Candied Apple Distress is Here!

Just arrived today - the final new color of Distress for 2015.  Get yours now - they'll go fast!

This week's Christmastime sale item!

Take 20% off all paints!  This means it's time to get those Dylusions paints you've  been wanting!

January Schedule of Fun!

Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day Crop 10am-8pm  $10.00  Must pre-register!
Wednesday, January 6 - Love Your Cuttlebug 6:15pm  $15.00
Thursday, January 7 - Art Journal Creations #1 $15.00  10:30am and 6:15pm
Saturday, January 9 - Free Studio Use Day 10am-4pm
Tuesday, January 12 - Scrapbook Layouts Kit "Frosty & Fun" themed. Three 2-pagers. $24.00
Thursday, January 14 - Prima Oil Pastels Technique Class 10:30am & 6:15pm  $35.00  Includes set of 24 Prima oil pastels.  Bring your own paintbrush (smaller one like you use with watercolors) along with regular class supplies.
Friday, January 15 - Sunday, January 17  Marathon Crop Weekend $20.00 per person. Lower price, as we will be cozy here in the store.   Friday noon-midnight, Saturday 10-10, Sunday 10-5.
Monday, January 18 - Store closed
Tuesday, January 19 - Birthday Card Kit $20.00  Twelve cards!
Wednesday, January 20 - Kit - Stamp Set Card Designs $22.00  Includes stamp set.
Saturday, January 23 - Free Studio Use Day 10am-4pm
Tuesday, January 26 - Kit - Baby's First Year Album  $35.00
Wednesday, January 27 - Kit - Vintage Valentine Tags  $20.00
Wednesday, January 27 - ATC Club Night 6:15pm  Theme:  Favorite Books
Thursday, January 28 - Art Journal Creations #2 $15.00  10:30am and 6:15pm
Friday, January 29 - Shall We Scrap Crop Night $5.00  6pm-midnight

Remember, we require prepayment for all classes, kits, and crops.  Hope to see you soon!

Christmastime Sale Week #3 - Stencils

This has been up on Facebook all week and posted in the store, but this week's sale is 20% off all Stencils.  We have a fabulous selection!

Christmastime Sale - Week #2

Take 20% off all Tim Holtz Idea-ology currently in stock!  Lots of metal bits & pieces - everything you need to jazz up those creations!  Sale ends Saturday, 12/12.

Kit - Quick & Easy Christmas Cards

Quick & Easy Christmas Cards
Kits available Tuesday, December 8th
$20.00
While they last!

Art Journal Creations #1 for December, and Christmas Gift Tag Kit

Art Journal Creations #1 for December
Thursday, December 3rd
10:30am
$15.00

Christmas Gift Tag Kit
$20.00
Going fast!

Christmastime Sales Days!

From now until Christmas, enjoy 20% off certain products each week!  This week (through Dec.5th), 20% off all regularly priced, in-stock rubber stamps!  We have loads in stock in all sorts of themes.  These are great for cards, art journaling, mixed media projects, and scrapbooking.  Come early for best selection!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

We will be closing at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (and Sunday, as always), for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Be safe and enjoy this time with your family and friends!

December Happenings!

Wednesday, December 2  KIT:  Christmas Gift Tags in a Decorative Box $20.00  (Tags are the large size like Tim uses!)
Thursday, December 3:  Art Journaling Creations #1 10:30am and 6:15pm $15.00
Saturday, December 5:  Three cards for $5.00 Make & Takes 10am-4pm
Tuesday, December 8: KIT:  Quick & Easy Christmas Cards $20.00
Thursday, December 10:  Prima Stamp Set Card Designs $22.00  10:30am and 6:15pm  Includes "Don't Forget to Fly" stamp set! (bring acrylic block at least 3x4)
Friday, December 11:  Shall We Scrap Crop Night 6pm-midnight $5.00
Tuesday, December 15:  Christmas Decor - Altered Muffin Tin $18.00  6:15pm
Wednesday, December 16:  KIT:  Last Minute Christmas Gifts $15.00
Thursday, December 17:  Art Journaling Creations #2 10:30am and 6:15pm $15.00
Saturday, December 19:  Three cards for $5.00 Make & Takes 10am-4pm
Closed for Christmas Holidays from December 24-26
New Year's Day Crop on January 1st from 10am-8pm $10.00  Must pre-register!

