STORE CLOSING . . .

It's been almost 7 years since we first opened the doors to CraftFusion.  Over those years, I've the opportunity to meet so many wonderful and talented people.  Some have even become fast friends.  Unfortunately, though, this past year has been an exceptionally hard one, both on a business and personal level, forcing me to make a very difficult decision.  And that's having to close CraftFusion.    Our final day of business was originally scheduled as Saturday, November 18th, but we've recently had to accelerate that schedule and are now looking at a close date closer to the first part of the month.

Because of the change in schedule, we've unfortunately had to cancel some of our Workshops for the end of October and mid-November.  We've made the changes to our Workshop Page and Calendar on the Website, and apologize to everyone for any inconvenience this may cause.

Here's a quick list of Workshops we've had to CANCEL . . .

• Saturday, October 28th ~ 10:00am-1:30pm ~ "Mixed Media Junk Journal" with Nicole Austin
• Saturday, October 28th ~ 2:00pm-5:30pm ~ "3-D Mixed Media Collage Canvas" with Nicole Austin
• Friday, November 17th ~ 10:00am-2:00pm ~ "The Odyssey Journal" with Kelly Kilmer
• Friday, November 17th ~ 2:30pm-5:30pm ~ "Juicy Journal Pages" with Kelly Kilmer
• Saturday, November 18th ~ 10:00am-2:00pm ~ "Untold Stories" with Kelly Kilmer
• Saturday, November 18th ~ 2:30-5:30pm ~ "Visual Journal Pages as Narrative" with Kelly Kilmer

We've been personally contacting those of you who made reservations for any of the above Workshops, but if you haven't heard from us, please let us know.

During these past 7 years, I've been so lucky, as well as blessed, to be able to do what I love most . . . sharing my passion of papercrafts and mixed media with you.  I've loved meeting and talking with all of you, sharing ideas, and helping you with questions about products and how-to's or addressing your concerns whenever you've felt you just couldn't go any further on your projects.  Each one of you has truly been an inspiration to me and I'll never be able to thank you enough for the experience.

Happy Creating Everyone . . . We'll See You Soon!
Charmaine 

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CLEARANCE SALE!

Everything Must Go!

(including fixtures, racks, furniture, etc.)

To help us clean everything out, everything* in the store is now 50% OFF%!  Things have been flying off the shelves, so if you haven't made it in yet, now's the time to stock up and take advantage of big savings while you're at it!  Come early for your best selection (limited to stock on hand)!

* excludes Workshops, Consignment & Vintage Corner Items

     

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

1946 So. Dobson Rd. #1, Mesa, Arizona  85202

n/w corner of Dobson & Baseline Roads in the Dobson Shores Shopping Center
(located next to Brilliant Bridal & Macayo's Restaurant)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Nicole Returns to the Workroom!

Spend a Fun Day in the
Workroom With Nicole Austin
for Two New & Exciting Workshops!
Saturday ~ October 28, 2017

“Mixed Media Junk Journals”

10:00am – 1:30pm ~ Cost: $55.00 (incl. beverages & snacks)

Come and play as you create a beautiful, unique mixed media junk journal with a custom canvas cover and fill it with an explosion of colorful, handmade collage paper notebooks!  You’ll create our own pages using an assortment of our favorite scrapbook paper for the covers and vintage/ledger/ grid/unique/recycled paper for the inside pages.  You can use the extra notebooks as inserts in your traveler’s notebooks/planners, perfect for your purse for list-making or in your art bag for art journaling on-the-go!  You’ll also learn a variety of techniques and explore different media to create your own, beautiful junk journals!  You’ll also explore how to create a mixed-media inspired art journal spread in your completed journals!    Nicole with have paints and brushes, oil pastels, stencils, stamps, sponge daubers, Gelli plates, rollers, spray inks, long-arm stapler, and a variety of recycled/vintage/ledger/grid paper for everyone to share, but if have your own, definitely bring it!

Supplies to Bring:  Craft sheet; 12″x9″ piece of canvas for your journal cover (gesso one side before Workshop, if possible); an assortment of your favorite 12″x12″ scrapbook papers for your notebook covers (bring as many as you’d like to make, but at least 4); paint pens (for writing and/or decorating your pages {Nicole recommends Sharpie water-based markers in an assortment of colors and sizes and Dylusions for detail work}); 1-yard elastic cord in your choice of color; about 18″ decorative ribbon or thick yarn; paper trimmer; scissors; corner rounder punch; baby wipes; awl; ruler; and bone folder.  Optional Supplies:  If you’d like, bring your favorite colors of spray inks, paints, or other types of paper to use to fill your journals.  All other supplies and materials will be supplied.

