Join Us For a Day of Fun in the Workshop!

Are you like many of us who have unfinished paper crafting projects that you've been wanting to work on?  Want to craft, laugh, and catch up with friends while getting those projects done?  Then gather up your supplies and join us for our ALL DAY CROP!  We have a reserved seat just waiting for you with your name on it, along with tasty all-day snacks and beverages, and plenty of fun for everyone!  There'll even be free Make 'N Takes and mini classes for those who want to take part! 

➤ 9 hours of uninterrupted craft time

➤  Large comfortable area for crafting (Maximum of 2 people/per table)

➤  Make 'n Take activities & mini classes scheduled throughout the day

➤  Complimentary WIFI

➤  On-site shopping with special discounts for crop participants

➤  Free use of our Tools Tables

(including Cricut electronic die cutting machines, Sizzix Big Shot, paper cutting tools, etc.)

➤  Tasty snacks and beverages provided all day

➤ Prizes given throughout the day

Mark your calendars & save the date!

Saturday, June 24th

10:00am to 7:00pm

Cost:  $30.00

(payment due in full 3 days before day of event to guarantee your space)

Limited seating, so call today to save your space!

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 in the Dobson Shores Plaza)

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

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Play Day with Shawn . . .

"Gather"
Mixed Media Collage Workshop

with Shawn Petite

Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

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Saturday  -  October 17, 2015

10:00am – 3:00pm
   

ONLY  1  SPACE LEFT!  Join Shawn in another popular and exciting Workshop!  In this Workshop, you’ll explore and play with all of the new products from the DecoArt Media line – modeling pastes, texture sand, crackle paste, crackle glaze, and antiquing creams.  You’ll also have the chance to experience with fluid acrylic and DecoArt Media misters.  You’ll have lots of practice and play time as you work on several practice pieces.  Then you’ll create and complete your final piece, “Gather”, with all the knowledge you’ve gained from your practice time.  Shawn will provide all the DecoArt Media products you’ll need to create your masterpiece, as well as plenty of stencils, stamps, papers, and other basics so your finished piece will truly be unique and one-of-a-kind.  But if you have something special you’d like to include in your piece . . . a special paper, stamp, stencil, or color of paint you’d just love to use . . . please bring it!  Designed for all skill levels, this Workshop is perfect for all Crafters from beginner to advanced.  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 10 STUDENTS, and is already beginning to fill up, so call right away to save your space and be prepared to have a truly creative experience!
     

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including CRAFT SHEET or mat; HEAT GUN; and anything special you’d like to include in your finished piece.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

 

     

     *  *  * ONLY  1  SPACE  STILL  AVAILABLE!! * * *

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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Come & Play With Shawn!

"Rigid Wrap"
Mixed Media Collage Workshop

with Shawn Petite

Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

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Saturday  -  September 26, 2015

10:00am – 3:00pm
   

 
ONLY  1  SPACE LEFT!  Join Shawn for another exciting, textural, grungy Workshop!  In this Workshop, you’ll play with creating texture with Rigid Wrap, a versatile, high-quality plaster gauze product made to the specifications of artists and craftspeople.  You’ll play with creating texture on tags, journals, a mini piece, then move on to creating your own, unique masterpiece.  You’ll have the opportunity to create freely while learning the techniques needed to make your one-of-a-kind sculpted piece.  In addition, you’ll learn how to create composition, best paint your texture, and how to seal and create incredible focal points and backgrounds, all of which you’ll want to use in many of your future projects.  There’ll also be an assortment of papers and vintage ephemera to use, but if you have something special you’d like to include in your piece . . . a special paper, stamp, stencil, or color of paint you’d just love to use . . . please bring it!  Designed for all skill levels, this Workshop is perfect for all Crafters from beginner to advanced.  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENTS, and is already beginning to fill up, so call right away to save your space and be prepared to have a truly creative experience!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including CRAFT SHEET or mat; and HEAT GUN.   In addition, if you'd like to bring any special paints, stamps, or stencils you'd like use, as well as any special papers or ephemera you’d like to include in your finished piece, please bring them with you.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

 

     

   *  *  * ONLY  1  SPACE  STILL  AVAILABLE!! * * *

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 From Shawn . . .

