New Classes Posted

Yep the newsletter has officially been released. If you want to check out the whole list and see photos of all the new class projects just click on the tab at the top that says "class schedule".  In the meantime here are a few photos to get you inspired to learn something new.

A Peek Into The Classroom

This was a class that I (Valerie Brincheck) taught just this past Saturday to a group of 10 lovely ladies. I apologize that I didn't get the names to match with the canvas that each lady did. (Some left before I remembered to take photos so I don't have all of them.) Anyways this was the Mini Canvas class and each one is only 3" square. The first photo are the ones I had as samples and as you can see they all turned our so different from each other. If you haven't taken a class because you thought it was too difficult for you to master you can see that it is anything but hard. They all did a wonderful job and a fun time was had by all. 

March Madness

If you haven't been to the store lately now is the time to visit. Margene is celebrating being in business in Northville for 30 years. She is also turning 60 this month too. Every week there will be a different demo going on and this week is no different. On March 20th I will be doing a demo featuring Angelina Film and Lindy's Stamp Gang mica sprays (with some stencils.) So if you want to learn how to make a tag with gorgeous butterfly wings from Angelina film be sure to stop in March 20th from 4pm to 6pm.

Oh..... and be sure to send a birthday card to Margene at the store or just stop by and deliver it in person. (You can get the store address by clicking on the tab at the top of the post.

Come On In For A Demo

Die Cut Machine Demo 

by 

Margie Donovan

Wednesday, March 6th

4:00pm to 6:00pm

See how the different machines work and what dies are compatible for each machine. Get a chance to see how to use dies and embossing folders from Memory Box, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Lifestyles (Quickutz), Sizzix and more. Hear all of the tricks of the trade and words of wisdom from Margie's experience and research. 

Hop On In

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Looking for something to do for Easter? How about going back to your childhood to play with paper dolls. These cute little bunnies are just the ticket to make for a special niece, nephew, grandchild, or son and daughter.(Or maybe just for yourself.)  The patterns are available at the store with lots more "head" variations available. (12 in all.) You simply cut out the pattern and glue it or run it through a Xyron to coat the back with adhesive. Attach a cute patterned paper to the back and cut around the bunny. Add embellishments like lace, flowers, beads, rhinestones, ribbon etc. and then glue the head onto the body. Attach the arms and legs with mini brads to make them moveable and "quick as bunny" you have a fun paper doll.  

New Classes Are Posted

Yep... the newsletter is available here for download in .pdf form if you want to print it off to have a copy on hand. Or you can go to the tabs at the top of the home page and click on the one that says "class schedule". You'll be taken to a page that has all the descriptions and photos of all the class projects. (The .pdf version is available by clicking on the link at the top of the class schedule page.)

Here's a few photos to tease you into taking some wonderful new classes.

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How To Get The New Class Schedules

If you have been to the store recently and given the news about our new blog (and you must have because why else would you be here?) Then you know that If you want to continue to get the class schedule you must become a follower of the blog by one of 3 ways. (Or you need to check back every 3 months or so.) The way you become a follower is simple. Take a look at the right hand side of the page and you'll see a "sidebar" and at the top is 2 options to become a follower. (The third option is listed below.)

1. Become a follower with Google Friend Connect. This is very easy to do if you already have a Google account. Just sign in and follow the prompts.
2. Sign up by email and you'll be notified every time there is a new blog post.
3. Option 3 is if you happen to have a blog through Blogger. You can put this blog on your list of blogs that you follow in your preferences and whenever you go to post to your own blog it will show that there is a new blog post for this one.

In case you're curious as to why the newsletter will not be sent through the regular snail mail anymore is because it is costly for us to pay for all of that postage and it is hard to keep the list of mail recipients up to date.