CraftFancy March Newsletter

Issue #19

March 2010

As we start the slow process of thawing out from a long winter Craft Fancy would like to be here help you Welcome Spring into your world!

March is stacking up to be a busy month we have lots of new classes coming Easter & Spring Cards, Digital Photography, 8 1/2 x 11 Scrapbook Pages, & Discovering Die Cuts. As well as some of your old favorites, Great Gift Card Holders, the Cricut Workshop, Japanese Paper Quilting & Terrific Techniques to name just a few.

We are also planning forward. For your enjoyment we have a Spring Make & Take event in April on Saturday the 17th. And in June the Wonderful, Amazing and Sassy Sherry Stevens will be joining us to teach to two Inspiring Classes. To Celebrate this coming event we brought in her two new books jam packed with information and eye candy. When Life Gives you Lemons & The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook! Also we will be closed on April 4th Easter Sunday.

We look forward to welcoming Spring with you and helping you to become inspired!

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The New Products Just Keep Coming

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.

American Crafts Dear Lizzy is here Front and Center

This paper is the perfect line to help you Welcome Spring!

A Muse has been restocked. Lots of Spring Images and Beautiful Soft Spring Colored Papers.

We also have Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety & Material Girl, Maya Road Embellishments, FlowerSoft Ultra Fine, Tim Holtz New Distress Colors & Stamps, American Crafts Abode & I Do, Three Bugs In a Rug The Great Outdoors & Little Chick, New Hanko Washi Papers, Hambly Studios Papers, Lots More Hero Arts Stamps, 72 Additional Copic colors, New JustRite Stamps and Spellbinders Dies.

You will also enjoy new samples throughout the store along with our March Class samples.

Class News

The new March 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!

Cricut Workshop

In this class Cathy you will create adorable cards using your Cricut Machine. These cards are so wonderful and quick you won't be able to stop! March 19th 10:30am - 12:30pm & March 23rd 5:30pm - 7:30pm Please Bring Your Cricut, Foam Tape & Basic Tool Kit To Class.

Valentine Bag Toppers Class

Dianne is teaching this super cute class. You will create fun Spring Gift Card Holders to give for all of those Springtime Special Occasions! Looking for that perfect gift to give , look no further!

March 6th 11:00am - 12:30pm & March 8th 11:00am - 12:30pm

Please Bring Your Basic Tool Kit To Class.

Creating 8 1/2 x 11 Scrapbook Pages

Creating 8.5 x 11 Scrapbooking Pages- March 2010

Break out your latest pictures and come to scrapbook with Melissa. She has designed these wonderful layouts for you to scrap and enjoy with family and friends. Thursday, March 13th 11:00am - 1:00pm

Please Bring Your Basic Tool Kit To Class.

Our April Calendar is up check our Website !

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.

March 11 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. This months swap theme is "Fantasy" Make 14 swap items to share. Program - Misting Madness.

Upcoming Swap Themes:
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.

March 17th 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.: Learning program this month is Die Cutting Tin Cans.

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.

March 18th 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Swap Theme - Green

Upcoming Swap Themes:
April 15th - Spring
May 20th - Dancing

You may swap even if you cannot attend. Just bring your swap ATC's prior to the meeting date. The numbers are 9 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 March 28th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Swap Theme: Floral Program Theme: Thumping
Swap please bring 10 stamped images using Copic compatable paper and ink.

Now You Can Shop Online
Can't make it to the store right away? Live in another part of the country? We now have our online store up and running for your convenience. Head on over to the Store! New products are being added to the online store on a regular basis so check back often.