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I.D.E.A.'s!
January 4th-11th, 2011 |
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Welcome to our first newsletter! Produced weekly, we will be sharing tips, hints, news, volunteer information, and upcoming classes. Want to know how to do projects like the one at the top? Stop in, we're not just for supplies. Our volunteers are versed in a broad range of how-to on DIY projects.
It's hard to come into the store and not leave without ideas. Big ideas. Ideas about what you throw away, what you decorate your home with, who you're benefiting, and how how how can you make this bigger and better. The I.D.E.A. Store is a movement, a thought process, a way of life much more than your typical store. I.D.E.A. stands for INVEST. DEVELOP. ELEVATE. ACHIEVE... the mission of the CU Schools Foundation, a dream for a better tomorrow.
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 Make a "New Year Wishes Ladder" January 5th, 4-7 pm
Project takes about an hour, please arrive by 6 pm at the latest. Ages 10 & up. Class size is limited to 8 participants. $15 per person, includes all materials, inspiration and instruction, and use of our tools. Optional preparation: Bring a list of up to 20 wishes you have for this new year.
This small-scale project involves writing your wishes for 2011 on colorful paper slips which you'll capture in gelatin pill capsules. These will be wired to form your ladder, inspiring progress in your life.
Sign Up for the Class Here!
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Spring IS Coming: Felted Flowers!
Session 1: Saturday, January 8 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up.
Class size: Limited to 6 participants
Instructor: Carol Jo Morgan
Cost: $15 per person, includes all materials, inspiration and instruction, and use of our tools.
Making a felted flower pin to wear on your winter coat can be a reminder that snow is just a blanket for the blooms to come this spring.
Session 2: Wednesday, January 12 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 and up.
Class size: Limited to 6 participants
Instructor: Carol Jo Morgan
Cost: $20 per person, includes all materials, inspiration and instruction, and use of our tools.
Learn about different styles of felted flower pins, and make one to wear on your winter coat to celebrate the fact that spring will be here soon!
Register here for either or both classes!
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Are you thinking about your goals for the year? Wanting to make craft projects but in need of a reason, a drive, and don't have enough space for it to be added to your collection?
Consider crafting for The I.D.E.A. Store. We are seeking donations of various works of art that are created from supplies from the store or in general arts and crafts made from re-used materials. Artwork that is donated will be part of The I.D.E.A. Store gallery exhibit at Indi Go Artist Co-Op and the CUSF Gala. We will accept all types of art donations including but not limited to sculpture, clothing, home decor, cards, crafts, jewelry, everyday items, etc.
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NEWS!
With our ever changing stock of supplies, check in frequently to see what's new. Here's some new additions to the store.  Volunteers Needed! New donations come in every day and we are in urgent need to handle the large after Christmas drop-offs. Anyone interested in picking up more shifts or starting with the store can email Claire to set-up a time to train. We need people during all our working times, especially 5-7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Email claire@the-idea-store.org or call 217.342.7878.
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