CHA Winter 2012

We are back from CHA 2012 and it was a blast! We are SO excited about this year's new products and upcoming events!

Landed in L.A. and then we were off to Anaheim!

You may wonder, what is CHA? CHA stands for Craft and Hobby Association and they have a conference and tradeshow twice a year. The one we just went to was the Winter 2012 Conference and Tradeshow.

We're here and it's sunny!

Card of the Month: Advice from a Trout

With Valentine's Day around the corner, show your guy what a great catch he is by making this project using our Card of the Month for February: Advice from a Trout.

Advice from a Trout by Ilan Shamir of Your True Nature.

Supplies

• Advice from a Trout Postcard
• 1 Sheet of TPC Studio Reel Me In Fish Tales Paper
• 1 Sheet of Brown Cardstock
• 1 Sheet of Foam Board
• 12" x 12" Barnwood Frame
• Scor-Pal Scor-Tape (or any double-sided tape)

Arts and Crafts Classes for February

Want to learn how to create a Kumihimo Bracelet?

Create beautiful wall art in our Vintage Fashion Multi-Media class?

What about a Photo Rustic Star?

Whatever it may be, we have a class for you! Our February classes are open for registration! You can view the complete February class calendar here. 

Here are featured classes and events for the month of February.

Canvas Make & Take Event 

Every Saturday in February from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

No registration is necessary. Click here for details.

Canvas Make & Take Event

D.I.Y. Stenciling a Photo Frame

When is the last time you used a stencil on a project?

With the use of lasers, chunky stencils of the past have changed over time into intricate details.

Rather than use paper and embellishments, we are going to design this frame by using a stencil.

Supplies

• 1 Unfinished Photo Frame
• Momenta Complements Decor Stencil in Medallion
• Americana Gloss Enamels in Black
• Viva Inka-Gold in 903
• DecoArt Elegant Finish Metallic Paint in Rich Espresso
• Paintbrush
• Tape

Canvas Sale and Make & Take Event

We are having a canvas sale! Our large assortment of canvases that range from 4" x 4" to 40" x 60" will be on sale through February 25, 2012.

Buy 5 or less, get 50% off reg. price.

Buy 6 or more, get 60% off reg. price.

We are also having a Canvas Make & Take Event that will take place every Saturday in February from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our Bonney Lake store.

Winter Sale!

Did you receive our new sales ad that starts today in your inbox? If not, be sure to sign up here to receive our e-newsletter.

Here's a little sneak peek...

Click here to view the complete 4-page ad that starts today, January 28, 2012 through February 13, 2012.

D.I.Y. How to Color Items Using Alcohol Ink

Have you ever looked for a vase in a particular color and could not find it? 

What about looking for flowers in the right shade of berry to coordinate with your decor?

Have you heard of Adirondack Alcohol Ink? It is an acid-free, fade resistant, fast drying transparent ink that can be used on items such as paper, fabric, metal, glass, plastic and more.

Supplies

• Adirondack Alcohol Ink
• Tim Holtz Foam Applicator
• Inkssentials Mini Mister
• Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Mat
• Alcohol Blending Solution
• A Clear Glass Vase
• A White Flower

D.I.Y. Memo Chalkboard

This double-sided chalkboard is an easy way to keep you and your family organized!

Supplies

• 1 Unfinished Standing Memo Board
• Americana Chalkboard Paint
• DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic Paint in Silver Morning
• Paintbrush
• Bistro 6mm Chalk Marker
• Embellishments (optional)

Inspiration: Canvas

Whenever you hear someone say the word "canvas," do you immediately think of painting?

Canvases have moved beyond the world of painting and into the crafting world. Here are examples of how you can use a canvas.

Add decorative paper, photos, and vinyl to create wall art.

 

Kids Craft: Clothespin Magnet

What better way to display your child's artwork or photo on the refrigerator than with something they created?

Supplies

• One Giant Wooden Clothespin
• Embellishments such as Glitter, Buttons, Ribbon, Stickers, etc.
• Paint (optional)
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Two 1" Magnets
• 527 All Purpose Glue
• Scissors