Showing posts with label An ABC Primer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label An ABC Primer. Show all posts

Thursday, January 22, 2015

What Happens at CHA Doesn’t Always Stay at CHA!

As many of you know, we had the opportunity to travel to Anaheim, California a few weeks ago to attend the Craft & Hobby Association Convention & Trade Show . . . better known as CHA.  What an amazing adventure!  From the time we walked into the airport here in Phoenix to board our plane until the time we walked out 5 days later to catch our ride home, it was constant go, go, go!  Here are just a few highlights . . .

Smooth sailing to
Orange County!
Coming in for landing at
Orange County Airport

Our adventure begins . . .
 
Beating the crowds with
early registration










The crowds grow through
the evening

Friday Night's Block Party . . .
some were a bit more active than others!












Mr. Tim Holtz, himself!
Dyan Reaveley in the house!













Andy Skinner, U.K.'s
answer to Tim Holtz

idea-ology!  Row after row . . .
after row, after row!

Everyone's favorite returns
from Graphic 45!
Watch for new & exciting
things coming soon from Graphic 45!

Finnabair joins the group
at Prima
New paper collections arrive
from FabScraps!

Homeward bound . . .
Even though there was so much to see and do at the Convention . . . major information and product overload and a bit overwhelming, for sure! . . . we all came home inspired and enthusiastic to share all that we learned and saw with you in the upcoming months in new Workshops. 

On a personal note, I’d like to extend a very special “thank you” to Dana Edwards and Sherry Bamsey for embarking on this adventure with me.  Without either of these very special women, CHA would most likely have been like so many other conventions I’ve attended in the past.  While it wasn’t quite a “Thelma & Louise” adventure, it was definitely exciting and I, for one, am already looking forward to a return visit next year!

Stay tuned for photos of some fantastic projects
created by some of your favorite artists . . .
coming in a new post soon!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

"School Album K-6"
with Suzette Ricks
Sat.. June 2nd ~ 10:30am-4:30pm
With school either ending or near ending, do you have a place for all those precious papers your child brought home during the school year?  Maybe a special spelling test that received a big, red A+ or the year's report card for 3rd grade?  And those school photos . . . where will you keep those?  All the things you've been putting in a box or envelope because you just weren't sure what to do with, but you couldn't throw away.
Join Suzette Ricks on Saturday, June 2nd, from 10:30am-4:30pm and create the perfect storage spot with her "School Album K-6".  Wonderfully embellished with Graphic 45's "ABC Primer" paper collection, this album is packed with marvelous storage for all your child's amazing art creations or best spelling, math, or writing papers.  You'll have slots and folders for all those papers, photos, and all types of school related memorabilia for each grade of elementary school from Kindergarten through 6th.  Add special touches with ribbons and trims, and you'll leave with a personal and unique album you'll be proud to share and show off for years to come.
Students will need to bring their Basic Craft Kit.  All other supplies and materials will be provided, including lunch.  Call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservation now for what's sure to be a fun-filled day in this all day workshop.

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Friday, March 2, 2012

March is "National Craft Month"!

Crafting never goes out of style!  Why?  Because it's an enjoyable activity that provides lots of benefits . . . it's easy; it helps to reduce stress; it builds our self-esteem and learning skills; it's emotionally pleasing; and most importantly . . . it's FUN!  Nothing's quite as satisfying as making something yourself . . . no matter what your age or skill level.  So why not make plans and join us for one of our great classes during this "crafty" month?  We'd love to have you!  Classroom space is limited, though, so call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservations early and don't miss out on a minute of fun!  We look forward to seeing you!




NEW CLASS . . . NEW TEACHER!!
Saturday, March 3rd
1:00pm-4:00pm
"ALCOHOL INK MARKER INTRO"
with Danielle Johnson     Cost: $25.00
Learn the basics of coloring with your favorite alcohol ink markers . . . from one of the best in the art world!  This class is sure to fill quick, so don't miss your chance to get in on the ground floor with these exciting tools!


Friday, March 9th
11:00am-2:30pm
"BOOK-A-DEX"
with Sandy Diller     Cost: $50.00
Create the perfect place to store all those loose recipes or notes within easy reach!  Join us for a fun day filled with new techniques . . . class fee includes all supplies & lunch!


Friday, March 16th
11:00am-1:00pm
"ONE-SHEET WONDERS"
with Cheryl Wildman     Cost: $25.00
Create three separate projects . . . each one from just one sheet of 12"x12" paper!  Perfect for gift giving or party favors, you won't want to miss this class with one of our favorite teachers!


Saturday, March 24th
11:00am-1:30pm
"EASTER CARDS"
with Stacey Stevenson     Cost: $25.00
Create six of the cutest Easter cards ever . . . this is sure to be a sell-out class so make your reservations early!



