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Graphic 45's newest paper line , Once Upon a Springtime has just arrived!

It's adorable in pinks, greens and blues with fairies, bunnies and birds. Hurry in before it sells out!

Classes added

Basic Copics and Beyond $25

To avoid class cancellations register early! All classes and crops require pre-registration and payment to reserve your spot. We reserve the right to cancel any class with less than four registered students. Please check your schedule carefully as all classes are non-refundable and non-transferable; Class Kits are available for those unable to attend. If you have any questions, please inquire - 810.225.9636. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start of class to get settled.   Basic Copics and Beyond  $25  Copic Certified Instructor, Sandy Hulsart, will walk you through the basics of using Copic markers. Students will learn coloring and blending techniques using an assortment of stamps. Sandy will explain the numbering system of Copics, how to refill the pens and replace the nibs, how to blend your colors seamlessly and the use of the Blender pen, as well as what paper and ink to use. She will cover creating custom colors from a limited palette. You will receive many useful handouts to take home with you. Sandy will also demonstrate airbrushing, which you will be able to give a try. The class has been extended to 3 hours with additional images to give you more time to practice with your markers. What to bring: at least 2-3 Copic markers and a blender pen Class size is limited to 15 students so register early to ensure your spot! Altered CD Mini Book $25 To avoid class cancellations register early! All classes and crops require pre-registration and payment to reserve your spot. We reserve the right to cancel any class with less than four registered students. Classes are non-refundable; Class Kits are available for those unable to attend. If you have any questions, please inquire - 810.225.9636. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start of class to get settled. Altered CD Mini Book $25 How many old cd's are sitting around your home office? If it's anything like my husband's there is a whole stack in there collecting dust! March on in there and grab five or six and join Linda in this workshop to put those old cd's to better use. Together we'll create a very interesting little shabby-chic book that can be displayed in your home or office - or give it as gift and let someone else enjoy it in theirs! We'll use vintage-style papers from Graphic 45, Tim Holtz Idea-ology elements, and students will learn an array of techniques while using Ranger Distress Inks, Distress Stickles, melted bee's wax, brads, and more - learn some of those Ranger techniques you've been inquiring about. Students will also be able to experiment with photo transferring onto Claudine Hellmuth's sticky back canvas. Lots of embellishments included but please bring any little extra trinkets you may like to add! What to bring: Non-stick Craft Sheet 5 cd's plus an extra just in case Ranger Distress Inks in Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain & Black Soot Ranger Ink Applicator and replacement sponges or Cut-n-Dry foam Ranger Glossy Accents & Art Institute Clear Dries glue with fine tip Ranger Gold Paint Dabber Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher Crop-a-Dile scissors pencil At least 2-3 color toner copies (either laser or office supply copies) of photo for photo transfer (size about 2X2 to 3X3 or so) A variety of photos (10-20) in any theme in a mixture of sizes from 1X1 to 4X6 (it's nice to have the photos printed out in a variety of sizes; it makes it easier on you for placement: Note: you will use many more small photos than large! Heritage Series - Christmas Traditions $25 To avoid class cancellations register early! All classes and crops require pre-registration and payment to reserve your spot. We reserve the right to cancel any class with less than four registered students. Please check your schedule carefully as all classes are non-refundable and non-transferable; Class Kits are available for those unable to attend. If you have any questions, please inquire - 810.225.9636. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start of class to get settled. Heritage Series - Christmas Traditions $25 Record your family's Christmas traditions in this special heritage class. Students will create this beautiful two-page spread using My Mind's Eye papers and rubber stamps. In the process, we'll learn how to ink with Distress Ink, attach ribbon, color ribbon and papers to match the page, stamp with wood-mounted, acrylic and cling stamps, set eyelets, apply Distress Stickles, use a Glaze Pen, brads, gems, flowers and more. This class is filled with techniques and tips to make professional-looking pages. Students must bring: Paper trimmer Adhesive for photos/paper Clear Art Glitter glue or equivalent Piercing tool and mat Non-stick Craft Sheet Distress Inks in Peeled Paint and Walnut and applicators Scissors If desired, bring a Crop-a-Dile and Tiny Attacher, as well Candy Spiegel blog: www.candyscraps.wordpress.com Clear but Distressed Mini Album $39 To avoid class cancellations register early! All classes and crops require pre-registration and payment to reserve your spot. We reserve the right to cancel any class with less than four registered students. Please check your schedule carefully as all classes are non-refundable and non-transferable; Class Kits are available for those unable to attend. If you have any questions, please inquire - 810.225.9636. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start of class to get settled. Clear but distressed Mini Album $39   You will start with a clear acrylic Maya Road Wavy album and Robin will show you how to use alcohol inks, felt pads, canned air, Stazon inks, a few rubber stamps, paint dabbers, fragments, Glossy Accents, photos, jump rings, eyelets, Dew Drops, buttons, ribbons, Distress ink and My Mind’s Eye So Sophie papers to end up with a distressed album. Robin used fall Greenfield Village photos to finish off the album but almost any photos will work. This class is slated for three hours - this is an estimated end time. You should be able to have the basic book finished in three hours but all embellishments might not be attached. Each kit includes photos of each page of the album if you need to finish at home. Class size is limited to 10 students so register early! What to bring: non-stick craft sheet         tape runner or ATG Walnut Stain distress ink Ink blending tool & foam Glossy Accents Scissors Crop-a-dile Paper trimmer Photos – a variety of smaller sized photos ranging from 1 ½” squares up to a 3”x4” photo can be added at any time. You will receive a 12”x12” sheet of brown cardstock in your kit to cut mats to fit your photos. Bring photos to fit these fragment sizes if you would like to complete the fragments during class:  2 – 5/8” squares, 2 – ¾” squares, 1 – 1” square, a photo for each side of a 1 ½” square, 5/8” x 1 ½” rectangle. Please note that Glossy Accents, which we will coat the fragments with to attach the photos, can sometimes react with photos printed from home photo printers causing the ink to change colors or even run. I’ve never had that problem with photos I’ve had printed at Meijer, Snapfish, etc.

