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Fall/Winter Edition of ‘Think Ink’, Bella ART’s biannual newsletter. “R-E-F-L-E-C-T-I-O-N-S” Finally! A new edition of ‘think ink’ newsletter since the fire last April 28, 2008. I remember it well. It was Donny’s birthday and we just returned home from having a quiet dinner at our favorite seafood restaurant – Legal Seafoods. It was around 11 p.m. when the phone rang and it was my landlord’s wife, in hysterics, and said that there’s been a fire and our store was involved. It was raining, I remembered. We couldn’t go near the store – off limits to everyone including the store owners who slowly watched from a distance what they worked for go down in flames and water ruins. It was surreal. The fire started at the pizza place next door - a classic case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. The store was declared a total loss. OMG. Call it what you like, economic downturn, tough times, recession – the result is still the same. Is this a sign that it’s time for me to pack it up or is there another hidden message underneath all that mess… renovations took longer than expected – we were out of business for 6 months –the longer we were out, the thought of coming back was becoming more and more difficult to imagine should I stay or should I go? is there another sign I should be looking for? The emails, the letters, well wishes and my personal favorite is finding my rainbow were all the signs I needed. I chose not to be defeated, I chose to look at the fire as an opportunity to serve our customers better. You helped us see that and for this, we are forever grateful. We ended up going to a new location, new town. If you haven’t been to our new store, please stop in and say hello. Yes, we’re right next to a breakfast & lunch restaurant– but we won’t talk about that – plan a field trip and have an early breakfast, then stop in for a visit at Bella. We promise you won’t be disappointed! We are grateful for your tremendous support and cherish the opportunity to offer the newest products and latest techniques. Together, we’ll explore emerging trends in the rubber and paper art industry. Our goal is simple — provide YOU with innovative ways to make your Bella ART experience pleasurable, educational ,and fulfilling. We look forward to serving you for many more years to come . Hope to see you soon!
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Bella flash, our eNewsletter End of Summer Celebration When was the last time you got an email from Bella? If Ice cream Float Social you can’t remember, chances are we don’t have your Sunday, September 13th latest email on file – Be sure to give us your email 11:00-3:00 during your next visit or visit us online and make sure you update your email for the latest updates on new products and store promotions. You can also send us Let your creativity “float” into the fall and say an email at info@bellaartonline.com farewell to the lazy days of summer — join us as To prevent our email from going into your “junk” for an ice cream float social and FREE make & folder, be sure to add us to your contact list. takes — all compliments of Bella ART. Enjoy the strawberry ice cream float, rootbeer and Bella Reward$ chocolate ice cream float (brown cow), coffee Your business is important to us and rewarding customers for your continued support is our way of saying float, orange creamsicle float..yummy! We’ll get you inspired and ready for the holidays in no time! thank you. Earn Bellapoints for every dollar spent at Bella ART. Your points will never expire and are auto- Bring a friend or two! Don’t miss it! Croptopia Getaways – Bella will be there! Newport Marriott Hotel Nov 6-8, 2009 – If you’re looking for an opportunity to escape from the everyday demands of life & scrapbook/ papercraft while enjoying the company of others, sharing ideas, & having fun, you won’t want to miss this getaway. Open to the public FRI & SAT for shopping!– Visit croptopiagetaways. com for more information.
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keeping up with Custom Services at Bella Custom Stamps Bella ART also offers custom stamps for all your stamping needs. Looking for a signature, logo, or favorite image? No problem! just let us know and we’ll have the stamp delivered to your home. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Custom Book Board & Chipboard Cutting! Call us for a quote to custom cut book boards for your bookbinding needs. Bulk Cards with Scores only! If you have a need to have cards made which have different scores or folds, let us know and we'll give you a quote -- this includes shutter cards, peek-a-book cards, trifolds, accordions, zfolds, etc -- as long as the card has scores only, we can do it! this excludes any window cards or die cut cards . min qty=50. Custom Cutting call us for a quote if you require a special size cards -we can trim to fit your needs.. Accucut Die Cutting & Cricut System at Bella! This exciting machine cuts shapes as large as 14" x 17" and hundreds of dies from the electronic die cut system – Cricut. A nominal fee of $3 for every 15 minutes or $10/hr will be charged for your paper crafting needs. “Take-Away” Workshops What is a “take-away” workshop? It’s a workshop where you get to keep a stamp or two or a certain set of tools so you can make more! These workshops are very popular so look for this symbol ♥♥♥ throughout this newsletter and register for those workshops soon!
