12 hour Crop North store, July 22

 

10-10 Crop is Happening at the North Store!! Laura invites you to join her 12 hour crop on Friday July 22. Pizza and a pop included! 12 hours of fun, after rearranging we have an extra table, so there is room for one more :-) Please call the North store to sign up, payment due upon registration 403-455-6772 Cost: 17.00

Technique Toonie Tuesday, with Crystal, July 5, North

 

Technique Toonie Tuesday!!! Technique Tuesday with Crystal We are bringing back Technique Tuesday at the North Store! Come join Crystal at the new "Customer encounter" to learn how easy it is to use the Lawn Fawn Pop-Up word dies to create a fun interactive surprise inside your cards. You will have a selection of papers to choose from to customize your creation. All you need is adhesives. Drop on by and have some fun. Date and location: July 5th at the North Store Time: 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00 Cost: $2.00 for each creation Drop in

"Alcohol Ink" Make and Take With Crystal July 7, North

I am thrilled to be kicking off the fun summer Make and Take season with one of my new favourite mediums, Alcohol Inks. Come join me in creating a fun Alcohol ink set featuring a cute set from Pink Ink designs that includes a card, tag, and envelope. There will be a variety of alcohol ink colours to choose from and matching card bases so you can pick your favourite colours to work with. We will be learning an easy way to apply alcohol inks and how to stamp alcohol inks using the lift ink stamp pad. Due to the nature of this class, it is not available as a kit. Can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces again in store.

Thursday July 7^th at the North Store

10:00, 11:00, or 12:00

$5.00 per card 

Email Crystal at cr_awol@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.

You can pay cash in class or e-transfer prior to class.

GARAGE SALE August 7, North

 

More details closer to the date..... Table spots are sold out The Garage Sale will be Sunday August 7 from 10-2 at the NORTH store we will have drop off dates the first week of August so we aren't bombarded with boxes in the classroom but we will accept the donations of items so we can start building the grab bags :-) We need lots of shoppers of course also :-) We will also accept crafty items donated which we will make goodie bags out of and all those proceeds will go to the Ukraine fund raiser.

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We also need help updating our files We are in the process of updating our computer, and we need your help, both stores have a form to fill out to help us with the process, and I wouldn't ask to work with no bonus so.... if you fill out the form you will get a coupon, actually 2 but the only way to use both is to visit both stores. Either way you can choose which side of the coupon you want to use, yep they are different lol Then we can update our files and help serve you better :-) Win , WIn!

North Store Crop with Laura, July 22

 

10-10 Crop is Happening at the North Store!! Laura invites you to join her 12 hour crop on Friday July 22. Pizza and a pop included! 12 hours of fun, after rearranging we have an extra table, so there is room for one more :-) Please call the North store to sign up, payment due upon registration 403-455-6772 Cost: 17.00

Congrats Art Card with Pat June 23, North

Have lots of small left over pattern paper?? 

This card was so fun just to mix and match with different patterns.

Putting it on black and white made it pop!! 

Embossed and title with shadowed words and some string and bling!! I know now I will keep all my bits. 

June 23 at South store 

Booking 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. hourly

$5 per card. 

Email  pgm2824@gmail.com

To book your time. 

Take and Makes available, please tell me which store and how many, payment requested upon ordering please.

"Summer Ginkgo" Make & Take with Kim, June 23 North

Thursday, June 23rd,  North Store

Ginkgo trees, (also known as Maidenhair trees) are mostly appreciated for their unique, fan-shaped leaves.  In China, Japan and Korea, they are cultivated for their edible seeds, and are also a symbol of longevity, as these trees are believed to last for a thousand years.  A delicate and lovely Ginkgo leaf and branch die from Paper Rose Studios is featured in this week's Make & Take card, using the die-cut inlay technique to showcase beautiful paper from the 49th & Market Viken collection, and Tonic Studios' Mirror Card.  Loaded with bling, shine with a bit of sparkle, this card is fun to make, and suitable for most occasions.

Please e-mail Kim at kopiccino@gmail.com to reserve a spot for either 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 pm, and also include the number of kits you would like.  

Supplies to bring to the class:

Foam tape

Double-sided tape

Strong liquid adhesive

Jewel picker

Craft tweezers

Scissors

Gold color gel pen or fine-tip marker

If you are not able to attend the class, but would still like to purchase kits, please also e-mail Kim to advise how many kits you would like and e-transfer payment.  The cost is $5 per kit.  Your kits will then be available for pick-up at the store of your choice.

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NOTE: Make and Take

 

North Store make and take ON HOLD Shari had a personal matter to attend to. 

