Showing posts with label Steampunk Debutant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steampunk Debutant. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Make Plans to Join Gladys for Some Fun!

Make your plans now to spend some fun time with Gladys Moreno as she returns with two new exciting and unique projects.  You definitely won't be disappointed!

August 3, 2013 ~ Saturday     ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT!
10:00am-6:00pm
"Steampunk Madness" Photo Album Workshop
Cost:  $85.00 (includes lunch)

Join Gladys as she shares her love of Steampunk in this exciting new photo album.  Create your own interactive photo album full of mats, pockets, flaps, tags, and so much more!  Your finished album will measure 8”x6” and contain 8 full size pages, plus 3 independent mini pages.  Each interactive page will have a full mat that pulls out, along with many pockets, flaps, folds, and more, giving you the chance for more photos.  Photo albums should be all about the memories, and not about the paper we use to mat your pages, and this album certainly delivers!  Using Graphic 45’s “Steampunk Debutante” paper collection and a mix of other collections, this full day Workshop will provide you with lots of techniques to add to your arsenal of craft ideas.  With seating limited to only 10, you’ll want to call early to save your spot so you don’t miss your chance to create this awesome book!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ruler; scoreboard; bone folder; medium size paint brush; Studio Matte Medium Gel; Studio Glossy Medium Gel; Scor-Tape (2 of each – ¼”, ½”, 1” {1” is optional; you can double or triple up on ½”}); ATG Gun (with 1 refill); Distress Inks ( Vintage Photo & Mustard Seed); and StazOn Inks (Timber Brown, Olive Green, & Saddle Brown).  All other supplies and materials will be provided.
 


September 14, 2013 ~ Saturday
10:30am-5:00pm
"Posh Organizer" Workshop
Cost:  $55.00 (includes lunch)

Would you like to learn how to utilize space to the max?  Then join Gladys in this exciting Workshop as she helps you create your own Posh Organizer Book (“Prepare, Organize, Simplify Handbook”).  You’ll be able to keep all of your receipts, track your appointments, and remember all those special dates in this clever organizer that’s designed to fit in your purse.  Using KaiserCraft’s “75 Cents” paper collection and other coordinating papers, and complete with yearly and monthly calendars, Gladys will also include other surprises so your finished organizer will be truly yours and unique.  Call now to make your reservations, because with seating limited to only 10, you won’t want to miss your chance to become more organized and have fun doing it!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ruler; scoreboard; bone folder; your favorite liquid adhesive; medium size paint brush; Studio Matte Medium Gel; Scor-Tape ( ½” & 1”); ATG Gun; Distress Stains (your favorite dark colors); Black Color Dabber; and StazOn Ink (Saddle Brown) or Archival Ink (Sepia or Coffee).  All other supplies and materials will be provided.
  


The photos don't do either of these gorgeous projects justice,
so stop in and take at look at the project samples . . .
you'll be absolutely amazed!!

Both of these Workshops are filling quickly, so call (480) 821-3758 today
to save YOUR seat!!

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Gladys Returns with Two New Workshops!

Make your plans now to spend the day with Gladys Moreno as you create two new exciting and unique projects.  You definitely won't be disappointed!

August 3, 2013 ~ Saturday
10:00am-6:00pm
"Steampunk Madness" Photo Album Workshop
Cost:  $85.00 (includes lunch)

Join Gladys as she shares her love of Steampunk in this exciting new photo album.  Create your own interactive photo album full of mats, pockets, flaps, tags, and so much more!  Your finished album will measure 8”x6” and contain 8 full size pages, plus 3 independent mini pages.  Each interactive page will have a full mat that pulls out, along with many pockets, flaps, folds, and more, giving you the chance for more photos.  Photo albums should be all about the memories, and not about the paper we use to mat your pages, and this album certainly delivers!  Using Graphic 45’s “Steampunk Debutante” paper collection, this full day Workshop will provide you with lots of techniques to add to your arsenal of craft ideas.  With seating limited to only 10, you’ll want to call early to save your spot so you don’t miss your chance to create this awesome book!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ruler; scoreboard; bone folder; medium size paint brush; Studio Matte Medium Gel; Studio Glossy Medium Gel; Scor-Tape (2 of each – ¼”, ½”, 1” {1” is optional; you can double or triple up on ½”}); ATG Gun (with 1 refill); Distress Inks ( Vintage Photo & Mustard Seed); and StazOn Inks (Timber Brown, Olive Green, & Saddle Brown).  All other supplies and materials will be provided.
 


