April Happenings at CPF

Evening Classes beginning at 6:15pm:
Wed, April 3  Love Your Cuttlebug $15.00
Thurs, April 4  Sweet Garden Pocket Tags $20.00
Tuesday, April 9  Meander Collage Mini Book $25.00
Wed, April 24  Artist Trading Card Club Night (free)  Bring 15 ATC's to trade, any theme - Just use your scraps!
Thursday, April 25th  Canvas Art $25.00
Tues, April 30  Altered Art Cards $20.00

We also have our monthly Layout Kits available April 22nd. This month's theme is "Land of Flowers".  $22.00 for kit to make three 2-page layouts.

Daytime class:  Thursday, April 25th 10:30am-3:30pm  $20.00  Art Journal Play Time.

Remember, all classes require preregistration.

Special fundraiser Make & Take day on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-4pm  Make five cute cards for the usual fee of $5.00, and proceeds will be donated to the fund to build a new animal shelter in Carson City.  If possible, call ahead to let us know if you'll be coming this day.

Regular make & takes on April 13, 20, and 27th. $5.00 for five cards or a 2-page layout.

Shall We Scrap Crop Nights scheduled for April 5th and 26th, 6pm-midnight.  (With minimum attendees....please call ahead to reserve your spot)

March Schedule of Classes & Events

Evening Classes beginning at 6:15pm:
Wed, 3/6  Love Your Cuttlebug $15.00
Tues, 3/12 Heart & Home Accordian Mini Album $20
Wed, 3/13 Everyday Friendship Cards $18
Tues, 3/19 Meander Collage Mini Book $25
Wed, 3/20 French Country Cards $20
Tues, 3/26 Matchbook Mini Albums $20
Wed, 3/27 ATC Club Night Bring 15 ATC's to trade, Springtime Theme
Thurs, 3/28 "Messenger of Spring" Canvas Art $22

Art Journal Play Time Thursday, March 14th 10:30am-3:30pm $20.00
Includes use of DJ's secret stash of stamps, Distress Stains, Dylusions
Ink Sprays, Pan Pastels, and a blank watercolor paper handmade art
journal.  Space limited - sign up early!

Kit Class - Springtime Layouts $22.00  Three 2-page layouts, kits will
be available Monday, 3/18

Make & Takes on 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, and 3/30  $5.00 for 5 cards or a 2-page
layout.  While kits last.

Special Make & Take Fundraiser for new animal shelter in Carson City
will be on Saturday, April 6th from 10:00am-4:00pm  $5.00 for 5 cards,
all proceeds will be donated to the cause.  Recommend reserving your
kits this day.

Marathon Crop Weekend, March 15-17. $25 per person.  Friday Noon-
midnight, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.  Includes at least
3 feet of table space, use of Studio tools, bottled water & snacks throughout,
and a layout kit.

We will be open to the public on Sunday, March 17th from 10am-5pm.

Friday Night Crop scheduled for March 8th, 6pm-midnight.  $5.00 per
person, with minimum attendees.

Come join the fun!  Call ahead to register for classes, or stop by.

New Date for Art Journal Workshop

Our Art Journal Workshop, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 12th, has been changed to Thursday, January 10th from 10:30am-1:30pm.  Cost is $25 and includes a stitched, watercolor paper journal with a lovely blank canvas to create on.  Call ahead if you wish to join us!

January Schedule of FUN at CPF

Evening Classes beginning at 6:15pm:
Tues, 1/8 - Birthday Card Class $18
Wed, 1/9 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15
Tues, 1/15 - Chunky Paper Bag Album $25
Wed, 1/16 - 4x6 Everyday Happenings Journal/Accent Cards $20
Thurs, 1/17 - The Altered Artist $25
Wed, 1/23 - Manly Man Card Class $20
Tues, 1/29 - Collage Canvas Workshop $25

ATC Club Night is Wed, January 30th at 6:15pm  (free)  Bring 15 ATC's to trade - Winter Theme

Art Journal Workshop on Thursday, January 10th, 10:30am-1:30pm $25  Includes sewn watercolor paper journal and access to loads of stencils, ephemera, chalks, pens, paints, sprays, etc., to create some wonderful and unique pages for your journals.

