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Issue #9
April 2009
Spring is in the air at CraftFancy!

Our Big Spring Make and Take Event is this Saturday, March 28th!
We are so excited about this event with great designers in the store and an amazing sale, we can't wait to see everyone.  Our store hours on Saturday are 10a to 6p.  Check out all the details below.

We've added some great classes this month as well. There are plenty of classes to choose from that are scheduled for days, nights and weekends, so we are trying our hardest to accomodate everyone.  You won't want to miss the Easter class this month and your little ones won't want to miss Kids Camp either because we are hosting a store egg hunt for the little crafters.  Our Cricut class has been a great addition to our schedule and we are offering a couple more dates and times in April, so if you missed the March class, you still have a chance to catch it in April.   See our Calendar for all the current and upcoming classes.  Below are some of the other highlights of the month and don't forget all our class samples are in our Online Gallery.  No experience required for most our classes and there is something for everyone.

Sign ups for the Copic BootCamp begin April 1st!  There is only room for 12 people but be sure to get on the waiting list if you don't get in, since we do have people cancel.  We will be offering this class again in June but we won't have details on that til the May Newsletter.  The details are once again listed below and remember if you have any questions, please feel free to email or call the store.
 
We hope to see you soon!
simone
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Arlington Heights, Illinois  60004
847.670.6065

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New Products
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Spring Make and Take Event
This Saturday!
March 28th
This Saturday is our big Spring Event. We are having designers from Crafty Secrets and Spellbinders Nestabilities.    These are two fantastic companies with really great products and their representatives are bringing amazing projects to inspire you.  We will be showcasing these products beginning SatuLogorday morning and then carrying them in the store.
 
We are also featuring a HUGE sale!
20% off all 12x12 Patterned Paper
(excludes cardstock and paper packs)
20% off all Maya Road Products
20% off all Magazines and Idea Books
20% off all KI Memories Products
and
If you buy 5 Copic Markers, you get the 6th one FREE!
(Sale is valid for in stock items only!)

We will also have a free Make and Take for everyone all day.
We are open 10a til 6p on Saturday.
The Crafty Secrets and Spellbinder Reps will be in the store from 11a to 4p.
See you Saturday!
Class News

Teresa Collins Family Album
Didn't you just love the new Teresa Collins products that arrived last month?  This month, we will use the Family Matters and Documented collection
Logos and the Bind It All to create this great little album that will be treasured for years to come.  This album uses all sorts of paper techniques and the class will inspire your other projects.  You can bring lots of 4x6 family photos or add them later.  The best part of this class is that you will have enough supplies left over to create two additional scrapbook pages.  The instructions for these pages are part of your class kit.  You will need your basic tool kit for the class, especially your paper trimmer and a bone folder.  Also, people who own a scoring tool should bring this along to create a crisper album.

New Mother/Daughter Workshop

The mother and daughter teas were so popular, Marnie Bushmole and her daughter are hosting another great class for you and your little Logohelper.  The Mom - n - Me Springtime Crafts Workshop will be held on March 21st.  This special workshop is geared toward adults and children together, so even if you are not the special little girl's mother, we would love to have aunts, grandmas, neighbors ...whomever, as long as it is an adult and child.  This fun workshop will feature four fun projects using new spring papers that you can use to decorate your home for the season.  Sharing ideas and time together set the stage for a "Fantabulous" day together.  Please bring a glue stick, double-sided tape, pencil, eraser, scissors and two pictures of your child (if you want them punched). 

Hero Arts Whimsical Card PartyLogo
This a great new class that features new stamps from the 2009 Hero Arts Stamps catalog.  We will be creating six great cards using clear stamps that feature some of their most fun images.  These springtime images will brighten anyone's day.  You won't want to miss the chance to play with all these stamps and I am sure you won't be disappointed.  This is also a great class for anyone who has never used Clear Stamps and is interested in getting started.
 
Cricut Workshop with Cathy
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Join Cathy and learn all about the Cricut Die Cutting Ma
chine.  This popular new tool is the hottest thing in paper crafting today and Cathy will get you started with a simple project and plenty of useful information.  You will be learning about the machine while making a spring door wreath.  Bring your Cricut with you to class as well as a basic tool kit and dimensional adhesive (pop dots).