September 14, 2013 ~ Saturday
10:30am-5:00pm
"Posh Organizer" Workshop
Cost:  $55.00 (includes lunch)

Would you like to learn how to utilize space to the max?  Then join Gladys in this exciting Workshop as she helps you create your own Posh Organizer Book (“Prepare, Organize, Simplify Handbook”).  You’ll be able to keep track of all your appointments and remember all those special dates in this clever organizer that’s designed to fit in your purse.  Using KaiserCraft’s “75 Cents” paper collection and other coordinating papers, and complete with yearly and monthly calendars, Gladys will also include other surprises so your finished organizer will be truly yours and unique.  Call early to make your reservations, because with seating limited to only 10, you won’t want to miss your chance to become more organized and have fun doing it!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ruler; scoreboard; bone folder; your favorite liquid adhesive; medium size paint brush; Studio Matte Medium Gel; Scor-Tape ( ½” & 1”); ATG Gun; Distress Stains (your favorite dark colors); Black Color Dabber; and StazOn Ink (Saddle Brown) or Archival Ink (Sepia or Coffee).  All other supplies and materials will be provided.
  


The photos don't do either of these gorgeous projects justice,
so stop in and take at look at the project samples . . .
you'll be absolutely amazed!!

Both of these Workshops are expected to fill quickly, so call (480) 821-3758 today
to save YOUR seat!!

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Come on Down!!

There's still one or two spaces available for our first project class of 2012, "Steampunk Debutante", scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, January 7th, from 10:30am to 3:30pm.  Come and join us for a fun-filled day and learn new techniques in taking a plain-Jane shadowbox frame to something fabulously old and industrial. Want to add your own personal pizzazz or zing?  No problem . . . bring any favorite embellishments you want to add and be creative!  We'll be highlighting Graphic 45's popular paper collection of the same name and Tim Holtz adornments for a project that will look great in any decor, in any room.  Treat yourself or make it as a gift . . . bring a friend and have twice the fun!  Call the store at (480) 821-3758 to save your space.  You'll be glad you did!

Saturday, January 7th
10:30am - 3:30pm
"Steampunk Debutante"
with Charmaine     Cost: $65.00

All supplies & lunch included!


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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Two New Teachers Come to CraftFusion!!

Please join me in welcoming the two newest teachers to the CraftFusion family . . . Samantha Kira Harding, “Samie”, and Sandy Diller.  Both ladies are extremely talented artists and we couldn’t be happier that they’ve chosen to join us!

Samantha will be sharing her talents in art journaling with everyone . . . teaching new tips and techniques, as well as reinforcing old ones.  Examples of her talents can be seen on her website at www.journalgirl.com . . . take a look!

Sandy is an avid paper crafter who's had her unique and exciting projects previously published on the Graphic 45 blog . . . and she’ll now share her talents with us here at CraftFusion.  Take a look at her blog at www.sandydiller.blogspot.com to see what other exciting projects she's busy working on!

Be sure to check the Calendar page to see the amazing projects both of these fantastic artists will be sharing with you.  Call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservations . . . you won’t want to miss a second!



Wednesday, January 18th
6:30-8:30pm
"ART JOURNALING"
with Samatha Kira Harding     Cost: $40.00
Learn new techniques & create beautiful pages for your own unique journal!


Friday, February 3rd
11:00am-2:30pm
"STEAMPUNK TIME PIECE"
with Sandy Diller             Cost: $45.00
Create your own unique time piece using Graphic 45's "Steampunk Debutante" paper collection . . . it really keeps time!

Welcome, Ladies!!

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Make Plans to Join Us in the New Year . . .

2011 is almost over & 2012 is just around the corner . . . it's hard to believe another year has passed!  Make your plans now to join us for one of our exciting classes in the new year.  Seating is limited and spaces fill up quickly, so sign up early for your favorite classes so you don't miss a minute of the fun. Check the website at www.craftfusionaz.com for details on these and all of our upcoming classes. Class fees always include all supplies and materials, unless otherwise noted.  And don't forget the 10% discount you'll receive on all your purchases the day of your class! (excludes sale items, future classes, & handmade or consignment items)

Come by & take a look at the project samples in the store ~
photos don't begin to do justice to these fantastic projects!
Call (480) 821-3758 now to save your space before they all fill up!

Thursday, January 5th
7:00-8:30pm
"HOW-TO-DO-IT!" Series
with Jack & Cat Curio           Cost: $25.00
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC ~ "Making Social Media Work for You - Blogging, Facebook, and More"

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Friday, January 6th
11:00am-1:00pm     NEW TIME!
"HANDMADE PAPER FLOWERS"
with Cheryl Wildman            Cost: $20.00
Sign up early . . . don't miss your chance to take this always popular workshop!  Class will include new technique with fabric, too!


Saturday, January 7th
10:30am-3:30pm
"STEAMPUNK DEBUTANTE"
    Shadow Box with Charmaine            Cost: $65.00
Learn new and exciting surface techniques with this project available only at CraftFusion!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Friday, December 13th
11:00am-1:00pm     NEW TIME!
"HANDMADE PAPER ROSES"
with Cheryl Wildman        Cost: $20.00
Make your reservations now . . . these classes sell out quick!  Class will also include new technique with felt, too!


