Join Gayl in the Workshop . . .

"Halloween Junk Journal"
The Newest Workshop from Gayl Staffler

Saturday ~ October 14, 2017

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $50.00

Welcome to a full day of crafty Halloween fun!  In this Workshop, follow along with Gayl as she shares many new techniques that we guarantee you’re going to love!  She’ll provide paper that she’s prepared in advance for your book, but she’ll take the time to walk you through the dying process step-by-step that she used.  It really takes coffee dying to a new level!  You’ll arrange your pages in the order you want, then stitch and bind your book for a clean finish.  Once that’s done, you’ll spend time learning a variety of design techniques that make this book unique and special.  Techniques you learn in this Workshop will work well in all future projects you do!  Your finished book will be filled with several spots to add tags and embellishments, so if you have anything special you’d like to add, please bring it.  Everything about this Workshop spells fun, so call now to save your space before it sells out!  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 students . . . spaces are going fast!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ScorTape (3/8″ & 1/4”); your favorite wet adhesive that can be laid down as a thin bead (i.e., Fabri-Tac or Art Glitter Glue); paper piercer or awl; self-healing mat; and a ruler.  If you have any special ephemera you’d like to add, please bring it.  All other supplies and materials will be supplied.

Photos don't begin to do this

wonderful book justice . . .
stop in & check out the project sample!
     
Call now to sign up for this
exciting Workshop and let your
imagination & creativity soar!

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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Help Us Welcome a New Family Member!

"Perpetual Calendar Tin"
from Shirley Seay
(aka "The Artsy Fartsy Fairy")

Saturday ~ July 15, 2017

10:00am – 5:00pm

Cost:  $55.00

Help us in welcoming Shirley Seay to the CraftFusion Family and join in the fun with the “Artsy Fartsy Fairy” as she brings her magical talents to the Workshop!  Who doesn’t need or want a calendar?  Join Shirley in creating the perfect solution with this unique, one-of-a-kind perpetual calendar using a vintage tin.  With plenty of inside storage for each month of the year, your finished calendar will be perfectly suited for display on a desk or countertop, with no two looking alike, but each one fantastic.  If you’re familiar with Shirley’s previous Workshops, you know how generous she is with the goodies and embellishments, but if you have something special you’d like to add, please bring it!  Make your reservations early because SEATING IS LIMITED . . . call now to save your space before it sells out!

 

 

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; scissors; paper trimmer; heat gun; favorite wet adhesive; and apron (optional).  If you have any special papers or embellishments you’d like to add, please bring them with you.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

Stop in and take a look at the project sample!

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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Just Arrived . . .

Monthly Mixed Media DIY Kits from CRAFTIQUE, the newest in Monthly DIY Subscription Box proejcts!  Also available online, we now have them in the store so you can stop by and pick up a different DIY project every month . . . without having to wait for yours to arrive in the mail!  If you love combining vintage and antique with upcycling, this is the perfect DIY for you!  Perfect for the beginner or advanced DIYer alike, each month's surprise kit has been designed with fun in mind and comes complete with all the supplies and instructions you'll need to complete your project . . . and as a bonus, all the wrappings are made entirely out of recycled materials, just waiting for you to work your upcycling magic!

Check out the www.craftique.cratejoy.com website for more details,

but come in and get yours today!

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 Arrival from Sweden!

We've just rceived some of the prettiest paper ever for Valentine's Day . . . and it's all the way from Sweden!  With a soft touch of vintage romance, this new collection from Pion Design is perfect for all your crafting projects . . . albums, cards, layouts, or whatever your pleasure!  With 12 double-sided 12"x12" papers to chose from (for a total of 24 designs!), you won't know which one to pick first!  And if that wasn't enough, each design also comes in a 6"x6" size! In addition, Pion has also included 13 beautifully coordinated solid colored papers, custom matched to suit this collection and we have them all . . . oh, my!