With all the craze in the creative rubber and paper art industry, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with the latest and greatest art materials, techniques and stamping news. Here are some of the recent trends in rubber art in general and some of the supplies and accessories that have caught the attention of several artists in the country. According to the paper crafting experts, there doesn’t seem to be any dominant style trends this year the use of the 70’s retro owl logo designs, is a clear carry-over from home decor and other areas. Also, there seems to be a lot of wedding-themed elements. This may be an attempt by some manufacturers to capitalize on the DIY wedding concept that is growing in popularity as the economy has softened. Interestingly, most of the wedding collections have been similar in color – using black and creme (not white) as their basis. The latest emerging scrapbooking trends are finally cementing the theory that scrapbooking does more than take its design inspiration from the home décor and fashion arenas. Like those markets, scrapbooking design trends are also proving cyclical, repeating themselves in slightly varied incarnations in a predictable cycle. Because scrapbooking was a relatively new segment of the craft market, up until now it seemed that everything was new and fresh. But as the segment has matured, it was bound to start the same cycles of the fashion and home décor segments that inspire many of its design elements. That cycle has finally come full circle and become apparent. After falling out of favor for awhile, buttons are back, presumably for their affordability and versatility. Buttons are back! After falling out of favor for awhile, buttons are back, presumably for their affordability and versatility. Buttons also appeal to card makers, an expanding market that many scrapbook companies are trying to reach. BasicGrey, Making Memories and BoBunny were among the companies showing button assortments with their new collections. Part of the new trend toward affordable embellishments has been an emphasis on journaling products like pre-designed tags, stickers and sheets for journaling. Loads of lines had some form of these embellishments, but standouts included Little Yellow Bicycle, Basic Grey and Jenni Bowlin. QuicKutz Die Sets - Bella can get them! Are you looking for a specific Quickutz die set? We don’t typically stock these, but we can special order what you may be looking for. Special order only at Bella!
Twinkling H2Os – they are back! There were lots of talks about Luminarte going out business, the makers of twinkling H2Os, but after long discussions, they’ve decided to stay in business – we love twinkling H2Os. These are shimmering colors placed in individual little pots with lids – long lasting watercolor cakes are sparkling and iridescent. 2 sizes (10g or 5g) You’re going to want all colors .Use kit 605 - the iridescent colors to lighten the other colors without losing the shimmer. Use colors in kit 606 for adding metallic accents. Check out our workshops using this medium. GlueGlider PRO New easy glide-on applicator. It fits comfortably in hand and delivers the best performing, most aggressive adhesive ever offered. The new glue glider pro houses substantially more adhesive than any other applicator on the market. The easy slip-in, disposable cartridges make messy threading or opening delicate dispensers a thing of the past. You can change multiple adhesive types depending on the project, by simply popping out the cartridge and slipping in a new one. All this makes the new innovative gluegliders the handiest adhesive applicators ever offered. Magnetic ruler from We R Memory Keepers The magnetic anywhere twist trimmer. Cutting has never been so easy with this strong magnetic ruler. Using your magnetic mat, simply tack down your project with the magnetic posts – lay the anywhere twist trimmer where you would like and voila! Twist and trim!. Coming soon at Bella. SuperStik glue stick – NEW! The super strong, permanent glue stick will shock you with its smoothness, strength and durability. New from therm-o-web. Now available at Bella. Ribbon Rings – NEW! Finally an answer to boxes and spools of ribbons. A new tool that will organize your ribbons! Hang the ribbon on little tags and put the tags on a ring. Simple, accessible, and really cute. Guaranteed that you’ll want to create more once you can see what ribbons you actually have! Now available at Bella . Flower Soft – NEW! The latest craze in the paper crafting industry! It gives your work some dimension – it’s hard to describe what this is made of, but you have just got to see and feel it! Now available at Bella! Check out our calendar for a workshop using this medium.