Marathon Crop Weekend Friday 1/25 - Sunday 1/27. $25 per person. Includes layout kit, at least 3 feet of table space, use of Studio stamps & tools, snacks & bottled water, and loads of fun. Hours are Friday Noon-midnight, Saturday, 10am-10pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Shall We Scrap Crop Night on Friday, January 11th 6pm-midnight $5.00 (with enough signups)

Make & Takes on January 5th and 19th. $5.00 for five cards or a 2-page layout.

Remember to pre-register for classes & crops.  We look forward to seeing you!

December Class Schedule

Evening Classes begin at 6:15pm:
Tues, 12/4 Simple Holiday Gifts & Vintage Christmas Cards $22.00
Wed, 12/5 Love Your Cuttlebug $15.00
Thurs, 12/6 Canvas Art: Holiday Goodness $25.00
Tues, 12/11 Snowmen Melt Your Heart Card Class $18.00
Wed, 12/12 Tag Techniques-Christmas Theme $22.00 (Also giving this class on Thurs, 12/13 at 10:30am)
Tuesday, 12/18 The Altered Artist-Altered Paintbrushes $20.00
Wednesday, 12/19 Flippin' File Folder Album $22.00

Make & Takes on all Saturdays in December.
Crop nights 12/7, 12/14, 12/28 with minimum signups
Dec 14th crop is a Kris Kringle crop-bring a dollar store gift to swap.

End of Year Sale Dec 26-31

New Year's Day Crop from 10am-8pm, $20 per person includes lunch.
Must prepay to register for this crop.  Full 6 foot table per person, so
space is limited!

Closed on Dec 24 and Dec 25.
Closing at 4pm on Dec 1 and Dec 31, opening at noon on Dec 26.

October Class Pictures

Tag Techniques, Fast & Fun Christmas Cards, TwoSmall Canvas Art Boards, and Fall Layouts (kit). Check calendar for details!  Space is limited, so don't miss out!

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November 2012 Schedule

11/1 6:15pm Pockets & Pop-Up Cards $20 (no kits)
Available 11/1, "Thankful" Banner kits $22.00
11/6 6:15pm  Heritage Picture Board $25.00  Bring Vertical 4x6 picture (kits okay, but for advanced crafters only)
11/7 6:15pm  Love Your Cuttlebug* $15.00
11/13 6:15pm MORE Fast & Fun Christmas Cards* $18
11/14 6:15pm or 11/15 10:30am Tag Techniques $22.00 (no kits)
11/20 Kits available for our Holiday Layouts $22.00 (Three 2-page layouts)
11/21  Special Sale Day, and closing early at 4:00pm
Closed 11/22 through 11/24 for Thanksgiving Holiday
11/27 6:15pm  Canvas Art: Winter Wonderland $25.00 (no kits)
11/28 ATC Club Night 6:15pm  Bring 15 ATC's in Christmas theme
11/29 6;15pm  Advent Tag "Calendar"* $30.00

Crop Nights on November 2 and Nov 30 6pm-midnight $5.00 per person per night

Saturday Make & Takes on Nov  3, and Nov 17.  $5.00 for five cards or a 2-page
layout. Prepayment will guarantee your kits are available.

Marathon Crop Weekend November 9, 10, 11, $25.00 per person for the entire 3 days.  Friday noon-midnight, Saturday 10-10, Sunday 10-5.  At least 3 feet of table space, bottled water & snacks throughout, layout kit, and loads of fun.

Remember, all classes require prepayment.

*These classes can be done as a kit, with kits available anytime after the class date.

