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Issue #18
February 2010
It's the Season of Love!  Here at CraftFancy we love all things paper and crafty, and February will be bringing us tons of new products, ideas, kits and classes that you can't help but Love. 

We've returned from CHA in Anaheim with ideas overflowing.  We're just trying to figure out how to fit it all in.  You will see our Calendar packed with classes new and beloved brought back.  You will see our shelves packed with new Lines and Fun Products.  

Join us this Saturday, January 30th all day as we introduce new products by Memory Box,  Graphic 45 and Flowersoft just to name a few.  We will have new class samples, kits, and ideas throughout the store that will inspire you.  We will also have Free Make & Takes all day. 
 
We look forward to helping you become inspired!
From all of us at CraftFancy
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Handmade With Love

 Make & Take Event
January 30th 10:00a - 6:00p
 

Join us in Celebrating the Season Of Love

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We will have Le Romantique, A Perfect Gentleman and  On The Boardwalk  by Graphic 45, new Memory Box Stamps and Papers, tons of new Hero Arts, Flowersoft items new and restocked, Postcards from Paris by Websters Pages along with lots of other new products.

You will enjoy new samples throughout the store along with our February Class samples and brand new Kits to get those Valentines done in a snap!  We are here to inspire you to do what you love!

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The new February Calendar is up be sure to check it out!   We have quick and easy classes early in the month to help you get those Valentine projects done.  There are tons of  new class samples in our store, you won't want to miss any of these Wonderful Classes!

 

Quick Valentines

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In this class Marnie will help you to get you started making your Valentines.  These cards are so wonderful and quick you won't be able to stop!  Everyone you know will get a Valentine this year!  February 1st 11:00am - 1:00pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm Please Bring Your Basic Tool Kit To Class. 

 
 Valentine Bag Toppers Class  

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Dianne is leading this super cute class.   You will create fun treat bag toppers to give to anyone and everyone to show your love!  Looking for that perfect gift to give this Valentine's Day?  Look no further!
   February 2nd 11:00am - 1:00pm &
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Please Bring Your Basic Tool Kit To Class.
 
 
 Card Creations 
 
 
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Come, relax and create 5 wonderful cards.  Melissa has designed these beautiful cards for you to enjoy and share with family and friends.  Thursday,February 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Please Bring Your Basic Tool Kit To Class.
 
 
 Flowersoft Love
 
 
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Have you always wanted to try Flowersoft?  Now is your chance to create 4 beautiful cards this season that all of your friends will OOOH and AHHHH over.  Join us Thursday, February 4th 11:00am - 1:00pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Please Bring Your Basic Tool Kit To Class.
 
 
Check our Website for our February Calendar Coming Soon!

Clubs

Chicago Area Rubber Stampers C.A.R.S

This club meets the second Thursday of every month.  They explore, discuss and share stamping ideas, techniques and much much more.  New members are always welcome.
 
February 11 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.  This months swap theme is "Oriental"  Make 14 swap items to share.  Program - Fusing Fabric to Paper.

Upcoming Swap Themes:
March - Fantasy
April - Black & White
May - Food
June - Folding
July - Irreverent


Chicagoland Craft Collective

This club meets the third Wednesday of every month with a Make & Take or some sort of instruction.  There may be a small supply fee for projects.

February 17th 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.:   Learning program this month is Make & Take Hosted by CraftFancy.
 

ATC Club - Free
This fun energetic club meets the third Thursday of each month.  Everyone is welcome.  There is no need to sign up, just drop by with your ATCs!  On club night there may be special sales or demos to feed your passion for crafting.

February 18th 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.  Swap Theme - Love  

Upcoming Swap Themes:
March 18th - Green
April 15th - Spring
May 20th -

You may swap even if you cannot attend. Just bring your swap ATC's prior to the meeting date. The numbers are 10 cards total.  You will get 9 back.  Make sure you sign your work.
 

****NEW***** Love Your Copics Club - Free
 
Join us as we explore our markers and how to use them in new and creative ways.  Each month we will host a Copic Lovers Get together.  We will share ideas and ask questions to become better acquainted with our markers.  We will swap images to be colored and share our ideas for using them.
 
Sunday February 28th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 New Products

This month brings brand new products we chose just for you at the 2010 CHA, be sure to check out our Blog for new product alerts daily.

Amuse Stamps 
 
New a Muse Stamps!   
 
Graphic 45, Flowersoft Ultra Fine, Websters Pages, Hero Arts

Copic Classes Starting Again in February


We now have Certified Copic Designers ready to help you and answer any questions you may have about this very popular product.

Classes begin again in February with Copic Markers 101 on Saturday the 6th and Wednesday the 11th. 

In this class we will cover the basics of the markers and basic coloring and blending techniques.  You will receive 2 markers and make 2 completed projects. 
 
Sign Up Today or if you have any questions and to find out more feel free call us or come by and see what we will be making!