"Texture, Texture, Texture!"
Mixed Media Collage Workshop

with Shawn Petite

Cost: $65.00
(includes lunch)

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Saturday  -  June 27, 2015

10:00am – 3:00pm

     

ONLY  1  SPACE LEFT!  Join Shawn in another great Mixed Media Collage Workshop!  In this exciting Workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to play with every kind of texture, embossing, modeling, and crackle paste on the market today . . . as well as drywall compound!  You’ll get to see how each performs on a substrate, see how they dry, and what types of sealers and layers you can combine with each medium.  Once you get the basics down, you’ll have time to create your own unique masterpiece from start to finish.  You’ll also be using found objects, paper ephemera, and just about anything else that can be placed into drywall compound!  Many of the tips and techniques you learn in this Workshop will also work well with your art journals, tags, cards, and other original art, making it the perfect art form for everyone.  Shawn will provide a rainbow of acrylic paints, pens, and pastels for your use, along with stacks of stencils and buckets of stamps, and all the texture pastes & compounds you’ll be using.  There’ll also be an assortment of papers and vintage ephemera that you’ll need, but if you have something special you’d like to include in your piece . . . a special paper, stamp, stencil, or color of paint you’d just love to use . . . please bring it!  Designed for all skill levels, this Workshop is perfect for all Crafters from beginner to advanced.  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 students, and is already almost full, so call right away to save your space so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
     

Supplies to Bring:  Craft sheet or mat and heat gun.  In addition, you’ll also need to bring a palette knife (you won’t be able to create without it); any special paints, stamps, or stencils you want to use; any special papers or ephemera you’d like to include; and any special items you’d like to embed in your finished piece (keys, feathers, buttons, metal, etc.).  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

     

   *  *  * ONLY  1  SPACE  STILL  AVAILABLE! * * *

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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Beeswax Returns to CraftFusion!

"Beeswax 101"
Mixed Media Collage Workshop

with Shawn Petite

Cost: $60.00

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Saturday  -  May 16, 2015

10:00am – 2:00pm

     
You asked for it, you've got it!  Come join in the fun as you explore the wonderful world of creating in Beeswax with Shawn Petite.  In this Workshop, you'll learn the foundations of creating with beeswax, fusing, layering, and mixing with paints and papers.  The tips and techniques you learn in this Workshop will also work well with your art journals, tags, cards, and other original art, making it the perfect art for everyone.  You'll complete as many tags as time allows, as well as complete a beautiful one-of-a-kind work of art. Shawn will provide a rainbow of acrylic paints for you to use, along with stacks of stencils and buckets of stamps.  There'll also be an assortment of papers, vintage ephemera, and all the tags you'll need, but if you have something special you'd like to include in your piece . . . a special paper, stamp, or stencil . . . or a color of paint you'd just love to use, please bring it!  Designed for all skill levels, this Workshop is perfect for all Crafters from beginner to advanced. SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 10 STUDENTS, and with seats already almost full, you'll want to call right away to save your space so you don't miss out on this highly anticipated Workshop!
     

 

     

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet or mat and heat gun.  In addition, you'll also need to bring a 1" bristle brush (not synthetic) to be used only for applying wax; melting pot or small crock pot*; craft iron or travel iron * (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR IRON DOES NOT HAVE HOLES ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE {steam holes}); any special paints, stamps, or stencils; and any special papers or ephemera you'd like to include on your finished piece.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

*Check your local Goodwill or thrift store for melting pot/crock pot & travel iron

   

*  *  * ONLY  2  SEATS  STILL  AVAILABLE! * * *

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's Buffet)

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

www.craftfusionaz.com

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What's in Your Book of Memories?

"Vintage Folio Album" Workshop
with Dana Edwards
Cost: $60.00 (incl lunch)

Friday, July 11th   OR  Saturday, July 12th
10:00am to 6:00pm

Come in from the heat & create with Dana!  Using the new Collection Folio from Tim Holtz, you'll be able to tell your story with cascading panels, tags, pockets, and so much more to show off all your photos, memorabilia, and notes.  Using Tim's newest paper line, "Wallflower", each Workshop kit will be overflowing with Tim's idea-ology embellishments to decorate your album to make it truly unique and one-of-a-kind.  When finish, no two albums will be the same!  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENTS FOR EACH DATE, so you’ll want to call early to make your reservations because these exciting Workshops are sure to fill fast!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) and trimmer.  All other materials and supplies will be provided for your use.

  

Stop by & take a look at the project sample . . .

you'll be absolutely AMAZED!

   

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

so you don’t miss a minute of this
exciting & creative Workshop!