CLASS IS ALREADY FILLING UP!
Saturday, January 14th
10:30am-4:30pm
"STEAMPUNK PRINTER TRAY"
with Jack & Cat Curio       Cost: $80.00
Class fee includes all supplies & lunch



BRAND NEW SERIES!
Wednesday, January 18th
6:30-8:30pm
"ART JOURNALING"
with Samatha Kira Harding     Cost: $40.00
Learn new techniques & create beautiful pages for your own unique journal!


BRAND NEW FROM SUZETTE!
Friday, January 20th
10:30am-1:30pm
"BLISSFUL COLLECTOR" Album
with Suzette Ricks     Cost: $45.00
Make your reservations now . . . don't miss out in creating your own fantastic mini-album!

Friday, January 20th
7:00-8:30pm
"BOOK BINDING" Series
with Tina Wishart          Cost: $30.00
Learn the "Japanese Stabbing" technique of Book Binding!  Don't miss the second workshop in this exciting series exclusive to CraftFusion!




SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST ~ TWO EXCITING CLASSES!
Friday, January 27th
10:30am-1:00pm
"METAL 101"       Cost: $45.00
with Cheryl Darrow, TENsecond Studio
Make your reservations now . . . learn all you ever wanted to know & more about metal embossing!

3:00pm-5:30pm
"WINGS ON MY HEART"     Cost: $48.00
with Cheryl Darrow, TENsecond Studio
Perfect compliment to the "Metal 101" morning class - bring a friend & make a day of it!


Saturday, January 28th
11:00am-1:00pm
"BIG SHOT 101"
with Cheryl Wildman         Cost: $20.00
Perfect for the "newbie" & experienced alike! 



Saturday, January 28th
2:00pm-5:00pm
"VALENTINE LOVE BLOCKS"
with Suzette Ricks     Cost: $45.00
Just in time for Valentine's Day & perfect for any home or gift giving!



Friday, February 10th
11:00am-4:00pm
"RETRO KITCHEN ALBUM"
with Cheryl Wishart     Cost: $35.00
Sure to be another sell out . . . make your reservations early!  Seating will be very limited for this exciting class!


Check the Calendar page at www.craftfusionaz.com for details on these and all of our upcoming projects . . . 2012 is definitely gearing up to be FUN, FUN, FUN and BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!

Be sure to leave us your comments & suggestions to
let us know how we're doing.  We love hearing from you!
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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Halloween Meets Steampunk . . . oh my!!

Saturday, October 1st                                         10:30 am - 4:30 pm
"Steampunk & Halloween Printer Tray"                                  $80.00
What do you get when you mix Halloween with your love of Steampunk?  You get this class!! 
Come and join Mike and Lesley from Jack & Cat Curio as they guide you in this all day class to create a one-of-a-kind mysterious and dark piece of eye candy.   You'll combine lost and found objects, ephermera, trinkets and treasures, and several papers from the Graphic 45 "Steampunk Debutante" collection into a rich story using the Tim Holtz idea-ology Print Tray.  Techniques that you'll learn will include rusting found objects, creating texture with molding paste, aging and inking, and other strong techniques for collage storytelling.  Lunch and all supplies will be provided.
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Monday, September 12, 2011

Classes, Classes, & More Classes . . . Come & Join in the Fun!!


Come join us at CraftFusion for this month’s fun and exciting classes.  Remember that each class participant receives a 10% on all purchases (excluding future classes, handmade or consignment items) the day of the class, too!  We’re also adding new classes (and new teachers!) to the calendar all the time, too, so be sure to check back here and the Calendar page on the website at www.craftfusionaz.com often for changes and updates.  We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Thursday, Sept. 15th from 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday Night Technique Series – “Splash & Spray Inks”                                    $15.00
Allow JACK & CAT CURIO to continue as your guides as you work your way through the maze of inks in this week’s Techniques Class, “Splash & Spray Inks”.  Explore the different spray inks on the market and the varied results from each and gain a better understanding of which product to use for which project.  All supplies will be provided.


Saturday, Sept. 17th from 10:00am-12:00 noon
“Beginning Altered Dominoes” with Judy Wood                                                      $35.00
Join JUDY WOOD as she shares with you a variety of techniques to create beautiful miniature works of art in “Beginning Altered Dominoes”.  Beginning with blank dominoes and just by adding your favorite inks and bling, share in the magic of bringing your dominoes from “plain-Jane” to a fantastic framed collage that you’d be proud to give as a gift or keep for yourself.  Please bring a small wooden frame (no glass) and any small favorite bling or trim you may want to add.  All other supplies will be provided.  Suggested frame sizes:  3-1/2x5, 4x6, or 5x7

Thursday, Sept. 22nd from 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday Nigh Technique Series – “Embossing Powders”                                       $15.00
Join JACK & CAT CURIO in this week’s Techniques Class, “Embossing Powders”, and be amazed at what this wonderful powder can do.  Learn the correct techniques in the use of embossing powders and mediums, all the while exploring the different results you can get.  All supplies will be provided.



