Advice From...

We got in these postcards a while back and I just think they are the neatest thing. You can send them, keep them, share them, & even frame them. Each postcard starts with "Advice from a ..." and relate to life. I made a couple of samples for the store that I thought I would share them with you. I picked a few of the postcards I liked, here are the post cards I picked.

I then picked out papers that coordinated well with each of the postcards. I then went through my photos to find ones that related to the postcards I had chosen. I cut them down to fit on the postcards and matted them. I went as far as cutting around the snowflakes on the snowman postcard and tucked the photo behind. I added some rhinestones to the centers of some of the snowflakes for some dimension. For the lake sample I cut around the Cattails on the paper using an X-acto knife and tucked the postcard behind it. Use your imagination to create a one of a kind gift for the friend, mother, father, or the graduate in your life.

Cosmo Cricket Project!

Isn't this project just adorable? Shannon & Sarah Lynn in the Paper Crafts Dept. made this cute little chest using the "Girl Friday" line from Cosmo Cricket, and the little chest we sell here at Crafts Direct for only $8.99. They were inspired by the one Cosmo Cricket did using their "Little Man" line. I am planning on making one for my daughter, to put all her little hair clips in, and I can't wait.

Sit and Knit Tonight!

I just wanted to let you know that Julie, our Knitting Instructor, that sits in on the Sit & Knits will not be attending this evening due to a painful dentist visit. She looks forward to seeing you all next week. You are more than welcome to come and relax, sit & knit if you would like. Or spend a little time outdoors and enjoy this beautiful day.

Graduation Party Supplies!

We have a whole endcap devoted to Graduation Party supplies located by the floral counter. Choose from picture frames, confetti, napkins, plates, signs, and more... with many different styles and colors to choose from!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

If you need an idea for a Mother's Day gift , we can help you out.
Willow Tree has created some amazing figurines, plaques & boxes - just for this special day! There are many to choose from, pick one that best represents your family.

If your mom likes to craft, but you're not exactly sure what craft she likes - why not get her a Crafts Direct gift card. They are available in any amount - it's the perfect gift!

Mother's Day Gift Basket Giveaway!

Calling all Mother's! We have teamed up with Holiday Inn to giveaway 5 Mother's Day Gift Baskets. Each basket includes the following: 2 gift certificates for the Mother's Day Brunch at the Holiday Inn, $20 Crafts Direct Gift Card, Passport to Creativity one year membership and $40 of merchandise for a total value of $100. All you need to do is stop by Crafts Direct to register for a chance to win 1 of 5 great gift baskets. Winners will be notified by May 5th.

Classes, Classes, & More Classes!

I have been busy working on May's Calendar of Events, and I am pretty excited about what we are offering. (It will be posted once I have dates finalized.) Our classes have been going over extremely well, and are planing on offering classes on specific projects in the near future. Season, who works in the Beads & Basics Dept is going start teaching our beading classes this May. She is a very talented person and came up with some pretty amazing projects for the beading 101 & 201 classes. Here is a sneak peak...

The turquoise Tassel necklace is the Beading 101 class project and the copper pendant necklace and earrings are the beading 201 projects. We still have openings in some of our classes we are offering this month, such as Mini Book Club, Crochet 101, Rosemaling, Cricut 101, and Knitting 201. Every Tuesday we have Open Crochet Night and every Thursday Sit & Knit. Check the calendar for more information.