October 2012 Schedule

10/3 6:15pm  Halloween Mini Book in a Box* $20
10/9 6:15pm Spooky & Sparkly Halloween Cards* $18
10/10 6:15pm Love Your Cuttlebug* $15
10/16 6:15pm Fast & Fun Christmas Cards* $18
10/17 6:15pm or 10/18 10:30am Tag Techniques $22 (no kits)
10/23 6:15pm Two Small Canvas Art Boards $25 (no kits)
10/24 Artist Trading Cards Club Night 6:15pm Bring 15 ATC's to trade in an Autumn theme.
10/30 KIT CLASS Fun Fall Layouts $22.00  Three 2-page layouts, kits available beginning 10/30

Saturday Make & Takes on all Saturdays in October.  $5.00 for five cards or a 2-page layout. Prepayment is available to secure your kits!

Crop Nights:  October 12th 6pm-midnight $5.00  October 26th 6pm-midnight $5.00 (Halloween Costume Crop)

Last meeting of our Paper Arts Club for the year is Saturday, Oct 6th at 1:00pm  Share your creations from September's kit and join us in a fun product demo.

*These classes available as kits, with kits available after the class date.

All classes require prepayment.   Don't wait til the last minute - many classes will sell out!

Greencrafting & Pretty-fied Office/School Supplies Classes

Join us Monday, Aug 20th at 6:15pm for "Greencrafting", taking items like business reply envelopes, wrapping paper rolls, & coffee collars and turning them into useful items instead of throwing them away.  $20.00  And on Tuesday, Aug 28th at 6:15pm, "Office & School Supplies Turned Pretty" for $20.00 will be another fun class using a clipboard, composition book, lunch bag, and pen.  Remember, you must preregister for our evening classes.

September Happenings at CPF

Evening Classes begin at 6:15pm:
Wed, 9/5 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15
Mon, 9/10 - Life's Occasions Layouts $22
Tues, 9/11 - Color Combo Card Class $18
Wed, 9/12 - Vintage Style Bookmarks $15
Tues, 9/18 - Coffee Talk Canvas Art $25
Wed, 9/19 - Love Your Cricut $20 "Country Life"
Mon, 9/24 - Dressed Up Little Birdhouses $20
Tues, 9/25 - Vintage Themed Calendar $25
Wed, 9/26 - ATC Club Night (free) Bring 15 ATC's in our
theme of "Spooky & Sparkly".

Paper Arts Club will meet on Saturday, 9/8 from 1:00pm-2:30pm

Friday Night crops are scheduled for 9/7 and 9/21, with enough
signups.

$5.00 Make & Takes are scheduled for 9/1, 9/8, 9/22 and 9/29.
7th Anniversary Celebration - Marathon Crop Weekend 9/14-16.
$25.00 per person.  Hours are Noon-midnight on Friday, 10am-10pm
on Saturday, and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Includes at least 3 feet of
table space, layout kit, use of Studio stamps & tools, bottled water
and snacks throughout, and lunch on Saturday provided by CPF.

Special $2.00 Tuesdays in September - Work in our Studio for
the day for only $2.00!

We are open on Labor Day (9/3) with another $2.00 Studio Day,
and the store will also be open on Sunday, 9/16 from 10am-5pm.

New Saturday hours start in September, 10am-5pm.

Remember, all classes required prepayment.  Give us a call if you'd
like to have us fax you a complete copy of our schedule, or come on
down & pick one up. Check out our great products while you're here!

August Schedule of FUN at CPF

Evening Classes Beginning at 6:15pm:
Wed, 8/8 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15
Mon, 8/13 - Back to School 8x8 Album $25
Tues, 8/14 - Color Combo Card Class $18
Wed, 8/15 - Birds on a Wire Canvas Art $25
Mon, 8/20 - Green Crafting $20
Tues, 8/21 - School Days Layouts $22 (Three 2-pagers)
Wed, 8/22 - Love Your Cricut $20  "3 Birds on Parade"
Tues, 8/28 - Office & School Supplies Turned Pretty $20
Wed, 8/29 - ATC Club Night (free) Bring 15 ATC's in our
theme of "Summer Memories" if you'd like to join in.
Friday night crops scheduled for 8/10 and 8/24, with enough
signups.
August 4th - Second Annual Garage Sale 10am-5pm
Also on Aug 4th from 1:00pm-2:30pm, Paper Arts Club Meets
$5.00 Make & Takes on all Saturdays in August. 
All classes require prepayment.  Give us a call if you'd like us
to fax you a complete schedule with class descriptions.  Or, stop
on by for your copy today!

