Thursday, October 30, 2008

They're Gone...

Dee and Dennis left on Wednesday for home in Canada. They came for Dee to do a class on Market St. for us. The class was terrific. She taught different ways to use alcohole inks. Her twelve students were delighted with what they learned and they couldn't wait to get home and start playing. I can't thank them enough for coming. I am sure going to miss them. They won't be coming back until Spring.

The classes for November are all set up.

Nov. 5, Wed. , 6:00 Christmas Bags & Tags
Give that special small gift this year in a Christmas bag that you made, with a matching tag. You will decorate several bags and make tags that coordinate with them. Join Barb for a fun evening!
Price $20

Nov.11, Tues., 6:00 Gift Card Holders
Join Cheryl in making some unique gift card holders. Perfect for Christmas gift giving or any occaasion.
Price $20

Nov. 14, Friday, 6:00 Birdhouse Journal
Create an adorable birdhouse journal that is a perfect Christmas gift for that special someone.
Price $25

Nov. 15, Sat. 10:00 Clearly Versa Mark
Learn some of the many techniques you can use this clear stamp pad on. Whether you are new to stamping or have been stamping for a while, come join the fun as we play with this versatile ink!
Price $20

Nov. 18, Monday, 6:00 Memory Jar & Journal
What a unique gift for someone special. You will make a beautiful journal and a jar filled with questions about the past. The recipient of this gift will draw out one slip of paper from the jar each day (or week) and write the answer in their journal. When they are done they will have a personal history written to save and cherish.
Price $25

Nov. 21, Friday, 6:30 Second Annual Christmas Tag Exchange
Come enjoy fellow crafters as we share our handmade tags. There will be refreshments, festive music and door prizes. You must have signed up by Nov. 5.

Nov. 22, Sat., 1:00 Christmas Tag Wreath
Join Barb in making a fun Christmas wreath using all shapes and sizes of tags. We will do some stamping and decorating the wreath as we go. This will make a great addition to your Holiday decorations! Class may take longer than two hours.
Price $25

Nov. 25, Tues., 6:00 Let's Get Started Making Cards!
This class is for all of you who have wanted to start making cards but haven't. Join Barb in learning the basics as you create your first beautiful handmade cards.
Price $20

So as you can see we have a busy November ahead of us. Please register early so we can be prepared for the classes.

Danny and Charlie are busy getting our larger class room ready. It should be set to go very soon.

Tomorrow I will tell you about a special trunk sale of stamps coming in early November!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

I was wrong...

I went into work today with the idea it would be a long slow day with all of the rain. But to my surprise I was soooo wrong! Market St. was very busy today even in all of the down pours. The day flew by and I hardly had time to think.

It was so nice to see you today Pam! I am glad you loved the store. I hope you have time to use all of your new crafting products real soon. I can't wait to see what you do for your Christmas tags.

We have only one space left for the second annual Christmas Tag exchange. Pam was # 39 and I am going to stop at 40. So, if you have been going to sign up and just haven't done it yet, call Tuesday for the last spot on the sign up sheet. I was going to split the group into two and each group would make 20 tags. But after asking some of the women about it they wanted to do all forty. It is going to be one fun evening!

We have some terrific new JustRite Stamps that arrived earlier this week. I know they won't be around long.

I am really excited for Dee to arrive on Tues. for her alcohole ink class. I know the ladies are really looking forward to some creative fun Tues. evening.

Hopefully tomorrow I will get to the store and take a few pictures of some of November's classes.
Then I can put them on-line for you to see.

Friday, October 24, 2008

I'm Back....

Sorry for the time away. I've been so busy with the store that time got away from me.

We had a lovely evening at the store last night. Stacy from Stacy's Stamps came from Ohio to do a class for us. She is an excellent teacher and her work is beautiful. We had twelve very happy women leaving the store with their creations and bags full of new goodies.

Today I can restock my Stacy Stamp display with all of her unique stamps. You'll have to stop in and see then before they are gone.

The Copic Sketch Markers have arrived! I haven't had time to play with them yet but that is on my list. I believe we have 36 beautiful colors to choose from. The markers are alcohole ink markers and they are refillable! How terrific is that.

We have also got in some new Basicgrey. They have some really awesome stamp sets that coordinate with their paper lines.