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Plan Your Travels with Dana . . .

Friday, June 13th   OR
Saturday, June 14th
10:00am to 4:00pm

"License Plate Album" Workshop
with Dana Edwards
Cost: $45.00 (incl lunch)

With the official start of summer almost here, vacation and travel plans are in the works.  To keep all those precious travel memories safe, Dana offers the perfect solution with her signature "License Plate Album".  Join her on your choice of dates as you create your own unique travel album using Bazzill’s “Worldwide” paper line and an actual Arizona license plate as your album cover.  Each finished album will be bound with easy to use wire binding, and have lots of space for photos and journaling, as well as a special pocket in the back to tuck in keepsakes such as tickets and memorabilia.  With seating limited to only 10 students for each date, you’ll want to call early to make your reservations because this popular Workshop is sure to fill quickly!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), adhesive (UHU Glue Sticks work best), and your favorite inks for embellishing.  Optional:  Each student will be supplied with an Arizona license plate, but feel free to bring one from your own state if you’d rather.  All other materials and supplies will be provided for your use.

 

Stop by & take a look at the project sample . . .

you definitely won't be disappointed!

   

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

and don’t miss a minute of this fun-filled

and creative Workshop!

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Cookin' with Dana . . .

Friday, December 6th   OR
Saturday, December 7th
10:30am to 1:30pm

"Christmas Recipe Book" Workshop
with Dana Edwards
Cost: $35.00
   (incl holiday snacks & goodies)

Join Dana on your choice of dates in this highly anticipated Workshop as you create an extraordinary 6”x6” bound book that’s perfect for holding all of your special Christmas recipes.  Using Bazzill’s new Christmas collection, “Nordic Pines”, this one-of-a-kind handmade book is created using paper bags, then bound and stitched with a ribbon spine.  Loaded with lots of cute embellishments, as well as plenty of pockets for keeping your recipes safe and clean, your finished book will look fabulous in any kitchen or make the ideal gift for any cook on your gift list.  You’ll need to call early to save your space, though, because with seating limited to only 6 students for each date, each of these fun and creative Workshops are already beginning to fill quickly and you won't want to miss a minute!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; scissors; paper trimmer; paper piercer; your favorite wet adhesives; and any special embellishments you might want to add to make your book unique and special. All other materials and supplies will be provided.

 

Stop by to see the project sample . . .

you definitely won't be disappointed!

   

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

and don’t miss a minute of this fun-filled

and creative Workshop!

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Begin Your Christmas with Dana . . .

Friday, November 15th   OR
Saturday, November 16th
10:00am to 1:00pm

"Angel Ornament" Workshop
with Dana Edwards
Cost: $35.00
   (incl holiday snacks & goodies)

Have you ever wanted an ornament, whether for your holiday tree or for a special gift, but just couldn't find one that was exactly what you were looking for?  Then this is the perfect Workshop for you!  Join Dana as you create these gorgeous handmade, hand painted wood angel ornaments that would make an adorable addition to any Christmas tree or holiday package.  With several angel ornament shapes to choose from, your kit will include your own doll head collage sheet and all the embellishments you'll need to create TWO 6" unique and one-of-a-kind ornaments.  Each finished ornament would make a distinctive and out-of-the-ordinary type of gift that any person would love receiving . . . if you can bear to part with them!  Call early to make your reservations, because with seating limited to only 10 students, each of these fun and create Workshops are sure to fill quickly and you definitely don't want to miss a minute!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; scissors; your favorite wet adhesives; and any special embellishments you might want to add to your ornaments to give them that extra special sparkle!  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

Stop by to see the project sample . . .

you definitely won't be disappointed!

   

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

and don’t miss a minute of this fun-filled

and creative Workshop!

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Are You Feeling Creatively Drained?

With the high temperatures and humidity we've been experiencing lately, have your creative juices been a little "sapped"?  We have just what the doctor ordered . . . a comfortable, cool, dry place for you to spread out and regenerate those creative juices!  With room for yourself and 11 of your crafty friends, you'll be able to spread out and craft the hours away while having fun, all without worrying about being messy or running up the A/C bill at home!

For a flat fee of $5.00 per person, our Workshop area is open to everyone during normal business hours except when a Workshop or other event is scheduled, so call the store today to reserve your own private time.  And if you purchase at least $5.00 in product during your visit, your fee will be waived . . . so it's like cropping for free!  Consider it "creative therapy"!

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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