We've Been Ranger-ized!

Once again, it was a full house at this past Saturday's "Ranger Studio Day - Session 2" Workshop.  Everyone was geared up to learn new techniques, be creative, and have fun!

"The Kit" - BEFORE!!

With Ranger Certified Instructor, Michael Jack, at the helm of the group, it was an intense, fast-paced day packed with learning over 25 new techniques using Ranger products ranging from Embossing Powders, UTEE, Claudine Hellmuth Paints, to Ranger's new Ultra Fine Dry Stickles . . . with an extra dose of Dylusions tossed in for good measure!  All those attending finished the day with all the scoop and how-to's on all these fantastic Ranger products and had a great time while doing so.  Each one left the Workshop with their own great reference tag book they created using all the exciting products and techniques that will be perfect for re-creating each technique in their own projects . . . and this doesn't even include the specialized, personal kit of new, full-sized tools each one was given to keep and take home with them!

And all this doesn't even count all the food and goodies throughout the day . . . starting with breakfast with a variety of muffins and juices . . . on to the sandwich party tray with different types of meats, potato salad, chips, and so much more . . . plenty to go around!

Captain Mike . . . with Ms. Lesley's guidance . . . demo-ing a new technique.  One of many!

The magic of Holographic Embossing Powder







Creating with UTEE Ultra Thick Embossing Powders . . .

Melting UTEE Ultra Thick Embossing
Powders in the Heat Pot

Pouring melted UTEE into
mold . . . very CAREFULLY!

Removing finished UTEE
sculpture from mold after cooling

Filling & topping off
mold with melted UTEE

The beauty of Dylusion Ink Sprays!

Special thanks go out to everyone who attended Saturday's Workshop and to Michael Jack Putman & Lesley Fisher of Jack and Cat Curio.  Thank you for making it such a fantastic, fun-filled day and successful Workshop!  We look forward to seeing everyone at the next one!

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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Don't Miss Your Chance!

With only 4 days to go, the excitement continues to build as we add the final touches on all the fantastic projects and techniques you'll be doing at our next "Ranger Studio Day, Session 2" with our favorite Ranger Certified Educator, Michael Putman of Jack and Cat Curio.  Make your plans now to join us next Saturday, January 19th from 10:00am to 5:00pm for this intense, all-day Workshop and get Ranger-ized!  Perfect for both the novice and advanced crafter alike, you won't want to miss a minute of the fun, so hurry and make your reservations now!  More details can be found on the Workshop page of the website at www.craftfusionaz.com, but be sure to call (480) 821-3758 or e-mail craft@craftfusionaz.com now to save your spot!

Don't wait too long . . . THERE'S ONLY  1  SPOT LEFT!

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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Sneak Peek . . .

With only 6 days to go, the excitement is building and we're having a hard time keeping the lid on all the fantastic projects and techniques you'll be doing at our next "Ranger Studio Day, Session 2" with our favorite Ranger Certified Educator, Michael Putman of Jack and Cat Curio. Make your plans now to join us next Saturday, January 19th from 10:00am to 5:00pm for this intense, all-day Workshop and get Ranger-ized!  Perfect for both the novice and advanced crafter alike, this exciting Workshop is almost full, so if you don't want to miss a minute of the fun, hurry and make your reservations now!  Details can be found on the Workshop page of the website at www.craftfusionaz.com, but call (480) 821-3758 or e-mail craft@craftfusionaz.com now to save your spot!

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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Time is Running Out!!

"Ranger Studio Day - Session 2"
with Jack & Cat Curio

Saturday, January 19, 2013        10:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: $125.00

(Workshop Fee Includes: Morning Pastries & Beverages / Lunch / Afternoon Refreshments & Goodies)

Come and learn the Ranger way!

Session Two is all about Texture, Surfaces,
Paint Effects, and lots of Glitter!