JUST ADDED . . . BRAND NEW TEACHER!!
Thursday, March 29th
6:00-8:30pm
"BON VOYAGE LUGGAGE TAGS"
with Mindy Park     Cost: $30.00
Create your own gorgeous tags perfect for your carry-on luggage or craft totes.  Personalized just for you, these tags will definitely make all your friends melt with envy!





BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Friday, March 30th
11:00am-1:00pm
"VINTAGE PAPER FLOWERS"
with Cheryl Wildman     Cost: $25.00
Join us for a fun filled morning with new techniques & create your own "garden" of gorgeous paper blooms!  These classes sell out quick, so don't wait to make your reservations!


Saturday, March 31st
10:00am-5:00pm
"RANGER U"
with  Jack & Cat Curio     Cost: $125.00
Join us for a fast-paced, all day workshop and learn all things Ranger . . . from inks to shine, you won't want to miss a minute!  Taught by two of our favorite Ranger Certified instructors, this workshop will have very limited seating of 10 & will sell out quick!  Workshop fee will include cost of workshop and your very own tool kit to keep, as well as lunch & good-eats all day!  Watch the Calendar page on the website for more details & be the first to make your reservations!


SNEAK PEAK TO THE MONTHS AHEAD . . .
   Thursday, April 5th - "Shabby Chic Photo Frame" with Madeline Bia
   Monday, April 9th - "Mother's Day" with Stacey Stevenson
   Friday, April 20th - "Sewing Room Cigar Bow" with Sandy Diller
   Friday, April 27th - "Shabby Chic Spring Album" with Madeline Bia
   Saturday, April 28th - "School Album K-6" with Suzette Ricks
   Friday, May 4th - "Mother's Day" with Cheryl Wildman
   Saturday, May 5th - "Paper Roses" with Cheryl Wildman
   Friday, May 11th - "Mother's Day" with Sandy Diller


Don't forget to bookmark the Calendar page
at www.craftfusionaz.com for details on these
and all of our upcoming projects!
To see class samples, stop by the store & take a look . . .
you definitely won't be disappointed!!

Be sure to leave us your comments & suggestions to let us
know how we're doing.  We love hearing from you!
Have a project you've made?  Bring it by & show it off . . .
we'd love to see it!!
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Saturday, October 8, 2011

October's Class Calendar

Make your plans now to join us during October for your favorite class at CraftFusion.  Be sure to sign up early so you don't miss out . . . spaces are filling up and seating is limited!  Check the website at www.craftfusionaz.com for details on these and all upcoming classes.  Class fees include all supplies and materials, unless otherwise noted.

Come by & take a look at the samples in the store
Call (480) 821-3758 now to save your space before they all fill up!

Tuesday, October 11th
10:30am-12:30pm
"PAPER ROSES" with Cheryl Wildman
Cost: $20.00

Tuesday, October 11th
7:00pm-8:30pm
"ALTERED HALLOWEEN MATCHBOX SHRINES" with Sharon VanDussen
Cost: $25.00

Friday, October 14th
10:30am-1:00pm
"ABC PRIMER SCHOOL BANNER" with Jack & Cat Curio
Cost: $35.00
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite detail scissors and adhesive(s).

Saturday, October 15th
10:00am-12:00 noon
"CHASING RAINBOWS ALTERED DOMINOES" with Judy Wood
Cost: $35.00
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any special embellishments or bling you may want to add for your own personal touches.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Friday, October 21st
10:30am-12:30pm
"HANDMADE VINTAGE PAPER FLOWERS" with Cheryl Wildman
Cost: $20.00

Saturday, October 22nd
10:00am-3:30pm
"DARK WINGS SHRINE BOX" with Jack & Cat Curio
Cost: $65.00

LAST CHANCE - TWO CLASSES!!
Friday, October 28th
Morning Class: 10:30am-2:00pm
Evening Class: 5:00pm-8:00pm
"HALLOWEEN MINI ALBUM" with Dana Edwards
Cost: $38.00

This class sold out last time, so don't wait . . . make your reservations now!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

A Look Ahead . . .


October promises to be a busy month with many new classes added to the calendar.  Come join us and have fun learnin' & creatin' your way through the month!

Thursday, Sept. 29th from 7:00-8:30pm
TECHNIQUES CLASS - "ALCOHOL INKS"        $15.00
Do we really know all there is to know about these magical inks? If you think you’d like to know more, join JACK & CAT CURIO in their next Techniques Class, "Alcohol Inks".  Learn as they share all types of secrets & ins-and-outs of these wonderful inks . . . different applications, different surfaces, different outcomes.  Not many spaces are left, so don’t miss out . . . call and make your reservation to save your spot before they’re all gone.