Art Journal Creations #2 for November

Art Journal Creations #2
Thursday, November 19th
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00
Call ahead to register!  885-7377

November Schedule

Saturday, November 7th  10am-4pm  Make & Takes - Three cards for $5.00
Monday, November 9th Kit:  Mini Shadowbox Set - Winter & Christmas $25.00
Tuesday, November 10th  Kit - Collaged Composition Book Journal $20.00
Wednesday, November 11th Kit - Christmas Memories Mini Album $30.00
Thursday, November 12th Canvas Creations $20.00 10:30am and 6:15pm
Friday, November 13 - Sunday November 15th Marathon Crop Weekend $25.00
Tuesday, November 17th - Winter Village Accordion Kit  SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 18th - ATC Club Night 6:15pm Bring 12 ATC's in Christmas or Winter theme.
Thursday, November 19th  Art Journal Creations #2 $15.00  10:30am and 6:15pm
Saturday, November 21st  10am-4pm  Make & Takes  Three cards for $5.00
Tuesday, November 24th - Scrapbook Layouts Kit - Christmas  Three 2-page layouts $24.00

We will close early (2:00pm) on Wednesday, November 25th, and will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26-29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We hope you will enjoy this time with your families.

Some upcoming class samples! November calendar is available at the store!

Love Your Cuttlebug
Wednesday, Nov 4th
6:15pm
$15.00

Art Journal Creations #1 for Nov.
Thursday, November 5th
10:30 am and 6:15pm
$15.00

Winter Village Home Decor Kit
Available Tuesday, November 17th
$20.00
Limited Quantities!

New samples...

Spooky & Sparkly Halloween Card Kit
$20.00
Available Oct 21

Christmas Folio Kit
$30.00
Available while kits last

October 22nd Art Journal Creations #2
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00
Must preregister!

Schedule Change

Just a little change in October's schedule:
We will be closed Monday, October 19th, and
Saturday, October 31st.

October classes and a bit of news...

October class schedule:
Friday, 10/2   Crop Night 6pm-midnight  $5.00
Saturday, 10/3 Make & Takes
Wednesday, 10/7 Cuttlebug 6:15pm  $15.00
Thursday, 10/8 Art Journal Creations #1 $15.00 10:30am and 6:15pm
Saturday, 10/10 Make & Takes
Tuesday, 10/13 Christmas Folio Kit available  $30.00
Thursday, 10/15 Canvas Creations $20.00 10:30am and 6:15pm
Friday, 10/16 Think Pink Crop 6pm-midnight $5.00
Saturday, 10/17  Make & Takes
Tuesday, 10/20 Scrapbook 6 page Layout Kit "Halloween" Available today $24.00
Wednesday, 10/21 Spooky & Sparkly Halloween Card Kit Available today $20.00
Thursday, 10/22 Art Journal Creations #2 $15.00 10:30am & 6:15pm
Saturday, 10/24 Make & Takes
Tuesday, 10/27 Vintage Style Christmas Card Kit Available Today $20.00
Wednesday, 10/28 Artist Trading Card Club Night  6:15pm  Bring 12 ATC's in Disney theme.

Make & Takes as we have known them will conclude at the end of October.  No more 5 for $5 after that, so take advantage of them this month!  Stay tuned for the new plan starting in November.

Remember to sign up in advance for classes & crops.  All classes require prepayment!

October's Canvas Creations Class

A little sample book in the store - easy to duplicate with
the lovely Marion Smith Designs papers we have in stock.

More views of the little sample book...

And one more view...

Many thanks to all our customers who have supported us over the past ten years!  We had a fabulous Marathon Weekend celebration Sept 18-20.  Thank you for everything!  Our next Marathon will be held November 13-15, at only $25 per person for the three days and over 30 hours of cropping time.

