National Scrapbooking Day

Celebrate
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY
May 2nd
with a sale on scrapbooking products.

20% OFF
Regular Priced Items

50% OFF
Clearance Items

2 May, 10:00 to 17:00

Patch Multi-Crafts

Thrifty Thursday

Tuesday Tips, Tricks and Timesavers..

and Tutorial's!

Check out this adorable Owl pattern at Robert Kaufman, it's free of course!

These owls would look really cool made from Batiks (check out our selection) or if you like whimsical, we've got that too:)

*Happy Tuesday*

Jennifer

Thrifty Thursday

What's Hot Wednesday

If you saw our post on the arrival of Metro goes au Natural but haven't come to the shop to see it, I hope this persuades you. Martina Reed, one of our wonderful volunteers, made this quilt out of the line. It's gorgeous! This quilt pattern is a free download from here. Tina made it a bit smaller than the pattern called for, it's a great size and a nice option for a smaller quilt. She is usually in on Tuesdays if you would like any advice.

Tuesday Tips, Tricks and Time Savers

In honor of Earth Day, April 22nd, we thought we'd show you some fun crafts to make from recycled materials. Click the photo to get to the instructions.

Milk Carton Pirate Ship
Plastic Bottle Beads CD Clock Keyboard Keys Calendar Magnets

If you're interested in buying eco-friendly craft supplies to work with, the store has a selection to choose from in every department, from organic cotton yarn to scrapbook products made from recycled materials.

What will you and your family do to help the earth?

Framer's Friday

Saturday Scraps

Here comes Peter Cotton Tail, hoppin down the bunny trail, hippity hoppity Easter on it's way!

Did you hunt eggs with your kids this morning? Visit the Easter Bunny? CYS always puts on a fun event the Saturday before Easter. So if you're reading this early enough, go out and enjoy it!

When you get back, here's a few fun Easter things to get you motivated to craft.

Decoupaged Eggs

For the two green eggs, I stuck a letter sticker to them when completely dry then dyed it in food coloring. I then peeled off the sticker and used a rub on for the flower/swirl and butterfly. The yellow and blue eggs were dyed then I stuck flower stickers and stars (I used a punch for the stars) to it with sparkle Mod Podge..

For more fun decoupage ideas, check out this blog.

Paper Crafters

The new making memories paper line is in the store and it is so "springy!" The embellishments haven't arrived yet, for some odd reason, but the papers are available. Hopefully the rest of the order will arrive soon.

I used the butterfly paper to embellish some plain blown eggs.

Digi Scrappers

Here are some great resources for Easter kits.

Shabby Princess "Promise" Kit

Digital Scrapbooking Memories "Easter Hoppiness" Kit

Easter Themed Fonts on DaFont.com

Hybrid Crafters

Photo borrowed from The Daily Digi.

This adorable little basket can be made with digital supplies or you can print the template and use it with your paper supplies. Put some chocolate eggs in it and you have a simple basket to put at each place setting on your dining table, to give to Sunday School teachers, or to take to your neighbor. Click here to read about how to make it and download the template.

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What's Hot Wednesday

This just in: Metro Goes "Au Naturel" !!

15 bolts of yummy scrumptious tans, black, browns and greys.

Check out this site for a free Metro Goes "Au Naturel" quilt pattern.

If these colors aren't your style, check out the Metro Goes Green line we got in last week! It's the same prints but in greens, tans and browns.

Tuesday Tips, Tricks and Time Savers

With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away we figured you're probably thinking, "OH, the EGGS!" Was that just me? ... Easter is one of my favorite holidays (for many reasons), and decorating eggs is one of my favorite traditions. Whether it's simple dyed eggs, painted eggs, plastic eggs with goodies, or elaborately decorated eggs, there's just something fun about decorating an egg.

I remember about seven or eight years ago there was an issue of Martha Stewart Living that did a feature on wax resist eggs. Their eggs were simple. The kind you did as a kid with white crayon. But they mentioned the inspiration for their designs was from Pysanky eggs. I had no idea how to even pronounce this word, much less what it was. So, me being the obsessive crafter that I am, I researched it, learned everything I could, bought a kit, and started decorating eggs in the traditional Ukranian style.

My favorite part about these eggs is the symbolism. Every design on the egg is purposeful. It tells of a culture's faith, stamina, and thirst for life. If you're interested in learning more about this decorating technique I highly recommend the Ukranian Gift Shop. That's where I get my supplies from. They have great instructional books and high quality supplies.

If you're looking for some [less elaborate] decorating techniques I have to refer you back to good 'ol Martha. There's a fun little segment on the website with 39 different ways to decorate your eggs. Someone has GOT to try these chocolate eggs! If you do be sure and bring me one!

