Showing posts with label Life's Little Curiosities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life's Little Curiosities. Show all posts

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Encore Presentation!

Join Ellen Castellini in this fast-paced Workshop and create your own beautiful journal or scrapbook ready to be filled with your own "Life's Little Curiosities"!  You'll be creating the cover of your album with an altered checkerboard turned vintage curiosity shop window, then filling it with Graphic 45's "Olde Curiosity Shoppe" papers.

You'll focus on learning new and unique background and collage techniques for each page from molding paste to inks, with a touch of embossing for special measure . . . perfect to use in many of your future projects!  Whether you choose to use your album as a beautiful place for your photos or an art journal, you'll leave the Workshop with your journal bound and ready to complete with your own personal photos and memories.  As always, be prepared to get messy learning how to play with lots of different art mediums available today!  SEATING IS LIMITED to only 6, so don't wait to call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservations . . . it's almost full!

"Life's Little Curiosities!"
with Ellen Castellini
Saturday, October 27th
10:30am-5:00pm
Cost:  $105.00
(includes lunch)
    
Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK)* including sand paper, centering ruler, mini stapler, edge distresser, and Broken China Distress Ink.  Lunch and all other supplies & materials will be provided.  Extra treasures will also be provided flea market style for you to personalize your albums!  Stop in the store & take a look at the project sample . . . it's SIMPLY FANTASTIC!!
  
*refer to the Workshop Page on the Website at www.craftfusionaz.com
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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Mark Your Calendars . . .

Check out our new and exciting Class & Workshop Calendar!  We've got something for everyone . . . from novice to advanced . . . and with the holidays fast approaching, you'll want to make your plans now to join us for your favorite before everyone gets too busy!   Classroom space is limited, though, so make your reservations early so you don't miss out . . . call (480) 821-3758 to save your space!  You'll be glad you did!
Stop by the store & take a look at the project samples . . .
you definitely won't be disappointed!!

Thursday, Oct. 11th ~ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
"ATC WORKSHOP & SWAP"
Create 12 fun Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) based on a theme in this monthly NO COST workshop & swap with others.  If you like to "think big in a small way", this workshop is perfect for you!  This month's theme: "Halloween or Day of the Dead".  Would you expect anything else?!?
Be sure to stop in & check out our new "ATC Gallery", too . . . you'll be amazed at what can be done on such a small canvas!

ENCORE PRESENTATION!
"It's All About the CHOCOLATE!"
with Cheryl Wildman
Fri., Oct. 19th ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, Oct. 19th ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm
"IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE!" Mini Album
With Cheryl Wildman                  $45.00
Join Cheryl as she helps you create this fun & lively mini album about everything chocolate!  With her usual wit & humor, Cheryl will share a new & unique technique of utilizing envelops & tags to create your own one-of-a-kind album that you'll want to use over & over again.  As a bonus, Cheryl will be sharing a demo on making the fabric flowers that adorn the front cover!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including any of your favorite embellishments, photos, & brads.  Optional ribbons for the binder ring are not included.  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

"Beaded Pendulum Necklace"
with Pamela Howard
Fri., Oct. 19th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, Oct. 19th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
"BEADED PENDULUM NECKLACE"
With Pamela Howard                  $45.00
Join Pam as she unravels the mystery to creating a beautiful beaded bead necklace using the Right Angle Weave bead weaving method.  This gorgeous pendant will become an accessory staple perfect for any occasion, casual or dressy, or as the perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including sanding block & jewelry tools (needle nose pliers, round nose pliers, & wire cutters).  All other supplies & materials will be provided.


Saturday, Oct. 20th
10:00am to 5:00pm
"RANGER STUDIO DAY - Session 2"
   $125.00 with Michael Jack
of Jack & Cat Curio
Join us for this fast-paced, all day workshop & learn all things Ranger . . . from inks to shine, you won't want to miss a minute!  Taught by our favorite Ranger Certified instructor, this workshop has seating limited to 10 & is filling up quickly!  Workshop fee includes cost of workshop & your own tool kit to keep, as well as lunch & good-eats all day!  Check the Workshop page on the website for more details, but make your reservations fast!

RETURN ENGAGEMENT!
"Life's Little Curiosities"
with Ellen Castellini
Sat., Oct. 27th ~ 10:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 27th
10:30am to 5:00pm
"LIFE'S LITTLE CURIOSITIES"
With Ellen Castellini                  $105.00
Join Ellen in this fast paced, fun packed workshop & create a journal/scrapbook to fill with your own life's curiosities! Throughout the workshop, you'll be focusing on learning new & unique background and collage techniques for each page as you create your own unique album.  As always, be prepared to get messy learning how to play with many of the different art mediums that are available on the market today!  Seating is limited to 10, so call early to save your spot!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including sand paper, centering ruler, mini stapler, edge distresser, & Broken China Distress Ink.  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

