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The days are getting shorter, the kids are back at school and before we know it the holidays will be here. Holiday merchandise is starting to find its way out onto the shelves - just wait until you see all the goodies we have on order for you!
New stuff is coming in daily and finding a place to put it all is becoming a challenge. If you haven't stopped in recently, you may be surprised with all the new papers, embellishments, ribbons and tools we have stocked. And with new stuff, comes New Classes!! Check out our Class News Below and see our entire Class Schedule online, HERE. And you won't want to miss out on our new Copic Club or Copic Classes, more details below. These classes always fill very quickly, sign ups begin September 15th.
Our biggest news this month is our September Make & Take Day. We are hosting a Back To School Day at the Store and hope everyone will come out to learn something new! See all the details below.
We appreciate everyone's support in their local scrapbook store, we couldn't do it without all of you!
See you soon.simone
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CraftFancy Info
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1818B North Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
847.670.6065
email us at craftfancy@gmail.com
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Make and Take Day
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 Back To School Event!
Come learn something new for your pages, cards and projects at our September Make and Take Day, September 19th. We will have two special guests that day doing product demos as well as a Free Make and Take for everyone.
Erin Schlosser of Schlosser Designs will be in the store demonstrating her new clear stamp designs which are solely carried in the Midwest at CraftFancy. We are excited to bring Erin's fun and fancy designs into the store and can't wait for everyone to see her great projects.
Sarah Moore of Craft Critique, the craft product review website, will be in the store demonstrating a Craft Critique approved product, the new ITop Bradmaker from Imaginisce. Sarah will be on hand to show everyone how this simple new tool can add a fun and easy embellishment to your projects.
As always there will be In Store Sales that day as well as new product, so stay in touch with the daily updates from CraftFancy on our blog. The week of the Make and Take, we will be giving away a prize on our blog, so I recommend that people subscribe to the blog so they don't miss this amazing prize package!
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| Class News |
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Paper Flowers
Flowers are a huge rage in most paper crafting whether you
make scrapbook pages, cards, ATCs or altered items. Come learn how to make them YOURSELF! On September 22nd We will be making four different kinds of
flowers in this class and add two of them to cards as well. This class will feature the infamous Grungepaper
Flowers, so if you have been dying to learn how to make these amazing
creations... sign up today! Remember your basic tool kit, especially
paper trimmer for this completely hands on class. (Kits may be purchased without attending this
class.)
Cricut Club with Cathy
Cathy has some great new all occasion cards for you this month. This is a great class that really help's you
get more acquainted with your amazing machine and make better use of that investment. You also make some great projects! The projects change monthly so
that you can learn new techniques each month.
Please Bring your Cricut with you to class as well as your favorite cartridges
and a basic tool kit with dimensional adhesive (pop dots).
Memo Board with Margie
On September 15th, Margie will help you make a fabulous spot for all your lists in this completely
custom class. You will be picking your
own papers and embellishments to complete this totally functional piece of
art. Show off your artistic side and
keep yourself organized with the finished project. Please
bring liquid adhesive, regular adhesive, paper trimmer and scissors.
A Muse Card Class Every
month, usually on the third Monday of the month, we offer a class where
we make five cards using the super cute A Muse stamps. A Muse releases
new stamps every month and we use these to create unique cards for
every occasion. We just got in their new line of Mandy's World stamps
which are sure to bring a smile to your face. This card is not a class
sample, but we just wanted to give you a peek at the new Mandy's World
stamps. This month, we are offering an extra A Muse class on a
Saturday. So, if you can't make it to our regular Monday classes, stop by on September 26th and let us be your creative muse.
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New Products
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There is so much new stuff in the store you won't believe it and more is arriving every day...
Hero Arts
The new Hero Arts holiday stamps are here and being unpacked as this is typed. There are funky trees, cute angels and more. It really is time to start thinking about your holiday cards, so stop by for some inspiration. We are offering a Hero Arts Holiday Card class on September 29th, so sign up today and we'll get you going on those holiday card projects.
Flow er SoftWe are fully stocked up on Flower Soft. You name it, we have it. Flower Soft is just about the perfect embellishment to create colorful fall trees or soft snow on a winter card. It really adds a special touch to your projects, from subtle highlights to amazing 3-D creations. If you would like to see this product in action, we are having a class on September 9th and will be making three unique cards with Flower Soft.
BoBunny Boo Crew
With the kids back in school, our thoughts will start to turn to Halloween. The stores are already pulling out the decorations and costumes, so it is time for you to start planning to scrap all those pictures of your little monsters. The BoBunny Boo Crew line is totally cute and screams for googly eyes! We have a special class coming up on September 21st that features these great papers and embellishments.
Pink Paislee Twilight
 If cute doesn't match your Halloween style, then you'll love this new collection from Pink Paislee. In classic colors, this spooky goth line is hauntingly perfect.