What's Happening at CPF for the rest of July

Seems we had a glitch in posting all of our July classes on our blog this month, so here's what's coming up:
Wednesday, July 18th 6:15pm  Love Your Cricut "Old West"  Check out the post showing pictures of the cards we will be making!
Saturday, July 21st All Day $5.00 Make & Takes.  Make a 2-page layout or five cards for only $5.00.  Call ahead to reserve your kit, as limited kits are available.  What a fun way to get a quick creativity fix!
Tuesday, July 24th 6:15pm  Summer Fun Layouts $22.00  Make three 2-page layouts. (See other post with pictures...)
Wednesday, July 25th 6:15pm  Artist Trading Card Club Night  Bring 15 ATC's in our theme of "Home is Where the Heart Is", and swap with other club members.  A fun evening of sharing, snacking, and meeting new people!
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, July 27-29 Marathon Crop Weekend.  Only $25 per person.  Includes at least 3 feet of table space (usually more...), snacks, a layout kit, bottled water throughout the event, and a potluck lunch on Saturday.
Tuesday, July 31st 6:15pm  Canvas Covered Mini Album $25.00  (see previous post for picture).

Hope to see you soon at County Purr Farm!

Canvas Covered Mini Album

Although the picture doesn't do it justice, this canvas covered mini book is a class you won't want to miss!  Inside each cover you'll see a little picture within a shadow box style opening, and  small pocket pages are decorated with those vintage bathing beauties from Graphic45.  Learn to do a simple and functional binding system, and add some personal touches at home with your own pictures & journaling.  Still some room left as of today. Space is limited, so call to reserve your spot now.

Summer Fun Layouts Class on Tuesday, July 24th 6:15pm  You'll make this layout, along with two others, for a total of SIX pages.  Only $22.00 for the class.  Call ahead to sign up.  885-7377

Love Your Cricut Class Wednesday, July 18th at 6:15pm.  Make these adorable cards!  Bring your Cricut, mats, "Old West" cartridge, and regular class tools/adhesives.  Call ahead to sign up.  Fun Fun Fun!

June's Classes & Activities

Evening Classes at 6:15pm:
Tuesday, 6/5 - Butterfly Home Decor Block $22.00
Wednesday, 6/6 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15.00
Thursday, 6/7 - The Altered Office $20.00
Tuesday, 6/12 - Wing & a Prayer Altered Tobacco Tin $22.00
Wednesday, 6/13 - Travel the Open Road Pocket Album $25.00
Monday, 6/18 - Americana Layouts $22.00 (Three 2-page layouts!)
Tuesday, 6/19 - Vintage Style Address Book $25.00
Wednesday, 6/20 - Love Your Cricut $20.00 (Bring machine and
"Life is a Beach" cartridge.
Monday, 6/25 - Patchwork Canvas Board $25.00
Wednesday, 6/27 - Artist Trading Card Club Night (free) Bring
15 finished ATC's in "I Love America" theme to trade.
Saturday Class on 6/16, 10:30am-3:00pm Nursery Rhyme Album
Pages (20 pages) 5-1/2x8-1/2.  $40.00
June 2nd - Paper Arts Club Meeting 1:00pm-2:30pm
Saturday Make & Takes on 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/30  $5.00 for
five cards or a 2-page layout, while kits last.
Fiskateer Fundraiser Crop on June 22 (6pm-midnight) and
June 23 (10am-midnight). Email Margaret Emerson at
usfnevada@hotmail.com to register.
Friday night Shall We Scrap nights are scheduled for June 2nd and
June 15th, with enough attendees. Call ahead to sign up.