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“3-D Mixed Media Collage Canvas”

2:00pm – 5:30pm ~ Cost: $55.00 (incl. beverages & snacks)

Join Nicole as you get creative and messy while making an original work of art in the process!  Nicole will show you how to create a beautiful mixed media background using a variety of her favorite supplies and techniques to emphasize and highlight your focal image.  She'll also show you how to create gorgeous, layered, colorful collage art paper that you will use to collage onto your 3-D shapes and make them jump off the canvas!  Nicole will have a variety of paints and spray inks, oil pastels, brushes, Gelli plates, rollers, adn recycled/vintage/ledge/grid paper, and patterned tissue paper for everyone to use and share, but if you'd like to bring your own, definitely do!

Supplies to Bring:  Craft sheet; two substrates (canvas, wood panel, and/or Gessoboard) {Nicole’s samples are 6"x12″ canvas & 8″x8″ Gessoboard}; two large wood or chipboard shapes that fit your substrates (i.e., angel, princess, bird, tree, heart, etc.; something that will be a focal image, but not take up the whole surface {it’s okay if there’s paint or images on them, you’ll be painting/collaging over them}); scissors; matte gel medium; sponge brush; baby wipes; X-acto knife; and self-healing cutting mat.  Optional Supplies:  If you’d like, bring any favorite colors of spray inks, paints, or papers for collaging.  All other supplies and materials will be supplied.

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Photos don't begin to do these

wonderful projects justice . . .
stop in & check out the project samples!
     

SEATING IS LIMITED
so call early to sign up for either
of these exciting Workshops and
let your imagination & creativity soar!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

1946 So. Dobson Rd. #1, Mesa, Arizona  85202

n/w corner of Dobson & Baseline Roads in the Dobson Shores Shopping Center
(located next to Brilliant Bridal & Macayo's Restaurant)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Make Plans to Join Us!

We've made it through the heat of the summer and now we're getting ready for the holidays.  Just take a look at what we have planned for you!  From new techniques to great projects, if you like having fun and creating unique projects, there's sure to be something for everyone!  Call early to save your space, because with limited seating, spaces sell out quick and you won't want to miss anything!  Let your creative imaginations go wild and have fun! 

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

for any of these fun-filled & creative Workshops!     

   

** PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN!

Saturday, Sept. 30th

10:00am-5:00pm

"The Coffin Express" Workshop

with Pollie Coleman

Cost:  $45.00 

** 2-DAY WEEKEND CROP!

Friday & Saturday ~ Oct. 6th & 7th

10:00am-10:00pm Each Day

"Crop 'Til You Drop"

Cost:  $30.00 (incl. BOTH DAYS)

** BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES!

Thursday, Oct. 12h ~ 6:00pm-8:00pm 

"ATC Trade & Swap"

Cost:  NO CHARGE

Themes: "The Pumpkin King", "Vampires & Creatures of the Night", "Alfred Hitchcock Movies" & "Cook's Choice - Textures"

** JUNK JOURNAL EXTRAORDINARY!

Saturday, Oct. 14th

10:00am-4:00pm

"Halloween Junk Journal" Workshop

with Gayl Staffler

Cost:  $50.00

** HAVE FUN WITH NICOLE!

Saturday, Oct. 28th

10:00am-1:30pm

"Mixed Media Junk Journals" Workshop

with Nicole Austin

Cost:  $55.00

** THE FUN CONTINUES!

Saturday, Oct. 28th

2:00pm-5:30pm

"3-D Mixed Media Collage Canvas" Workshop

with Nicole Austin

Cost:  $55.00

Mark your calendars & make your plans now to join us for KELLY KILMER  for 2 fun-filled days with 4 exciting projects never before taught in Arizona!   Stop in & check out the samples, but  SEATING IS LIMITED, so call today to save your space!

     

Friday, November 17th

10:00am-2:00pm

"The Odyssey Journal" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $80.00

     Friday, November 17th

2:30pm-5:30pm

"Juicy Journal Pages" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $70.00

     

Saturday, November 18th

10:00am-2:00pm

"Untold Stories Journal" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $80.00

     

Saturday, November 18th

2:30pm-5:30pm

"Visual Journal Pages as Narrative" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $70.00

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Visit the Workshop Page on the website for more details on any of these great Workshops, as well as new ones being added all the time.  Call right away to save your space because seats always go quick!  We guarantee you won't want to miss a minute of any of these fantastic Workshops, so don't wait too long!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!

1946 So. Dobson Rd. #1, Mesa, Arizona  85202

n/w corner of Dobson & Baseline Roads in the Dobson Shores Shopping Center

(located next to Brilliant Bridal & Macayo's Restaurant)

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

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Come & Be Creative With Us!

Summer is winding down and we're getting ready for the holidays so we've amped up the fun level!  Just take a look at what we have planned for you!  From new techniques to great projects, check out what we've got lined up!  If you like having fun and creating unique projects, there's sure to be something for everyone! Call early to save your space, because with limited seating, spaces sell out quick and you won't want to miss anything!  Let your creative imaginations go wild and have fun! 

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

for any of these fun-filled & creative Workshops!     