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the trends... Quickutz Lifestyle Letterpress -NEW! OMG, this is the most exciting thing this year and Bella will be one of the premiere stores that will carry this product. The Letterpress tool is an accessory for the new Epic 6 die cutting machine which uses ink and embossing folders to print letterpress designs and type on high-quality paper. A line of inks and cotton paper as well as the tool and the printing plates will be available— designed to create all sorts of social stationery such as cards, letterhead, invitations, and place cards. After printing, the back of the designs are actually raised off the paper, just like in traditional letterpress printing. Available late October, early November. Pendants from Spellbinders The newest designs in Spellbinders’ Shapeabilities collection. Exquisitely detailed and versatile, each pendants set includes four coordinated dies that cut, emboss and stencil. Mix and match them for a variety of great effects. Compatible with sizzix, cuttlebug, quickutz and most other manual die cut machines.Coming soon at Bella Stazon Cleaner Refill 8oz. Did you know that you can now buy Stazon cleaner in an 8oz refill? If you’re one of those people who must have a super clean rubber, you may want to consider buying one of these! Now available at Bella.
Ali Edwards - Technique Tuesday Ali continues to demonstrate that she has a magic touch for usable product design with her new stamp releases from Technique Tuesday at CHASummer. Fans of Ali’s style (and there are legions of them) will fall in love with this release. Coming soon at Bella Domestic Goddess by Graphic 45 Kitchen themes and vintage were both big at the recent tradeshow. Graphic 45 combined these beautifully in its Domestic Goddess line. It actually goes beyond just a kitchen theme and includes tributes to other domestic arts practiced by women of the 1930’s and 1940’s. And like everything Graphic 45, the colors are rich and deep and the designs are true vintage. Coming soon at Bella! Simply Handmade – NEW magazine! Northridge Media introduces this new magazine – a new bi-monthly publication designed for those who love to make things by hand. Each issue is filled with simple, do-able projects, set off with stunning photography. Simply Hand-
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Spray on projects to encourage migration of any water-based ink. Spray on inked stamp for watercolor effects. Mix with water-based ink and then spray on project for wonderful background effects. Use with Tsukineko's Fantastix™ applicators to encourage blending. Coming soon at Bella! Martha Stewart border punch collection Yes, I know – I’m lame – I do love Martha Stewart – there’s something about her line that’s very appealing – the packing, the simplicity – the upscale and trendy design aesthetic of her products – we’ll show you easy cards using these border punches – Coming soon at Bella!
Core’dinations – white wash & the chocolate box The only sandable color core cardstock – no white core. Bring out the true beauty of this cardstock by sanding, tearing, and embossing the finish to reveal the core color. Canvas texture on one side and smooth on the other. Perfect for card making and embossing machines. If you haven’t played with this cardstock, be sure to stop by and we’ll give you a sample to play with. Now available at Bella! “Embossing” clever lever giga craft punch NEW from Marvy! Punching and embossing mechanism allows you to punch out a leaf or flower with embossed veins in one simple step. Coming soon at Bella Silhouette & Embossing punch NEW from Marvy!– this punching and embossing mechanism allows you to punch out a shape with embossing in one simple step. Now available at Bella.
made’s pages are filled with hand-crafted items to beautify the home, give as gifts to friends and loved ones, to create just for fun, and more. 132 pages of inspiration in every issue.
Versafine Reinker – a Bella favorite! Did you know that Versafine now has re-inkers? This was not the case before since their claim to fame is that you’ll never ever have to reink your versafine. Now available at Bella.
Crop-a-dile corner chomper- ticket stub punch is finally here! I was wondering if someone will ever create this ticket stub corner punch - it’s finally here! With this 2-in-1 punch, you can easily add perfectly die cut corners to paper cardstock, chipboard, leather, plastic, acrylic/poly and more. The crop-a-dile corner chomper also gives you two corner options per tool. The soft silicone handles add comfort and style. Coming soon at Bella!
Itop- the new brad maker – NEW! You're about to grip your new favorite tool! The Imaginisce I-top transforms an ordinary brad into a custom accent in an easy two step process. Just place your paper and blank brads and give a little squeeze. It's that easy! You just can't top it! Make a brad with your favorite picture! It’s totally fun! Coming soon at Bella. ProvoCraft Cricut Gypsy This new portable gadget is causing a lot of buzz. The Gypsy will let Cricut users carry their entire cartridge library with them on one portable device, great for carrying to a friend’s house for a crop, and also let them plan and create cuts while they are away from their machine. There is a lot of future potential for functionality in this device. Cricut devotees will likely love this new gadget. Available in October. Special order only.