Tissue Box House Workshop with Margie
Have you ever wondered what you can do with those chipboard houses? Let us help!  Join Margie Higuchi as we will be working with Maya Road's Mementos' Villa House. We will be altering the dull kraft color house into a very vibrant and spring-y theme! You can use these as gift boxes, a home d�cor piece or even a tissue holder! To personalize it even more, you can add photos of loved ones into the house! So come join us as we change into spring with a wonderful project!

Our April is jammed packed with some great classes and those of you with little ones should make sure to sign up for Kids Camp on April 4th, we are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt!!  Please check out our online schedule for all our upcoming classes.  ONLINE CLASS CALENDAR
Copic Marker Bootcamp
Our Copic clubs and classes are in full swing.  If you are interested in these wonderful little tools, this is a great way to get started. 

CopicsAnd for those people who really wanted to get into a club and wanted to get started with these markers in full swing, right away... We will be offering a Copic Bootcamp in May!

First, what this includes...
In this one day workshop, each person will receive 10 Sketch Copic Markers and learn all the techniques from both the Basics of Copic Markers and Beyond the Basics of Copic classes.  This is a completely hands on class and everyone will be using their own mar
Copic Displaykers they receive the day of class.  All paper and images are provided as well as handout materials.  Simone teaches all Copic classes and has almost 2 years experience as well as being a Copic Certified Designer.

Now the details...
This class will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 11a to 2p.  Light snacks and beverages will be served.  The cost of this amazing workshop will be $130 which includes the markers as described above.  This one day event I suspect will be very popular since the next Copic Clubs will not even begin until October.  Registration for this Workshop will begin April 1st and feel free to register by phone.

FAQ
If I sign up and then cannot attend, can I get a refund?
Yes, if you cancel more than a week before the Bootcamp starts which would have to be on or before May 9th.

Why does it cost so much?
The markers alone are $80.  Add to that class fees, product, instruction, snacks, etc... And that's the actual cost of all the supplies and instruction.  Both Copic Classes alone would cost you $50, so I think this is a pretty good deal. 

What if I have the colors you give in the Bootcamp?
If you own markers, bring them!  If you own a color that we are providing that day, you can exchange it for a color that we have in stock.  We have over 75 colors, so I am sure you can find one you don't own yet.

Any other questions, concerns...please email or call the store.
Registrations begin April 1st.
 New Products

Here are just a few of the new products we have in store...

Sassafrass Lass - Vintage YummyLogo
Coming soon to a scrapbook store near you is the brand new Sassafrass Lass Vintage Yummy collection.  Wait until you see the wonderful double sided papers, monograms and cardstock stickers.  Keeping with Sassafrass style, each of the papers has an incredible diecut border.  This special little extra on each piece of Sassafrass paper is priceless.

Tim Holtz
We have some great new products from the mastermind of Tim Holtz this month.  New Stampers Anonymous stamps, new findings such as ornate plates and metal floral pieces and the new 12x12 Grungepaper.

Crafty SecretsLogo
Starting Saturday, March 28th, we will have all the great products from Crafty Secrets in the store.  New clear stamps, paper pads, Creative Scraps, Cotton Scraps and even some stickers.  Their retro vintage style is totally unique and adds a fun new style to the store.  You won't want to miss the in store demos from this company at our Spring Make and Take Event. 

7GypsiesLogo
Meet Blaze. 
His fiery temper and fierce good looks make him a natural leader in the caravan.  In the new Gypsy Market collection, you will meet 12 distinct gypsy personalites that will inspire your soul and get your creative juices bubbling.  This paper is absolutely amazing, pictures do not do it justice.  Stop by and experience it for yourself.

We update our blog almost daily with store news and new product alerts, so if you like to keep up to date with what's new, visit
Our Blog.
April Special Deals
  • Do you have some wedding shower invitataions to make?  Do you need to scrap your wedding album?  Come on in between March 29 to April 4th and take 20% off all wedding themed products.
  • Basic Grey is anything but basic!  Beautiful papers, rub-ons, you name it are all 20% off from April 5th to April 11th.
  • All Jenni Bowlin products are on sale April 12th to April 18th.
  • Making Memories products take center stage April 19th to 25th.  Stock up on embellishments and save 20%.
  • From April 26th to May 2nd, Sandylion items are 20% off.