September Classes & Events!

Art Journal Creations #1
Thursday, Sept 10th, 10:30am & 6:15pm
$15.00

September Class Schedule:

9/8  Christmas Card Kit Available $20.00

9/9  Love Your Cuttlebug 6:15pm $15.00

9/10 Art Journal Creations #1  10:30am & 6:15pm  $15.00

9/16  Bird Crazy Card Kit Available $20.00

9/22 Autumn Colors Scrapbook Layout Kit Available $24.00 (Three 2-page layouts)

9/24 Art Journal Creations #2 10:30am & 6:15pm  $15.00

Love Your Cuttlebug
Wed., September 9th 6:15pm
$15.00

10th Anniversary Marathon Crop Weekend - September 18, 19, 20.  $25.00 per person  Crop Hours are Noon-Midnight Friday, 10-10 Saturday, and 10-5 Sunday.  No partial packages.

Christmas Card Kit
Available Tuesday, Sept 8th
$20.00

 September Make & Takes on 9/5, 9/12, 9/26  Five cards or a 2-page layout for $5.00

Bird Crazy Card Kit $20.00
Available Wednesday, Sept 16th

All classes require prepayment.  We recommend prepayment on kits if you want to make sure you get one!  Same with Make & Takes.

Art Journal Creations #2 for August

Art Journal Creations #2
Thursday, August 27th
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00

Canvas Creations - August 20th

Canvas Creations - Thursday, August 20th
10:30 am and 6:15pm
$20;00

Art Journal Creations #1 - August 13th

Art Journal Creations #1
Thursday, August 13th
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00

Rare Oddities Folio Kit - Limited Quantities Available Aug 12

Filled to the brim with interactive pages and layers of gorgeous papers, you won't want to miss out on this kit!  $30.00   Available Wednesday, August 12th. Pictures are NOT included in the kit, so you can choose to make it here in the store or to take pictures of the finished sample to guide you at home.  Only 3 kits are left!

August Schedule of Fabulous Events at CPF!

Class Descriptions – August 2015

Wednesday, August 5^th 6:15pm  “Love Your Cuttlebug” $15.00  Bring your Cuttlebug or Big Shot machine & plates and complete four beautiful cards.  We will have the necessary folders and dies to pass around in class, but feel free to bring yours if you own the ones we are using this month.

Thursday, August 6^th  10:30am to 3:30pm 

or Saturday, August 8^th 10:30am to 3:30pm (choose either date when signing up)

“Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Hidden Treasures Album”  $45.00

Additional supplies needed:  ¼” Scor Tape, Scoring Board with 1/8” increments, pop dots, detail cutting scissors, exacto knife and cutting mat, Vintage Photo Distress Ink & foam applicator.

Tuesday, August 11^th  6:15pm “Altered Art Class” $20.00 Have some fun altering rulers, playing cards, and a mini chunky book.  Bring ¼” scor tape, plus the items listed for our canvas class.

Wednesday, August 12^th 6:15pm  “Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Folio”  $30.00  Bring your ¼” scor tape, as well as regular class tools/adhesives.

 “Art Journal Page Creations #1 & #2”  Thursday, August 13^th & 27th, respectively.  You will complete a two-page piece of art in each class. Additional supplies to bring:  Your Art Journal or two sheets of watercolor paper, Studio Medium & brush, paint brush for painting, paper towels, baby wipes, Black and White Signo Pens and Black Stamper’s Big Brush Pen.  Classes taught at 10:30am and 6:15pm both dates.

KIT:  Available Tuesday, August 18^th  -  Scrapbook Layouts “Summertime”  $24.00  Three 2-pagers

Thursday, August 20^th 10:30am and 6:15pm – Canvas Creations $20.00  Complete a lovely canvas work of art suitable for gift-giving or to decorate your home or office.  Bring Studio Medium & brush, paint brush for painting, paper towels/baby wipes, black & white Signo Pens, & Black Stamper’s Big Brush Pen.