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. |
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 New Copic Club Forming
We are happy to announce that a new Copic Club will be starting in October 2009. We have had these fantastic tools in the store for quite awhile now, but word about them continues to spread. The club is a great way to build your maker collection and learn the basic techniques for using them. Sign ups for this session will begin on September 15th and the first club meeting will be on October 21st. The last club we offered filled in just three days, so mark your calendars and give us a call on September 15th!
In case you missed the details before, here they are again...
The new club will begin October 2009 and end in March 2010. This club will meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
- How much does it cost?
$40 per month for six months - What do I get?
Each
month you will receive five Copic Sketch Markers. The colors are
pre-determined based on the techniques you will be learning in the free
club class offered each month. This class is only open to Copic Maker Club
members. Club members will also receive a special folder for all their color charts, handouts and materials. - What happens if I can't attend the class that month?
If
for some reason you are unable to attend the free club class of
the month, you will still receive your markers as well as any handout
information we provide the members at class that month. You may pick up
your markers on or after the class date. I am currently looking into a way to make the lessons available online as well using videos or picture posts. - What is covered in class?
The free club classes provide hands on experience with your new
markers from a Certified Copic Designer. These markers are wonderful
tools when they are used properly and over the course of six months, they
will become an invaluable tool in your arsenal. These classes are
technique and not project based classes. So, although you will not be
walking away with a full finished card or page, you will be walking
away with lots and lots of knowledge and experience. - What's the difference between the Copic Marker Basics class and the free club class?
Besides
the fact that the club class is free and only open to members, it is
also includes more advanced material over the months as opposed to the Copic Marker Basics class.
Also, the Copic Markers Basics class uses our store markers. Thus, the hands on
experience is not as thorough as the Club Class. The Copic Markers Basics class is
meant to get you started with Copics and for people who are on the
fence about purchasing them at all. - How do I pay for the club?
The
Copic Marker Club is $40 per month. The first month is pre-paid when you register.
After that, the additional months are charged to the credit card you
provide on the date of class each month. - When will the next club begin if I can't attend now?
If there
are enough people to form another group, we may consider running two clubs from October to March. Please put your
name on the waiting list if you are unable to sign up before the class
fills.
Call or stop in the store to register. This club fills extremely fast, so act quickly.
Copic Marker Color Class
If you attended any of our previous Copic Clubs or Boot Camps and just couldn't get enough, then have we got good news for you! Starting in October, you can hang out with Simone, learn advanced techniques (like skin tones, coloring water in vases, etc.) and get some new markers. This marker is geared toward people who already own a few markers and want to continue in the progress they are already making with them and move beyond the basics.
This is a month-to-month class, so you pay as you go.
- Each class includes three sketch markers in brand new colors never before sold at Craft Fancy.
- The colors will be seasonal and we will be working with brand new stamps ordered just for our coloring pleasure.
- This class will meet the 4th Wednesday of every month beginning October 28th.
Fee for this class is $25
Can I attend this class if I wasn't in the Copic Club or class before?
Sure, this class is open to anyone who already owns Copic Marker and already understands all the basics including the Copic labeling system and blending.
I always wanted to use Copic Markers but never have, can I come to the class?
To get started with Copic, I recommend starting with either the Copic Club or Copic Basics. The Basics needed to successfully use the markers will not be covered in these classes, we will be working beyond the Copic Marker Basics and attempting to color much more challenging images.
What do I need to bring to class?
Your Markers!!
That's about it. We will be using your existing markers and the markers you receive in the class to color the images of the month.
October will focus on oranges and fall colors. The first Copic Marker Color Class will be held on October 28th. Registration begins on September 15th, so mark your calendars and give us a call to sign up. I suspect this class will also fill quickly, so act fast!
Any questions about these classes, please call the store or email Simone.
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| September's Special Sales |
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These items are 30% off in September. That's right, this month's sale is bigger than usual to help make room for all the great new holiday products we have heading our way. The discount applies to all in stock items and cannot be transferred.
- 9/6 - 9/12: My Mind's Eye products - all papers and embellishments (we moved them up to the front of the store)
- 9/13 - 9/19: Rusty Pickle
- 9/20 - 9/26: SEI
- 9/27 - 8/29: Scenic Route
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| Coming in October
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Mark Your Calendars Now
We have lots of great stuff in store for October. Here are a couple of dates you'll want to save:
- October 3rd: National Card Making Day will be a day you will want to be at Craft Fancy. We will be having a Make & Take in the store as well as sponsoring a cool contest. We'll put together an assortment of awesome products in a kit. All you need to do is add your creative energy. More details will be available soon, so watch our blog.
- October 17th: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Put on your pink and join us for an all day Pink Ribbon Crop.
- October 24th: Join us for our second annual Holiday Hoopla. We'll be showcasing all our new holiday products running the gamut from Halloween to Kwanza. In addition to tons of new stuff, we'll have demos that are sure to get your holiday projects off the ground.
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