Zip dry paper glue Never wrinkles paper. Fast drying glue will never wrinkle paper, even vellum or tissue paper. Can be rubbed completely away when wet without leaving any sticky residue. Strong enough to hold metal findings, wire, glitter, beads, ribbons, etc. Tiny attacher from Tim Holtz – NEW! Have you ever come across on of those things in life that excites you with possibilities? At first glance you might be thinking it’s just an ordinary stapler, but this tiny attacher is smaller than a standard stapler and even smaller than a mini stapler. It’s unique design allow you to secure ribbons and other elements to your project with a simple squeeze . Stitched brads from BasicGrey – NEW! You have to see the new Stitched Brads from BasicGrey. These embroidered brads, available in the Nook & Pantry and Eskimo Kisses collections, add the look of hand-crafted appeal to your page. Coming soon at Bella! The Inkssentials™ Craft Bucket – NEW! The Inkssentials™ Craft Bucket is a fun and funky tote that can be used as a carry-all for craft tools and supplies or filled with water to clean brushes while painting. New from Ranger!
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Workshop Policy Payment is required at the time of registration for all workshops - no exceptions. Payment via credit card can be made by phone or in person. Refunds will be made if cancellation is at least 3 days prior to workshop. Please bring your tool kit to all workshops except for Bella Basics 1.
the tool kit Favorite adhesives (double stick tape, glue dots) ultimate glue (a bella favorite) versafine ink pad ruler scissors paper cutter pencil, pen & eraser bone folder stippling brushes or color dusters gold pens fine & krylon handi-wipes NOTE: Additional tools maybe required for specific workshops. To avoid any confusion, please make sure that you label all items you own.
DENAMI– Christmas elegance Featuring images from the denami 2009 holiday collection. the stamping possibilities are endless where you'll make 5 cards from this workshop! if you've been to one of these before you'll love them! Students bring: scissors, x-acto knife, self-healing mat, adhesive, and foam mounting tape. 9/12…$30 DENAMI Blitz - holiday workshop Featuring images from the denami 2009 holiday collection. the stamping possibilities are endless where you'll make 10 cards from this workshop! if you've been to one of these before you'll love them! Students bring: scissors, x-acto knife, selfhealing mat, adhesive, and foam mounting tape. 9/12…$35 OUTLINES – Layered Ornament (to Hang) Pieces and parts of our layered Ornament will create a stunning new look for a hanging ornament or just to add to a card or package. Bright, metallic colors will make these stunning eye catchers. Students bring: tool kit. 10/10…$30 Composing with Outlines Holiday Images (to Hold) We'll create interesting arrangements on our large background stamps by combining a variety of images with a holiday theme.Bright metallic colors will create a new look for these cards. Students bring: tool kit. 10/10… $30
Border Art with Martha Stewart Let’s have some fun with Martha Stewart’s border punches. Have you seen them,? They’re so adorable and so much fun! You’d love the simple & stunning cards we’ll make just in time for the holidays! Students bring: tool kit. 10/23,11/29…$25 Bookbinding 101 with Kim Let's use a little paper and some chipboard, a little floss and a needle and we'll stitch our way through a bound book! You'll learn the Long stitch and create a neat little book complete with several signatures. You'll leave with a template to create another as well. Once you see how easy these are, you'll make one for everyone! Perfect for journaling ,as a scrapbook and even a gift! You'll have the opportunity to use any papers we have in the store for your covers too! Students bring: tool kit. 10/27…$25 Christmas Card Holder One of the joys of the Christmas season is receiving cards from dear friends...but what do you do with all those cards? this BoBunny workshop will help you create beautiful cards organizer to store and display those cards using the new 'tis the season papers and coordinating embellishments. the workshop includes: '2009 tis the season collection papers from BoBunny, cut outs, season combo sticker, 9x9 inserts, 9x9 page protector, assorted ribbons, wild berry chunk charms circle arrows. Students bring: tool kit. 11/17…$28
