April Events Calendar

 For the month of April, we have a variety of classes that includes a little bit of everything! Why not try something new?  

You can register for the classes below in our store at Customer Service or you may give us a call to register. 

320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868

Please see our April Events Calendar online for more information.

 Knitting 101

 
Learn the basics of knitting and finish your very own dishcloth. This class will teach the knit-stitch. All materials are provided.



This is a two-session class: April 1st & 8th

Instructor: Laura G. | 6:00 - 8:30pm | Cost: $20

Course 3: Gumpaste & Fondant

(4 Classes total)

Mindy will lead you every step of the way as you create amazing hand shaped flowers, beautiful borders and bold accents using these easy-to-shape icings. As you learn these techniques such as – an artful bow, mum, rose, carnation, calla lily, rosebud, 

daisy, and embellished borders and more, you’ll gain confidence as you decorate with gum paste and fondant. This will enable you to create cakes that will add excitement to your family celebrations for years to come.

Class will be held: April 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Instructor: Mindy G.  | Cost $35 (plus supplies)

 

Tutoring on Thursdays (for Quilters)

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM  Apr 2, 2015

 

Here at Crafts Direct we would love to assist you in selecting your next quilt projects, with fabrics, patterns, etc. We want to also be the quilt shop that helps you to attain the methods and techniques that we have found that will enable you to create some very wonderful pieces. That is why we are offering this free class the first two Thursdays each month.

  Anyone from beginner to expert is welcome. Bring your current quilting project and join us in the classroom! Karen P. our quilting instructor will be available to answer any questions or help you out if needed.

Beading 101

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM  Apr 16, 2015 

Learn the basics of jewelry making, including how to use some of the beading tools. Complete this Shades of Green necklace & earring set while you learn. We provide the materials.

Instructor: Laura G. |  Cost $20








Card Chaos

We have two Card Chaos classes available to take on April 21.
The first class will be held 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM on April 21 and in the evening class from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM on April 21. 

**The samples below are from the March Card Chaos Class, we are just showing these as an example of the style of cards in which you will be creating in the April Class. These are not the cards you will create. ** 

Beading 201

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM  Apr 23, 2015 Take your beading to the next level! In this class you’ll complete this Alcohol Inked Woodsy Necklace while you learn  - we provide the materials.

Instructor: Laura G. | Cost $20 

 Friday Night Scrap

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM  Apr 24, 2015 

Six full hours of scrapbooking fun!  Snacks will be provided, along with great prizes. A Cricut will be available to use. 
 
Cost: $10

 All Day Scrap
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM  Apr 25, 2015 

Seven full hours of scrapbooking fun!  Snacks will be provided. Those who would like to continue scrapping after 4:30 are invited to use the classroom until 7:30pm. Great door prizes & giveaways all day! A Cricut will be available to use. 

 Cost $15

Cabin Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM  Apr 28, 2015

Join us on April 28th for this Cabin Workshop. In this class you will decorate these adorable Cabin wood letters. All supplies are included.

 
Instructor: Melissa  | Cost $35

 

 Call to register for the above classes - 320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868

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Win It Wednesday, March 25

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize includes an Easter basket, Peeps, paper shreds, an egg coloring kit and jellybeans!

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, March 26. (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. U.S. Residents only.

Clothespin Projects

 Standard size, mini or jumbo clothespins can be used in many different, but yet creative ways, with almost any kind of project. Don't be afraid to paint them, add pom poms or adhere gemstones! 

There are so many possibilities as you can see in our sample projects below.

Butterfly Clothespin

 Caterpillar Clothespin

Class of 2015 Clothespin 

Felt Flower Clothespin 

 Photo Clothespin

 Rhinestone Clothespin

 Apollo HS Clothespin

All Of Me Clothespin Shadowbox

2015 Clothespin Shadowbox

Happy Easter Clothespin Shadowbox

I AM Clothespin Shadowbox

Current Ads end March 31

National Craft Month is almost over, don't miss the great deals in our two sales ads. Sale ends on March 31. 

Click HERE to see the full ads.

Renew your Passport (Rewards Card) today!

For National Craft Month, all renewals (Online or In-Store) during the month of March will automatically be entered in the drawing. 

Log in to your Passport Rewards Card HERE to see the current Passport Coupon Specials! 

Saturday Make & Takes and Demo

  We will be having a Chalk Paint Demo and a Cork Coaster Make & Take on Saturday. (FREE)

Both will take place at the Paints & Basics Demo Counter. Note the times below.

Win It Wednesday, March 18

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize includes all the supplies to create this Minnesota Love Pallet (String Art).

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, March 19. (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. 

U.S. Residents only. 

Pallet Project Inspiration

If you look on the internet on Pinterest or even on Facebook, it seems like Pallet signs are the hottest trend now. There are pallet signs sprouting up in your local chain discount and department stores as well. Of course you can go venture out on your own and find wood pallets for free, in most cases from local businesses, but we have a few kinds sold in our store that you don't have to do any prepping before painting or decorating. 

Shown below, we have store sample projects using Jillibean's Mix the Media Pallets and SPC Wood Pallets. 

Photo Transfer Pallet - Using a Laser copy of a photo you can get this look! 

 

Home Pallet Sign - A gorgeous wall hanging using Chalk Paint and a Cut Your Own Stencil Mask product.

Wonderful World Pallet Sign - This project uses a Maps of the World paper roll and a vinyl makes this really stand out!

Washi Tape Pallet Sign - Can you believe that the teal background is actually washi tape?

Rise & Shine Pallet - Create a work of art and a functional home decor piece to hang in your kitchen!

Pallet Canvas - This look was made by using jumbo craft sticks!

Minnesota Love Pallet  - String Art is back, grab your hammer and nails!

Heart Initials Pallet - Here is a very quick project that really speaks to the heart!

New Charity starts today! Special Olympics Minnesota

The new Charity of the Week starts today and runs through March 31.

Charity of the Week F.A.Q.

Minc Machine (Metallic Foil Applicator)

Crafts Direct now has the new Minc Machine by Heidi Swapp in stock now! Included with the Minc Machine is the instruction handbook, carrier sheet, sample foil, and sample tags. This product would be wonderful for not only scrapbooking, but for party favors, banners, decorations and even gift packaging.

We will be having a demo on the Minc Machine on Saturday, March 14 at 10am - 12pm at the Paper Crafts Demo Counter if you would like to see how it works in person! 

instruction handbook, carrier sheet, sample foil, and sample tags - See more at: http://www.heidiswapp.com/introducing-minc/#sthash.t28yLQvu.dpuf

instruction handbook, carrier sheet, sample foil, and sample tags. - See more at: http://www.heidiswapp.com/introducing-minc/#sthash.t28yLQvu.dpuf

instruction handbook, carrier sheet, sample foil, and sample tags. - See more at: http://www.heidiswapp.com/introducing-minc/#sthash.t28yLQvu.dpuf

instruction handbook, carrier sheet, sample foil, and sample tags. - See more at: http://www.heidiswapp.com/introducing-minc/#sthash.t28yLQvu.dpuf

Watch the video below.

Product Demos this Saturday 3/14/15

Stop by our store on Saturday for Free Demos.

Minc Machine Demo - Paper Crafts Demo Counter

Cake Decorating Demo - Floral Demo Counter

Punch Board Demo - Paper Crafts Demo Counter

Geomesh Wreath Demo - Seasonal Demo Counter

Win It Wednesday, March 11

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is a Metal "Welcome" Flower Wall Hanging.

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, March 12. (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. ‪

In-Store Demos and Make & Takes

Don't forget we will be having free Demos and Make & Takes each Saturday in the month of March to celebrate National Craft Month!

March 2015 Event Calendar

String Art Demo will be held at the Paints & Basics Demo Counter.

Pennant Banner Plaque Make & Take will be held at the Paper Crafts Demo Counter. 

Chalk Paint Demo will be held at the Paints & Basics Demo Counter.

New Distress Ink Color - Mermaid Lagoon

Ranger and Tim Holtz are excited to reveal the next new color in our “Year of Distress”.

Introducing, Mermaid Lagoon – a rich turquoise hue reminiscent of tropical waters.  Mermaid Lagoon compliments the existing Distress colors continuing a whole new way to Distress.

The entire color assortment of products above is expected to ship later in the month to our store. When this gorgeous new color arrives, we will let our customers know via this Blog, Facebook and Twitter postings.

Fairy Garden Supplies are on sale!

Now is the perfect time to make your own Fairy Garden!
 For the month of March, all of our Fairy Garden supplies are 40% Off White Tag Price. 

There are many miniatures available of fairies, gnomes, animals, benches, rocks and more. We have a very large selection of trays, lanterns, baskets, houses, glass cylinders and teardrop ornaments for which you can create your own garden in. The possibilities are endless! Come see our huge selection of Fairy Garden supplies in our seasonal department.


Below are some of our many samples of Fairy Gardens that are displayed within our store.