NEW SESSIONS added Crystal's Alcohol ink class, June 18-20-22, North

 

In this newest edition to Crystal's Alcohol ink classes, you will learn how to paint with your alcohol inks to create six cards in total (2 of each card). We will build on each technique starting with creating skies and rolling hills, then adding in more defined cloudy skies, and finally adding in a birch tree focal image. The class fee includes one alcohol ink blender pen. You will need two blue (Denim/Monsoon and Pool or aquamarine), one green (Meadow), two browns (Espresso and Latte/caramel), and pitch black alcohol ink and a fine tip Sharpie permanent marker or Copic Multi liner. There will be inks available to purchase the day of class.  Wearing old clothing and bringing a pair of nitrate gloves is encouraged. Please call the North Store at 403-455-6772 to register. Payment is due upon registration.

Location for all sessions: North Store

Date and time:

Session 1: June 18th 10:30-1:00 (Full)

Session 2: June 18th 2:30-5:00 (1 spot left)                                                                                                                                     Session 3: June 20th 5:00-7:30 

Session 4: June 22nd 5:00-7:30 (Full)

Cost: $40 plus tax 

Make and Take with Lyndsey June 9, North

North Store 10 - 2pm

A couple of months ago we had the Spellbinders Color Block class on-line, and had a blast!
So, we are bringing one of their extra samples to you!

This is a great any occasion card, with a simple, but elegant, design.

Please e-mail Lyndsey lejamieson@shaw.ca to reserve a spot from 10-2, and also include the number of kits you would like. The cost is $5 per kit, payable either through e-transfer, or in person directly to the instructor.

Suggested supplies to bring to the class:

Clear drying glue 

Pick up tool

Stamperia Canvas class with Selena June 14, South

 

Stamperia class with Selena Designed by Antonis Tzanidakis Well, I got to take a class with this talented man, and now I can share my knowledge. This beautiful canvas starts out white and ends up like it's been hanging in an old New York store under the bridge for years, I had so much fun creating it I can't wait to share with you Date: Tuesday June 14 6-8 ish South Store Cost: includes canvas, 2 bottles of paint and 1 bottle of spray. You will need your basic mixed media kit with gesso or primer, paint brushes and glue mediums etc., Price : 45.00 Please call the south store to register  403-457-7790 payment due upon registration

Make 'n Take with Shari, June 2 North

June is fast approaching and the time to celebrate Father's is just around the corner. This week Shari has taken a
Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram stamp set called "Dad's Cooking" and made an adorable card for a special Dad in your life. The inside sentiment can be for Father's day - "With Love to a Special Dad" - or for a birthday - "Happy Birthday", you just need to let Shari know which sentiment you prefer. You also get your choice of coloring medium, either watercolor or Copics. To finish off the card front you will be doing some paper tearing, antiquing with inks, and using a special product to make a shiny mat to frame your card front.

Please bring your basic supply kit as well as an ink blending tool, a light brown ink of your choice, and your coloring medium of choice - either Copics or watercolors, to the make and take.

Please email Shari at s.mclaughlin8@shaw.ca and let her know what time you would like to attend the make and take, which coloring medium you would like to use, as well as the choice of inside sentiment. 

If you can not attend the make and take, but would like a kit, please let Shari know which store you would like your kit to go to, as well as your choice of inside sentiment and coloring medium.

All kits are $5 each and must be prepaid before June 2 to Shari at s.mclaughlin8@shaw.ca. 

Date - Thursday, June 2

Time - 11am, 12pm, or 1 pm

Cost - $5

Location - North store

Battle of Alberta North and South Before Wednesday May 25th!!!

 

.. Hockey can't have all the fun we are ALSO going to have a Battle of Alberta!! The North and South store are in competition!!! What does that mean?? It means that whichever store North or South has the most shoppers on Tuesday and Wednesday will determine which location gets a STORE WIDE sale????? So if you want the store closest to you to win, get in and make a purchase! Every purchase counts, we will tally numbers on Wednesday night ( May 25th) and then the next three days one store will have a great sale!!! We will send a newsletter again on Thursday morning with the details and the winning store :-) Who will win the battle of Alberta?

Honor Your Scars - Soul ART with Allison Orthner June 21, North

 

Honor Your Scars - Soul ART with Allison Orthner Tuesday, June 21, 1-3pm @ North store $25 +GST Please call the North store to register 403-455-6772  Supplies to bring: white gesso, Decoupage medium, paint brushes, a few favourite colours of: acrylic paints, gelatos, crayons, inks, etc. OPTIONAL: stamps, Stazon ink, washi tapes, meaningful ephemera.

"Happy Campers" Make & Take with Kim Thursday, May 26th, North

 Thursday, May 26th,  North Store

Camping season is almost upon us, and these shimmery and delightful camp trailer-shaped cards (made with Honey Bee's Honey Cuts) can help inspire and get campers in the mood for another lovely summer in the great outdoors!  An ideal greeting card for the nature-lovers in your life, this week's Make & Take is offered in two color themes of blue plaid, or red plaid.  Choose which one you prefer, or even both!  Just be sure to advise of your color preferences upon ordering.  Please note that plaid patterns may vary in the kits, but will still be either the blue or red themes that you chose, as they are from the Memory Box Woodsy Plaid or Christmas Plaid 6x6 paper collections.  

