April is past the midway point and you can tell that spring is just around the corner. I really like this time of year. Winter's heavy rains are gone and the sun rises earlier and sets later. My work day is just as long, but the chances of arriving and leaving the store while the sun is still shining is greater.
Did you know that the Kailua Town Party is this Sunday (22nd)? One store that is participating in the event is Global Village. Part of their activity is offering free "tattooing" using an airbrush and featuring some stencils made by "A Place in Time". So, if you want something fun to do on Sunday, take in the Kailua festivities. You can also visit the new Whole Foods store that just opened yesterday. While your in the area, please stop by and visit with us for a moment or two. You can do Priscilla's new "Craft Snacks and Tidbits". It wont take long and you can see the new paper. Read on for more details
The heart and soul of any craft store is the paper that is on display. Everything else is really an accessory to the paper. Even my passion for the tools. Priscilla does a great job in selecting paper and yesterday a new shipment arrived. There are 26 designs that are new to the store and are sure to satisfy your crafting taste buds. Priscilla says "it has a classic Asian flair". Tomorrow, another delivery of paper is scheduled to arrive to add to our wide selection of solid colors. Now, all I have to do is find a place on the shelves to display it. I like the way we display our paper. A customer can easily browse the racks to select the design they're looking for.
New to the store also, is a fresh supply of Copic Pens in all new colors. You may even find a set of 12 still available- this is the new set that Copic just came out with.
Classes:
Priscilla and I are constantly looking for new ways to create interest for our customers and to add to their crafting knowledge. We are going to try something new on future Sunday afternoons. "Craft Snacks and Tidbits" is the title we will use to identify a craft project that we hope you all will enjoy. Beginning this Sunday, April 22nd (1:00 - 4:00pm) you will be invited to come into the store and do whatever project Priscilla has designed. It wont take a lot of time and it may involve elements that you will find around your home. If you miss one Sunday, it may be repeated later in the month. This coming Sunday, (22nd), Priscilla will be offering the "Pop Up Butterfly Card" that you may have missed two weeks ago. Did I mention the cost? It's FREE. Donate $1.00 to the basket for the Foodbank if you you wish to.
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| Char and Cora are enjoying the "Pop-up Butterfly" card |
A Year in Cards "Floral and Masculine" by Fran Kawakami on Wednesday, 25 April (6:30 - 8:30pm)
Cost is $20.00. This class is SOLD OUT, but I will post photos of the samples as soon as they are done. If there is enough interest, Fran will repeat the class.
"Craft Snacks and Tidbits" by Priscilla on Sunday, 29 April (1:00 - 4:00pm) It's FREE
"Lei of Stars" - a "Forever Card" by Priscilla on Saturday, 28 April (3:00 - 5:00pm) Cost is $20.00. Many of you have seen the samples from previous classes. Everyone is amazed at the way the card design keeps unfolding and finally ends up at the beginning. It is truly amazing. There are still seats available. Priscilla is offering that class again in May, but it is already sold out. If you are interested, please give me a call. Tools that you will need to bring include: Basic tool kit, paper trimmer, 2 sided adhesive, sharp scissors, crafter's liquid adhesive, ruler, pencil, brown ink pad for distressing, tweezers or grab-it stick, and a Tim Holtz distress ink pad applicator. I have sample on display on the class board.
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| "Lei of Stars" |
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| You will be amazed at the way this card keeps revealing it's magic |
"Craft Snacks and Tidbits" by Priscilla on Sunday, May 6th (1:00 - 4:00pm) It's FREE
Japanese Paper Dolls by Fran Kawakami on Wednesday, 9 May (6:30 - 8:30pm) Cost id $20.00. This is a repeat of Fran's popular card making class that sold out on 11 April. The good news is that there are still seats available, but 1/3 of the seats have been spoken for. The supplies you will need to bring include: Glue pen, double stick tape (no larger than .5" wide), scissors, Japanese hole punch (if you have), corner rounder, dark brown or black pen, and liquid pearls - rouge or buttercup. The paper used in this class may vary from that shown in the samples due to availability.
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| Beautiful Japanese Dolls |
"Craft Snacks and Tidbits" by Priscilla on Sunday, May 13th (1:00 - 4:00pm) It's FREE
"Lei of Stars" - "A Forever Card" by Priscilla on Wednesday, May 16th (6:30 - 8:30pm) Cost is $20.00
Sorry - This class is Sold Out. Please above entry for details and photos.
"Whispering Bamboo" by Priscilla on Saturday, May 19th (3:00 - 5:00pm) Cost is $30.00 and includes a free stencil. This class is for crafters that have experience in using embossing paste. I offer the following photos for your review, but I encourage you to come into the store and be amazed at the beauty of the sample. The people that took the previous class were extremely happy with the results. Please review my Blog entry on April 11th for further information. The tools you will need to bring include: Black glossy embossing paste, small spatula, double sided adhesive (1/8" wide), paper trimmer, Scor-pal, pencil, ruler, stencil brushes, and a rounded tip stylus. Please give me a call if your interested.
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| "Whispering Bamboo" A truly beautiful card for someone special |
Craft Snacks and Tidbits" by Priscilla on Sunday, May 20th (1:00 - 4:00pm) It's FREE
"A Year in Cards" by Fran Kawakami on Wednesday, May 23rd (6:30 - 8:30pm) Cost is $20.00 Details of this class will be forth coming. I just checked and one person has already signed up for this class.
Priscilla just "popped in" to my space - she was testing out a new product and does it ever have a "WOW" factor. More to come on that.
That's all for now... my fingers are tired... I'll see you tomorrow.
Ps. I just had to show you this photo: Jenny came into the store on Monday and was wearing new earrings that she had made using paper from our store. How "cool" is that!!! They looked fantastic. Great job Jenny.....
Bill
A Place in Time
48 Maluniu Avenue
Kailua, HI 96734
1-808-261-2882
ptcraftshop.com
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