Weekend Round-Up.

DYL-How To Apply Vinyl from Decorating Your Life on Vimeo.

Hi Everyone - I hope your weekend is going great - and that you are finding some time to get crafty! This weekend I wanted to try something new and pull together a couple of links and fun things we spotted online this past week and share them with all of you. Hope you enjoy them!


-The video above shows just how easy it is to apply vinyl to your projects! Also we love Decorating Your Life - you can find many of their pieces here at Crafts Direct!

-An awesome (and very funny) post from fellow Minnesotan scrapbooker Cathy Zielske about the BIG HOLIDAY coming up next month.

-Another great idea on how to use those big MAMBI stickers - this time right in your Project Life layout.

-You Rock - and so do these jars from Cosmo Cricket.

-Make a Glitter Bunny Canvas, using Doodlebug Sugar Coating Glitter

-Did you see the color of Spring 2014?

-Such a creative way to use jelly beans and piping bags!

-A simple Shadow Box project using American Crafts Nesting Dies.


Have a wonderful Sunday!

Vinyl Project of the Month: My Mom 12x12 Frame.

Our Vinyl Project of the Month for April is a now available in store. This month you can pick up the supplies to create this "My Mom" 12x12 Frame. The project only requires three supplies and is very easy for anyone to create - and the results are awesome (and would make a perfect Mother's Day gift!).

You can find the project instructions for this project on our WEBSITE HERE. And you can find all the supplies to create this project here at Crafts Direct.

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Each month throughout 2014 we will be creating (and sharing) a "Vinyl Project of the Month". The project will be on display - with all of the coordinating products to create it yourself - by our Vinyl Room in the Seasonal Department. You will also be able to pick up (or find online) a project sheet with detailed instructions on how to creative the project as well.

New Product: The Mini Baker.

Have you seen our new Mini Bakers? We did share them earlier this week as our Win It Wednesday Giveaway prize - but in case you didn't win that adorable orange Mini Baker - I wanted to let you know more about them and tell you where you can find them.

The Mini Bakers come in 10 different (and fun!) colors. They are 6" Round Casserole dishes with a lid - and are Dishwasher, Microwave and Oven safe. We also have fun accesories to go with them too - we have Mini Baker Bands, which are perfect for holding the lid in place if you are going to take your Mini Baker on the go - as well as lunch boxes, bags, spatulas, etc.

Additionally, we have pulled together some amazing recipes on our own Mini Baker Pinterest Board - that are perfect to use in the Mini Baker as individual meals or individual servings.

You can find this display on the wall just outside of our Coffee Shop.

Around the Store: Fairy Gardens.

Today on the blog I have a fun visual tour for you of our Fairy Garden displays -  our Seasonal Team has done an amazing job of coming up with creative ideas and then executing them into these wonderful little pieces of art! You can find all of these Fairy Garden displays- as well as the pieces to recreate them yourself - in aisle 8 of our Seasonal Department.

They are the perfect way to bring a little whimsy, fun, and spring to your home or office!

Win It Wednesday: Mini Baker, Band, and Soup Mix.

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday Giveaway is one of our amazing NEW MINI BAKERS! The Mini Baker is a 6" Round Stoneware Casserole Dish with a Lid. They are Microwave, Dishwasher and Oven Safe. The prize also includes a Mini Baker Band (perfect for holding the lid in place when your on the go) and a Wind & Willow Soup for One Mix in the Tortilla Con Queso flavor!

You can also find additional recipe ideas that are perfect for the Mini Bakers on our Mini Baker Pinterest Board!

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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, April 3rd, 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.

Upcoming Classes: Our April Class Calendar.

Hello April! 

We have some fun and exciting classes scheduled here at Crafts Direct this month! And right now we have at least one spot open in all of the classes we have on the calendar....although I know a few of the classes are certain to fill up and they will probably go fast!

You can check out the full calendar on our Website HERE. I have also included some additional photos and direct links to specific classes below. If you would like to join us for any of our classes please call or stop in to register.

 

Advanced Copic Class: Take your Copic coloring to the next level with a focus on light and shadow. Learn how to use a basic light guide and practice coloring images with light coming from different directions. You should have an understanding of basic techniques using Copic markers and should have taken the Copic Basics class or an equivalent previously. You will complete two cards in this class. 

 

Beading 101: Learn the basics of jewelry making, including how to use some of the beading tools. Complete these two beautiful bracelets while you learn. We provide the materials. 

Beading 201: Take your beading to the next level! In this class you’ll complete this Stars, Stripes & Braids Necklace while you learn  - we provide the materials.

Cake Decorating: Mindy will teach you to create breathtaking icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and the famous Wilton Rose. Throughout the four 2-1/2 hour sessions you will learn the basic principals of cake design, how to make royal icing, parchment bags, flower stems, gum paste and fondant will also be covered. This is an advanced class - you must have taken Course 1, or have prior cake decorating experience to take this class.
This is a four session class & will be held: April 28th, May 5th, 12th & 19th.

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 9th & 16th

Project Life Workshop: Bring your Project Life album & supplies and join Nicole in the classroom for a couple of hours of uninterrupted scrapbooking.  Nicole will be available to answer questions, show you the latest products and help those who aren’t exactly sure how to get started. This is a free workshop and registration is not required.

Quilt Tutoring: 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.

Quilt Venture: Make a fun quilting project during this class. Lunch will be provided from our Coffee Shop. The class will be limited to 10 people, so sign up soon! The pattern is included, but other supplies are not – a supply list is available at Customer Service.

 

April Quilt Block.

The April Block for our Quilt Block of the Month project is now available online and in-store. Don't forget to email (or stop in) with your completed March block to get a discount on the April kit.

You can find more information about the quilt and find links to online ordering HERE.

*Also it's not to late to start your quilt and get caught up! The completed quilt top at the end of the year will look like this: