Crafts Direct Blog: January 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015

A Wedding Photograph brought to "Lost & Found" at our store

This photograph was turned into our "Lost and Found" at the Customer Service Desk. If it is yours, please claim it at our Customer Service Desk up at the front of the store.

Craft's Direct - 320-654-0907

Course 1: Basic Cake Decorating (1 of 4)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to decorate a cake like you see in the bakeries? Then join us for Wilton's four, 2-hour sessions that will break down the steps to help you bake the perfect cake and decorate it like a pro in no time!

Throughout the four 2 hour sessions you will learn how to bake the perfect cake, ice a cake, how to use icing bags and couplers, become familiar with different tips, writing, borders, figure piping, roses and much more.

Fee does not include supplies. Supply list will be given out at the first session.

Class will be held: February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: $35 (plus supplies) Instructor: Mindy

First class starts on Monday, February 2. http://craftsdirect.com/events/

Please register in store or call us at 320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868

Wilton also has a FREE gift promotion which goes to each paying participant of this 4 course class. The free gift is a Fondant Cupcake Decorating Set “Flowers” which has a retail value of $8.99.

If demand exceeds supply, a comparable gift would be substituted.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

New Project Ideas

Our Crafts Direct staff has been busy creating some fabulous new projects. The project sheets are available in store and online.

Our Busy Family Calendar

Pink Cork Button Board

Yellow Cheveron Photo Board

Here Comes the Sun Doodlebug Memo Board

Don't Forget Dry Erase Memo Board

Cuteness Acetate Frame

Fabric Block

Photo Holder Block

Mom Blocks

Images of all the sides of the blocks

Win It Wednesday 1/28/2015

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is the supplies to create a Nine & Co. Hanging Plaque.

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, January 29. (Facebook has complete release by each entrant or participant. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.) Winner will be announced on our Crafts Direct Facebook page and has 14 days to claim prize (Winner must pick up in-store or provide shipping address) before it is considered void.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

February Wilton Cake Decorating Classes

We still have openings in our Wilton Cake Decorating Classes (4 Sessions) in the month of February.

Wilton is Running a promotion for February Classes and the Free Gift for February is a Fondant Cupcake Decorating Set "Flowers."

Free Gift for February is a Fondant Cupcake Decorating Set “Flowers” 2104-0056, retail value $8.99. If demand exceeds supply, a comparable gift would be substituted.

Please register in store or call us at 320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868.

To see the events calendar online, click HERE.

Be sure to change the calendar to February on our website to view this months classes better with their descriptions.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

CHA 2015

Several Crafts Direct staff members went to CHA and found some wonderful new merchandise for us! The following products either have been ordered already or will be ordered in the future. We will make updates on our Facebook and this blog as the CHA 2015 products start arriving!

Wood Veneers from Carolee's Adornit

CHA2015 Heidi Swapp Marquee Letters

(Zen) TangleArt Kits

Bella Blvd New Campout Line

Jillibean templates

New Collections from Doodlebug Designs

Inner Princess. Dress it Up Collection Tutu's one for every Disney Princess.

Jillibean Mixed Media Pallets now comes in 12x12

New sequin multi packs by Multi Craft

Steampunk Line by Solid Oak, Inc.

Unfinished Wood by WOOD Creations

You will get another sneak peek on Thursday of CHA 2015 goodies we've ordered!

Win It Wednsday, January 21, 2015

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is a "Frozen" Olaf Pillow Pet.

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, January 22. (Facebook has complete release by each entrant or participant. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.) Winner will be announced on our Crafts Direct Facebook page and has 14 days to claim prize (Winner must pick up in-store or provide shipping address) before it is considered void.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity raised $3,900.00

Our Charity of the Week for January 3 - 14th was Big Brothers Big Sisters. With the dollar donation program we have with use of a coupon, we raised $3,900.00 for their organization.

You can view the Big Brothers Big Sisters Facebook page HERE and their website HERE to learn more information.

Epilepsy Foundation is the new Charity of the Week and it runs from January 15th - 28th. The current totals for the charity can be found HERE.

Friday, January 16, 2015

MLK Day Sale

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Epliespy Foundation of Minnesota - New Charity of the Week

Our new Charity of the Week starts today - Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota - the charity runs from January 15-28.

When you use a coupon with a dollar donation to the "Charity of the Week" your money will go to support the Epiliepsy Foundation of Minnesota.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

New 12x12 Sticky Back Fabric Sheets by Camelot Fabrics

The Quilt Shop just stocked 12x12 Sticky Back Fabric Sheets by Camelot Fabrics.

There are over 40 styles available.

Win It Wednesday 1/14/15

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize includes all the supplies to create the Pom Pom Wood Box Project.

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, January 15. (Facebook has complete release by each entrant or participant. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.) Winner will be announced on our Crafts Direct Facebook page and has 14 days to claim prize (Winner must pick up in-store or provide shipping address) before it is considered void.