   

Join us for Dina Wakley's Return Visit  for 2 fun-filled days with 2 exciting projects!  SEATING IS VERY LIMITED & spaces sold out immediately for her visit last year, so don't miss your chance to get messy with a Star!
    BOTH WORKSHOPS
       HAVE SOLD OUT!!

       Friday, August 25th

10:00am-4:00pm

"Art Folio Journal" Workshop

with Dina Wakley

Cost:  $135.00       SOLD OUT!

       

Saturday, August 26th

10:00am-4:00pm

"Multi-Surfaced Journal Exploration" Workshop

with Dina Wakley

Cost:  $140.00           SOLD OUT!

** BRAND NEW FROM SHERRY!

Tuesday, August 29h

10:00am-2:00pm

"BYOP Folio Album" Workshop

with Sherry Bamsey

Cost:  $20.00

** JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!

Saturday, Sept. 9th

10:00am-5:00pm

"Zombies 'N More Zombies . . .
       Oh, Yeah!" Workshop

with Pollie Coleman

Cost:  $45.00 

** FREE WORKSHOP!

Monday, Sept. 11th

5:30pm-8:00pm

"Personal Pocket Planners" Workshop

with Charmaine

Cost:  NO CHARGE

** BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES!

Thursday, Sept. 14h ~ 6:00pm-8:00pm 

"ATC Trade & Swap"

Cost:  NO CHARGE

Themes: "Out of Africa", "Say 'Cheese'!", "Play on Words" & "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"
Challenge:  TBA

** JUNK JOURNAL EXTRAORDINARY!

Saturday, Sept. 16th

10:00am-4:00pm

"Halloween Junk Journal" Workshop

with Gayl Staffler

Cost:  $50.00





** JUST ADDED TO THE CALENDAR!

Saturday, Sept. 30th

10:00am-5:00pm

"The Coffin Express" Workshop

with Pollie Coleman

Cost:  $45.00 

** 2-DAY WEEKEND CROP!

Friday & Saturday ~ Oct. 6th & 7th

10:00am-10:00pm Each Day

"Crop 'Til You Drop"

Cost:  $30.00 (incl. BOTH DAYS)








Mark your calendars & make your plans now to join us for KELLY KILMER  for 2 fun-filled days with 4 exciting projects never before taught in Arizona!  SEATING IS LIMITED, so call early to make your reservations!

     

Friday, November 17th

10:00am-2:00pm

"The Odyssey Journal" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $80.00

     Friday, November 17th

2:30pm-5:30pm

"Juicy Journal Pages" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $70.00

     

Saturday, November 18th

10:00am-2:00pm

"Untold Stories Journal" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $80.00

     

Saturday, November 18th

2:30pm-5:30pm

"Visual Journal Pages as Narrative" Workshop

with Kelly Kilmer

Cost:  $70.00

* * * * * * * * * *

Visit the Workshop Page on the website for more details on any of these great Workshops, as well as new ones being added all the time.  Call right away to save your space because seats always go quick!  We guarantee you won't want to miss a minute of any of these fantastic Workshops, so don't wait too long!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!

1946 So. Dobson Rd. #1, Mesa, Arizona  85202

n/w corner of Dobson & Baseline Roads in the Dobson Shores Shopping Center

(located next to Brilliant Bridal & Macayo's Restaurant)

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

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Join Sherry in her Newest BYOP Workshop!

"BYOP Folio Album"
The Next in the Series of BYOP Workshops
from Sherry Bamsey

Tuesday ~ August 29, 2017

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $20.00

We have only a few seats left!

Join Sherry as she joins the folio madness craze in the next Workshop of her BYOP Series.  This is a quick and easy project that is perfect for those times when you have a limited number of photos.  Makes perfect little gifts for family and friends, especially for family members who may be in care facilities or rehab units. All the necessary materials to build a basic folio will be supplied in your project kit, ready for you to decorate with your favorite patterned paper.  Your finished folio will be 8″ x 5-1/2″ with a 6 page waterfall with space to hold 12 4” x4”photos.  Your folio will feature 2 booklet type flaps designed to hold 4 4”x4’ photos.  To decorate your finished folio, you’ll need at least 10-12 sheets of your favorite 12″x12″ papers (paper used in samples are Echo Park’s new collection, “Just Be You”, Photo Play “Matilda and Godfrey", and Photo Play “Falling Leaves”).  As with all of Sherry's exciting Workshops, you'll want to make your reservations early because seats sell out fast and this one is no exception!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ScorTape (3/8″ & 1/4”); your favorite wet adhesive; tape runner; Crop-A-Dile; corner rounder; SCOREBOARD; bone folder; and your favorite pattern papers for decorating (see above).  All other supplies and materials will be supplied.

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

Photos don't begin to do these
fun little folios justice . . .
stop in & check out the project
samples today!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

Look for us in our new location!

1946 So. Dobson Rd. #1, Mesa, Arizona  85202

n/w corner of Dobson & Baseline Roads in the Dobson Shores Shopping Center
(located next to Brilliant Bridal & Macayo's Restaurant)

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

www.craftfusionaz.com

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