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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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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

A Look at the Month Ahead . . .

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!!

WE'RE HAVING A SALE!!!
"CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY"
Saturday, August 25th
10:00am to 6:00pm
Save 10% to 25% on your favorite items when you pick your discount from our basket of colored envelopes . . . then shop, shop, shop!  Watch for other special sales throughout the store, too!  Make your plans now to join us!  We look forward to seeing you all there!


NEW TEACHER . . . NEW CLASS!
"Basic Solder Workshop"
with Suzi Kaminsky
Fri., Aug. 31st ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, Aug. 31st ~ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
"SOLDERING WITH SUZI K"
With Suzi Kaminsky                 $50.00
Join Suzi and create 2 gorgeous soldered pendants & necklaces as she shares tips & techniques of basic soldering with you in this new Workshop.  Your completed necklaces will look perfect with any outfit or for any occasion . . . or make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season! SEATING IS LIMITED, so make your reservation today!  Supplies to Bring: Art work for the pendants will be provided, but if you have a special photo or saying, please bring it along.  All other supplies & materials will be provided.

"Steampunk Jewelry - Part 2"
with Jeri Housel
Wed., Sept. 5th
11:00am to 1:30pm
Wednesday, Sept. 5th ~ 11:00am to 1:30pm
"STEAMPUNK JEWELRY - PART 2"
With Jeri Housel                  $45.00
Have fun with Jeri as you continue your creative tour in the world of Steampunk-inspired jewelry in Part 2 of this exciting Workshop series.  If you enjoyed Part 1, you're going to love Part 2 as you create two more beautiful necklaces that will have all your family & friends asking "where did you get those?"  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including E6000 Adhesive and jewelry tools (round needle nose pliers & cutter).  All other supplies & materials will be provided.


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Saturday, Sept. 8th ~ 10:00am to 5:00pm
"RANGER STUDIO DAY"           $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 almost sold out!  Workshop fee includes cost of workshop & your very own tool kit to keep, as well as lunch & good-eats all day!  Check the Calendar page on the website for more details, but make your reservations fast!

Thursday, Sept. 13th ~ 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: "1960's Music".
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!


NEW TEACHER . . . NEW CLASS!
"Life's Little Curiosities"
with Ellen Castellini
Sat., Sept. 15th ~ 10:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 15th
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.  Lunch and all other materials & supplies will be provided.

"Coffee Sleeves Album"
with Sandy Diller
Sat., Sept. 22nd ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 22nd
11:00am to 4:00pm
"COFFEE SLEEVES ALBUM"
With Sandy Diller                  $45.00
Sandy returns from her summer travels with this exciting & unique mini album that captures the imagination using coffee cup sleeves & packed full of tags and embellishments.  You'll also learn new techniques in die cutting & dry embossing that you'll use in future projects.  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including any photos you'd like to add.  Lunch and all other materials & supplies will be provided including binding, ribbons, embellishments, & templates for fitting your photos to the tags.

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
Just in time for the upcoming holidays, come and spend a fun & creative afternoon with Sandy as you create these unique "traps" all decked out for Halloween & Christmas.  You'll make 2 traps, one for each holiday, the perfect way to display your holiday photos or hold notes or shopping lists.  Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including Glossy Accents and  a small paint brush (not foam) for glue & glitter.

Be sure to bookmark the Calendar page at
for more details on these & all of our exciting upcoming classes!
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Friday, June 8, 2012

In the News


Mark your calendars and join Sandy Diller and Madeline Bia this month for two great projects . . .

"How to Build A Better Mousetrap"
Sat., June 16th ~ 11:00am - 2:30pm
with Sandy Diller
Saturday, June 16th from 11:00am to 2:30pm for "How to Build A Better Mousetrap!" with Sandy Diller.  Create two vintage-themed "traps" in two sizes perfect for photos, notes, or whatever you'd like to keep tabs on.  Choose from a variety of strange and curious embellishments or add your own to make each one uniquely yours.  Feel free to bring photos to make them personal.  Class fee includes lunch but it's almost full, so don't wait too long to make your reservations!

"Vintage Blue Mini Album"
Sat., June 23rd ~ 11:00am - 3:00pm
with Madeline Bia
Saturday, June 23rd from 11:00am to 3:00pm for "Vintage Blue Mini Album" with Madeline Bia.  Spend the day with Madeline as she shares her secrets and tips to creating this beautiful "vintage-inspired" album using the gorgeous "Vintage Blue" paper collection from Glitz Design.  Distress with inks and acrylic paints, add specialty folds, pockets, and embellishments, and you'll leave with the perfect album for all your photos or journaling entries. Class fee includes lunch, so bring a friend and make a day of it . . . but call quick before it's sold out!

Check the Calendar page on the website at http://www.craftfusionaz.com/ for more details, but plan on joining us for these fun projects . . . you won't be disappointed!  Call (480) 821-3758 now to make your reservations!
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Friday, June 1, 2012

Come & Join Us for a "Cool" Time . . .

