Happenings at A Place in Time on February 12, 2012

Good Morning Everyone,

Today is our 2nd Sunday Make and Take It day. For those of you that don't know, we have a Free Make and Take It project on the 2nd Sunday of each month. I thought you might enjoy what Priscilla has designed for today's activity. You will use a Heart Pop-up Punch and ribbon to make a 3-D embellishment plus a fun Gift Card holder. If you didn't make it to today's activity, circle your calendar for March 11th. - the next Make and Take It Sunday.

Every once in a while someone comes into the store and says "you must have the best job in the world. You get to "play" and craft all day long". Well, that might be true if there wasn't all the paper work, bills to pay, and trying to figure out what product to bring into the store. And then there are the birds. Yes, I did say birds. Pigeons are everywhere in Hawaii and on rare occasions they find their way into the space above our drop ceiling in the store. It's a bit disconcerting to hear the pitter-patter of little feet on the ceiling. Now, I like pigeons, but they must be stupid to come into the store. Don't they know a Marine lives here? Who do think has to resolve this problem? The landlord? Priscilla? Menehune's? Nope - all fingers point to me. And Priscilla says "please don't hurt the bird". So here I am, going into a tight space trying to catch a bird that is rather suspicious of my intentions. Well, as you can see from the photo, I was successful. Fun? Oh Yeah! It's really fun around here at times.

Bird, Bird, the Bird is the Word

New product arrived in the store yesterday. Sizzix has provide you with new Embossing Folders: (Butterflies and Flowers) and (Peacocks and Leaves),  Framelits and Stamps: (Butterflies) and (Dragonflies), and Letterpress Plates: (Organic Flourish), (Festive Swirls), and (Ornate Trellis). I especially like the Framelits (diecuts you can use on your "Big Shot" machine) and Stamps. It gives a wide array of combinations you can use in your crafting. I am going to have fun with the samples for the store.

Fran's "Tropical Flair" class last Thursday night was fantastic. She does a wonderful job teaching and giving each student the individual attention as needed. The class was sold out almost before I posted it on the Blog. If you missed this class, Fran will be offering it again in March. (Wednesday, March 9th 6:30-8:30pm). I have the samples in the store and you can give me a call if you have any questions. As you can see from the photo's, Mark joined Byron in taking the class. For the guys out there that want to make a gift for that special someone in your life, there's no better way than to take a class.

Fran's Tropical Flair Class - sample 1 of  3

Fran's next class will be A Year in Cards - "Spring. The samples are being made and I will post them to the Blog as soon as I receive them. So, check your calendar, February 22nd 6:30 - 8:30pm the is date and time. The cost is $20.00. There is still room, but the class is filling quickly.

Last Saturday, Art and Priscilla held their first "Ecal Made Friendly" class. Melanie and Maude brought in their Eclips machines and computers - the goal was to learn how to weld letters and to make a "Slipper Box". As this software and the techniques were revealed you could hear the comments "Oh, that was easy or "I'm anxious to play with this when I get home". I should have taken a picture of Melanie's heart diecut with the scroll Love suspended between the inner edges of the heart. Great Job. Priscilla and Art will be offering this class again so let me know if you would like to be included.

Next, I have two samples of what our crafters are doing. First, using the Memory Box Butterfly diecut and layering it on a Graphic 45 paper (Rain Forest) you have a very beautiful card that would be suitable for any occasion. The butterfly gives the card a 3-D look - it's as if the butterfly is in it's natural habitat. Next, everybody in Hawaii enjoys the butterfly. The Butterflies shown below are diecuts using the Eclips machine. Layered on top of each other, they provide depth and different textures. I really like the offset ribbon that adds the perfect accent to the butterflies. Super job ladies. Keep the samples coming. If any of you would like to share what your doing you can can bring it in and I'll take a photo or you can e-mail it to me at wotsearch@hotmail.com.

Tropical Forest Butterfly

Beautiful Layered Butterflies

Next weekend (February 18th - 20th) we will be celebrating our store anniversary at A Place in Time. Some of the details are under review, but I guarantee it will be a lot of fun for everyone. First, we will be playing "Dragon Trivia". It's the year of the dragon and watch out - Priscilla was born Year of the Dragon". You will be well rewarded with a correct answer. Don't know the answer? You can do a "Store Shout Out" or "Phone a Friend". Secondly, we will be having a Clearance Sale: A little bit of this and that - you won't believe the savings. 3rd, 4th, 5th ......etc There will be Make and Take Its, Demos, Mini Classes, and perhaps a few goodies to nibble on.

That's all for now..... enjoy this beautiful day and "I'll See You Tomorrow".

Bill
A Place in Time
48 Maluniu Avenue
Kailua, HI 96734
808-261-2882