Not found elsewhere in Arizona, you won't want to wait too long to get yours, though . . . it's already going out the door and there won't be any reorders!

"To My Valentine" from Pion Design of Sweden

Pictures cannot do this collection justice.  Come in to see for yourself!  We know you're going to love it just as much as we do . . . if not more!

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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A New Addition to the Calendar . . .

“Impressions in Solder”

Soldered Pendant Workshop

with Carol Rose

Saturday ~ October 4, 2014

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $115.00 (includes lunch)

Join Carol in another exciting workshop as you create this amazing textured soldered pendant necklace.  You’ll learn how to expertly use a soldering iron and copper foil tape for creating beautiful textured impressions in solder and how to add creative elements like twisted wire jump rings to add more texture.  You’ll also design and create a personalized mix media collage background within your pendant.  You’ll finish your pendant with patina and pretty baubles to customize your necklace, making it a true one-of-a-kind piece.  Make your reservations early because with LIMITED SEATING, this much requested and highly anticipated Workshop is sure to sell out quick!  Call now to save your space and don’t miss a minute of this fun and creative workshop! 

Supplies to Bring:  Basic set of jewelry tools including round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and a flush cutter (available at local craft stores; see photo below). If you have any special mix media bits ‘n pieces you’d like to add to customize your collage background, please do.  (The finished pendant size is 2.25”w x 2.5”h.)  All other tools, supplies, and sparkly elements will be provided.

  

(To see more of Carol’s beautiful creations, be sure to visit her Pinterest page)

Call now to sign up for this fantastic Workshop

and let your imagination & creativity soar!

Stop in for a visit to see the project sample . . .
we guarantee you'll fall in love, for sure!

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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Playing With Fire . . .

Have you ever wanted to play with fire, and not only be allowed to, but be encouraged to?  Not as in setting buildings on fire like an arsonist, but playing with fire in a creative way and making something truly beautiful?  That was what was going on in the CraftFusion Workshop last Saturday, August 2nd, as Carol Rose shared her magic and secrets in creating with soldering and metal etching.  Everyone who attended the Workshop had the opportunity to create two stunning metal cuff bracelets, while learning how to attach bling and metal decorations with soldering and flame.  When finished, each bracelet was unique and absolutely gorgeous!

(from left to right):  Carol Rose; Heidi Brunelle; Randi Partain; Suzanne Dennis; Jerilynn Olson; Noelle Kostraba; Phyllis Korogodsky; Robin Fowler; Vickie Overman

And as an added bonus, Carol brought in desserts and treats for everyone from Sweet-Stops of Phoenix to enjoy.  


If you weren't able to make it last Saturday, you'll definitely want to make your plans now to join Carol in her next Workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 4th.  Watch for more details as they become available, but we can tell you it'll be another great time and project . . . you definitely won't be disappointed!  You'll want to call early to save your spot, though, because with limited seating, seats fill quickly and you won't want to miss a minute of the fun!

More scenes from last Saturday's "Fashionably Cuffed" Workshop . . .

 

 

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 the former Zoe's Quilts & Catherine's)

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

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Just Added to the Calendar . . .

“Fashionably Cuffed”

Metal Etching & Torch Soldering Workshop

with Carol Rose

Saturday ~ August 2, 2014

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost:  $125.00
(includes lunch & special surprises)

Grow your creativity, along with your soldering skills, in this amazing new bracelet Workshop with Carol Rose.  This exciting hands-on Workshop is filled with many tips, tricks, and techniques designed to keep you busy the entire day.  In this Workshop you’ll create 2 stunning cuff bracelets and learn many valuable new techniques such as creating beautiful etched patterns in metals; the importance of using hard and soft solder; annealing metal; soldering rhinestones with ease; cuff bracelet forming; setting pointed back rhinestones into pronged settings, and applying patina and gilders paste to your finished pieces for a vintage appearance.  A delicious lunch and gorgeous, mouth-watering treats from Sweet-Stops of Phoenix will be provided.  SEATING IS VERY LIMITED, so call early to save your space because this exciting Workshop is on it’s way to selling out!