Well it has been a while..

Coming up at Scrap Tales ...

Crop with us Nov. 6 and Nov. 20

If you're looking for the perfect getaway to catch up on your scrapbooking or just to kick back with other adults and relax for a bit try one of our 14-Hour Crops at Scrap Tales. Lease your very own table space where you can spread your supplies and work on your scrapbooking for 14 uninterrupted hours - and the best part - it's adults only! We set aside two Saturdays each month from 10 a.m. to midnight just for you! From 10 a.m. to midnight on the first and third Saturdays of each month we host an adult-only 14-hour crop so you can relax and scrap or papercraft to your hearts content. It's close enough to home should an emergency come up and you're needed but we give you the perfect excuse to escape the family for awhile and rejuvenate - adults only!
Make your reservation and lease your table space by stopping in or do it by phone (810) 225-9636 with Visa or MasterCard. Cost is $7 per person and it includes use of our extensive AccuCut center full of alphabet and shape dies to suit your scrapbooking and cardmaking needs. Our staff will be happy to give you a brief lesson in using the center and you'll be amazed at just how easy it is to use and at all the wonderful projects you'll be able to create. A microwave, mini fridge and coffemaker are also available for use - bring your food or order out! There is plenty of counter space and outlets available for your Cricut, Silhouette or laptop. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Preregistration and payment is required by calling Scrap Tales at 810.225.9636. 14-Hour Crops are refundable or transferrable if cancelled 24 hours prior to date of event; specialty crops are non-refundable.

Check out the Cracker Jack's!

Welcome to Cracker Jack Stampers - where you can explore your creativity with a group of sometimes sweet and sometimes fiesty crafters - you may even come across a surprise periodically! We meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Scrap Tales. Warning: hands may become ink-stained, clothing spotted, and you may sparkle all over by time the meeting ends - but you will have fun!

Give us a try by attending our next meeting. Bring your basic kit: scissors, adhesives, non-stick craft sheet and a card created with our selected theme in mind.
When:  6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11
Demonstrator:  Sue Engblom
Theme: Christmas