Something New This Way Comes!

“BYOP Mini Album” 
A New Mini Album Workshop

with Sherry Bamsey

Saturday ~ October 8, 2016

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $40.00  (includes lunch)

What’s “BYOP”, you ask?  Bring Your Own Paper!  Presented for the first time at CraftFusion, join Sherry for this new and unique concept in mini album construction!  Sherry will supply all the chipboard and cardstock necessary to complete the basic album, and you’ll bring you favorite patterned paper to finish.  The album you’ll create in the Workshop will be 7-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ with 6 pages, but Sherry will show you the basics of how to make any sized mini album with as many pages as you’d like using the same construction method.  In addition to learning a variation of the standard hinge system, each mini album with also have pockets, flaps, and a file folder pocket, making it the perfect album to keep all your treasured memories.  To decorate your finished album, you’ll need at least 12-13 sheets of your favorite 12″ x 12″ paper, and paper pads such as those from Graphic 45, DCWW, Paper Studio, or any other favorite work best.  As with all of Sherry’s exciting Workshops, you’ll want to make your reservations early because SEATING IS LIMITED TO 8 students only, so call now to save your space before it sells out!

 

 

(Sample photos shown decorated for purposes of showing possible finishes only)

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ScorTape (1/4” & 3/8″); your favorite wet adhesive; tape runner (if desired); Crop-A-Dile; corner rounder; SCOREBOARD; and bone folder.  A scoreboard is a must-have for this Workshop!  This album also uses a lot of ScorTape, so be sure to have plenty on hand.  All other materials and supplies will be provided. 

If you've always wanted to learn the "how-tos" of
constructing a mini album, this is the perfect
Workshop for you . . .

we guarantee you won't be disappointed!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads behind Bank of America

(located next to Catherine's & King Buffet)

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

www.craftfusionaz.com

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“Summer Daydreams” 
A New Mini Album Workshop

with Sherry Bamsey

Saturday ~ August 20, 2016

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $45.00  (includes lunch)

Join Sherry in her newest Workshop as you create another unique mini album album using one of PhotoPlay’s newest paper collections, “Summer Day Dreams”.  This colorful paper collection lends itself to the perfect mini album for that summer weekend getaway, trip to the beach, or those summer pool parties.  Constructed using Kathy Orta’s hidden hinge system, this cute 6-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ album has 5 pages, each with a flip up and pocket that holds a tag for more photo spaces, and will easily accommodate your 3″x5″ or 4″x6″ photos.  Everything you’ll need to successfully complete your album will be provided for you in your Workshop kit.  As with all of Sherry’s exciting Workshops, you’ll want to make your reservations early because SEATING IS LIMITED TO 8 students only, so call now to save your space before it sells out!

 

 

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ScorTape (1/4” & 3/8″); your favorite wet adhesive; tape runner (if desired); pop dots or Dimensionals; SCOREBOARD; bone folder; and corner rounder.  A scoreboard is a must-have for this Workshop!  This album also uses a lot of ScorTape, so be sure to have plenty on hand.  Sherry will provide a variety of decorative embellishments, but if you have a favorite(s) of your own, please bring it with you to personalize your album.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

Stop in to see the project sample . . .

we guarantee you won't be disappointed!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads behind Bank of America

(located next to Catherine's & King Buffet)

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Join Sherry in Her Happy Place!

“My Happy Place Album” Workshop

with Sherry Bamsey

Saturday ~ March 12, 2016

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $50.00  (includes lunch)

Join Sherry in this new and exciting Workshop as you create a “chunky” style mini album featuring the new paper collection from Fancy Pants Designs, "Happy Place".  Your six-page album will be assembled using Kathy Orta's hidden hinge binding system, and will have flips and pockets to provide you with even more photo and journaling spaces.  Sherry will be sharing complete step-by-step how-to instructions for mastering the hidden hinge binding.  Everything you'll need to successfully complete your album will be provided for you in your Workshop kit.  Your finished album would make the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, special get-together, or even that special weekend get away.  Make your reservations early because SEATING IS LIMITED TO 8 students only, so call now to save your space because this exciting Workshop is sure to sell out fast!

 

 

 

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ScorTape (1/4” & 3/8"); your favorite wet adhesive; tape runner (if desired); pop dots or Dimensionals; scoreboard; bone folder; and corner rounder.  This album uses lots and lots and lots of ScorTape, so be sure to have plenty on hand.  Sherry will provide a variety of decorative punches, but if you have a favorite of your own, please bring it with you to personalize your album.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

Stop in to see the project sample . . .

we guarantee you won't be disappointed!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads behind Bank of America

(located next to Catherine's & King Buffet)

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

www.craftfusionaz.com

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New Addition to the Calendar . . .

“Breakfast at Tiffany's”

Album Workshop

with Shelley Ellis

Saturday, April 12^th

10:00am – 6:00pm

Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

Join Shelley for another fun and creative day as you construct a unique 7”x5” album created from envelopes using the hidden hinge system made famous by Kathy Orta.  Using the newest paper collection from Authentique, “Classique Elegant”, your completed album will use 24 - 12”x12” sheets of papers, allowing more than enough space for you to keep and display all your precious photos and memories.  Within its elegantly decorated chipboard covers, each album will be overflowing with extra large envelopes, photo mats for 40-50 photos, lots of inserts, cards, multiple pockets, journaling cards, photo mats, and embellishments, all kept snug and secure in the specially designed hidden hinge binding system.  Extra embellishments will also be available to allow you to make your finished album truly unique and distinctive.  Each Workshop kit will include all supplies to create a complete album, along with written instructions for cutting and scoring, as well as color photos.  Seating is limited to only 10 for this fascinating Workshop, so call right away to save your spot and don’t miss a minute of the fun!

