Wednesday, July 30, 2008

august workshop dates and descriptions



8/2- 11:30 to 1:30 . . .“lets get cookin” three cooking/recipe inspired pieces for your kitchen or gift giving needs. We’ll whip up a super-cute recipe box, a quick and easy recipe card holder and a matching adaptable recipe booklet. Cost for this workshop is $30.00.

8/2- 2:00 to 4:00 . . . “Our Home” chipboard books . . . a fun, layered chipboard book decorated to match your home perfectly! Commemorate the big move, a new home, first home or magnificent remodel. Cost for this workshop is $25.00.

8/9- 11:30 to 1:30. . . .clear view books (an arts & scraps exclusive!!) an all-time favorite this clever clear scrapbook foundation offers a multitude of design possibilities to feature your favorite photos and memorabilia! Create in class to add your photos later. This months offering features the bright and cheery Cosmo Cricket line “hello sunshine!” we’ve also added a “kick” to our clear view books… a new shape and added layers! Cost for this workshop is $40.00 (this price includes a $20.00 clear-view album!!)

8/9- 2:00 to 4:00 . . . heidi swapp jumbo card quote book. . . . the requests just keep coming in for this one! We’ll use the Heidi Swapp jumbo cards, incorporate our pattern papers and embellishments to duplicate our Creative Escape quote book. Drop in the store or visit our blog to view our sample. Cost for this workshop is $30.00

8/16- 11:30 to 1:30 . . . hanging décor frame. . . create this 3 piece hanging frame using general scrapbook supplies we all have on hand. This project is a great way to use favorite lines and much loved designs because you get to hang it up and view it everyday! This project makes for fabulous gifts as well! Get started now and be ready early for dec. 25!! Cost for this workshop is $25.00. Please bring 3 (4x6) photos you would like to frame.

8/16- 2:00 to 4:00 . . . star books. . . Learn how to craft these unique books (it’s easier thatn you may think!). We will offer 3 selections; patriotic, sports or birthday. This project allows you to showcase and display photos in a very clever and creative 3 dimensional book. We’ll teach basic sew binding and clever folding for this creation. Cost for this workshop is $30.00. Please bring a basic kit which includes the following; bone folder, 2 large eye sewing needles, ATG gun (if available).

8/23- 11:30 to 1:30 . . .perpetual flip calendars. . . a classic! This project is one of our most requested pieces! Join us as we craft this super useful, totally adaptable, perpetual calendar. You choose your own papers and colors to match your home, office or make as a one-of-a-kind gift. Cost for this workshop is $25.00.

8/23- 2:30 to 5:00. . . soldering part deux . . . join us as we craft soldered projects beyond the basics. We’ll solder not just glass pieces but various found objects. We’ll work with wire, wings and whimsy! Prerequisite: our simply soldered class or previous soldering cost for this workshop is $30.00. Please bring collage pieces and small photos to work with.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

yummy yum.....

so our new digs still smell like fresh paint and new carpet.
a great smell (don't get us wrong) however we are due for a change!

to remedy that lingering new store aroma (and to satisfy our own selfish candle jones) we have a few fabulous yummy yummy candle lines on the way!!

first to arrive will be Archipelago
(one of denise's all time favorite lines.)
scents from fruity to spicy to herbal to warm! oh we just can't wait!




we also have Pacifica candles due in soon.
a fantastic and local nw soy candle company. They too offer fresh, take me away scents.

so next time you drop in, take a whiff and enjoy our new store candle scents (so much nicer than new paint and carpet scents!)


***bonus: join our candle club...for every candle you purchase get a stamp. after 6 candle stamps take 50% off any candle of your choice!!

Friday, July 11, 2008

new vintage collage papers and cutouts








drop in and pick up some of these super fabulous collage sheets!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

strangers in the box















COME, LOOK WITH ME INSIDE THIS DRAWER IN THIS BOX I'VE OFTEN SEEN,
AT THE PICTURES, BLACK AND WHITE FACES PROUD, STILL, SERENE.




I WISH I KNEW THE PEOPLE THESE STRANGERS IN THE BOX,
THEIR NAMES AND ALL THEIR MEMORIES ARE LOST AMONG MY SOCKS.
I WONDER WHAT THEIR LIVES WERE LIKE HOW DID THEY SPEND THEIR DAYS?
WHAT ABOUT THEIR SPECIAL TIMES?
I'LL NEVER KNOW THEIR WAYS.






IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD TAKEN TIME TO TELL WHO, WHAT, OR WHEN,
THESE FACES OF MY HERITAGE WOULD COME TO LIFE AGAIN.
COULD THIS BECOME THE FATE OF PICTURES WE TAKE TODAY?
THE FACES AND MEMORIES SOMEDAY TO BE PASSED AWAY?


MAKE TIME TO SAVE YOUR STORIES SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY WHEN IT KNOCKS,
OR SOMEDAY YOU AND YOURS COULD BE THE STRANGERS IN THE BOX.

ANONYMOUS AUTHOR

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

SIZZLING SIDEWALK SAVINGS

it's that time of year again!
our 5th annual SIDEWALK SALE begins this FRIDAY at 11:00am!
a not miss event!


sale includes our can't be beat, all-time favorite .25 cent tables as well as inside sales, most items 25% off!!

this Friday and Saturday
11:00 to 6:00

see you there!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

july schedule is up!


check our calendar link (below and to the right)
for July's class schedule and descriptions.

some classes are already getting quite full...call today to reserve your seat!
360.254.6021
come in and create with us!!