Friday, Sept. 23rd from 10:30am – 2:30pm
“Halloween Mini-Album” with Dana Edwards                                                          $38.00
Join DANA EDWARDS as she helps you in creating a fun Halloween Mini-Album using Authentique’s newest paper line “Glowing”.  You’ll construct this spooky book using skewers, waxed linen thread, and the piano hinge binding technique.  Lots of fun embellishments are included to help decorate this fantastic Halloween keepsake.  Lunch and all supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any favorite trim or bling you might want to add.


Saturday, Sept. 24th from 10:30am – 3:30pm
“Journey to OZ” Album & Workbook with Jack & Cat Curio                              $70.00
Follow the yellow brick road . . . and join JACK & CAT CURIO, design team members for Graphic 45 as they guide you into the Realm of Oz.
In this workshop, students will create a fabulous Emerald City three-ring chipboard album.  Each student will be given a kit filled with papers, embellishments, trims, and more.  Join in for a day filled with glitter techniques, giveaways, and wonderful OZ-like creativity.  Lunch and all supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite details cutters and adhesive.


Thursday, Sept. 29th from 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday Night Techniques Class – “Alcohol Inks”                                                  $15.00
Continue your journey through the maze of inks with this week’s Techniques Class, “Alcohol Inks”.  We all have these wonderful little bottles of inks in our creative stash, but do we all know how to use them?  And on what project?  Join JACK & CAT CURIO as they demonstrate the how-to’s when it comes to Alcohol Inks.  All supplies will be provided.




Saturday, Oct. 1st from 10:30am – 4:30pm
“Steampunk & Halloween Printer Tray” 
with Jack & Cat Curio                                                                                                        $80.00
What do you get when you mix Halloween with your love of steampunk?  Come and join JACK & CAT CURIO as they guide you in this all day class to create a one-of-a-kind mysterious and dark piece of eye candy.  In this class, you’ll combine lost and found objects, ephemera, trinkets and treasures, and several papers from the Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante collection into a rich story using the Tim Holtz idea-ology Print Tray.  Techniques that you’ll learn will include rusting found objects, creating texture with molding paste, aging and inking, and other strong techniques for collage storytelling.  Lunch and all supplies will be provided for this all-day workshop.

Thursday, Oct. 6th from 7:00-8:30pm
“How-To-Do-It!” Series                                                                                                      $25.00
Brand New Series – Exclusive to CraftFusion!
All your beautiful crafts are finished and now it’s time to promote yourself and your art. How do you go about it? Do you try to sell your art at an art fair and which one?  How do you learn about them?  How do your fellow artists use all that cyber stuff? What is the difference between "Facebook", "Google", and Twitter" and do you need them?  Do you need a website or blog and how do you go about getting one started?   WHAT DO YOU DO???  If you’re asking yourself these questions and more, don't panic!  Instead, join us at the fantastic new “HOW-TO-DO-IT” SERIES with JACK & CAT CURIO & others the first Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm, beginning OCTOBER 6th.  There's no need to struggle on your own or reinvent the wheel.  Come and learn all the secrets and ins & outs to the BUSINESS OF ART and how to take your art to a higher level from those who have been there and through it all before.  Join us - you won’t be sorry!  Make your reservations now!

Saturday, Oct. 15th from 10:00am-12:00 noon
“Chasing Rainbows Altered Dominoes” with Judy Wood                                           $35.00
PHOTO COMING SOON!
Join JUDY WOOD as she continues to share with you a variety of techniques in this intermediate class in creating beautiful miniature works of art in “Chasing Rainbows Altered Dominoes”.  Beginning with blank wood art board dominoes and just by adding your favorite inks and bling, share in the magic of making this fantastic collage that you’d be proud to give as a gift or keep for yourself.  All supplies will be provided, but please bring any small favorite bling or trim you may want to add.

Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 10:00am – 3:30pm
“Dark Wings Shrine Box” with Jack & Cat Curio                                                     $65.00
PHOTO COMING SOON!
It’s almost Halloween and we all know what that means when it comes to Jack & Cat!  Come and create a special one-of-a-kind mysterious and rustic, 6x6 shrine box with JACK & CAT CURIO.  Students will be guided in various techniques for producing exciting and aged looking textures out of everyday objects.  Lunch and all supplies will be provided for this all-day workshop.


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