Coloring with COPIC markers What's up with all the rage about these copic markers? need to learn how to you these markers? join us as we MAGENTA, Nathalie Metivier – Holiday Style# 1 explore what inks, paper you should use to when do you notice the very distinct look about Magenta Sign up online for any workshops we offer at cards? learn how you can create 3 very different holiday working with copic- we'll show you how to shade with Bella – it’s as easy as 1-2-3 – no hassle, no phone cards using a variety of techniques using perfect pearls, them -- you'll see a whole new world in coloring once calls, all you have to do is have your credit card colored pencils, peel offs using the latest and greatest you use these -- guaranteed that you'd want to do ready – you can sign up in less than 5 minutes! papers for 2009. If you love Magenta, you can'tmiss this more! Student brings: tool kit, copic markers - you need to bring your copic markers to do this class workshop! Students bring: colored pencils (like priswe'll have them available for purchase. macolor, staedler), tool kit 10/24…$35 ♥♥♥Bella Basics I with a FREE 9/16,12/15...25 stamp! MAGENTA, Nathalie Metivier – Holiday Style# 2 Welcome to the art of creative do you notice the very distinct look about magenta ♥♥♥Creative Punch Art expression! Come to our Bella cards? learn how you can create 3 very different holiday There’s something about 3-dimensional art that makes basic stamping workshop cards using magenta's peel offs with a variety of tech- you say “hmmm, how did you do that? The intrigue and learn about niques using alcohol inks, colored pencils, pearlescent factor always makes you feel like you want to make it inks, paper, and watercolor, magic tape and the latest and greatest pa- too! You can embellish your cards, scrapbook pages more -- everything pers for 2009. If you love magenta, you can't miss this and even make framed projects. Well, if you’re curiyou'll need to get workshop! Students bring: colored pencils (like pris- ous, let us show you how to make dimensional art started in making handmade using the ‘punch bunch’ punches! Each person will macolor), tool kit. 10/24…$35 works of art from the heart! Bring your receive a 3D Punch Craft Tool Kit which retails for imagination and plan on having fun. This is a $16.25 Students bring: tool kit, coloring medium CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS – Cheryl Mezzetti ‘take away’ workshop which means you go home You’re in for a special treat when Cheryl visits Bella (watercolor pencils/markers, twinkling h2o’s). 9/30… with a stamp so you can create more. Students before the year is over. She’ll be working on a special $30 bring: NOTHING 9/11, 10/4,11/1,12/13... $20 project using elements from the art warehouse line. Check our website for more information. Students Cricut Interactive Storyboard ♥♥♥Bella Basics II with a FREE stamp! Refine and learn new techniques with your cricut bring; tool kit...12/5…$35 Now that you've learned the "Bella Basics" , let's —————————–0000——————————– machine – you’ll create this interactive storyboard take things one step further. We'll answer some of card using techniques to make your cards or pages those questions, “how did they do that?” We will come alive. Students bring: tool kit. 10/7…$25 Black, White & Beautiful explore watercolors, brayer, direct-to-paper techCreate stunning monochromatic works of mini art! niques and much more. . This is a ‘take away’ work- using a variety of stamps and only black or white ink on Designing Cards with Paper shop which means you go home with a stamp so you black or white paper - you'll be amazed at how you can Learn how make simple yet sophisticated cards using can create more. Students bring: tool kit. supplies you already have – paper. In this workshop, achieve a look of elegance or whimsy with these two 9/27,10/18.11/28,...$20 you’ll make 6 different cards incorporating printed colors! students bring: tool kit, heat tool, black ink. papers, stickers, ribbons without any stamping at all! 10/7…$25 Students bring: tool kit. 9/24…$25
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think ink Desk calendar with Sarah Create a personalized 2010 calendar using various stamps and inks to create a different image on each page. This will make a great gift for friends or coworkers. Students bring: tool kit. 10/1…$25 Faux Postage Art Using an 8-1/2 x 11 perforated postage paper, you will create a beautiful artistamp using images from various stamp companies -- what is an artistamp? Artistamp refers to a miniature postage stamp-like artform. each student will take home perforated sheets of postage paper and a matching laser-cut template so you can make more! frames not included. Students bring: your favorite pigment inks, fluid chalks, stipple brush, daubers, favorite stamps and your tool kit. 9/15…$28 Flower Soft with Impression Obsession You'll love these 2009 images from Impression Obsession that are adorned with flower soft! If you’ve not had a chance to work with flower soft, you won’t want to miss this class. we'll make 3 cards in this class. Students bring: tool kit. 10/29..