"It's My Lucky Day" Mini Album
with Sandy Diller
Sat., Nov. 3rd ~ 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 3rd ~ 9:00am to 6:00pm       (Special Hours!)
"IT'S MY LUCKY DAY ALBUM"
With  Sandy Diller                   $85.00
Join Sandy in another of her exciting Workshops as you create your own fun "Lucky Day Mini Album".  Begin with pages of chipboard & acrylic, then add tags, ribbons, your choice of embellishments, & Tim Holtz "On the Edge" die cuts.  Learn new techniques in inking & embossing, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind album perfect for all your family memories.  This Workshop is already beginning to fill up & with seating limited to 10, you'll want to call early to save your spot!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet, your favorite adhesives, ink blending tool & distress inks, & a Crop-A-Dile (optional).  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

Thursday, Nov. 8th ~ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
"ATC WORKSHOP & SWAP"
Create 12 fun Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) based on a theme in this monthly NO COST workshop & swap with others.  If you like to "think big in a small way", this workshop is perfect for you!  This month's theme: "Thankful".
Be sure to stop in & check out our new "ATC Gallery", too . . . you'll be amazed at what can be done on such a small canvas!


"Vintage Record Album Totes"
with Wendy Cone
Sat., Nov. 10th ~ 10:30am to 2:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 10th
10:30am to 2:30pm
"VINTAGE RECORD ALBUM TOTES"
With Wendy Cone                   $45.00
Join Wendy, formerly with Mystic Paper, for her first exciting Workshop with us as you create a fun and unique "Vintage Record Album Tote".  Begin with your favorite vintage record album cover, add your choice of papers & ribbons, and you'll have the perfect tote for carrying all your treasures . . . or maybe storing your favorite craft supplies!  And with the holiday season fast approaching, what a perfect gift for that special someone on your gift list!  Cost of Workshop includes all supplies and lunch, but seating is limited to 10, so sign up early for a fun day full of creativity!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet, pencil, ruler, glue stick, scissors, Crop-A-Dile.  You'll have a choice of record album covers to choose from, but if you have a favorite you'd like to use, you're encourage to bring it along with you.  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

Be sure to bookmark the Workshop page at
for more details on these & all of our exciting upcoming classes!
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Friday, September 21, 2012

Fun Begins at CraftFusion!

Check out what we've got lined up for everyone with our new & exciting class calendar!  Make your plans now to join us for your favorites!   Classroom space is limited, though, so make your reservations early so you don't get left out . . . call (480) 821-3758 to save your space!  You'll be glad you did!

Stop by the store & take a look at the class samples . . .
you definitely won't be disappointed!!

"Vintage Papillion Necklace"
with Pamela Howard
Fri., Sept. 28th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, Sept. 28th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
"VINTAGE PAPILLION NECKLACE"
With Pamela Howard                     $35.00
Embossing folders aren't just for paper!  Join Pam as she teaches you how to use embossing folders & alcohol inks to add texture & beauty to a metal focal piece as you create a unique necklace.  You'll also learn basic wire wrapping to embellish your necklace & focal piece.  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including sanding block & jewelry tools (needle nose pliers, round nose pliers, & wire cutters).  All other supplies & materials will be provided.


WE'RE HAVING A CELEBRATION!!!
"A DAY OF HALLOWEEN"
Saturday, Sept. 29th ~ 10:00am to 6:00pm
Two exciting Workshops from your favorite artists designed with the Halloween season in mind!  Enjoy special Halloween treats & goodies, while you shop for all your Halloween needs & save 30% on your favorite items!  Watch for other special sales throughout the store, too!  Make your plans now to join us!  We look forward to seeing you all there!

10:30am to 1:00pm
"SPOOKY SOLDERED HALLOWEEN BOTTLES"
With Suzi Kaminsky                 $45.00
Come & get your Halloween as you create your own "Spooky Soldered Bottle" with Suzi.  Not only will Suzi teach you how to make this awesome spooky bottle with removable pendant, but she'll also share tips & techniques for creating other fun items for your home.  SEATING IS LIMITED to only 10, so make your reservation today!  Supplies to Bring:  Art work & everything you'll need to create your spooky bottle will be provided, but if you have a special image or saying, please bring it along.  Suzi will have several choices of glass sizes available for you to choose from.

2:00pm to 5:30pm
"MIXED MEDIA SPOOKY PANELS"
With  Jack & Cat Curio                $45.00
Join Jack & Cat in this exciting Holiday special as you create a spooky wall decor piece for Halloween.  In this Workshop, everyone will create one "spooky" 6"x9" plaque with rustic features & a stunning fabric transfer.  Other techniques introduced will include weathered wood effects, Distress Ink, fabric transfers, stains, & fabric manipulation.  Supplies to Bring: All supplies & materials will be provided.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
"Holiday Altered Mouse Traps"
with Sandy Diller
Sat., Oct. 6th ~ 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 6th ~ 2:00pm to 5:00pm
"HOLIDAY ALTERED MOUSE TRAPS"
With  Sandy Diller                   $35.00
Come spend a fun & creative afternoon with Sandy as you get ready for the upcoming holiday season!  As promised, Sandy returns with her popular mouse traps, just in time for Halloween & Christmas.  You'll make two "traps", one for each holiday, that will be perfect to display your holiday photos or hold notes & shopping lists!  This Workshop has LIMITED SEATING of 10 & is almost sold out, so make your reservations now!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including Glossy Accents & a small paint brush (not foam) for glue & glitter.  All other supplies & materials will be provided.