Supplies to Bring*:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; cutting mat; X-acto knife; scissors; 12×12 paper trimmer; scoreboard & scoring tool; pencil; ruler; brayer; bone folder; Scor-Tape or Wonder Tape (red line) (1/4”); ATG gun or any strong tape runner with refills; glue stick (UHU); pop dots; corner rounder or your favorite style rounder; your favorite border punch (only 1 is needed); and ink for distressing (black, dark or medium gray) (optional).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.     (*Please be sure to bring all of these items as you will need and use every item.)

 

 

 Call now to join us for this fantastic Workshop

and let your imagination & creativity soar!

Stop in for a visit to see the project sample . . .
it's absolutely gorgeous!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads in the former Mervyn's Plaza

(located between Zoe's Quilts & Catherine's)

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

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Hot Off the Press!!

Do you love to create albums, but have problems with your hinge systems?  Are you a fan of Kathy Orta?  Then this is the perfect book for you!

With its clear, step-by-step instructions and color photos, it's easy to see why Interactive Mini Scrapbooks is on its way to becoming a sure top seller for Kathy!  You'll learn the secrets to the popular "hidden-hinge" technique for mini scrapbooks, hidden pockets, waterfall flaps, and so much more, helping you to make a fun and interactive way to house all of your wonderful memories and memorabilia!  And we’ve just been lucky enough to receive a VERY limited supply of this fantastic new book, so if you’d like to add one to your craft room, come early so you don’t miss your chance to get yours!

Come in & get
your copy today!

At only $14.95, they're

not expected to last long!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads in the Mervyn's Plaza

(located between Zoe's Quilts & Catherine's)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

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"All About the Girls" with Gladys

There's only a little time to save your space for a great new Workshop with Gladys Moreno!  Come and join her for a fun-filled morning as you create a beautiful memory album designed specially for Mom or any other special lady on your list.

Create a beautiful mini album with all its feminine beauty that any woman in your life will truly appreciate and enjoy, while learning new techniques in album construction.  Designed after a Kathy Orta (Paper Phenomenon) design, your completed album will be full of file folder-type pages and overflowing with beautiful vintage images of women throughout history.  You'll begin with Prima's gorgeous new "Lyric" paper collection, then add embellishments and bling to make your album truly unique.  And with Mother's Day just around the corner, what a perfect gift for that special someone in your life!  But with seating limited to only 10, you'll want to make your reservations soon because this fun and creative Workshop is filling up and you won't want to miss your chance!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet, scissors, paper trimmer, score board, bone folder, medium size paint brush, Scor-Tape, Studio Matte Medium Gel, Black StazOn (Archival) Ink, and Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Optional Supplies: Bring a few of your favorite family photos if you'd like, but  photos used in the project sample will also be provided for those who don't want to use their own.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

 

10:00am – 1:00pm  ~  “All About the Girls” Workshop

with Gladys Moreno

Cost:  $45.00

Stop in to see the GORGEOUS sample,
but call (480) 821-3758 today

to save YOUR seat!!

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With Mother in Mind . . .

With Mother's Day just around the corner, what kind of surprises do you have planned for your Mom or other special lady?  Instead of the "usual" items, we've got not one . . . but two . . . great Workshops and you can learn to create the perfect unique gift for that special lady in your life.

Saturday ~ May 4, 2013 - "A Day of Techniques with Gladys"

10:00am – 1:00pm
“All About the Girls” Workshop
with Gladys Moreno
Cost:  $45.00
Create this wonderful new mini album with Gladys with all its feminine beauty that any woman in your life will truly appreciate and enjoy, while learning new techniques in album construction.  Designed after a Kathy Orta (Paper Phenomenon) design, your completed album will be full of file folder-type pages and overflowing with beautiful vintage images of women throughout history.  You’ll begin with Prima’s gorgeous new “Lyric” paper collection, then add embellishments and bling to make your album truly unique.  With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what a perfect gift for that special someone in your life!  With seating limited to only 10, make your reservations early because this fun and creative Workshop is sure to be another sell out!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet, scissors, paper trimmer, score board, bone folder, medium size paint brush, Scor-Tape, Studio Matte Medium Gel, Black StazOn (Archival) Ink, and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

2:00pm – 6:00pm

“Altered Mother’s Day
    Tags” Workshop

with Gladys Moreno

Cost:  $45.00

Spend the afternoon with Gladys as you create 5 unique tags . . . large & small . . . all with Mother’s Day in mind.  You’ll learn new techniques in die cutting, embossing, “crackling”, and so much more as you create these beautiful “altered” tags that are sure to please all those special ladies in your life.  From “grunge” to “retro”, these are not your ordinary, everyday tags!  With limited seating of 10, you’ll want to make your reservations early so you don’t miss a minute of fun in this fast-paced and creative Workshop!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet, scissors, Glossy Accents & Crackle Accents, Vintage Photo & Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks, Timber Brown StazOn Ink, your favorite Archival or StazOn colored inks, Studio Matt Medium Gel, and a small size paint brush.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.  Optional:  Bring a few of your favorite family photos to make your tags unique.  Photos used in the project samples will also be provided for those who don’t want to use their own.

Stop in & take a look at the project samples ~
they're absolutely FANTASTIC!

Call (480) 821-3758 now to save your space!

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