$25 Fun with Stamping Bella Are you a fan of Stamping Bella stamp line? If you are, we’ll show you easy and different ways that you can color these stamps! We’ll make 3 cards in this class. Students bring: tool kit. 10/6…$25 Getting to know your Cricut! You bought your circuit machine, now what? Learn the ins and outs of your machine – you can bring your machine with you so you can get hands-on experience. You’ll also make a couple of cards during the class. Students bring: tool kit . 11/12…$25 Halloween with Amuse Instructor, Jenn! You’ll create 5 stinkin’ cute cards from amuse. Halloween line. If you like Amuse, you won’t want to miss this workshop: Students bring: tool kit 10/8…$25 Holiday Paper Garland Create a beautiful holiday paper garland using Graphic 45’s new Christmas Past Collection. You will enjoy learning how to make decorative paper, lave and ribbon garland. The festive garland is perfect to dress up any mantel, Christmas tree or even a wreath on the front door. Students bring: tool kit. 10/21…$28 ♥♥♥Ink ‘n’ Stamps Merry Messages New from Hero Arts are these tiny festive set of holiday icons. The set comes with 18 woodblock tiny stamps. We’ll make 8 gift cards and at the end of the workshop everyone will randomly pick 2 stamps from the set so you can make more at home– what a treat! Students bring: tool kit…10/22...$28
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Intriguing Inchies Named for their 1" square size, these minimasterpieces are the latest craze in the art stamp world and add up to yards of fun. Learn background and texture techniques, as well as how to compose art on a teenytiny scale. Working with papers, rubber stamps, inks, paints & embellishments, you'll make severalof finished pieces that can used for greeting cards. Students bring: tool kit. 11/11…$25
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Italian Coasters with Pinata – DAYTIME only! Looking for a unique gift? Learn how to apply this alcohol-base pinata inks to stamped tiles -- You'll be amazed at how beautiful and vibrant the colors are on these tiles -- they're truly captivating -- perfect for birthdays, housewarming , etc - Students bring: tool kit, heat tool, pinata inks, Colorbox fluid chalks 3-5 colors, paintbrush. 9/22,10/16,11/18,12/9...$25 ♥♥♥Initially Yours with Technique Tuesday According to the dictionary, a monogram is a design that combines decorative letters and is often used as an identifying mark on stationery, clothing, or works of art. You can make monograms plus so much more. Each set features a beautiful decorative letter, and there are also 3 other versions of that same letter. But wait . . . there's more! Also included are "completer" words for that letter. For example, the "H" set includes stamps like ome, ope, ello, appy and olidays which are nonsense words unless you put an "H" in front of them. you'll make 2 cards in this workshop. FREE stamp set with this workshop. Student brings: tool kit .10/20…$28 ♥♥♥Let’s Roll with Ribbons Using the newest ribbons, we will create 3 cards incorporating stamps, punches and of course lots of ribbons! Each student in this workshop will receive a ribbon ring to organize all your ribbons We’ll show you different ways that you can use your ribbons! Students bring: tool kit . 9/20,12/10…$28 Letterpress 101 The Letterpress tool is an accessory for the new Epic 6 die cutting machine which uses ink and embossing folders to print letterpress designs and type on highquality paper. You’ll get to play with this exciting new product – you’ll get 10% off the letterpress products with a purchase during the class. Students bring: tool kit. 11/19,12/11…$25 Mandy’s World Cards! with A Muse Instructor, Jenn Have you seen the new line of stamps from A Muse? Amanda has drawn the cutest images called “Mandy’s World” They are simply adorable! You will create 5 greetings, playing with glitter, copics, ribbon and bling!! Students bring: tool kit. 9/17...$25 ♥♥♥Needle Felted Silk Scarf SIGN UP DEADLINE: SEPT 30 (gives us time to order the colors you want to make) you'll love this needle felted silk scarf using the finest mohair from US raised angora to ensure incomparable softness. you'll use hand dyed glittery fibers making a tinkerbelle puffs. This workshop includes all the materials you need to complete one beautifully needle felted scarf - the silk scarf, fibers and needle felting tools, mats. materials purchased separtely valued at $64. save when you take the workshop. check out the colors at http://www.bellaartonline.com/scarfcolors. html. 10/15…$55
