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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We Have a Special Guest Coming!

Kelly Kilmer will be joining us
for TWO Fantastic Days . . .
Friday ~ November 17, 2017 &

Saturday ~ November 18, 2017 . . .
with FOUR New Fun-Filled Workshops

never taught in Arizona before!!

Join Kelly Kilmer as she makes her very first visit to CraftFusion for 2 fun-filled days as she brings you 4 exciting Workshops never taught in Arizona before!  Kelly doesn’t travel light and each Workshop Cost includes a vast array of supplies for you to use to complete your projects . . . handmade and decorative papers, mat board, a full variety of adhesives and gel mediums, bookbinding supplies (thread, awl, needles, etc.), rubber stamps and ink pads, decorative tapes, pens and markers, stencils, collage ephemera, and much, much more!  SEATING IS LIMITED so make your reservations early to be sure to save your space!

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         "The Odyssey Journal"

Cost:  $80.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
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Friday  ~  November 17, 2017

10:00am – 2:00pm
                 

Who said that you could only make a book using expensive supplies?  This is the ultimate Workshop in recycling and creativity!  You’ll turn trash into a new journal with fun fold out pages.  After you’ve assembled your book, you’ll journey through a plethora of new techniques in painting, collage, and art journaling.  Think you’ve seen it all?  Eager to get messy and learn something new?  Join Kelly and spend some time on our own unique voyage through the world of paint, paper and creative exploration.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; roll of paper towels or old rags; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ to 2″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes), as well as a few smaller, detail brushes; your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*; and any catalogs with thick papers or anything with thick/heavy paper that you’d want to use as a journal (Kelly suggests old mailers, college brochures, nice catalogs, etc.  Kelly will have some to use, but some people like to bring their own stash to use up.).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.
     

         

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"Juicy Journal Pages"
Cost: $70.00 (includes beverages & snacks)

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Friday  ~  November 17, 2017

2:30pm – 5:30pm
     

In this special Workshop, you’ll work quick and fast, without judgment, the idea being to keep your inner critic silent.  You’ll create a series of pages that are unique to you while learning a variety of new layering techniques involving collage, acrylics, markers, stencils, stamps, and more.  After some time spent creating this way, you’ll step back and think about your pages.  You’ll learn to look and process your pages with new eyes.  You’ll then rework your pages into all new original journal pages.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; journal or paper to work on; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; roll of paper towels; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes); your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); and small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

     

                               

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"Untold Stories"
Cost: $80.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
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Saturday  ~  November 18, 2017

10:00pm – 2:00pm
     

This journal is the ultimate in play.  Kelly tells us that she’s always looking for new ways to revitalize her favorite techniques.  Think lush layers of paint, paper, tape, stencils, pen work, and more all bound into little bundles of creativity.  You’ll start the Workshop by creating rich layers of painted pages.  You’ve only just begun as you step back, revisit your pages, and start to think about how you can assemble them into books.  Before the tearing and the binding begin, you’ll go through and collage your pages (Kelly will show you how to collage them so that when you fold and assemble them you will have pages ready for you to work on.)  After you’ve finished assembling your journal, you’ll step back again and learn techniques for on the go or art journaling using minimal supplies.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; full roll of paper towels or old rags; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ to 2″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes), as well as a few smaller, detail brushes; your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); and small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.
     

       

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"Visual Journal Pages as Narrative"
Cost: $70.00 (includes beverages & snacks)

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Saturday  ~  November 18, 2017

2:30pm – 5:30pm
     

Where do you start when you put pen to paper?  How do you translate what’s in your head to your visual art journal pages?  How do you combine the visual with the written word?  Learn to combine paper, paint, and pen to create visually expressive and unique journal pages.  In this Workshop, you’ll learn a plethora of layering techniques using not only your pens and markers but also paint, paper, and more.  Think that you know what there is to putting your heart onto paper?  Think again.  Kelly first developed this Workshop to challenge herself and now she’s challenging you.  Bring your journal and supplies listed below (Kelly will have plenty of art supplies to share because she doesn’t travel light!) and be prepared to spill out onto the page.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; journal; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; roll of paper towels or old rags; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes), as well as a few smaller, detail brushes; your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); and small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

     

     

* When selecting your favorite ephemera for any of Kelly's Workshops, think about reading this as you choose your images and papers . . .

http://kellykilmer.blogspot.com/2015/06/being-mindful-curating-your-images-for.html

    
Come & join in the fun!

*  *  * Seating is VERY LIMITED & Workshops are filling up fast!  Call early to make your reservations!! * * *

No refunds of any type can be offered for cancellations by students of Workshops

with Out-of-Town or Guest Artists

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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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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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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