Supplies to Bring:  Flat nose and bent nose pliers. These jewelry tools are available at local big box craft stores and local bead shops.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

(To see more of Carol’s beautiful creations, be sure to visit her Pinterest page)

Call now to sign up for this fantastic Workshop

and let your imagination & creativity soar!

Stop in for a visit to see the project sample . . .
we guarantee you'll fall in love, for sure!

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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Playing With Fire . . .

Saturday ~ May 10, 2014

10:30am – 4:00pm

“Romancing the Flame”

Torch Soldering Workshop

with Carol Rose

Cost:  $90.00 (includes lunch)

Join Carol in another creative Workshop and create this stunning, romantic charm necklace. You will learn the basics of torch soldering by joining whimsical charms and rhinestones to brass shapes, all with a torch. You will learn how to expertly conceal the solder under each charm, which gives an expensive and professional look to your jewelry. Learn how to apply patina and alcohol inks on metal to finish with a vintage look. To complete your project you will construct a 3 layer necklace and attach the charms to finish.  Make your reservations early because with SEATING LIMITED TO ONLY 6 students, this Workshop is sure to sell out quick!  Call now to save your space and don’t miss a minute of this fun and creative workshop!

You're gorgeous necklace will even
have 2 heart-shaped lockets!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic set of jewelry tools including round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and a flush cutter (available at local craft stores; see photo below).  All other tools, supplies, and vintage sparkly elements will be provided.

 

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 . . .
we guarantee you'll be "charmed", for sure!

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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Only a Few Seats Left!

Saturday, January 11th                                                     10:00am – 2:00pm

"Vintage Finds Album" Workshop with Shelley Ellis               Cost: $35.00

Spend the afternoon with Shelley next Saturday as you construct a unique "spineless" 6"x8" album as she shares the how-to's of her signature binding technique.  Using the beautiful  "Vintage Finds" collection from Teresa Collins, your finished album will be overflowing with all sorts of vintage goodness and charm . . . pockets & tags, flips & flaps, envelopes & glassine bags, a beautiful pearl and rhinestone medallion on the cover, and so much more! Extra embellishments will also be available to allow you to make your finished album truly unique and distinctive.  Filled with so many spots for photos and notes, you'll find there's nothing "small" about this album!  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.  With seating limited to only 10, you'll want to call quick to save your spot so you don't miss a minute in this fun and creative Workshop!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; scissors; 12x12 paper trimmer; scoreboard & scoring tool; Scor-Tape (1/4" & 1/2") or doubled-sided tacky tape; your favorite dry adhesive; glue gun & extra glue sticks; foam pop-up squares or dots; stapler & staples; and Crop-O-Dile or hole punch.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

 

Stop in & check out the project sample . . .

you'll absolutely fall in LOVE with it!

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

so you don’t miss a minute of this exciting

and creative Workshop!

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Save Your Seats Early!

"Romantic Keepsake Box" Soldering Workshop with Carol Rose

Saturday,  February 1, 2014 ~ 10:30 am  to  4:00 pm

Cost: $80.00  (includes lunch)

Join Carol in this new Workshop for 2014 as you learn how to apply basic Tiffany soldering techniques and use 90-degree angles while creating the perfect box shape of this gorgeous trinket box. This lovely box measures 3"x3"x4" high, with box hinges that you'll create for attaching the lid.  Learn the latest faux mercury glass technique for that extra vintage charm, then finish your box off with antique patina and sealer.  With its soldered decorative feet, as well as soldered rhinestone chain, vintage jewelry components, and metal embellishments, your finished box will sparkle and shine wherever you decide to display it.  This project is a little more challenging than Carol's jewelry projects, but is still open to beginners, so be brave . . . you can do it!