KIT:  Available Tuesday, August 25^th “Manly Man Cards”  $20.00

Wednesday, August 26^th  6:15pm  Artist Trading Card Club Night  Join us and bring 12 cards to swap, in the theme of “Circus”.  Cards are 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, and we encourage you to put your best hand forward in creating classy cards to swap with fellow club members.  Can’t make the meeting?  Feel free to drop your cards off before our meeting time and we’ll be happy to swap for you.  This is a fun group and we always have refreshments! J

$5.00 Make & Takes are set for August 1, 15, 22, and 29.  Make 5 cards or a 2-page layout for this low price!  Call ahead to reserve your kit so you won’t miss out.  They begin at 10:00am, and you work at your own pace.  We close at 5:00pm on Saturdays, so we encourage you to arrive no later than 4:00pm in order to finish your projects.  Supplies will be out through the following Tuesday if you can’t make it on Saturday. 

Crop nights for August are scheduled for Friday the 7^th and 28^th, with minimum signups.  Remember to call ahead so we can plan accordingly.  Only $5.00 per person per crop.

Pictures of Bird People Cards and Art Journal #2 for July

Bird People Card Kit
Available Wednesday, July 22
$20.00

Art Journal Creations  #2
Thursday, July 23
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00

Upcoming classes & activities in July!

$5.00 Make & Takes  Saturday, July 18th 10am-4pm
(while kits last!)

Bird People Card Kit $20.00  Available Wednesday, July 22

Art Journal Creations #2  $15.00  Available Thursday, July 23

Marathon Crop Weekend $25.00  Friday, July 24 - Sunday July 26

Studio 490 Style Small Mixed Media Pieces Kit $22.00
Available Tuesday, July 28

ATC Club Night Wednesday, July 29th
Bring 12 ATC's to trade in our theme of
"Travel the World"

Art Cards from Children's Books - An Exercise
in Collage  $20.00  Thursday, July 30th  10:30am & 6:15pm

Love Your Cuttlebug - July 8th

Love Your Cuttlebug
Wed., July 8th 6:15pm
$15.00

Holiday Hours and Handmade Journal Sample

We will be open Friday, July 3rd, but closed Saturday, 7/4 through Monday, 7/6.  Come see us on Friday and check out the new Graphic45 papers, plus other fun products and class samples.  Here's the Handmade Journal decorated with pretty napkins, kit available Wednesday, July 15th.

July 9th Art Journal Creation #1

No doodling on this one!  You will be learning
some great new techniques, though!
885-7377 to preregister for this class.
$15.00 per person, and you
will need your regular art journaling supplies,
along with 1/4" Scor Tape and 1/16" Pop Dots

Canvas Creation for July and a few Garden Themed Tag Kits still Available

Okay, turn your head to the side :)
July 16th Canvas Creation
10:30am and 6:15pm
$20.00

We still have a few kits for these pretty
garden themed tags as of 6/30/15
$20.00 per kit

June's Canvas Creation!

Join us Thursday, June 18th at 10:30am or 6:15pm for our latest canvas creation class!  Only $20.00 per person, with prepayment required.  See our calendar for additional supplies needed for this class.  Price does include the canvas and papers, use of Pitt Artist Brush pens, and wonderful detailed instructions.  Join us and be an artist for the evening!

SUPER SALE!

Come on down to County Purr Farm now through Saturday, June 6th, and enjoy 25% off everything in stock - even clearance!  We need a shot in the arm to keep things rolling!

New Kit Coming June 17th!

Alice in Wonderland Small Tin/Album
Available Wed., June 17th
$20.00
Limited Number of Kits Available!

June 4th "Graphic 45 Mixed Media Box Project" Class

Join us on Thursday, June 4th to make your own masterpiece!  $30.00  Bring your regular class tools/adhesives, as well as 1/4" Scor Tape.  Class is at 10:30am and 6:15pm, so let us know when you sign up which time you prefer.  This is a fun one!

June Schedule of Events at County Purr Farm!