Remember to pre-register & pay ahead for all classes.

May Schedule of Classes & Events at CPF

Evening classes at 6:15pm:
Wed, 5/2 - Steampunked Card Class $20
Tues, 5/8 - Olde Curiosity Shoppe Album $45
Wed, 5/9 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15
Thurs, 5/10 - Morning Class at 10:30am - Olde Curiosity Shoppe Album $45
Mon, 5/14 - Garden Delight Layout Class $22 (Three 2-page layouts)
Tues, 5/15 - Magic of Oz Card Class $20
Tues, 5/22 - Canvas Collage Mixed Media Class $25
Wed, 5/23 - Love Your Cricut $20 (Bring machine, mats & Wild Card cartridge)
Tues, 5/29 - Manly Mini Album $22
Wed, 5/30 - ATC Club Night - free - Bring 18 ATC's in "Butterflies, Birds & other Winged Things"
theme to trade.
National Scrapbook Day Marathon Crop 5/4 Noon-midnight, 5/5 10am-10pm, and 5/6 10am-5pm. $25.00 per person
Virginia City Retreat May 17-20 (Sorry...already full)
$5.00 Make & Takes on 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26.
Shall We Scrap Crop night on Friday, 5/11 6pm-midnight $5.00 per person

April Schedule of Fun at CPF

Evening Classes begin at 6:15pm:
Tues, 4/3 - Vintage Style Easter Cards $20
Wed, 4/4 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15
Tues, 4/10 - Little Golden Book Card Class $18
Wed, 4/11 - Zentangle 101-Guest Teacher Audrey Markowitz $25 + $5 class kit
Mon, 4/16 - The Land of Distressing $20
Tues, 4/17 - Girlfriend Cards $18
Mon, 4/23 - Heritage Layouts $22
Tues, 4/24 - Love Your Cricut $20 "Pooh & Friends"
Wed, 4/25 - ATC Club Night (free)
Mon, 4/30 - Butterflies, Birds, & other Winged Things Card Class $18

Saturday, 4/7 1:00pm-2:30pm - April Paper Arts Club Meeting
Saturday, 4/28 1:00pm-2:30pm - May Paper Arts Club Meeting (yes, it's early)

Make & Takes on 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28. $5.00 for 5 cards or a 2-page layout. Materials will be available only through the following Tuesday to complete your make & takes.

Crop Nights are scheduled for 4/13 and 4/27, $5.00 per person, 6pm-midnight. (Must have minimum attendance.

Coming May 4th-6th, National Scrapbooking Day Marathon Crop. $25.00

March Happenings at CPF

Evening Classes begin at 6:15pm:
Tues, March 6 - Tattered, Torn & Distressed Card Class $20
Wed, March 7 - Love Your Cuttlebug $15
Mon, March 12 - Manly Man Layouts $22
Tues, March 13 - Put a Bird on It Card Class $18
Wed, March 14 - Artsy Tags $20
Tues, March 20 - Love Your Cricut $20 (Bring machine & "Stretch Your Imagination" cartridge
Wed, March 21 - Baby in the Bag Book $22 (Choose boy or girl theme)
Tues, March 27 - Canvas Collage $25
Wed, March 28 - Artist Trading Card Club Night (free) Call for details!

Saturday, March 3rd 1:00pm-2:30pm Paper Arts Club Meeting

March 16, 17 & 18, Marathon Crop Weekend $25.00

Shall We Scrap Crop Night Friday, March 2nd 6pm-midnight $5.00

Remember you must sign up in advance for all classes & crops.

Saturday Make & Takes on 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31.

We look forward to seeing you soon at County Purr Farm, where you'll enjoy 15% off all regularly priced merchandise through the end of 2012!