Join us for this all day Workshop taught by Certified Ranger Educator, Michael Jack, and Lesley Fisher from Jack & Cat Curio, and become Ranger-ized!  Included in the workshop fee, each student will receive a specialized tool kit packed with Ranger Ink tools and products that's theirs to keep and take home. You'll start the day out learning how to stamp and create amazing textures and surfaces with the use of Ranger's many Embossing Powders and Inkssentials Surfaces.  Some of the techniques will include: Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, Sticky Embossing Powder, Adirondack Pigment Ink, and many more.  Students will also be introduced to the Ranger Melt Art line and learn how to create a mold and cast using UTEE.  And that's just in the morning!

After lunch, you'll delve into Ranger's newest product, Stickles Dry Fine Glitter, and learn how best to incorporate it into all your paper creations, journals, altered art projects, and more.  You'll finish the day out exploring paint effects using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints & Mediums from Ranger, with techniques including image transfers, glazes, and journal effects. Last, but certainly not least, there'll be a small Q & A Session at the end of the day about anything and everything Ranger!

Make your plans now to join us . . . we hope to see you there!

* * * SEATING LIMITED TO ONLY 10!! * * *

The majority of supplies will be provided, but a Basic Tool Kit of the following is required of each student:  Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, and Mini Mister.  Students are encouraged to bring their own heat tool (this isn't mandatory, but will allow you more personal freedom).  As in Session 1, all students will leave the Workshop with a complete Ranger Technique Reference Tag Book.

Each Session 2 Kit Includes:
   * Inkssentials Inky Roller Brayer
   * Set of Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes ~ 4 Round & 3 Flat
   * Claudine Hellmuth Studio Mini Paint Set
   * Inkssentials Emboss It Foam Pad ~ Clear
   * 1 oz. Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder
   * Assortment of Ranger Embossing Powders
   * Set of Tags with Ring
   * Technique Sheets
and much more!

Call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservations NOW!

With seating limited to only 10 students,

you really don't want to miss a minute of this exciting Workshop!
Spaces are almost sold out so be one of
the lucky ones . . . CALL TODAY!

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It's Time to Get Ranger-ized!

"Ranger Studio Day - Session 2"
with Jack & Cat Curio

Saturday, January 19, 2013        10:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: $125.00

(Workshop Fee Includes: Morning Pastries & Beverages / Lunch / Afternoon Refreshments & Goodies)

Come and learn the Ranger way!

Session Two is all about Texture, Surfaces,
Paint Effects, and lots of Glitter!

Join us for this all day Workshop taught by Certified Ranger Educator, Michael Jack, and Lesley Fisher from Jack & Cat Curio, and become Ranger-ized!  Included in the workshop fee, each student will receive a specialized tool kit packed with Ranger Ink tools and products that's theirs to keep and take home. You'll start the day out learning how to stamp and create amazing textures and surfaces with the use of Ranger's many Embossing Powders and Inkssentials Surfaces.  Some of the techniques will include: Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, Sticky Embossing Powder, Adirondack Pigment Ink, and many more.  Students will also be introduced to the Ranger Melt Art line and learn how to create a mold and cast using UTEE.  And that's just the morning!

After lunch, you'll delve into Ranger's newest product, Stickles Dry Fine Glitter, and learn how best to incorporate it into all your paper creations, journals, altered art projects, and more.  You'll finish the day out exploring paint effects using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints & Mediums from Ranger, with techniques including image transfers, glazes, and journal effects. Last, but certainly not least, there will be a small Q & A Session at the end of the day about anything and everything Ranger!  Make your plans now to join us . . . we hope to see you there!

* * * SEATING LIMITED TO ONLY 10!! * * *

The majority of supplies will be provided, but a Basic Tool Kit of the following is required of each student:  Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, and Mini Mister.  Students are encouraged to bring their own heat tool (this isn't mandatory, but will allow you more personal freedom).  As in Session 1, all students will leave the Workshop with a complete Ranger Technique Reference Tag Book.

Each Session 2 Kit Includes:
   * Inkssentials Inky Roller Brayer
   * Set of Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes ~ 4 Round & 3 Flat
   * Claudine Hellmuth Studio Mini Paint Set
   * Inkssentials Emboss It Foam Pad ~ Clear
   * 1 oz. Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder
   * Assortment of Ranger Embossing Powders
   * Set of Tags with Ring
   * Technique Sheets
and much more!

