Project Ideas: Love You Shadow Box.

Our new ad starts today! You can check it out HERE.

Included in this week's ad are our 12x12 Shadow Boxes - which are on sale for $8.88! In addition to the great price, we also have some great project inspiration to share with you using them. 

With only a few supplies - and the awesome addition of some Firefly Lights - you can create this Love You Light Up Shadow Box. Simply glue the lights on the inside of the frame, create the layout with patter paper, and a photo and embellish with a vinyl saying and hearts. You can a complete list of supplies and project instructions on our website HERE. 

Upcoming Events: Card Chaos for Everyday Moments.

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for a full day of card making fun! Our Card Chaos classes and special events have become hugely popular and we are excited to offer you another one!

The event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 10am- 5pm and registration for the event will begin on Sunday, February 16th at 7pm. Registration is available online only and will be open to the fist 80 people to sign up.

You can find more information about the event and a link for the online registration HERE.

We hope to see you there!

Home Decor Update #1.

Our Home Decor department has been very busy the last few weeks! We have received a lot of new items and have been rearranging and working on each of our display rooms to display and find homes for all of the new pieces. I have been sharing a few sneak peeks on Instagram and Facebook as things have been put out - but now I'm excited to give you a tour of the rooms here on the blog as well.

Of course we are always getting new items in so be sure to stop in store and check them out for yourself too!

The first room I wanted to share is one of my favorites! The look of the metal signs and pieces are awesome -plus the sports, aviation and movie themed pieces would work well in a family room or any boys bedroom.

Enjoy the tour:

Win It Wednesday: Red Tumbler, Love Vinyl, & Sixlets.

It's time for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY!!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is a Red Tumbler, a "Love" Decorating Your Life vinyl, and two 1.75oz packages of Sixlets. Use it as a Valentine gift to yourself - or gift it to someone you love!

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN! Good Luck.

Project Ideas: Coaster Sets.

Today I wanted to share a few of the new project ideas we have come up with using our two types of coaster sets. One set comes as unfinished wood - with four coasters and a enclosed box with a latch. The second type comes finished in black (the holder) and white (the coasters) with an open holding box.

With both the possibilities and ideas are endless - as our designer Megan showed us with the samples she created using them below!

You can find project supply lists and instructions by clicking each of the project titles below.

Damask Burlap Coasters

Doily Coaster Set

Herringbone Coaster Set

Ombre Punch Coaster Set

Pennant Coaster Set

Project Idea: Happy Birthday Lighted Cake.

Last year our Seasonal Team created one of these light up "cakes" using our Glass Candle Holder - and many of you loved the project and recreated them for yourself.

This year we have updated the project (which is on display in our Seasonal Department) and have also created a project sheet with a list of supplies and detailed instructions for you to use to create your own. You can find the project instructions HERE.

It would be such a fun and unique birthday gift to give someone on your list!

New in Floral: Floral Wall Display.

Today I have a few photos to share of the new floral display wall our floral team has put together. With the cold, frozen world outside - it sure is fun to at least feel like your among plants and flowers while you are indoors - and I think the addition of any of these items to your work or living spaces would definitely be a mood lifter at this point in the winter!

You can check out this display in our Floral department, next to the classroom entrance.

Win It Wednesday: Red Tumbler, Love Vinyl, & Sixlets.

It's time for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY!!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is a Red Tumbler, a "Love" Decorating Your Life vinyl, and two 1.75oz packages of Sixlets. Use it as a Valentine gift to yourself - or gift it to someone you love!

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN! Good Luck.

Win It Wednesday: Super Bulky Yarn & Crochet Hook.

It's time for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY!!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is 2 skeins of the 'Super Bulky' yarn from Lion Brand in Honolulu Pink (which is PERFECT for the hot new arm knitting trend) or use it with the Crystalites 9.0mm Crochet Hook that is included in the prize to crochet up a hat, scarf, etc...

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN! Good Luck.

Vinyl Project of the Month: Love Glass Block

We are very excited to share a new program that we are going to be offering this year!

Each month throughout 2014 we will be creating (and sharing) a "Vinyl Project of the Month". The project will be on display - with all of the coordinating products to create it yourself - by our Vinyl Room in the Seasonal Department. You will also be able to pick up (or find online) a project sheet with detailed instructions on how to creative the project as well.

Our first project is this "Love" Glass Block - which is a perfect project to complete now and have ready for Valentine's decorating.

You can find the project instructions for this project on our WEBSITE HERE. And you can find all the supplies to create this project here at Crafts Direct.

Stamp of the Month - January.

Below you will find the Great Impressions Stamp of the Month products for January. (You can find them in aisle 10 in our Paper Crafts Department.) This month's stamps follow a Valentine's theme with images ranging from hearts and mustaches to roses and Valentine sentiments.

The Stamp of the Month for January is the Heart stamp below - and is available for $9.74:

And the coordinating stamps available this month are:

Win It Wednesday: Fun Loooops Kit.

It's finally time for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY!!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is a Fun Looops Loom Bands Kit! The kit includes (the organizer it comes in), 1,800 Loom Bands in 12 colors, 36 connectors, 1 loop tool and instructions. 

As always you can also find lots of inspiration and project instructions on our website too!

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN!

2014 Quilt Block of the Month.

Today I'm excited to share the completed 2014 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt!

Join us as we complete a block each month during the year and add the finishing touches in December to create your own complete quilt.

You can find more information about the quilt and quilt blocks of the month on our website HERE.  The quilt block for January is all set to go and you can start today - you can purchase your January block online or in-store. On the front end-cap of aisles 29&30 you can pick up your January block kit and check out the completed 2013 quilt sample.

Finally, if you joined us for the 2013 quilt, you can find all the finishing instructions to complete your quilt HERE.

Upcoming Classes: Basic Copic Class

Our first Copic Card class of the new year is coming up next week! On Tuesday, January 7th we will be offering our Basic Copic Card class which is the perfect class for anyone who wants to get started with Copic Markers and learn the basics. While you learn the techniques you will also be completing the three cards you see below! We would love to have you join us for this fun and creative class!

Please call or stop in to register if you can make it! (More info on the class can be found HERE.)