2nd class of FABULOUS PEACOCK cards you can make these 3 sparkly cards for $10. :

Sat, 5/10, from 10:30-12:30, Julia will teach this month's Graphic 45- 3 dimensional frameable work of art: G45 3D SPORTS.  Please bring your stylus kit and mat in your basic kit.  Just so much fun for $8 (returning students of 3D),or $12 (for new students of Julia's).  We sell the stylus kit (for flowers, too) and mat, of course. Great for sports enthusiasts and jocks!

That same afternoon, from 1:30-4:30, Pat will teach another cute album, SIMPLE SUMMER ALBUM.  This will make a great gift, and also you'll be ready for photos of your summer events or a fun get together.  Also bring your Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy for this class. So cute and just $20:

Mon, 5/12, from 1-3, Patsy will teach this month's TEENY TINY CARDS.  You know Patsy, these will be great, but no samples yet, sorry.  Just $7 to make 3 different gift cards and envelopes.

TUESDAY TECHNIQUES- a different technique, of course.

Wed, 5/14, from 6-8, and again on Mon, 5/19, from 10:30-12:30, Marsha will teach FLORAL GLITTERED CARDS.  Make these 3 beautiful see-thru cards for just $10:

Thurs, 5/15, from 10:30-4:30, Julia will teach another beautiful album BOTANICAL TEA GATEFOLD ALBUM, using Graphic 45 papers, make all this (lots of pockets for photos) for $35. Bring your Scor-Pal or Scor-buddy for this class, as well. Limit of 8 for this, register soon!

and one photo of just part of the inside of this beautiful album:

Fri, 5/16, from 6-8, Patsy will teach another TAGS, TAGS, TAGS class.  Learn to use sprays, stamps, stencils, inks in making your own fabulous tags.  Lots of fun, and just $10:

On Sat, 5/17, CARON will be back to teach 2 beautiful cards using Elizabeth Craft Designs and Impression Obsessions. From 10:30-12:30, she'll teach PEELED & GLITTERED BACKGROUNDS. Just $17 for these 2 beautiful glittered cards:

  Register early, as Caron has her groupies who take every class she offers!
That same afternoon from 2-4, Caron will teach HOUSE PIVOT CARD, with a bonus card, both with Elizabeth Craft Designs, just $17:

We are pleased to announce 2 fabulous classes taught by Judy, owner and designer of B&J ARTS STAMPS, from New Mex., later in the month, on Sat 5/31.  B&J Art Stamps are only able to come here 2-3 times a year.  They also give their students a fabulous discount on their stamps, inks and embossing powders that they bring with them to sell. The first class is from 10:30-12:30, WATER BATIK & BEADS, using stamps, beads, inks and embossing powders, is just $28 for this beautiful card:

and the back of this beautiful card: How does this fold up?  Can't wait to learn this!

and Judy's afternoon class, from 2:00-4:00 is SUEDED FABRIC & MORE, also $28, but you can make as many cards as you want after learning this technique. Just a few samples of what can be done, but you can choose your own stamps and matt colors to use:

 

Bobby and Judy also have groupies that come for every one of their classes, so register early.

 

What a great lineup of classes for our first 2 weeks in May!

 

PLEASE DO NOT COPY THESE ORIGINAL DESIGNS TO USE FOR YOUR OWN PROFIT.  We have heard of another instance where this happened recently. 

 

Please remember to bring your basic kit and any other tools needed for particular classes.

 

Please remember to come at least 10 min.early, or earlier so you can shop.  EVERY STUDENT receives a 10% discount on all regular priced purchases (unless already discounted by B&J Art Stamps) either right before or right after your registered class.

 

Please register and pay at least 36 hours ahead of class time, so that the instructor has time to prepare materials for each student. We take check or cash for classes (still trying to hold down our credit card processing fees). You can either come in to register, or call to register and mail a check to us early to hold your spot.

 Remember we really appreciate your using cash or local checks for your purchases! We have been able to stock more merchandise for you to see, since we're spending at lot less on those darn processing fees each month---THANKS so much!

 

Have a great couple of weeks!

 



4/11/14 ARTSY CLASS PHOTOS

HELLO.... HELLO SPRING!  Well, at least it will be nice until Sunday, then lots of moisture which we need!

JUST A REMINDER:  CRUISIN COLORADO (our 17 store shop hop) starts APRIL 25 and continues until MAY 3.  When you go into a participating store be sure to sign up for our
GRAND PRIZE (1 winner) of $170 total in gift certificates, for future use at the participating stores!  Each store will have their own different sales, door prizes, and Make N Takes for this event.  We have a listing of the stores involved, including addresses, phone numbers.  Come in and pick one up.  This should be a lot of fun! Be sure to call ahead for their business hours.

Here are our class photos for the last couple of weeks in April (check the next blog for photos of the first 2 weeks):

Fri, 4/18, from 2-4, Patsy will teach this month's DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES.  If you've heard about Tim Holtz and his many products, especially his very versatile ink pads, this is the class for you.  You'll learn 6 techniques and have lots of fun!, just $30.

Sat, 4/19, from 10-4:00 ( includes a break for lunch), Grace will teach 12 PAGE GATEFOLD ALBUM.  Just like all of Grace's projects, this one is to die for!  Just $60 for this elegant elaborate small photo album with lots of pockets, and embellishments and it's contained in it's own box:

Part of the inside:

 Mon, 4/12, from 2-4, Patsy will teach this month's ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES.  Learn about more Tim Holtz products, alcohol inks and 6 different techniques.  These are also versatile inks for non-porous surfaces such as plastic, acetates, metals, glossy papers.  This class is so fun and enlightening, wear your old clothes and one of our aprons.  Just $30 for 2 full hours:

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY  come in anytime between 10-5:00 and learn a quick new techniques to do
with inks, or mists, or sprays, or dies, etc.  Always different.  You'll take home your own sample and instructions to repeat it.  Just $2, or it's FREE with a purchase of $5 or more.

Wed, 4/23, from 2-4, Patsy will teach STATIONER'S DESK CARDS and aren't they pretty: Just $10 for all 4 cards:

Fri., 4/25, from 6-8, Patsy will teach PATTERN PLAY CARDS.  These samples are not completed, but she's using Kaiser Craft Lake House Collection,and you'll make 4 cards for $10 or it's FREE if you have already taken 3 classes this month.  Just trust her, these cards will be great, as usual!

OUR CRUISIN COLORADO STARTS   4/25, FRIDAY!
and   ENDS   SATURDAY, MAY 3.

Mon, 4/28, from 6-8, Dianna will teach another NWWATERCOLOR STYLE CARD class.  You'll make these 2 Springy cards for $10, or it's FREE with the purchase of any Northwoods stamp of $12 or more:

Monday, 4/28---ATC CARD CLUB---your ATC's for DREAM, our April subject are DUE TODAY AT 6pm  Pick up on Wednesday, by 6.  Please try to get yours here today!

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY again!

Wed, 4/30, from 2-4, Doug will teach SPRING LATTICE card.  Just $8 for this clever sweet card:

What a great month of special creative classes!

We hope you have  a wonderful Easter weekend and can get out to enjoy our Colorado spring weather.

Please remember to bring your own basic kit, including detail scissors, scor tape, ruler, pencil, tape runner, liquid glue, paper piercer, etc. to each and every class (not needed on Tuesdays). 

Remember all students receive a 10% discount on all regular priced purchases either right before or right after their scheduled class!

Please remember to register (and pay by cash or check) for any class at least 36 hours before class time, so our instructors have time to prepare for each student.  Call 970 613-1631 or come in to register.

Take care!