Please e-mail Kim at kopiccino@gmail.com to reserve a spot for either 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 pm, and also include the number of kits you would like, as well as your color preferences.  

Supplies to bring to the class:

Faded Jeans Distress ink (not Oxide) for blue plaid kit

Aged Mahogany Distress ink (not Oxide) for red plaid kit

Small head blending brushes or sponge daubers

Foam tape

Double-sided tape

Strong liquid adhesive

Jewel picker

Craft tweezers

Scissors

If you are not able to attend the class, but would still like to purchase kits, please also e-mail Kim to advise how many kits you would like, your color preferences, and e-transfer payment.  The cost is $5 per kit.  Your kits will then be available for pick-up at the store of your choice. 

Getting Inky With Alcohol "The Trilogy" Class May 12-20-21-21, North

Are you ready to get inky again? or did you miss the last alcohol ink class? Well, you are in luck! Crystal has created a third alcohol ink class as requested by many (no previous classes needed). In this class we will be exploring different surfaces to use alcohol inks, alcohol pearls, mixative a and alloys on to create using a variety of tools. We will also explore alcohol lift ink and be making a flower card on black alcohol ink cardstock. You will leave with an instruction sheet so you can replicate the looks at home and complete 7 cards. It is advised that you bring a pair of gloves and wear an old shirt just because we will be getting messy. You will need some alcohol inks, pearls, an alloy and a snowcap mixative for class. Colors are still being determined but Crystal will let you know before class. Please call the North Store at 403-455-6772 to register for one of the class sessions listed below. Payment is due upon registration.

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 Location for all sessions: North Store

Session 1: May 12th from 5:00-7:30

Session 2: May 20th from 5:00-7:30

Session 3: May 21st from 10:30-1:00

Session 4: May 21st from 2:30-5:00

Cost: $40 plus tax

Make and Take on Thursday, With Lyndsey, May 12 North Store

Hello Ladies! This week we are making a lovely, any occasion card, using some new Tim Holtz dies and 3D embossing
folders!

Please e-mail Lyndsey lejamieson@shaw.ca to reserve a spot from 10-2, and also include the number of kits you would like. The cost is $5 per kit.  

Suggested supplies to bring to the class:

Pop up dots, adhesive, scissors.

If you have the following colors:

-Aged mahogany 

-Tea due

-Victorian velvet

-Tattered rose

Lee's Birthday

 Thank you to all the incredible card makers and card writers for your amazing ongoing support of the Sending Sunshine - Calgary Chapter card initiative. You generously gave your time and kindness, which are the most beautiful gifts of all. Over 500 cards have been donated. Cards are being delivered on your behalf to Calgary Care Centre's.

I am touched beyond words. Marilyn

We have another big birthday to announce if you would like to send a card :-)

Newport Resident Birthday

Our lovely resident Lee at Newport Harbour Care Center is celebrating her 101st birthday in May.

If you would like to send Lee a card please address to:

Lee’s Birthday

Newport Harbour Care Center

10 Country Village Cove NE

Calgary, AB

T3K 6B4

12 Hour Crop with Laura, May 27 North Store

 

12 Hour Crop with Laura at the North, Dinner included :-) May 27 come crop the day away with Laura from 10am to 10Pm Please call the North store to sign up 403-455-6772 Payment is due upon registration Cost $17.00 ‌

Make 'n Take with Shari May 5, North

 Time to show off some love to a special man in your life.  The last Pink Ink
Designs stamp Shari used was the Mouse Doctor, and now it's time to color up the Golfer Mouse, and who could resist his tongue in cheek sentiment.  Shari has used Copic markers to color up this image, but you can choose to color it with Distress Inks, watercolors, or Prismacolor pencils. This would be a great birthday card, father's day card or just a card for any male in your life. Shari paired the card with paper from Memory Box's Woodsy Plaid 6 x 6 pad, so each card will have a different plaid featured in this wonderful collection.

Please being the coloring medium of your choice, and adhesives to complete the card. Times available are 11 am, 12 pm or 1 pm.  Kits are $5 each and must be paid by e-transfer before Thursday, May 5. Please contact Shari at s.mclaughlin8@shaw.ca to confirm your time, and which coloring medium you prefer.  If you would prefer to do this card as a take 'n make, please let Shari know which coloring medium you want, and which store you want your kits delivered to - North or South.  

Date - Thursday, May 5

Time - 11am, 12 pm, 1pm

Cost - $5 per card, prepaid