Scrapbooking Explosion Book You will leave with a unique project that not only holds many photos, but also doubles as a great home décor item! Instructions include. Photos can easily be added later. We’ll be using the new Basic Grey’s Eskimo kisses line. Students bring: tool kit, glue sticks, a paper trimmer. 11/22…$25 Shimmery Watercolor ART Watercoloring is my favorite! you’ll love the newest line of scrumptious, shimmer light fast watercolor cakes – twinkling H20s – learn how you can use these products in many applications. Students bring: tool kit, twinkling h20s, paint brush. 11/14…$25 Teabag folding with Donna Tired of the same old medallion type cards using tea bag folding? Well, this workshop takes tea bag folding to the next level. Two beautiful cards using simple folds will be your intro to this fun technique. If you can fold a piece of paper, you qualify for this class. Students Bring: bone folder, dimensional tape, double sided tape and a quick drying glue, tool kit. 9/26…$25 ♥♥♥Watercolor Art (beginner) Watercoloring is my favorite and using the new images from Art Impressions is simply perfect! Learn this wonderful technique which mimics watercolor art created by professional watercolor artists — it’s soo simple you will wonder why you have never tried it before. This is a “take away” workshop which means you take home the stamps so you can make more! Learn to mix and match images and colors to create beautiful and one of a kind greeting cards that will be hard to give away. This promises to be a very exhilarating and upbeat workshop with lots of possibilities. Students bring: tool kit, watercolor brush (size 4-6), marvy leplume markers bring other favorite leplume markers in case you need additional colors. 10/14,12/29...$28 Waxy Cards with Kim With a little wax and some ink you can make easy cards! No special tools required to use this wax either! We'll explore a few different ways to use wax as a resist and create beautiful cards everyone will enjoy Students bring: tool kit. 10/13…$25. Winter Canvas with Kim Come and get cozy by the warmth of the melting pot! Kim's heating them up for a fabulous Home Decor Project. This canvas measures 8x12 and is perfect for your home or to give as a gift. We'll use beeswax, UTEE, stickles, glossy accents and more! Students bring: tool kit. 11/10…$28 Private Workshops! Many of you indicated that taking a workshop during a week night is almost impossible with school, work or conflicts with family schedules -- if you want to have a private class, just let us know -- as long as we don't have a conflict and we have all the products available, we'll be happy to accommodate! just give a call and schedule it in advance!
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15 Faux Postage ART 6:30-8:30 $28
16 Coloring with Copic Markers 6:30-8:30 $25
17 Mandy’s World Cards! 6:30-8:30 $25
18 Paper crafting/ CROP night 6:00-10:00 $5
19 Card Club Intermediate 10:30-12:30 $5
20 Let’s roll with Ribbons 1:30-3:30 $28
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22 Italian Coasters with Pinata 1:30-3:30 $25
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10 Layered Ornament (to Hang) $30 10:30-1:00 Composing with Outlines Holiday Images (to Hold) $30 1:30-4:00
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15 Needle Felted Silk Scarf 6:30-9:00 $55
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20 Initially Yours with Technique Tuesday 6:30-8:30 $28
21 Holiday Paper Garland 6:30-9:00 $28
22 ♥♥♥Ink ‘n’ stamp merry messages 6:30-8:30 $28
23 Bella Bag 5:00-10:00
24 MAGENTA – Holiday Style# 1 10:30-12:30 $35 MAGENTA – Holiday Style# 2 1:00-3:30 $35
27 Bookbinding 101 6:30-8:30 $25
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29 FlowerSoft w/ Impression Obsession 6:30-8:30 $25
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11 Intriguing inchies 6:30-8:30 $25
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15 Bella Breakfast 9:00-1:00 $25
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17 Christmas card holder 6:30-8:30 $28
18 Italian Coasters with Pinata 1:30-3:30 $25
19 Letterpress 101 6:30-8:30 $25
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11 Bella Bag 5:00-10:00 Letterpress 101 5:00-7:00 $25
12 Card Club Beginner 10:30-12:30 $5
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