April 2010 Newsletter

Spring is in the air here in Hilo! Just finished our Spring Cleaning Sale on March 20th, and looks like a lot of our customers were in the mood to clean up their homes too! We sure got a lot of stuff to sell this time around, in fact, it was our biggest sale ever! It was a great way to clean out old stuff (and make room for new stuff!) and to get great deals on other's stuff! A win-win situation all around! Thank you to everyone who participated in the sale, whether you were a seller or bargain shopper!

We have some fun and exciting things planned this month, including some Easter Fun for Craft Night and some new classes! Read on for more info on both...

April Craft Night:
Since Easter is literally right around the corner, we thought we'd have some Easter fun at our next Craft Night.

First up is a free bunny bag make 'n take! Join Jenny in making this 2-5-7-11 bag and decorating it to look like the Easter Bunny!

Then, play along with our Easter Die Cut Egg Hunt! Easter egg die cuts will be hidden throughout the store and you need to find them! When you find all the eggs, you can turn in your paper for a chance to win an Easter goodie bag shown here.

Thiis contest will be held throughout Saturday as well and the winner will be drawn after the store closes on Saturday. Results will be posted on the blog.

We will again host a Card Drawing where those that want to enter can submit one handmade card in an Easter or Spring theme. We will number all the cards and have participants pull numbers to see who goes home with what card. Participation is voluntary, but the more people who participate, the better!

Finally, to celebrate the season and to add to all the fun, when you are ready to make a purchase, you will be able to choose an egg (at the register). Inside each egg will have a prize listed that is either a product or discount towards your purchase. Top prizes include:
· 30% off one item
· 10% off entire purchase
· Spellbinder Egg die set

Limit one per customer. Special runs only through Craft Night hours and cannot be saved for future purchases. Sorry, once your egg is opened, you may not add on additional products to that transaction. Thank you for following the rules!

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April Classes:

Double Display Card Class

A variation of the popular Tri-Shutter Card, the Double Display card will wow your friends and family! Learn this simple technique using just a ½ sheet of cardstock!

Session 1:
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm*

Session 2:
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Cost: $15
Instructor: Jenny

Supplies to bring with you: paper trimmer, scor-pal/Martha Stewart score board or paper trimmer w/score blade, double stick tape, scissors, and Copics or other coloring medium.

*Please note that this class will be held during the Merrie Monarch Parade. Please plan accordingly for parking as Kilauea Avenue fronting Island Scrapbooking will be blocked off.

Gift Bags and Tags Class

Ever wanted to use designer paper to make a gift bag? Want to coordinate your bag and tag? Well, here's a new class that you won't want to miss. Jenny will teach you how to make the Designer Gift Bag (origami fold) and a larger gift bag with matching tags. You will also receive instructions for a smaller version of this bag that you can try at home.

Session 1:
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm

Session 2:
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 10:30-12:30pm

Cost: $18
Instructor: Jenny

Supplies to bring with you: paper trimmer, scor-pal/Martha Stewart score board or paper trimmer w/score blade, double stick tape, scissor, ruler and pencil.

Everything BUT The Card Class
You asked for it, so we're doing it - here's a fun new class that will teach you to following:

Envelopes:
-How to make your own for odd sized cards
-how to size down a pre-made envelope
-How to line an envelope
-2 different ways to decorate the flap of an envelope

RIBBON:
This class will also teach you how to make bows for cards as well as packaging using about four different types of ribbons and techniques.

PAPER FLOWER:
Paper flowers are the trend now and very popular. In this class you will learn how to make a paper flower to adorn your package or card.


Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cost: $18
Instructor: Debi

Supplies to bring with you: Double stick tape and scissors.


Faux Cloisonne and Glitter Stencil Class

Its two classes for the price of one! Michele is back to teach these two timeless techniques that every stencil crafter needs to know.

Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Cost: $15
Instructor: Michele

Supplies to bring with you: scissors and double stick tape.

Masculine Cards Class- Faux Leather and Metal Techniques

Again- You asked for it - Learn some new techniques to make masculine cards. You will be making 2 cards in this class. The first will have an elegant sophisticated look using the faux leather technique. The second will have a more industrial but cool look using aluminum foil (to look like metal) and staples.

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Debi
upplies to bring with you: Double stick tape, scissors.


Copic Blending Class

Back by popular demand is Jenny's Copic Blending Class. Learn how to get the most from your Copic Markers by learning two blending techniques. Students will leave with two completed projects. Class size is limited due to personalized attention needed for each student.

Session 1:
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm

Session 2:
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Cost: $20
Instructor: Jenny

Supplies to bring with you: A list of Copic colors will be provided to you when you sign up for the class. These are recommended colors based on project design. Feel free to substitute other colors from your collection. Please no sharing of pens as this will prevent the class from progressing. Students should also bring double stick tape and scissors with them to class.

Please note that there are also April Copic Blending classes that were advertised last month. They are not listed here because they are full. If you are enrolled in either of the April classes, classes will be held as scheduled.

That's it for now! Hope to see you at Craft Night!