Thursday, Oct. 11th ~ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
"ATC WORKSHOP & SWAP"
Create 12 fun Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) based on a theme in this monthly NO COST workshop & swap with others.  If you like to "think big in a small way", this workshop is perfect for you!  This month's theme: "Halloween or Day of the Dead".  Would you expect anything else?!?
Be sure to stop in & check out our new "ATC Gallery", too . . . you'll be amazed at what can be done on such a small canvas!

ENCORE PRESENTATION!
"It's All About the CHOCOLATE!"
with Cheryl Wildman
Fri., Oct. 19th ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, Oct. 19th ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm
"IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE!" Mini Album
With Cheryl Wildman                  $45.00
Join Cheryl as she helps you create this fun & lively mini album about everything chocolate!  With her usual wit & humor, Cheryl will share a new & unique technique of utilizing envelops & tags to create your own one-of-a-kind album that you'll want to use over & over again.  As a bonus, Cheryl will be sharing a demo on making the fabric flowers that adorn the front cover!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including any of your favorite embellishments, photos, & brads.  Optional ribbons for the binder ring are not included.  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

"Beaded Pendulum Necklace"
with Pamela Howard
Fri., Oct. 19th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, Oct. 19th ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
"BEADED PENDULUM NECKLACE"
With Pamela Howard                  $45.00
Join Pam as she unravels the mystery to creating a beautiful beaded bead necklace using the Right Angle Weave bead weaving method.  This gorgeous pendant will become an accessory staple perfect for any occasion, casual or dressy, or as the perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including sanding block & jewelry tools (needle nose pliers, round nose pliers, & wire cutters).  All other supplies & materials will be provided.


RETURN ENGAGEMENT!
"Life's Little Curiosities"
with Ellen Castellini
Sat., Oct. 27th ~ 10:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 27th
10:30am to 5:00pm
"LIFE'S LITTLE CURIOSITIES"
With Ellen Castellini                  $105.00
Join Ellen in this fast paced, fun packed workshop & create a journal/scrapbook to fill with your own life's curiosities! Throughout the workshop, you'll be focusing on learning new & unique background and collage techniques for each page as you create your own unique album.  As always, be prepared to get messy learning how to play with many of the different art mediums that are available on the market today!  Seating is limited to 10, so call early to save your spot!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including sand paper, centering ruler, mini stapler, edge distresser, & Broken China Distress Ink.  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

"It's My Lucky Day" Mini Album
with Sandy Diller
Sat., Nov. 3rd ~ 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 3rd ~ 9:00am to 6:00pm  (Special Hours!)
"IT'S MY LUCKY DAY ALBUM"
With  Sandy Diller                   $85.00
Join Sandy in another of her exciting Workshops as you create your own fun "Lucky Day Mini Album".  Begin with pages of chipboard & acrylic, then add tags, ribbons, your choice of embellishments, & Tim Holtz "On the Edge" die cuts.  Learn new techniques in inking & embossing, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind album perfect for all your family memories.  This Workshop is already beginning to fill up & with seating limited to 10, you'll want to call early to save your spot!  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet, your favorite adhesives, ink blending tool & distress inks, & a Crop-A-Dile (optional).  All other materials & supplies will be provided.

Be sure to bookmark the Workshop page at
for more details on these & all of our exciting upcoming classes!
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Friday, August 10, 2012

"Life's Little Curiosities" with Ellen Castellini

"Life's Little Curiosities"
with Ellen Castellini
Saturday ~ Sept. 15th
10:30am-5:00pm
We are thrilled to announce that Ellen Castellini has joined the CraftFusion family!  Join her on Saturday, September 15th from 10:30am to 5:00pm in a fast-paced workshop and create your own beautiful journal/scrapbook ready to be filled with your own "Life's Little Curiosities"!  You'll be creating the cover of your album with an altered checkerboard turned vintage curiosity shop window, then filling it with Graphic 45's "Olde Curiosity Shoppe" papers.  You'll focus on learning new and unique background and collage techniques for each page . . . perfect to use in many of  your future projects.  You'll leave the workshop with your journal bound and ready to complete with your own personal memories.  As always, be prepared to get messy learning how to play with lots of different art mediums available today!
Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including sand paper, centering ruler, mini stapler, edge distresser, and Broken China Distress Ink.  Lunch and all other supplies & materials will be provided.  Extra treasures will also be provided flea market style for you to personalize your albums!  Stop in the store & take a look at the project sample . . . it's FANTASTIC!!
Cost:  $105.00
"Life's Little Curiosities"
You absolutely don't want to miss a minute of this exciting new Workshop!
Seating is limited to only 10 so
call (480) 821-3758 NOW to make your reservations . . .
it's already beginning to fill up!
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