All of Carol's previous Workshops have sold out fast, so call now to make your reservations, because with seating limited to only 8 students, this Workshop is sure to fill quickly!  All tools, supplies, and sparkly elements will be provided, so all you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm!

 

 Stop in to see the project sample . . .

you'll absolutely LOVE it . . . we guarantee!

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

so you don’t miss a minute of this fun

and creative Workshop!

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Join Us in 2014!

Saturday ~ January 4, 2014
10:30am-3:00pm
"Tenderly"
Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

Join Cindy Kovack in her first Workshop at CraftFusion as you create your own exciting "found object" pendant similar to that featured in the Somerset Memories Magazine Spring 2013 issue and taught at Art Unraveled.  Now's the time to dig deep into your memory box and pull out your favorite copy of a baby picture, or maybe one that's near and dear to your heart of a favorite relative, pet, or friend (laser).  Cindy will provide pieces of vintage ephemera for you to chose from to decorate your art piece, but feel free to bring along small bits and pieces that will bring your piece to life to make it unique . . . antique buttons, jewelry from your mother or grandmother or favorite aunt, a key from grandpa's house, that dog tag that means so much from your beloved furry friend, something from your child or childhood that needs to see the light of day . . . anything that's special to you and might inspire you.  Your overall finished art piece will be approximately 3"x7", creating a beautiful and unique keepsake that would be perfect as a necklace pendant, wall hanging, album piece . . . the possibilities are limited only by imagination!  If you love mixed media art as much as Cindy, make your reservations now to spend a creative and exciting day with her in her first Workshop here at CraftFusion . . . you won't be disappointed!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including 1" acrylic application brush; Vintage Photo Distress ink pad or your favorite brown ink; Loctite Super Glue (Gel Type); small photos of you as a child or of a loved one, favorite pet, or friend (laser copy) that will fit within a 2" parameter (black & white preferred); corrugated crown (available from CraftFusion).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

Stop in to see

the project sample . . .

we guarantee you'll absolutely LOVE it!

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

and don’t miss a minute of this exciting

and creative Workshop!

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Help Us Welcome Cindy Kovack!

It's happened again!  The CraftFusion family has grown as another new artist and talented instructor joins the team . . . Cindy Kovack!  Cindy's had the passion to create since childhood.  As a young girl, even though she lacked the funds for her creative projects, that didn't stop her . . . she'd hike to the local dump to salvage reclaimed parts and pieces for her art!  As a self-taught artist who originally learned to paint with house paints and model airplane brushes, she's since fused her love of paint, collage, and upcycling into a way of life.  With the passing of her late husband, she found she was able to channel her grief into her art, and to this day, continues to use her creativity as a form of meditation.  Cindy is also a published artist who has taught painting, drawing, and varied mixed media techniques throughout her career at seminars, educational facilities, galleries, local shops, and retreats.  She's been a featured artist and instructor at Art Unraveled in Phoenix, AZ (2007-2013), Art & Soul in Portland, OR (2013), Artiscape in Dublin, OH (2012-2013), just to name a few.  Several of her art projects have also been published in numerous issues of the Somerset Studio Magazines.  If you love mixed media art as much as Cindy, make your reservations now to spend an exciting day with her in her first Workshop here at CraftFusion as we extend her a warm welcome to our Family!

Saturday ~ January 4, 2014                                               10:30am-3:00pm
"Tenderly"                                                            Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

Join Cindy in her first Workshop at CraftFusion and create your own exciting "found object" necklace that was featured in the Somerset Memories Magazine Spring 2013 issue.  Now's the time to dig deep into those memory boxes and pull out a favorite copy of a baby picture (laser) or one that is near and dear to your heart.  Cindy will provide pieces of ephemera to decorate your art piece, but you'll want to bring along small bits and pieces that will bring your piece to life to make your piece unique . . . antique buttons, jewelry from your mother or grandmother or favorite aunt, a key from grandpa's house, that dog tag that means so much from your beloved furry friend, something from your child that needs to see the light of day . . . anything that's special to you and might inspire you.  Your overall finished necklace/art piece will be approximately 3"x7".

