Tuesday NO Frills Cropping and Winter Break Activities

Have you crafted anything in 2015?  

What are you waiting for? Come crop at the store on most Tuesdays in January and February for $5.00.  The No Frills Tuesday Crops is an inexpensive way to get out of the house, be creative, and socialize.  There will be one Tuesday a month that the crop will not be offered, because I have to fulfill my monthly Coast Guard Reserve obligation. Check the calendar for the dates.  While you are at it, check out all the fun classes that are scheduled.  I will continue to add classes for February.  

WINTER BREAK activities:  I am so excited to announce 3 youth classes during the week of February 16, 2015.  In anticipation of the winter break, I have designed some cost effective and creative classes.  Each day will be a different class, and there will be a morning and afternoon session.  The cost per session is $10.00 and includes all supplies and materials.  For the safety of your child or children, I am asking that an adult remain in the store during the class.  Please register and pay at least 24 hours in advance.  Seats are limited to 8 children per session.

Crock Pot Crop is on Saturday January 24th at 9:00 am.
Crop fee of $35.00 includes:
--13 hours of NO Frills cropping
--Wi-fi
--Bagels and donuts in the morning
--Soda and water with dinner
--Dessert
--Use of our library
--Hot chocolate
Bring your favorite Crock Pot dish and the recipe to share with others.  What a great time to get some new recipes.


LOVE Valentine's Day?  Check out the double layout class scheduled for Friday February 6th or Sunday February 8th, 2015.  Here are a few snippets and the information below.

Love Pages Information:

Date: Friday February 6th at 6:00pm OR Sunday February 8th at 1:00pm.

Fee: $40.00, you will need to provide your own basic tool kit.

Each kit includes:

--Pre-cut paper

--12x12 coordinating sticker sheet

--1 package of coordinating jewels

--2 pre-cut envelopes

--Ribbon & Hemp

Bonus: Coordinating Rub-ons

Call (631) 591-3040 to register and pay for class.  Sample is on display at the store.  

Don't miss out, there are a lot more events scheduled for the rest of January and February.  Check out the calendar.  I am going to be adding a few more events for February over the next couple of days.

Hope to see your CRAFTY faces soon!

Time to Craft

Artistic friends,

Happy New Year!!! I have completed my work in Connecticut with the Coast Guard, and I am ready to be back in the store.  I have loads of ideas for the New Year.  I hope I can fulfill all the ideas in one year.  

There are some FUN events planned for the rest of January, and I will be providing children's birthday to the list of services we provide.  Additionally, I print custom stationary and invitations.  Stop in to see some samples. 

Here is a list of the events and classes.  Call (631) 591-3040 for more information or to register and pay for a class/event.

*Must provide your own basic tool kit for all classes.

I am really excited about the Crock Pot Crop!  Bring a crock pot dish and the recipe to share with the other croppers.  I will provide the paper goods and some dessert.  

I also have Authentique's Lucky paper collection.  It arrived yesterday and will be available for purchase today.  I would love to hear what you think about this collection, please leave a comment below.

Happy Crafting and I hope to see you in the store this month.
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www.andreasartisticalbums.com

New Year

I am so looking forward to being back in the store on Saturday January 3, 2015 and open for regular hours!  What exciting things are you looking forward to in 2015?

Did someone say Make-Over?  The store will be getting a minor make-over during the first two months of the year.  Additionally, I am looking forward to selling custom made stationary, invitations, and other printable items.  Stop in the store to see some of the custom stationary we have designed.   

Classes, did someone ask for classes?  I am working really hard to get classes scheduled for February and March.   On the horizon: a Valentine's Day party at the store for ages 6 to 14 years old,  beautiful paper from Authentique paper for St. Patrick's Day is on the way, and more youth and tween classes will be offered.  Check out our calendar for some of the dates that are already scheduled.

Lets get those Christmas pictures on some pages.  Join us for an awesome 7 page class.  Each participant will make 3 full layouts and one single page.  The pages are winter and Christmas themed and use My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland Collection.

Each participant will also leave with additional brads, glittered Thickers, a clear stamp set, enamel dots, and more.

If you bring a snack to share you will receive an additional ticket for the raffle.  Yes, there is a chance for you to win a prize, maybe 2!!

Class information:
Date: Saturday January 10, 2015
Time: 4pm-10pm
Cost: $65.00
Call (631)875-1542 at least 24 hours in advance to register and pay for your seat.  Please see our FAQ page on our website for our cancellation and refund policy.  Seats are limited. (631) 875-1542

I am looking forward to seeing you in the NEW YEAR!!!  

Back to School

The children will be returning to school next week.  As usual, the summer flew by, and I never made it to the beach or the pool.  

Now that school is back in session, that means all the wonderful Fall colors and events are weeks away.  Fall is my favorite season. What about you?  I love all things pumpkin?  What is your favorite fall flavor?  Apple, cinnamon, or pear, or pumpkin? 

New things are happening at the store.  