Thursday, Oct. 6th from 7:00-8:30pm
"HOW-TO-DO-IT" SERIES                            $25.00
What do you need to do once you've finished creating and you're ready to promote your art and yourself as an artist?   Do you try to sell your art at an art fair and how do you chose the one that best suits you?  How do you learn about them and how much do they cost?  How do you charge for your art?  How do your fellow artists use all that cyber stuff? What is the difference between "Facebook", "Google", and Twitter" and do you really need them?  Do you need a website or blog and how do you go about getting one started?   WHAT DO YOU DO???  If you’re asking yourself these questions and more, don't panic!  Instead, join us at this exciting new “HOW-TO-DO-IT” SERIES with JACK & CAT CURIO & others the first Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm, beginning OCTOBER 6th.  Don't struggle on your own or reinvent the wheel . . . come and learn all the secrets and ins & outs to the BUSINESS OF ART and how to take your art to a higher level from those who have been there and through it all before.  Join us - you won’t be sorry!  Make your reservations now!

Saturday, Oct. 8th from 10:30am-3:00pm
"ALTERED BOOK & ALBUM" with Tina Wishart         $50.00
 You’ve taken so many photos over the years, but where are they now? In a shoebox somewhere in the back of a closet? Make your reservation now and create your own "Altered Book & Album" with TINA WISHART that's full of fun techniques with a family & home theme.  You'll ink, stamp, hammer, bead and paint your way through class.  You'll have the opportunity to choose items to make the book your own.  Each album will be a unique, one-of-a-kind keepsake! Supplies to Bring: paper trimmer, scissors, liquid glue, any of your favorite inks (earth tones will be available), and any photos you'd like to include (optional - may be added later).  Lunch and all other items will be provided. 

Tuesday, Oct. 11th from 10:30am-12:30pm
"HANDMADE PAPER ROSES" with Cheryl Wildman       $20.00
Mary, Mary, quite contrary . . . how does your garden grow?  These "Handmade Paper Roses" are so life like and beautiful!  They're fun to make and great for embellishing cards, scrapbooks, mini albums, photo frames, or any project that needs a floral accent.  You can even turn them into one-of-a-kind refrigerator magnets for that "last minute" gift!  You'll learn how to prepare the paper, make the basic cuts using dies and punches, and how to form and assemble the petals and leaves.  All supplies are included.

Tuesday, Oct. 11th from 7:00-8:30pm
"ALTERED HALLOWEEN MATCHBOX SHRINES"
with Sharon VanDussen                                                   $25.00
Halloween is almost here and these "Matchbox Shrines" are perfect for the upcoming spooky holiday.  They're personal, portable miniature works of art that can be hidden in a pocket or a drawer.  Enclose a tiny message and they're a unique alternative to a card.  They're small enough to be made into magnets, pins, or even a small gift box.  In this class, everything will be supplied for you to make at least two Matchbox Shrines, but feel free to bring anything of your own for a really personal and unique shrine.  Join in the fun making these Halloween-theme Matchbox Shrines!  A WORD OF CAUTION . . . THESE ARE ADDICTIVE!

Friday, Oct. 14th from 10:30am-1:30pm
"AN ABC PRIMER SCHOOL BANNER"
with Jack & Cat Curio                                                     $35.00
Join JACK & CAT CURIO in creating this wonderful new project, “An ABC Primer School Banner”.  This banner is the essence of old fashioned schoolhouse cuteness! Each tag has its own unique story to tell and reminds us all of days-gone-by and long ago.  Incorporate one of Graphic 45’s newest paper collections, “An ABC Primer”, with ribbons and trims, die cuts, and punches to construct this amazing banner.  All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own detail cutters and adhesive.

Saturday, Oct. 15th from 10:00am-12:00 noon
"CHASING RAINBOWS ALTERED DOMINOES"
with Judy Wood                                                               $35.00
Join JUDY WOOD as she continues to share with you a variety of techniques in this intermediate class in creating beautiful miniature works of art in “Chasing Rainbows Altered Dominoes”.  Begin with a blank wood art board and dominoes, then just add your favorite inks and bling, and share in the magic of making this fantastic collage that you’d be proud to give as a gift or keep for yourself.  All supplies will be provided, but please bring any small favorite bling or trim you may want to add.


And that's just the first part of the month!!
Call  (480) 821-3758  today to make your reservations ~
don't wait & miss out on your favorite class!

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

School Days, School Days . . . Golden Rule Days!

We've just added a new class to the CraftFusion line-up!  Be sure to sign up quick & make your reservations . . . this class is sure to fill up fast!  Only a limited number of spaces will be available.  Call (480) 821-3758 to save your spot today!

Friday, Oct. 14th from 10:30am - 1:30pm
"An ABC Primer School Banner" with Jack and Cat Curio             $35.00
Join Jack & Cat Curio in creating this wonderful new project, “An ABC Primer School Banner”.  This banner is the essence of old fashioned schoolhouse cuteness!  Each tag has its own unique story to tell and reminds us all of days-gone-by and long ago.  Incorporate one of Graphic 45’s newest paper collections, “An ABC Primer”, with ribbons and trims, die cuts, and punches to construct this amazing banner.  All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own detail cutters and adhesive.
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