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We are looking for team players with a positive attitude, creative ideas, and a sincere commitment to providing excellent customer service! All Crafts Direct team members enjoy a generous employee discount, flexible scheduling, and a friendly, team atmosphere.  Please click on the positions below to see a job description and to download an application- or stop by the store and pick up an application!

Positions are available in the following departments:

• CASHIERS (Part-Time Positions, especially weekends)

• FLORAL DEPARTMENT (Part-Time Positions)

• GIFTS & HOME DECOR DEPARTMENT (Part-Time Positions)

• PAINTS & BASICS DEPARTMENT (Part-Time Positions)

• PAPER CRAFTS DEPARTMENT (Part-Time Positions)

• QUILT SHOP DEPARTMENT (Part-Time Positions)

• SEASONAL DEPARTMENT (Part-Time Positions)

• RECEIVING DEPARTMENT (Monday-Friday 10am to 2pm)

• EVENING STOCKING/WAREHOUSE (Full-Time 4pm-Midnight & Full-Time 8pm-Midnight)

 

Crafts Direct is an equal opportunity employer.

You can e-mail your completed application to employment@craftsdirect.com, or drop it off in-store. 

Download an Application HERE  

New Classes & Special Events for May

  

May Events Calendar 2015

Please register in store or call us at 320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868 to register for classes listed here.

The first Saturday in May is National Scrapbook Day! This is a great reason to sign up for a Scrapbooking Class or learn a new technique. Grab a friend to take the class, or make a new friend at the class!

Friday Night Scrap 

May 1, 2015 

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

 5:00 - 11:00pm

$10

Saturday All Day Scrap 

May 2, 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. 

9:30am - 4:30pm 

$15

Fuse Photo Sleeve Product Demo

Also on Saturday, May 2, we will have special Scrapbooking events and sales to honor National Scrapbooking Day such as a Fuse Photo Sleeve Product Demo from 

1:00PM - 3:00PM at the Paper Crafts Demo Counter. 

Cupcake Bouquet Class

Want to learn how to make a fun centerpiece for grad parties, showers, weddings, Mother’s Day or family reunions? Join Mindy, as she teaches you different techniques to transform cupcakes into flowers, how to assemble them into a bouquet, as well as, showing you 

some ideas on how to take it to the next level by adding fake flowers, etc. Most supplies included. Please bring with some bowls for mixing frosting colors.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Instructor: Mindy G. | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Cost: $35

 Quilt Time Event  

The Quilt Time Event is a gathering of creative people that like to quilt & sew. We will be holding this event at the Moose Lodge in Waite Park - located less than two miles from Crafts Direct. This two day event is the perfect time to finish your sewing projects - or to tackle a new one!

    Friday, May 8th (6pm-11pm)

    Saturday, May 9th (9am-11pm)
  $75 for Two Days. Limited to 25 people. 
Register in-store or by phone.

 For more information please follow the link to our FAQ Section.

Quilt Venture

In this class you will be creating a 33x33” Drunkard’s Path wall hanging. Do you love the look of the curves the Drunkard Path pattern, but just can’t fathom setting a curved piece into place? The Trace ‘n Create quilt template is the key to creating those challenging curves! The Drunkard’s Path will become a ‘walk in the park!’

 

Lunch will be provided from our Coffee Shop. The class will be limited to 10 people, so sign up soon! A supply list is available at Customer Service.

 Saturday, May 16, 2015
Instructor: Karen | 9:30am - 5:00pm | Cost: $20 (plus pattern & supplies)

MN String Art Workshop 

Have you noticed the HUGE trend in string art lately? Are you wondering how to create such fun, whimsical pieces? Join us (with your hammer) to learn how to create this comfort from home (MN)! When you leave here you will be inspired to keep hammering! This class includes the wood, stain, nails, string, and instruction. Don’t forget to bring your own hammer (and ear plugs, if several people hammering at once is too much for your ears).

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Instructor: Melissa | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Cost: $25

Please register in store or call us at 320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868 to register for classes listed here.

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

Minnesota Gophers Specialty Products

Do we have any Minnesota Gophers fans out there? Have you seen our Gopher stamps, dye inks and tattoo kit by Clearsnap?

These products are located in aisle 10 where the wood mounted rubber stamps are located.

New Ad Starts Today, October 23 - October 29

Our new Sales Ad starts today! 

October 23 - October 29

Happy Fall Jar (Make & Take)

To celebrate our Anniversary, on Saturdays in September we will be offering Make & Take crafts from 1-3:00pm!

Stop by Saturday, September 13th to make this Happy Fall Jar!

Be sure to check out our

September Events Calendar 

to see what else is planned for the month!

New in Paper Crafts!

The Glitter Brush you need in your collection... 

New in Paper Crafts are the Wink of Luna and Wink of Stella Brush Markers by Zig. We have an assortment of colors in stock currently. These markers add a metallic shimmer and sparkle to your projects.

This brush makes any creation come to life with a touch of shimmer. Perfect for writing, adding controlled glitter and when used with stamped projects. The Nylon brush top produces thick and thin lines allowing artistic freedom.


This unique pen is also compatible to blend with any product from the ZIG Memory System® Range.
If you check our Cards Ideas Pinterest Board we have pinned a few samples that really showcase how these pens can add so much more detail and interest to your creations!