Well, I must get ready to go into the store. I'll be back soon.

Monday, October 13, 2008

What a beautiful day. I even managed to get some crafting done.

Here are the following classes for November at this time.

Wednesday, November 5th @ 6- Christmas Bags and Tags $20.00
Have fun decorating small bags and creating matching Christmas tags.

Tuesday, November 11th @ 6- Gift Card Holders $20
Cheryl will show you some fun creative ways to make special gift card holders for all occasions.

Friday, November 14th @ 6- Birdhouse Journal $25
Come use the Zutter Binding System to create this beautiful journal.

Cheryl will be offering her Versa Mark class again also. No date has been set at this time.
She will teach different techniques for using the Versa Mark Ink Pad.

I will try and get some pictures posted for these classes soon.

Well gotta go. Tomorrow starts another exciting week on Market St.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

They have arrived...

The Nestabilities from Spellbinder have arrived and they are flying out the door. I have circles, squares, scalloped edges and more.

I spent this afternoon with my sister, Trish, at the Crafting Cottage on Market St. I did some actual crafting and playing with the Nestabilities. I LOVE them. I haven't had time to play with the Wizard and it's die-cuts in a long time. I am going to be having a Wizard Workshop Day so you can see just how much fun these machines are. And the best thing is that I am going to put the Wizards on SALE!

I helped Trish plan her Christmas Exchange Tags today. She is coming to join us on November 21st for our Tag Exchange Party. And...I actually got to get a start on making my own tags. I saw Georgia this afternoon at the East Corning Store and she told me she has been working on her tags also. I can't wait. Last years Christmas Tags were wonderful.

Tomorrow I will be posting Novembers Classes for Market St. Make sure to check them out.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

The list is growing...

Our 2ND Annual Christmas Tag Exchange on November 21st, now has 23 participants. WOW!!! I am already making plans for the fun-filled evening. There is still time to sign up, the cut-off date is November 5Th. Just call 937-3103.

Cheryl is going to do a gift card holder class for November. This will be terrific time for all of you to come and learn to make creative, clever gift card holders for the Holidays.

We have been busy setting up and organizing the store for more products and classroom space. In the near future it will be completed. We then will be able to accommodate any size class or event. I can't wait.

Stacy from Stacy Stamps sent me samples of her upcoming class. When I get into the store today I will be displaying them. Stop by and see what fun you will be creating by taking her classes.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Celebrate...

That is what we did today on Market St. We celebrated National Card Making Day with Christmas music, Christmas cookies, Christmas card make n' take stations and lots of wonderful, fun women crafting and sharing ideas. Wow! It was great seeing all of you.

It was great meeting some of the runners in the upcoming marathon. The streets were filled with excitement today. And what a beautiful day outside it was! I believe it is to be nice for the race tomorrow also. Good luck to all of you!

Sheila, I am sooo glad you stopped by today! It was so good to see you and your daughter. I am looking forward to crafting with you at the store on Tuesday my friend.

Next week I will be posting our November classes. Make sure you check them out. Some great fun ideas for holiday gift giving! You all know that "Tis the Season" is just around the corner and we can help with your shopping list.

Celebrate...

Thursday, October 2, 2008

OOOPS!

I hit enter before I wrote my entry.

Today was a crazy day on Market St. We had tons of people signing up for our October classes, our Crafters Club, and our Christmas Tag Exchange!

Some of our classes are getting close to being full so if you are thinking of taking one please sign up soon.

When I left the store this evening we had 14 on our Tag Exchange list. I am so excited. The ladies had a fun time last year and this year will be even better. I haven't decided what I am doing for my tags yet though. There are so many creative products in our store that I can't decide which ones I want to play with to make my tags.

Cheryl and I worked on getting the Holiday Creation Stations prepared for Saturday's National Card Making Day. Make sure everyone even if you can't visit your favorite craft store of Saturday that you take a little time for yourself and create a beautiful card!

About Me

Corning, New York
My husband and I moved here from Centre County, PA almost five years ago. Working with The Crafting Cottage Family has certainly made the move a positive one. What wonderful friends I've made! When not crafting at one of our two locations, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have two children and two beautiful grandchildren that I love to spoil.