Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool by We R Memory Keepers

 

Do you have the Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool by We R Memory Keepers yet?  Why is this a must-have tool to have in your craft supply you ask? This is a heat tool that easily allows the user to create their own custom pockets and sleeves for use in sealing keepsakes, craft embellishments and party decorations. This is certainly a must-have tool for those who do the Pocket Style/Project Life scrapbooking! I've seen luggage tags, bookmarks and even cupcake toppers created with this tool.

Take a look below at our store samples using the Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool, these projects are displayed in our store as well! 

Party Banner

Shaker Cards and Gift Card Holder

 

 Layouts using the Fuse Photo Sleeve Tool

We've started a Pinterest Board full of Photo Sleeve Fuse inspiration for using this amazing tool.

My favorite project using the Fuse Tool I've seen on the internet thus far, the Celebration Cupcake Pick. This video is from the We R Memory Keepers Blog Hostess, Aly Dosdall. 

There are so many different ways you can customize this project depending on the kind of event you are celebrating. It certainly looks easy enough and I'm sure all of your friends will be impressed with the time you took to put your own personalized touch into the special occasion. 

 


What projects have you created with the Fuse? We want to see them! Upload your pictures to any of our Social Media Outlets with the hashtag #CraftsDirectDIY and we may feature your project online or in our store!  

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.

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 Roundup.

Hi Everyone - And Happy Weekend! Here are a few fun things we spotted around the internet this week:

-Love the video above from We R Memory Keepers on creating an Instagram album! And we have all the supplies to make your own Instagram album here at Crafts Direct.

-This Super Simple Instagram Collage is awesome.

-A gorgeous Beaded Ribbon Bracelet.

-These Chevron Cupcakes look trendy and delicious.

-Upcycling, Chalk Paint, and Coffee - I love it!

-A fun project and perfect Baseball Bag.

-Super simple Easter Chick Canvas project.

-Pegboards used in so many great ways! I especially love the Hello board.



Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Weekend Events: Make & Take, Product Demo, and Final Days of Ad!

In honor of National Craft Month we will be offering free Make & Take projects every Saturday throughout the month! (This Saturday we have a Make & Take and a Product Demo scheduled!)


Join us this Saturday between 1-3pm at the Paints & Basics Demo Counter to make a Woodgrain Heart Pendant Necklace.

More information about this weeks project and the schedule of Make & Takes during the entire month of March can be found here: http://www.craftsdirect.com/events/


In addition to the Make & Take project, we will also be hosting a We R Memory Keepers Punch Board Demo at our Paper Crafts Demo Counter from 1-3pm. 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. 
More info HERE.

Finally, these are the final days of our National Craft Month Ad!! Be sure to take advantage of all the great sale prices now through Monday. You can find our National Craft Month Ad on our website HERE.

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.

Project Ideas: Punch Board Bags & Boxes.

At the end of last week I shared on Facebook and Instagram that the We R Memory Keepers Punch Boards are currently on sale as part of our National Craft Month Ad.

There are four styles of Punch Boards - Candy Box, Gift Box, Pillow Box, and Gift Bag - and all of the styles are on sale for only $11.98 each.

Our team has also created some awesome sample projects using the Punch Boards - you can find links to project supply lists and directions for each style below. In addition We R Memory Keepers has some great project inspiration on there Boxes and Bags Pinterest Board.

 

Candy Box Favor Punch Projects

Gift Bag Favor Punch Projects

Gift Box Favor Punch Projects

Pillow Box Favor Punch Projects

Upcoming Events: Make&Takes, Demos, and MORE!

We have another weekend full of Make&Takes, Demos and product sampling - PLUS a special $5.00 off coupon available.

The $5.00 coupon is available on any $25.00 purchase (Friday-Sunday), however you will need to download your coupon before coming in  - which you can do HERE.

You can find information on the additional weekend events - along with dates, times, and locations can be found below. (You can check out the complete calendar with a listing of all the events HERE.)

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On SATURDAY:

From 10am-noon - at the Paper Crafts Demo Counter we will be offering a product demo on using the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board.

Also from 10am-Noon - Join Megan at our Fabrics demo counter to make this Stamped Zippered Pouch.   You can find more more information about this project HERE.

From 1-3pm - We will be offering Loom Band Bracelet demos at our Paints & Basics demo counter. - Loom Bands Bracelets are unbelievably popular and really easy to make once you know the basic steps. Sarah Lynn will be able to show you how to get started so you can make your own collection of bracelets! You can find project instructions on making Loom Band Bracelets HERE.

From 1-3pm - We will also be offering this Stamped Halloween Notepad Make & Take at our Paper Crafts Demo Counter. You can find more information about this project HERE.

From 1-3pm - You will also be able to sample some of our Invisible Chef cakes in the kitchen display room.

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On SUNDAY:

From 11am-1pm - at the Paper Crafts Demo Counter we will be offering a product demo on using the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board.

Also from 11am-1pm - Join Megan at our Paints & Basics demo counter to make this Bugs & Kisses Clear Tube.   You can find more more information about this project HERE.

From 2-4pm - We will be offering Loom Band Bracelet demos at our Paints & Basics demo counter. You can find project instructions on making Loom Band Bracelets HERE.

And From 2-4pm - We will also be offering this Autumn Greetings 5x5 Tile Make & Take at our Paper Crafts Demo Counter. You can find more information about this project HERE.

Washi Week: A Few Extras.

As we wrap up this week of Washi Week projects I wanted to share a few extra photos/items with you from our Paper Crafts department where you can find our Washi Tape pieces (and the samples we have shared throughout the week).

Aisle 15 is where you can find our huge selection of Washi Tape rolls - we carry Washi Tape from multiple companies and of course each company also has numerous options when it comes to size, design, and colors.

If you're looking for a way to organize some of your Washi Tape rolls - this Washi Tape Dispenser from We R Memory Keeper is really great - and very popular too!

And finally, for some of those bigger Washi Tape projects, or when you want to cut your own shape or design out of a larger piece of Washi Tape - We R Memory Keepers also offers these 12x12 Washi Tape sheets. Or just trim out strips to create the look of the regular tape - but with the option of any size width you need.

Thanks again for join us for Washi Tape week here on the blog - I hope you have found some fun ideas and that you have a great time creating with Washi Tape! 

Product Feature: Happy Camper line.

Today I wanted to share some of the great project ideas our designer Melissa came up with using the fun Happy Campers line from We R Memory Keepers. This is such a perfect line for documenting or creating projects for summer trips, time spend outside, at the lake, or camping. You can find all the paper line (and all the supplies to create the coordinating projects) on a back endcap in our Paper Crafts department.

Card & Layout ideas:

 

Happy Campers Wood Tree:

Welcome to the Lake Plaque: