Saturday Scraps

We had four students in our last Digi Scrap Day and they all did amazing!!! These pages represent two of the students and the great work they're doing! If you're interested in learning digital scrapbooking just check the store for a class that works for you. The next session will be March 20, 11:00 to 18:00.

"Rock Star" by Heather

Credits:

Marie Stones Rock Star Kit

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0

"Family" by Brenda

Credits:

Flower Patch Kit, sold in the store

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0

Framer's Friday

JennyP is at it again! This time she's framing! Is there anything she can't do?!? This adorable framed baby shirt is made from a scrapbooking shadow box, K&Company Small Wonders Paper, and her daughter's onesie. You can read more about it from JennyP here.

Thrifty Thursday

Mark you calendar for our sale next week!

What's Hot Wednesday!

What's Hot is Our Customers!


Mosaic table and Sushi plate done by Tonya Coleman. She used mosaic glass and pre cut tiles, tacky glue and grout. The table took about 2 weeks, working on and off, a couple hours each day.
Come in and find similar supplies for your own project in the store.

Elephants, quilt and pj's done by Kathryn Schmitt. The pj pattern is by Oliver+S . The quilt pattern is from Bend the Rules sewing by Amy Karol and the elephants are from the book, Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. Both books are available in the store.

Hard to believe Kathryne hasn't sewn since high school!!

Have you finished something you'd like to share?

Tuesday Tips, Tricks and Time-Savers

Book Review: Super Stitches Crochet
by Jennifer Campbell and Ann-Marie Bakewell


(photo borrowed from barnesandnoble.com)

If you've ever wanted to learn to crochet, there are a few ways to go about doing it. Having someone teach you is certainly one way--you could ask a knowledgeable friend or sign up for a class. But in the absence of a good teacher, or if you're the type of person who learns well by doing for yourself, there are plenty of great resources out there to help you teach yourself. One book that I have found particularly helpful is this Super Stitches Crochet book. It is a very well written, well-illustrated book that begins with the very basics of crocheting and guides the reader through more than 150 varied stitch patterns, all with color photographs! Personally, I already knew a hand full of the basic stitches when I picked up this book, courtesy of my grandmother. But I was limited in what I could do because I didn't know how to read a pattern. Now, not only can I read a pattern, but I will be teaching a class on it this Thursday! I would recommend this fantastic book to anyone with an interest in crocheting, whether you're just starting out as a beginner or a seasoned crocheter looking to learn a few new tricks.

This book is normally something that we carry in the shop, but it's been so popular that it's flown off of the shelves faster than we can stock it! It should be available again sometime in the next week or so, but if you're interested, you could always just give us a call (DSN 430-5270) to see if it has made it back to the shelves yet.

We've wrapped up our Intro to Crocheting class, but we still have one spot left in the Intermediate class this Thursday, from 4-6pm. This class is intended for those people who already have a grasp of basic crocheting. We will be focused not on learning new stitches, but on how to read a pattern. If you are interested, stop by or give us a call to snag that last spot!

Don't forget the fun classes we have going on this week! To get you motivated to sign up or inspired to try something new yourself, here are some fantastic samples and displays we've got around the store!

Binding How-Tos. 4-6pm. FREE! Bring in your quilts and learn how to bind them to end up with a fantastic finished product, like this quilt, made by Corinnea. Learn more about her here.

February 26: Majolica-Style Ceramic Painting. 11-2pm. $39. Learn to paint in the majolica-style from our resident ceramics expert, Kelly, who made this.

February 26: Intermediate Crocheting. 4-6pm. $10. Build on your basic knowledge of crocheting to achieve beautiful scarves and hats, like the ones pictures. They were made by Adrienne, the instructor. Learn more about her here.

Classes like these are only some of the fun things that are going on at Patch-Multi Crafts. Check back on our blog often--we're always posting about new ways to be crafty and have fun! See you at the shop!

Saturday Scraps

This gorgeous two-page spread was created by Lizy to remember her family trip to Amsterdam. (Yes she corrected the spelling on Amsterdam already)
Papers: Bazzil Cardstock, Making Memories 5th Avenue Collection, cardboard repurposed from a box
Stamps: Autumn Leaves Twirly Stamp, BoBunny calendar stamp
"A" cut from chipboard with inked edges
Hemp bows



This one is an all digital page by Lizy she made for the Lucky in Love contest by Digital Scrapbook Memories. DSM CDs are available in the Store.

Framer's Friday

Thrifty Thursday

All Valentine's Home Decor is

40% off

through Feb 28th,

or while supplies last.

Does not include consignment items.

What's Hot Wednesday

What's hotter than wasabi? Felt sushi!!!

We are LOVING the felt food that JennyP has found herself obsessed with. Click each picture to find out more. We can't wait for JennyP to teach a class! Would you sign up?

Tuesday Tips, Tricks and Timesavers..

Spiderweb Quilt Tutorial(photo borrowed from oh franssen)

Make this beautiful Spiderweb quilt!

The linen used for the middle is gorgeous and unexpected.

You could also try unbleached muslin or bleached muslin instead of the linen.

