TIM HOLTZ SALE !! + a few more things ... lol

Right now, selected Tim Holtz stamps, dies, and stamp/die combos are on sale !!
I also have paint, spray stains and markers on sale ... scroll down to see those !

You can have them saved by sending an email or leaving a comment requesting whichever ones you want. They must be paid for within 5 days of being requested.  (in person, by credit card, or with an email money transfer) They don't have to be picked up then - I can hold them to mail with other items later or just hold them to be picked up later. Once they are paid for, they're yours but they can hang out here rent free until you can get them, lol.

sale $19.99 

$14.99

$14.99

$14.99

$9.99

$9.99 or all 3 for $22.99

$9.99

$9.99

$9.99

$11.99

$6.99

$19.99 , regular price is $35 !!

$22.99, regular price is $35 !
I love this set !!

$17.99 ... save $10

$15.99

SOLD

$15.99

$14.99 ... save $10

$14.99

Stamps + matching dies ... $15.99

And now ... a few more things ... 

Distress Paint ... 40% off.

All remaining Tattered Angels products ... 40% off !
I love these sprays for dying ribbon !

KIRARINA WINK MARKERS
reg $4.99
suggested retail was $5.49 ...
NOW ... $2.99
The doodle on black paper (in the photo above) was done with the markers.
They work beautifully on dark paper as well as on light.
Perfect for writing in dark cards !!

Available colours. 

Hope you find something you like ! :)

All Set Up !!

Today was set up day for the craft sale. It's been a lot of late nights but I think I'm ready, lol. About half the crafters set up today and the rest will set up tomorrow morning. I am amazed at all the beautiful things !! I will try to get some early morning photos posted before we open but it is definitely worth the trip to come in person !!
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 ... 11am to 4pm !!

Here are a few quick photos I snapped of my set up.

Hope to see you there !!!

Christmas SALE !!!

You know how there are Christmas sales AFTER Christmas , after you're done your projects ? Wouldn't it be so much better if the sale was BEFORE Christmas when you needed the supplies ?
Well ... let's do that !!!!
This week, save, save, save !!! November 18 to 21.

*** Buy a Christmas die, stamp, embossing folder or stencil ... get another one for HALF PRICE !!! ***
Buy, save, repeat !!!
* second item must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with other discounts . Not valid on layaways or special orders. 

*** Buy 2 sheets of patterned Christmas paper, get a 3rd free !
Stock up !!!

Be sure to scroll down to see the previous post showing how to use Peel Offs and how get the most out of a package !
And check out the post before that one ... it's all about the big craft sale that will be at the store on Sunday Nov 22. Lots of photos to give you sneak peeks of what will be available. Hope to see you this week and on Sunday too !!!

Peel Offs

Hello !
Last week I explored Peel Offs ... I wanted to try a few different ways of using them and I was quite impressed with how useful they are ! Let me show you.
For those of you not familiar with Peel Offs, they are stickers that come in black, silver, and gold. I tend to use black just because that is a colour I always like to have in my projects but the silver or gold would also be beautiful. The stickers have an outline and then the inner pieces. Many people just use the outline but you can use every.single.piece.

There are multiple images in a package.
They are in the $2.39 to $2.69 range ...
a great deal considering all the ways you can use them !  

There are hundreds of designs to choose from. I chose a small sampling of Christmas Peel Offs but they come in a wide range of designs - everything from cars to hallowe'en to teddy bears, owls, cherries, tea pots , flowers, fairies, and more. 

PROJECT #1 : Coloured Glitter

For this technique, white paper is covered with a layer of 2 sided tape, then the entire sticker, including the inner pieces, is transferred to the adhesive covered paper. Each inner piece is removed individually, coloured glitter is sprinkled on that piece ,the excess is removed, and the glitter is burnished . Areas that will be the same colour can all be done at one time. This process continues until the whole design is done. The piece is then trimmed and then used on a project. It isn't difficult but it takes a bit of time. The results are spectacular !
For this technique you will need the sticker sheet, 2 sided adhesive tape (available in rolls or as sheets), a transfer sheet (see below in Project #5), and glitter. I use Glitter Ritz. It comes in so many beautiful colours and a jar will last you ... hmm ... probably forever ! lol

PROJECT #2 : Colouring Glitter

For this technique, you prepare the paper and adhesive as above but you only place the outline on the paper. You then cover the entire thing with clear glitter (cool or warm tone), clean off the excess, and then burnish. Now, you colour ! Using alcohol based markers like Copics or Sharpies, you colour the glitter using a dabbing motion. The glitter accepts the ink and you can transform a plain image to a colour filled one very easily ! You still get the sparkle but it is quite a bit easier and uses only one colour of glitter. 

PROJECT #3 : Watercoloured 

For this technique, the outline sticker is transferred to watercolour paper. Using a waterbrush and watercolour pencils (or paints) the image is painted.  The sticker makes a great barrier to keep the colours from mixing. This gives a much softer but very pretty look. 

PROJECT #4 : Markers

For this one, I applied the outline sticker to Specialty Stamping Paper (or use any paper that works well with markers) and then coloured the image with Distress markers. 

PROJECT #5 : The "Insides" ...
Now we have all the inner pieces left (except for the ones in Technique #1) ... seems like a waste to not use them !! Again, the transfer sheet comes to the rescue ! Use the sheet to pick up all the inner pieces and then transfer them to another piece of cardstock. They make a beautiful silhouette image. 

Project #6 ... use the stickers as is !!
This seems to be the most obvious and yet I didn't do it ! lol. But the sticker outlines themselves are beautiful and would be lovely on their won just adhered on a piece of cardstock and then used for cards etc. I think the gold and silver ones would look fabulous on a dark cardstock - very elegant too ! 

So there you go ... several ways to use your Peel Offs and ways to use every last bit ! They are a great product and I hope you give them a try !! 

Craft Sale !!

Hello !
This Sunday there will be a craft sale at Classic Hobbies. The tables will be pushed out of the way, displays will be moved, and the crafters will set up !! There are 12 crafters and the variety is amazing ! We have everything from wood burned art on pumpkin seeds, wire wrapped jewelry, cards, Christmas decorations, real natural wreaths, knitting, sewing, felting, baking (oh yum !), welded horseshoe creations, silver clay jewelry, themed "Glampers" , crystal jewelry, garlands, and so much more ! All handmade and homemade.
There is no admission fee and you can use cash, debit, or credit cards. The sale is from 11am to 4pm. We are looking forward to seeing you !!

And here's some of what I'm making ...

And then there is the baking ... no photos yet but I know the baker and I can testify that she is good !!! Everything from cookies to cheesecake !!
It will be a fun & festive time ! Come on out and support local makers. :)