Call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservations NOW!

With seating limited to only 10 students,

you really don't want to miss a minute of this exciting Workshop!
Spaces are filling quickly, though, and are almost sold out

so be one of the lucky ones . . . CALL TODAY!

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"Ranger Studio Day - Session 2" Workshop

with Jack & Cat Curio

Saturday, October 20, 2012        10:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: $125.00

(Workshop Fee Includes:  Morning Pastries & Beverages / Lunch / Afternoon Refreshments & Goodies)

Come and learn the Ranger way!

Session Two is all about Texture, Surfaces, Paint Effects,

and lots of Glitter!

This all day Workshop will be taught by Certified Ranger Educator, Michael Jack, and Lesley Fisher from Jack & Cat Curio.  Each student will receive their own specialized tool kit packed with Ranger Ink tools and products that's theirs to keep.  You'll start the day learning how to stamp and create amazing textures and surfaces with the use of Ranger's many Embossing Powders and Inkssentials Surfaces.  Techniques will include: Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, Sticky Embossing Powder, Adirondack Pigment Ink, and more.  Students will also be introduced to the Ranger Melt Art line and learn how to create a mold and cast using UTEE.  And that's just the morning!

After lunch, you'll delve into Ranger's newest product, Stickles Dry Fine Glitter, and how best to incorporate it into all your paper creations, journals, altered art projects, and more.  You'll finish the day out exploring paint effects using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints & Mediums from Ranger, with techniques including image transfers, glazes, and journal effects.  Last, but certainly not least, there will be a small Q & A Session at the end of the day about anything and everything Ranger!  Hope to see you there!

* * * SEATING LIMITED TO ONLY 10!! * * *

The majority of supplies will be provided, but a Basic Tool Kit of the following is required of each student:  Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, and Mini Mister.  Students are encouraged to bring their own heat tool (this isn't mandatory, but will allow you more personal freedom).  As in Session 1, all students will leave the Workshop with a complete Ranger Technique Reference Tag Book.

Each Session 2 Kit Includes:
   * Inkssentials Inky Roller Brayer
   * Set of Claudine Hellmuth Studio Artist Brushes ~ 4 Round & 3 Flat
   * Claudine Hellmuth Studio Mini Paint Set
   * Inkssentials EmbossIt Foam Pad ~ Clear
   * 1 oz. Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder
   * Assortment of Ranger Embossing Powders
   * Set of Tags with Ring
   * Technique Sheets
and much more!

Call (480) 821-3758 to make your reservations NOW!

With seating limited to 10 students,

this Workshop is filling quickly & is almost sold out!

Be one of the lucky ones . . . call today!

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A Look Ahead . . .

October promises to be a busy month with many new classes added to the calendar.  Come join us and have fun learnin' & creatin' your way through the month!

Thursday, Sept. 29th from 7:00-8:30pm

TECHNIQUES CLASS - "ALCOHOL INKS"        $15.00

Do we really know all there is to know about these magical inks? If you think you’d like to know more, join JACK & CAT CURIO in their next Techniques Class, "Alcohol Inks".  Learn as they share all types of secrets & ins-and-outs of these wonderful inks . . . different applications, different surfaces, different outcomes.  Not many spaces are left, so don’t miss out . . . call and make your reservation to save your spot before they’re all gone.

Thursday, Oct. 6th from 7:00-8:30pm

"HOW-TO-DO-IT" SERIES                            $25.00

What do you need to do once you've finished creating and you're ready to promote your art and yourself as an artist?   Do you try to sell your art at an art fair and how do you chose the one that best suits you?  How do you learn about them and how much do they cost?  How do you charge for your art?  How do your fellow artists use all that cyber stuff? What is the difference between "Facebook", "Google", and Twitter" and do you really 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 this exciting new “HOW-TO-DO-IT” SERIES with JACK & CAT CURIO & others the first Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm, beginning OCTOBER 6^th.  Don't 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. 8th from 10:30am-3:00pm

"ALTERED BOOK & ALBUM" with Tina Wishart         $50.00

 You’ve taken so many photos over the years, but where are they now? In a shoebox somewhere in the back of a closet? Make your reservation now and create your own "Altered Book & Album" with TINA WISHART that's full of fun techniques with a family & home theme.  You'll ink, stamp, hammer, bead and paint your way through class.  You'll have the opportunity to choose items to make the book your own.  Each album will be a unique, one-of-a-kind keepsake! Supplies to Bring: paper trimmer, scissors, liquid glue, any of your favorite inks (earth tones will be available), and any photos you'd like to include (optional - may be added later).  Lunch and all other items will be provided. 