Click the photo for instructions.

Kelly

Sample Sunday

March was filled with lots of fun craft classes and beautiful creations, and we're hoping April will be the same! Stop by our shop and sign your family members up for some classes! It's a great way to get creativity flowing, learn some new skills and have a great time!

One of our biggest and best annual events is Kid's Craft Camp, which takes place the week of Spring Break. If you're looking for a creative outlet for your kids during this week off school, Craft Camp is the perfect choice!!

$125 for 5 sessions over 5 days. April 6th-10th. 11 - 1:30. Kids will need to bring a sack lunch every day and a white, 100% cotton T-shirt for tie-dying.

Here's a rundown of what they'll be doing each day:

Monday: Tie Dye shirts with Katelyn.

Photo courtesy of jtuason on flickr.

Tuesday: Ceramic Painting with Deana.

Wednesday: Mosaic Tiles with Jenny.

Thursday: Paper Marbling with Mary.

Photo courtesy of Toby on flickr.

Friday: Bookmaking with Hannah.
Photo courtesy of kate.e.did on flickr.

We've got lots lined up for our community quilters, including kids!! Read on to find out more about our quilting classes. 

Anna Maria Horner quilt, made by Katelyn. 

Jump-Start Quilting - $75. 

This two-session class will teach you everything you need to know to begin making your own beautiful quilts!

Wednesdays, April 15th and 22nd. 5 - 8 pm. 

Quilt Til You Wilt Evening - $15.

Bring some friends and some snacks, and have fun quilting into the wee hours! This is not an instructional class. 
Friday April 17th, 6 pm - midnight. This is our monthly Art All Day Event for April. The sales floor will be open until 10 pm!

After School Quilters for Kids - $10 per quilt block. 

Make one block per session to get you started on your way to your own quilt!! 

April 9th and 23rd. 3 - 5 pm. This class is for kids aged 10 and up. 

Beginner Glass Fusing - $39.

Learn the basics of glass fusing while creating a beautiful tile to keep and take home!

Sunday, April 19th. 10 am - 2 pm. Taught by Mary.

Introduction to Knitting - $39.

Master the basics of casting-on, the purl stitch, and other knitting skills in a three-session class taught by Angel, our resident knitting expert, consignor and volunteer!
Fridays, April 10th, 17th, and 24th. 11:30 am - 1 pm OR 3:30 pm - 5 pm.

Saturday Scraps

Jennifer made an adorable giant clothes pin this week out of the Sasafrass Lass Robotics kit.

Decopauge is so easy and fun that even pre-schoolers can get in on it! Want a fun activity to do with your kids? Next time you use a canned product, wash out the can really well and let it dry overnight. Gather some fun scrapbooking papers, construction paper, scissors, modge podge, a paper bowl, and an old paintbrush or sponge brush.


Cover your table with paper sacks or newspaper. Lay out all your goodies on the table and put some modge podge in the paper bowl. Let your kids cut or rip the papers into smaller pieces. Put the glue on the can and put the paper on top, making sure to get all the edges glued down. Once you finish you can use acrylic paint on the inside of the can to give it a clean look. Let it dry overnight before you put anything in it. That acrylic paint can be tricky!


Using recycled household products is a great way to create fun things for yourself and your kids. But if you're looking for a more {professional} looking finished product, the store has tons of great ready to cover wood, chipboard, and papier mache products available.

Click here for a more in-depth tutorial on decopauge.

Thrifty Thursday

Please note this coupon must be printed out and brought into the store at the time of purchase to receive the discount.

What's Hot Wednesday

We have found THE BEST cure for your creative block. Mirecle 33, Creativity Patch. That's right, a PATCH for CREATIVITY!

Ok, well, we WISH we found a creativity patch, but unfortunately today is

APRIL FOOL'S DAY!

But we do hope that our little blog is a "patch" of "creativity" you can use!

Click here to download the Creativity Patch.

So what is hot today?

Hands down, THE most popular fabric line we had in the store in 2008 was Metro Blue. So what could possibly top that? How about Metro Blue Goes Green!?!

The sumptuous green and brown fabric arrived and is out on the sales floor now. You better come and get it while you can, because the staff are hovering around it like vultures!

We also got in our first wave a new merchandise from Making Memories. Some fun Easter papers will be out on the sales floor very soon, along with some amazing organization products. Namely, this gorgeous Embellishment Center! We only got two of these to give them a try, so if you want one either come get it while it's here, or come in and put a deposit on the next order. You really just need to come see this in person. It is really beautiful!

Merchandise not included!