Join Ellen for "A Day at the Seashore"

A favorite with beginner & experienced crafters alike, Ellen returns with another one of her fun Little Golden Book Workshops. Join her as she shares new and exciting techniques as you alter a Little Golden Book into an artsy journal or scrapbook that you'll be able to fill with those special photos of a trip to the beach or special family outing!  You'll have fun using several different mediums while creating exciting backdrops that will showcase your special photos.  Ellen will also share some fun and unique ways to use stencils to create embellishments for your pages!  You'll leave the Workshop with your book punched and bound, ready to fill with your own memories.  Call now to save your space because this popular Workshop is already beginning to fill up!

Saturday, March 2nd ~ 10:30am-3:30pm

"A DAY AT THE SEASHORE"

with Ellen Castellini      Cost: $65.00

Supplies to Bring:  All supplies and materials will be provided; however, there is a small list of tools you MUST bring to class: Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including PAPER TRIMMER; favorite adhesives, including a strong hold one like Ultimate; sand paper; pencil; Weathered Wood & Antique Linen Distress Inks; ink applicators; mini pop dots; edge distresser; and scissors.  If you have an heat gun, the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, an X-acto knife and/or paper piercer, or a 3/4" circle punch, please bring them; otherwise, Ellen will provide them to share.

Feel free to bring up to 26 photos, too, and if time allows, you'll be able to add some during the Workshop.  A camera is always fun to bring, too!  Ellen will also e-mail everyone photos of every page after class for those who'd like.

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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"Image Transfers" with Jack & Cat Curio

Do you get overwhelmed when you think of "image transfers"?  Eliminate those fears and mysteries when it comes to this wonderful art technique as Jack & Cat Curio guide you through the world of "Image Transfers Techniques" on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Discover the magic of transfers as you learn how to blend them into subtle backgrounds or create a central focal point in your art piece . . . the possibilities are endless!

Workshop Fee:  $45.00

In this Workshop, you'll be introduced to several different transfer techniques that can be used for a vast array of mediums from canvas to journals, jewelry to fabric collage.  Whatever your medium, these techniques are guaranteed to add further depth to your artistic storytelling in any project.  All materials and supplies will be provided, so come and join in the fun of Image Transfers and see for yourself.  Call early to make your reservations before this popular Workshop fills up!

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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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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"Steampunk Tailor Shop" Shadowbox

"Steampunk Tailor Shop" Shadowbox
with Charmaine
Sat., Sept. 18th ~ 10:30am to 4:00pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Join us for a special workshop next Saturday, August 18th from 10:30am to 4:00pm and create your own personal "Steampunk Tailor Shop" Shadowbox.  Your shadowbox will bring together the look of old fashioned industry with a Steampunk twist!  Learn new techniques in creating unique faux industrial "stucco" and metal tape finishes, accented with your favorite ink and paint highlights, then add your choice of trims, die cuts, and embellishments to give your tailor shop its own vintage feel.  Your completed tailor shop would make the perfect gift or look great hanging on any wall or sitting on any shelf.  Check the Calendar page at www.craftfusionaz.com for more details, but make your plans now to join us for what's sure to be a fun-filled day!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including Glossy Accents and your favorite "rusty" alcohol inks (including Pitch Black).  Feel free to bring your favorite detail scissors (Tim Holtz' are best suited) and any favorite embellishments for a personal touch.  Lunch and all other supplies & materials will be provided.

Cost:  $65.00

There's only a few seats left in this exciting workshop, so

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

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"Life's Little Curiosities" with Ellen Castellini

"Life's Little Curiosities"
with Ellen Castellini
Saturday ~ Sept. 15th
10:30am-5:00pm

We are thrilled to announce that Ellen Castellini has joined the CraftFusion family!  Join her on Saturday, September 15th from 10:30am to 5:00pm in a fast-paced workshop and create your own beautiful journal/scrapbook ready to be filled with your own "Life's Little Curiosities"!  You'll be creating the cover of your album with an altered checkerboard turned vintage curiosity shop window, then filling it with Graphic 45's "Olde Curiosity Shoppe" papers.  You'll focus on learning new and unique background and collage techniques for each page . . . perfect to use in many of  your future projects.  You'll leave the workshop with your journal bound and ready to complete with your own personal memories.  As always, be prepared to get messy learning how to play with lots of different art mediums available today!
Supplies to Bring: Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including sand paper, centering ruler, mini stapler, edge distresser, and Broken China Distress Ink.  Lunch and all other supplies & materials will be provided.  Extra treasures will also be provided flea market style for you to personalize your albums!  Stop in the store & take a look at the project sample . . . it's FANTASTIC!!

Cost:  $105.00
"Life's Little Curiosities"

You absolutely don't want to miss a minute of this exciting new Workshop!

Seating is limited to only 10 so

call (480) 821-3758 NOW to make your reservations . . .
it's already beginning to fill up!

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