Tuesday, Oct. 11th from 10:30am-12:30pm

"HANDMADE PAPER ROSES" with Cheryl Wildman       $20.00

Mary, Mary, quite contrary . . . how does your garden grow?  These "Handmade Paper Roses" are so life like and beautiful!  They're fun to make and great for embellishing cards, scrapbooks, mini albums, photo frames, or any project that needs a floral accent.  You can even turn them into one-of-a-kind refrigerator magnets for that "last minute" gift!  You'll learn how to prepare the paper, make the basic cuts using dies and punches, and how to form and assemble the petals and leaves.  All supplies are included.

Tuesday, Oct. 11th from 7:00-8:30pm

"ALTERED HALLOWEEN MATCHBOX SHRINES"

with Sharon VanDussen                                                   $25.00

Halloween is almost here and these "Matchbox Shrines" are perfect for the upcoming spooky holiday.  They're personal, portable miniature works of art that can be hidden in a pocket or a drawer.  Enclose a tiny message and they're a unique alternative to a card.  They're small enough to be made into magnets, pins, or even a small gift box.  In this class, everything will be supplied for you to make at least two Matchbox Shrines, but feel free to bring anything of your own for a really personal and unique shrine.  Join in the fun making these Halloween-theme Matchbox Shrines!  A WORD OF CAUTION . . . THESE ARE ADDICTIVE!

Friday, Oct. 14th from 10:30am-1:30pm

"AN ABC PRIMER SCHOOL BANNER"

with Jack & Cat Curio                                                     $35.00

Join JACK & CAT CURIO in creating this wonderful new project, “An ABC Primer School Banner”.  This banner is the essence of old fashioned schoolhouse cuteness! Each tag has its own unique story to tell and reminds us all of days-gone-by and long ago.  Incorporate one of Graphic 45’s newest paper collections, “An ABC Primer”, with ribbons and trims, die cuts, and punches to construct this amazing banner.  All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own detail cutters and adhesive.

Saturday, Oct. 15th from 10:00am-12:00 noon

"CHASING RAINBOWS ALTERED DOMINOES"

with Judy Wood                                                               $35.00

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”.  Begin with a blank wood art board and dominoes, then just add your favorite inks and bling, and 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.

And that's just the first part of the month!!

Call  (480) 821-3758  today to make your reservations ~

don't wait & miss out on your favorite class!

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Look Who's Joined Us!

Please join me in welcoming Tina Wishart as the newest teacher to join the CraftFusion calendar!  We all know Tina for her fabulous projects in the past and look forward to many more here at CraftFusion.  Welcome, Tina!

Don't miss out on Tina's upcoming classes already scheduled on the calendar. Be sure to make your reservations right away by coming in the store or calling (480) 821-3758, as I'm sure they'll fill up quick!

Saturday, October 8th from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
"Altered Book & Album"                        $50.00
Create an altered book full of fun techniques with a family & home theme. You'll ink, stamp, hammer, bead and paint your way through class. You'll have the opportunity to choose items to make the book your own. Each one will be unique! Supplies to Bring with You: paper trimmer, scissors, liquid glue, any of your favorite inks (earth tones will be available), and any photos you'd like to include (optional-may be added later). Lunch and all other items will be provided.



Saturday, November 5th 
from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
"Simply Charming Bracelet"     $45.00
Join Tina in creating this adorable charm bracelet with found objects, rolled paper beads, UTEE, shrink art & other fun techniques! Each one will be different as you will be able to choose the items that you like the most.  Don't miss out on the fun!   Supplies to Bring: needle nose pliers . . . lunch and everything else will be provided.  Pin It