• The hours of the store are changing.  Please call before visiting to ensure the store is open.  I will try my hardest to keep the calendar on the website up to date.
• We are also making stationary items such as note cards, invitations, business cards, and party favor boxes.  Come and check out the new product.
• Enjoy 30% off regular priced merchandise while you crop or take a class.  Some exclusions apply, inquire within.
• Great classes and events are planned for September and October, check out the calendar for our weekend events.
• New Fall, Halloween, and Christmas Collections are in the store an still arriving.  Come and check out some of the beautiful collections from Carta Bella, Echo Park, and Authentique.

Looking to take a class?  I have offered several different classes over the past three months.  If there is something you are interested in learning, let me know.  I love being challenged and designing projects.  Are you interested in learning Crochet or something besides paper crafts?

Fish Netting Page directions

One of my favorite page kits from last summer featuring Bo Bunny's Key Lime Collection

Here is the information to make your own page.  

Edge with Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress ink.

Base page, sprayed with Thermoweb Iridescent glitter spray.

6 1/4" x 8 1/2", corners were shaped with a Crop-A-Dile corner rounder

 

10 3/4" x 3" without cutting the border,  with border 10 3/4"x 3 1/4"

8"x 1 1/4", cut a "v" at the end of the length of the strip to make it a pennant.

9" x 7", corners were shaped with a Crop-A-Dile

 7 1/4" x 2 1/4, unless you are going to border punch one of the long edges.  Cut 7 1/4" x 2 1/2" if adding a punched border.

8 1/4" x 3 1/4" without border punched edged.  8 1/4" x 3 1/2" if punching a border one of the edges.

Add fish netting and fishes as desired.  The fishes are covered with Ranger Ink's Ultimate Thick Embossing Enamel.  Sea horse from Life's A Beach Cricut Cartridge.  Other fish are from Cricut and Silhouette.

The light should be top right corner.
Adhere the 10 3/4 x 3" scalloped patterned blue and yellow paper 5/8" from the bottom and 2 3/4"
from the right of base page. The scalloped edge should be facing the right side of page.
Adhere the yellow page, with the red scallops facing the top, so that the arches are facing the bottom
of the page.  Place it 1" from the left and 1 1/8" from the top, ensure that the small green
seahorse is just under the corner of the page, as seen in picture.
Adhere the blue patterned paper w/ the postage scallop 3 3/8" from the left and 1 5/8" from the top
of base page.  Postage border should be facing the left of base page. Adhere the green word paper, ensuring words are upright, 1/4" from the left and 3" from the top of base page.
Adhere the colorful chevron patterned paper 6" from the left and approximately 2" from the top of
base page.  The notebook border should be facing the right of base page.
Add the red strip of paper w/ the "V" towards the bottom of paper.  The top of the red will be flush
against the top of the green word paper, and 5 1/4" from the left of base page.
Add the matte 3/4" from the left and 3 1/2" from the top.   Trim the fish netting to your desired size. Add the fish to the netting.  The fish have all been coated in Ultimate Thick Embossing Enamel.  If you see  some cracks prior to adhering, you can simple re-heat with heating tool.  This will "re-melt" the enamel.   I added some pop dots behind the fish and used glue dots to add the netting. The fish may crack again, so be careful with the page.

The off white matte is 5x7 and fits a 4" x 6" picture.

FUN Classes

Working hard to get some FUN beach layouts, pages, and mini albums created for your summer pictures.

Here is a fun album for inspiration!

All the samples are on display in the store.

July Classes:

Youth Class: Thursday July 24, 2014 at 10am until 1pm.  Children will make a fun beach themed wall hanging to display some of their summer pictures.  Cost is $18.00.  Basic tool kit is required along with a 24 hour registration.

 Basic Quilling:   Join Regina for a relaxing Basic Quilling Class on Friday July 25, 2014.  Cost is $20.00.  Each person will learn some basic quilling techniques and make 4 beach themed gift/wine tags to take home.  Basic tool kit is required, quilling tools will be available.

August Classes:

Offering an AWESOME Disney inspired explosion box class on Sunday August 17, 2014, and a delicious Ice Cream Social Event scheduled for August 24, 2014.

Ice Cream Social includes ice cream and a two page layout.  Cost is $25.00 and starts at 10am. A basic tool kit is required for the class.  Register and pay 24 hours in advance.  Seats are limited.

GUEST INSTRUCTOR:  Patty, a talented guest instructor, will be teaching a class on Friday August 15, 2014 at 6pm.  The layout features Echo Park's Capture Life collection. 

The calendar is FULL of fun events including the Summer Blowout Sale.  The items on sale will be discounted up to 50% off the retail price.  Please note sale items are primarily overstock items and summer items.

Summer BLOWOUT Sale is Saturday August 16, 2014 from 9am until 5pm.  Don't miss out!

Check out the Calendar of events here.

Happy 4th of July

SUMMER is in full swing!  

Our youth classes are a great way for children to get out of the house and make  something creative they can share with friends and family.  The youth classes also allow children to share their most memorable moments.  Children are a great source of creativity, and it is fun to watch them alter their projects to match their personality.

I am offering a great youth class this Thursday at the store from 10am-1pm.  The children will have fun decorating their own wall hanging that they can proudly display at home or give as a gift.

  

What are some fun and creative summer activities you have planned for this summer?

Are you planning on seeing some fireworks?  What Fireworks display has the best show and why?