Tutorial found here.

Miscellaneous Monday

Happy President's Day! We'll be back tomorrow!

Sample Sunday

We've got lots of fantastic classes coming up in the next two weeks! To get you motivated to sign up or inspired to try something new yourself, here are some fantastic samples and displays we've got around the store!

February 18: Wire-Wrapped Jewelry for Beginners.
6-8 pm. $15. Learn to make a necklace like this one. Class instructed by Jenny, who made the sample shown. Learn more about her here.

February 20: Diva Night.
7-11 pm. $15 plus cost of chosen bisque. Come and bring friends for a night of fun ceramic painting! This is not an instructional class. This month's Diva Night will be led by Adrienne.
February 21: Nine-Patch Baby Quilt.
10am-4pm. $60. Learn to make a beautiful baby quilt with Leah, our quilting contractor. These make fantastic gifts for your expecting friends, or even for yourself!

February 21: Lampwork Beading.
2-4:30 pm. $29. Learn to use a torch and melt glass rods to end up with gorgeous beads, like the ones below, made by the instructor, Katelyn. Learn more about her here.



February 22: Stained-Glass Mosaics.
10am-2pm. $19. Learn from Mary how to make beautiful stained glass pieces as gifts or for your home!

February 25: Binding How-Tos.
4-6pm. FREE! Bring in your quilts and learn how to bind them to end up with a fantastic finished product, like this quilt, made by Corinnea. Learn more about her here.


February 26: Majolica-Style Ceramic Painting.
11-2pm. $39. Learn to paint in the majolica-style from our resident ceramics expert, Kelly, who made this.


February 26: Intermediate Crocheting.
4-6pm. $10. Build on your basic knowledge of crocheting to achieve beautiful scarves and hats, like the ones pictures. They were made by Adrienne, the instructor. Learn more about her here.


Classes like these are only some of the fun things that are going on at Patch-Multi Crafts. Check back on our blog often--we're always posting about new ways to be crafty and have fun! See you at the shop!

Saturday Scraps

We're all about love today and we're loving this project! Lizy used one of the new MDF accordian albums from Kaiser Kraft, red acrylic paint, one sheet of gorgeouse filigree paper from the Chatterbox Artsy-licous line, pearl stickers from Mark Richards, and fun ribbons to make this standing "album." Of course some pictures of gorgeous little A (made by Jenny P and J) make this little project just perfect! All supplies available in the store, except the baby of course!

Framer's Friday

Valentine's Sale!

Discount does not include consignment items.

Print this coupon and take it to the store to receive your discount!

What's Hot Wednesday

Two new Amy Butler patterns! Halter top and apron now stocked in the store. For inspiration using Amy Butler fabrics or patterns, check out the Flickr pool here.

Tuesday Tips, Tricks and Time Savers

This week we wanted to give you some fun inspiration for making Valentine's treats for the kids and family.

On the Computer

Easy: Take a photo of one of the kids making a heart shape with their fingers. Insert text over the top and add a border. Voila! A quick Valentine you can print at home or at the store on the Luci Kiosk.

Intermediate:

(picture "borrowed" from creating keepsakes)

Read the tutorial for this fun twist on Valentine's Cards from

Creating Keepsakes

Advanced

Check out this amazing card and tutorial on Flikr

Hand-Made

Easy:(picture "borrowed" from skip to my lou)
Make these super cute Butterfly Valentines! Free down loadable PDF pattern available from
Skip To My Lou.

Intermediate:

You'll Need:

Chocolate Kisses

Wooden Skewers

Red Crepe Paper (or thin scrapbooking paper)

Green Floral Tape

Ribbon

Paper Leaves

What to do:

1. Push the skewer through two kisses, keeping their flat sides together

2. Wrap the red paper around the kisses and twist around the skewer

3. Starting at the base of the "bud" wrap the floral tape around the skewer. Add a paper leave while wrapping

4. Tie a little piece of ribbon at the base of the "bud"

5. Write "to:" and "from:" on the paper leaf and their ready to give away!

Misc Monday

Guess what's just around the corner.... yup... the big V-Day! Not sure what to get? (or what you want?) Who can go wrong with jewelry! Check out these two blogs to see some lovely things on consignment in the store right now:

The Green World
Pearl Swirl

Check back to tomorrow for some fun Valentine's Day card tutorials!

Saturday Scraps

"let's get WET" by Kelly Sarles

Digital Kits: Digital Scrapbook Memories CDs: Moods/Sassy and Wild, Family Ties/Teen and Baby

Fonts: Pea Kelly, alpha from Family Ties CD

Layout: Page Maps

Framer's Friday

One of the fun projects the framers got to work on this week.

Thrifty Thursday

What's Hot Wednesday

Luci's the name... printing's the game...

The Luci photo and scrapbooking kiosk is officially operational!!!! We now have all the paper and printers installed and you can print your photos or make fun scrapbooking pages, photo books, calendars, and greeting cards! The kiosk can also print your passport photos if you need them for your International Driver's license! You will need to bring a digital photo of yourself on a white background. The kiosk gives great directions for how it should look.