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including 1" acrylic application brush; Vintage Photo Distress ink pad or your favorite brown ink; Loctite Super Glue (Gel Type); small photos of you as a child or of a loved one, favorite pet, or friend (laser copy) that will fit within a 2" parameter (black & white preferred); corrugated crown (available from CraftFusion).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

 

Stop in to see the project sample . . .
we guarantee you'll absolutely LOVE it!

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

and don’t miss a minute of this exciting

and creative Workshop!

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Oh La La!

"Paris Meets Arizona" Soldering Workshop                   Cost: $60.00
Saturday ~  November 23, 2013                       10:30 am  to  4:00 pm

with Carol Rose

Join Carol in her new, exciting Workshop and learn how to create stunning jewelry pedants using natural turquoise colored stones and re-purposed vintage jewelry.  Each student will learn the basics of soldering using the copper foil method, how to make solder dots around the edge of your design, and add solder jump rings to finish into a unique and gorgeous pendant, with the option of using a patina for a vintage appearance or keeping the look of bright silver.  You'll also learn how to deconstruct vintage jewelry and solder each piece with ease, so no two pieces will look alike.  Make your reservations early because with seating limited to only 8 students, this Workshop is sure to fill quickly!  Call now to save your space and don't miss a minute of this fun and creative Workshop!

Supplies to Bring:  All tools, supplies, and vintage sparkly elements will be provided.  Lunch will also be provided.  All you'll need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm!  Optional Supplies:  If you have any vintage jewelry that you'd like to use for this project, please bring it with you.

Seating is LIMITED TO 8,

so call (480) 821-3758 early

to save YOUR seat!!

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Show & Tell . . .

If you're a frequent visitor of CraftFusion, you know we always encourage our guests to bring in and show off their creations.  Once again, we've been lucky enough that one of our favorite visitors took us up on our word and did just that.

Some of you may be familiar with Jessica Tucker as "the gal at the register" this past summer.  Now that it's fall and Jessica has returned to school, it doesn't seem to have hampered her creative mojo at all.  In fact, if you stop in for a visit, you'll see many of Jessica's projects displayed throughout the store because she's one of our talented Design Team members.  But last week, Jessica stopped in for a visit to show off her newest creation, and she definitely blew us out of the water.  So much so, we couldn't wait to take photos to share with everyone. See if you don't agree.

"Spooks and Spells" ~ Jessica Tucker
Copyright 2013

Beginning with a "found treasure" from the Goodwill, Jessica transformed an old faux wood printer tray into a true work of art.  After having fallen in love with Graphic 45's "Steampunk Spells" paper collection, she wanted to capture the feeling of a vintage druggist and his wares, steampunk style.  To compliment the steampunk theme, she also incorporated Graphic 45's "Olde Curiosity Shoppe" and "Steampunk Deputant" paper collections, as her background, but then mixed in other found objects which she used in ways never intended.  How about the "frame" for Mr. Seymour Bones?  This was formerly a finger pull for a closet door! And the "fence" that those flying pigs are jumping through? Punchinella, with an application of rusting solution!  Even her spiders dangling webs were formed from old bed springs!*

 

And there you have it . . . Jessica's "Spooks and Spells" tray.  Jessica created this fantastic work of art to display over her fireplace for Halloween, but maybe with a little arm twisting we can convince her to "loan" it to us after the holiday to hang on our wall.  Be sure to leave a comment below to let us know what you think of Jessica's project!

Thank you for sharing, Jessica!

If you'd like to have us share one of your projects, please bring it in to show off. We love seeing and hearing about everything you create!

*Many of the found objects used in Jessica's project can be found on our Vintage Tables right inside the front door of the store!  Come & see what we have . . . you'll definitely look at things differently!

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