Even though we haven't hit that magical date on the calendar, summer has officially hit the Valley of the Sun with it's triple digit temperatures!  With that in mind, why not make plans and spend some quality time keeping cool with classes here at CraftFusion?  Think of it as saving on your utility bills at home!!  Classroom space is limited, though, so call (480) 821-3758 quick to make your reservations.  We look forward to seeing you!

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

THIS CLASS IS FILLING QUICK!
Saturday, June 9th
10:00am-3:30pm
"CHALK-IT-UP WORKSHOP"
with Mindy Park     Cost: $65.00
Transform a vintage-inspired metal tile into a fabulous piece of art perfect for any home with custom faux finishes & beautiful embellishments!  LIMITED TO 8, this class is selling out quick, so don't wait too long before making your reservations!  THE PHOTOS DON'T DO THIS PROJECT JUSTICE ~ come in & see for yourself!!

Thursday, June 14th
6:00pm-8:30pm
"ATC WORKSHOP & SWAP"
Create six 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: "Something Found On or Alongside the Road".
Saturday, June 16th
11:00am-2:30pm
"HOW TO BUILD A BETTER MOUSETRAP"
with Sandy Diller         Cost: $35.00
Spend a fun morning & create two unique "mousetraps" . . . perfect for holding photos, notes or messages.  Keep one for yourself & give one as a gift -. they're perfect for everyone! Class is almost full, so don't wait any longer . . .  make your reservations now & save your spot!

Saturday, June 23rd
11:00am-3:00pm
"VINTAGE BLUE MINI ALBUM"
with Madeline Bia        Cost: $45.00
Create your own beautiful mini album highlighting the "Vintage Blue" collection from Glitz Designs. Add touches of unique techniques & finishes & you'll have the perfect album to keep all your photos or secrets!

NEW TEACHER . . . NEW CLASS!
Wednesday, June 27th
6:00pm-8:30pm
"CARDS WITH KIM"
Watch for more details as they unfold from this exciting, new teacher . . . you won't want to miss what she has to share!  Hint . . . think "Carolina Breeze" from Teresa Collins!!


Friday, June 29th
11:00am-1:00pm
"MORNING OF RED HATS"
What do you get when you mix a group of fun ladies, red & purple, glitter, bling, & more glitter?  A special workshop designed uniquely for the Ladies of the Red Hats Society!  If you'd like a private workshop designed with your group in mind, give us a call . . . we'd love to have you!

Don't forget to bookmark the Calendar page
at http://www.craftfusionaz.com/ for details on these
and all of our upcoming projects!

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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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Come On In . . . We've Got the Cooler On!


Summer won't officially begin for a while, but it's not too early to start making your plans to keep cool now with classes here at CraftFusion.  Classroom space is limited, though, so call (480) 821-3758 quick to make your reservations.  We look forward to seeing you!

To see class samples, stop by the store & take a look . . .
you definitely won't be disappointed!!

THIS CLASS HAS SOLD OUT!
Friday, May 18th
11:00am-4:00pm
"RETRO HOUSEWORK MINI ALBUM"
with Cheryl Wildman         Cost: $45.00
Create your own mini-album chock-full of embellishments, tags, & humorous quotes & sayings . . . keep it for yourself or give as a gift to anyone who isn't enthralled with housework!

Wednesday, May 23rd
11:00am-1:30pm
"Everyday Cards"
with Stacey Stevenson     Cost: $25.00
Create six "everyday" cards perfect for any occasion - Happy Birthday, Thank You, Just Because, & more.  You'll never look at store-bought cards the same!

Saturday, June 2nd
10:30am-4:30pm
"SCHOOL ALBUM K-6"
with Suzette Ricks     Cost: $90.00
Puzzled with where to keep all those memories for your children? Designed for keeping everything in one place, you're sure to fall in love with this fantastic album . . . created in true Suzette-style!

Saturday, June 9th
10:00am-3:30pm
"CHALK-IT-UP WORKSHOP"
with Mindy Park     Cost: $65.00
Transform a vintage-inspired metal tile into a fabulous piece of art perfect for any home with custom faux finishes & beautiful embellishments!  This class is sure to sell out quick, so don't wait too long before making your reservations!


Thursday, June 14th
6:00pm-8:30pm
"ATC WORKSHOP & SWAP"
Create six 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: "Something Found On or Alongside the Road".
Saturday, June 16th
11:00am-2:30pm
"HOW TO BUILD A BETTER MOUSETRAP"
with Sandy Diller         Cost: $35.00
Spend a fun morning & create two unique "mousetraps" . . . perfect for holding photos, notes or messages.  Keep one for yourself & give one as a gift -. they're perfect for everyone!  Class is already beginning to fill up, so don't wait . . .  make your reservations early to save your spot!



Don't forget to bookmark the Calendar page
at http://www.craftfusionaz.com/ for details on these
and all of our upcoming projects!

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!!
Pin It