In our store, they are located on the back wall of the Paper Crafts Department, near the demo counter. 

Wood Surface Projects

There are so many unfinished wood surfaces available - just take a walk down aisle 20!
Here are just a few of the new project ideas that we have come up with for these surfaces. You can find links to the supply lists and project instructions for each of the frames by clicking on the project names below.

Monogram 12x12 Wood Canvas Panel

Snap Tray with 20 Compartments

"Enjoy The Journey" Coasters

Keep Calm & Sparkle On board

Summer Wooden Plaque

True Love Plaque

Shadowbox Project Ideas

Shadowboxes are always a fun & easy craft to make. Here are just a few of the latest shadowbox project ideas. You can find links to the supply lists and project instructions for each of the frames by clicking on the project names below.

Life is Better in Flip Flops shadowbox

I Love My Daddy 8x8 shadowbox

Keep Calm... Wine Cork Frame

Life is Good 12x12 Shadowbox

Love You Always 8x8 Shadowbox

Etched Butterfly Shadowbox

Win It Wednesday: MAMBI Pocket Pages Kit.

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday Giveaway is this Pocket Pages Scrapbooking Kit by Me&My Big Ideas. The kit contains enough supplies to make 10 complete pages and includes: 5 12x12 Page Protectors, Paper Stickers, Chipboard Stickers, and 36 Themed, Embellished and Specialty Cards!

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

*A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 22nd, 2014. (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 before it is considered void.

Stamp of the Month - May.

Below you will find the Great Impressions Stamp of the Month products for May. (You can find them in aisle 10 in our Paper Crafts Department.) This month's stamps follow a friendship/general theme with images ranging from foxes and cats to cloud outlines and friendship sentiments.

The Stamp of the Month for May is the stamp below - and is available for $7.49:

And the coordinating stamps available this month are:

Win It Wednesday: Simple Stories DIY Embellishments.

 
Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday Giveaway includes four embellishment packs from the Simple Stories DIY collection. The winner will receive a package of each: Chipboard Stickers, Burlap Stickers, Enamel Dots, and Office Tags. You can use these pieces for your next scrapbooking or card making project or to embellish any crafty project you wish.

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

*A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 8th, 2014. (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 before it is considered void.

National Scrapbook Day!

Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day! And we would love to have you come celebrate with us! 

On Saturday only - all Single Sheet Scrapbooking Paper and Scrapbooking Stickers will be 50% off AND all Photo Boxes will be on sale for only $1.98!

PLUS we will be offering a Free 4x4 Mini Book Make & Take using the new Simple Stories DIY collection from 1-3pm at the back of aisle 12 (Paper Crafts Demo Counter).

We sure hope to see you there!

Win It Wednesday: We R Memory Keepers Instagram Album + Journaling Cards.

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday Giveaway includes a We R Memory Keepers Instagram Style Album in Mint (the album includes photo sleeves that hold 4x4" and 2x2" photos) and an Instagram Journaling Card Pack from the Indian Summer collection. These albums are perfect to get those photos off your phone and into an album!

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

*A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 1st, 2014. (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 before it is considered void.

Weekend Events: Gift Card Holder Make & Take.

Join us this Saturday from 1-3pm at our Paper Crafts Demo Counter for a FREE Make & Take project! We will be walking you through the steps to make this cute Gift Card Holder using fun Spring Paper and Embellishments Doodlebug Designs. 

We hope to see you there!

Stamp of the Month - April.

Below you will find the Great Impressions Stamp of the Month products for April. (You can find them in aisle 10 in our Paper Crafts Department.) This month's stamps follow a floral/friendship theme with images ranging from dresses and shoes to dresses and friendship sentiments.

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

And the coordinating stamps available this month are:

Project Ideas: Painting Panels.

Today I have a few new project ideas to share with you using our Wood Painting Panels - as I've mentioned before these painting panels are much like a canvas - but are just made from wood. Also - just as with a blank canvas you can really use them for a wide variety of projects and ideas!

You can find supply lists and project instructions for the project below by clicking on each of the project names, and you can also find additional project ideas using the Wood Painting Panels on our Projects website HERE.

Chin Up Painting Panel

Mom Rules Painting Panel

Believe Painting Panel

Herringbone Painting Panel

Letter/Keys Painting Panel

Nail & String Art Painting Panels

Win It Wednesday: Gift Box Punch Board.

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday Giveaway is a We R Memory Keepers Gift Box Punch Board. Punch Boards make it easy, not to mention cost effective, to create gift boxes simply by punching and scoring using any paper. The Gift Box Punch Board creates boxes in 20 different sizes in just a few steps that can be used for special occasions such as baby and wedding showers, birthdays, holidays, party favors, and more. 

A few additional links about the Punch Boards:

-A video showing how the Punch Board works
 
-The Punch Boards are currently on sale for $11.98 here at Crafts Direct

-We have also created some fun samples of gift boxes using the Punch Board

-You can find even more inspiration on Pinterest

-We will be offering a FREE Demo this Saturday from 1-3pm on how to use the Punch Boards - stop by to check them out!

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

*A random winner will be announced Thursday, March 27th, 2014. (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 before it is considered void.