Happy Birthday Crafty Capers!

We had our big 15th Crafty Capers birthday party over the weekend. I want to take the time to thank everyone who came out in the icky rainy, windy weather! Thankfully, it was toasty and warm in the store (and we had treats too!).
Here are some of the photos I managed to snap. I taught most of the day so this are quick snap shots!

Some of the store helpers working hard the night before the party

Here is Miss Carley resting up for the big party

Class kits waiting to be used

Oodles of vases waiting to be made into something special

Our door prizes

One of our class groups. Everyone in our make and take classes got special limited edition Crafty Capers goodie bags filled with wonderful products from Sizzix, Tonic and Stampendous!

Stuffing mittens!

Sewing mittens

These friends stopped by from Courtenay

Another class group

Our forth and final group. I forgot to take a photo of the third group!

More photos and fun can be found on our Facebook page. Hope everyone is having a great week.

A few good spaces

We have some great classes coming up in the next few weeks, some are full, however a few have spaces left. If you are interested in any of these classes it is important to contact the store right away because you don't want to miss out. The best way to find out more about a class is by calling 250 585 0022.
These classes have spaces left:

Glitter Painting with Stamps (1 space left)
Friday Sept 18 6-9 pm
Jessie Hurley LOVES glitter, but what she loves even more is COOL Techniques to use with Glitter! In the past, she has showcased glitter painting with Stencils, with Peel-Off stickers and with Dies, but now she’s ready to show you a NEW technique using Penny Black, and Heartfelt Creations Stamps! If you were looking a new way to use Glitter, then this is the Class you’ve been waiting for! SUPPLIES to bring to class include adhesives (including foam pop-ups), scissors, a corner rounder, a Black ink pad IF you like to ink your edges and tweezers. Cost: $45 plus GST

Alcohol Inks Card Class (2 spaces left)
Saturday Sept 26 10 - 12:30 pm
Make 3 cards and learn 3 different alcohol ink techniques.
Cost: $24.29 plus GST
Instructor: Gayle

Black Magic Canvas Class (4 spaces left)
Sunday Sept 27 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $50 plus GST
Instructor: Victoria & Linda
This class features a project done on canvas board using techniques taught to us by Anna Dabrowka (Finnabair) at the Prima Marketing warehouse. All supplies are included in the class price however if you would like to bring some of your own metal trinkets to personalize your project feel free! We will have lots of different products and embellishments to share so you can make this project your own.

Hope you can join us for a class this fall!

Stencil demo tomorrow!

Here is a quick reminder that tomorrow is Crafty Capers's monthly free demo! Stop by between 10:30 - 12:30 and learn things you can do with stencils!
I made this card using 2 different stencil techniques (and 3 stencils) - sponging & spraying inks.
Stop by the store tomorrow to learn more!

Glitter Demo Today

Just a reminder there is a free glitter demo at Crafty today 10:30 - 12:30 pm.
I have been playing with Echo Park's Tis the Season paper, recently, (LOVE it) and came up with this card. As always, glitter is not the greatest to photograph however the black and white paper was unsparkly now it is all sparkly and frosty looking. The poinsettia (Spellbinders) has a nice shimmer to it as well as I used my new red Wink of Stella pen on it to give it some extra jazz! I will be showing the joys of these pens in the demo as well!
Hope to see you a the demo but if not just a reminder Crafty is having a Hamperville Food Bank fundraiser on Monday. For the price of $2 and/or a food donation you can make 1 card (Christmas) designed by Kathy. Please bring your basic class kit with you. Hope everyone has had an amazing week. :)

Hard to Resist!

The Crafty Capers free September demo is tomorrow 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. The topic for this month is "resist techniques". This resist technique was done with glossy cardstock, a Versamark ink pad and 4 colors of Ranger Adirondack dye inks plus a fabulous Hero Arts stamp.
Hope you can make it to the demo on Saturday!

In support of Ovarian Cancer Canada

Crafty Capers has been hit hard by Ovarian Cancer, we have a staff member who has been battling it for over 3 years plus there are several customers who are or have battled this ugly disease so...

Friday Nov 2 & Saturday Nov 3 Crafty Capers is planning a "Cards for Cancer" cardmaking extravaganza!

We will be doing 45 min (approx) mini classes at 5, 6, 7 & 8 pm Friday evening. Each hour there will be 4 mini classes to choose from. Saturday there will be all new classes running at 11 am, Noon, 1 & 2 pm. Classes cost $4 each or 4 classes for $15. ALL class fees will be going to Ovarian Cancer Canada
We are asking people to please preregister so we know how many people to expect and cut kits for. Classes will all have a winter/Christmas theme and we are madly working on our samples so they can be up for display in the store but please be patient as this is a very busy time of year for all our instructors.
Cards will be suitable for all skill levels (might be a good time to try your hand at cardmaking). As usual a basic class kit is required for these classes including scissors, adhesives (wet and dry), craft knife, cutting mat and black pen.
If you have any questions or to register please call Crafty Capers @ 585-0022 or email sales(at)craftycapers(dot)com
Hope to see you at the event it should be loads of fun!

Final Coffee and a Card for 2012

Tomorrow is the final Crafty Capers Coffee and a Card for 2012. Drop by between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and for $2.00 make this beautiful card made by Kathy! Please remember to bring your class kit with you.
We have lots of other classes coming up at the store so be sure to check out the Crafty Capers Classes page for details.

I hope to be on a more regular blogging schedule in the next few days. It's been a busy summer!

Coffee and a Card

Tomorrow there is another sesson of Crafty Capers "Coffee and a Card" for just $2.00 you can make this card. Drop in between 10:30 and 12:30 with your basic class kit (adhesive and scissors) and Kathy will teach you how to make this great project!
I have NO idea how she managed to think "Christmas" during the heat wave this week but there you go!
If you cannot make the sesson tomorrow we do have the stamp available for sale.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Coffee and a Card Make and Take

Happy Canada Day everyone! Hope you all had a great day. I spent some of the day crafting, I know it was my day off but I still love it! My friend and I also enjoyed part of the parade in Parksville.
Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is Crafty Capers first $2.00 make and take of the summer. Don't forget to join us between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm for a fun, quick card perfect for any summer occasion. Don't forget your class kit (adhesives, scissors, glue pen etc).
We will also have coffee and goodies as well tomorrow. Hope to see you there.
PS I have a bunch of cards to blog but am having trouble finding the time to get them posted. Better get cracking as I am on vacation starting Friday morning!

Coffee and a Card starts July 2

I am happy to announce that Crafty Capers "Coffee and a Card" make and takes are back again for the summer.
Starting next Monday (July 2) drop in between 10:30 - 12:30 for a quick card make and take. Coffee and a Card will run every Monday over the summer (excluding Aug 6). Each week will be a different card with a different theme!
Details:
When: each Monday over the summer (excluding Aug 6) beginning Monday July 2
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $2.00
What to bring: Scissors, adhesives including double sided tape or tape runner, Pop Dots (foam mounting tape), and glue pen.
The card shown here is the card for the July 2 Coffee and a Card. Hope to see lots of you there!