Class Descriptions – June 2015

Wednesday, June 3^rd  6:15pm  “Love Your Cuttlebug” $15.00  Bring your Cuttlebug or Big Shot machine & plates and complete four beautiful cards.  We will have the necessary folders and dies to pass around in class, but feel free to bring yours if you own the ones we are using this month.

Thursday, June 4^th 10:30am and 6:15pm  “Graphic 45 Mixed Media Box Project”  $30.00  You’ll complete a fun & fabulous album inside of the approx. 5x5 window box.  This will be a good one!

KIT:  Available Wednesday, June 10^th  Fairy Scene Mini Mason Jar  $15.00  Using one of the Tim Holtz mini mason jars, your kit will include all the goodies to make this cheery fairy scene inside.

“Art Journal Page Creations #1 & #2”  Thursday, June 11^th & 25^th, respectively.  You will complete a two-page piece of art in each class. Additional supplies to bring:  Your Art Journal or two sheets of watercolor paper, Studio Medium & brush, paint brush for painting, paper towels, baby wipes, Black and White Signo Pens and Black Stamper’s Big Brush Pen.  Classes taught at 10:30am and 6:15pm both dates.

KIT:  Available Tuesday, June 16^th  -  Scrapbook Layouts “All Occasion”  $24.00  Three 2-pagers

KIT:  Available Wednesday, June 17^th  Album in a Small Tin  $20.00  Transform & upcycle a small tin into a pretty little container for a decorated mini album.

Thursday, June 18^th 10:30am and 6:15pm – Canvas Creations $20.00  Complete a lovely canvas work of art suitable for gift-giving or to decorate your home or office.  Bring Studio Medium & brush, paint brush for painting, paper towels/baby wipes, black & white Signo Pens, & Black Stamper’s Big Brush Pen.

KIT:  Available Tuesday, June 23^rd “From My Garden” Tags  $20.00  All the fun fixings to make a collection of garden themed tags are included in this kit, along with pictures to guide you.

Wednesday, June 24th  6:15pm  Artist Trading Card Club Night  Join us and bring 12 cards to swap, in the theme of “Fairies with Bling”.  Cards are 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, and we encourage you to put your best hand forward in creating classy cards to swap with fellow club members.  Can’t make the meeting?  Feel free to drop your cards off before our meeting time and we’ll be happy to swap for you.  This is a fun group and we always have refreshments! J

$5.00 Make & Takes are set for all Saturdays in June.  Make 5 cards or a 2-page layout for this low price!  Call ahead to reserve your kit so you won’t miss out.  They begin at 10:00am, and you work at your own pace.  We close at 5:00pm on Saturdays, so we encourage you to arrive no later than 4:00pm in order to finish your projects.  Supplies will be out through the following Tuesday if you can’t make it on Saturday. 

We invite you to join our special Marathon Crop Weekend July 24-26, to work on your projects/scrapbooks!  Includes at least 3 feet of table space (usually a full table) make & take project, bottled water, sweet & salty snacks, and loads of fun for only $25.00. Must pre-register. 

Crop nights for June are scheduled for Friday the 12^th and 26^th, with minimum signups.  Remember to call ahead so we can plan accordingly.  Only $5.00 per person per crop.

Art Journal Creations #2 for May!

Thursday, May 21st
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00
See calendar for additional supplies needed
Must pre-register!

Canvas Creations - Thursday, May 14th $20.00

First two May classes - Samples!

Love Your Cuttlebug
Wed. May 6th 6:15pm
$15.00

Art Journal Creations #1
Thursday, May 7th
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00

May Happenings at CPF!

Class Descriptions – May 2015

Wednesday, May 6^th 6:15pm  “Love Your Cuttlebug” $15.00  Bring your Cuttlebug or Big Shot machine & plates and complete four beautiful cards.  We will have the necessary folders and dies to pass around in class, but feel free to bring yours if you own the ones we are using this month.

“Art Journal Page Creations #1 & #2”  Thursday, May 7^th & May 21^st, respectively.  You will complete a two-page piece of art in each class. Additional supplies to bring:  Your Art Journal or two sheets of watercolor paper, Studio Medium & brush, paint brush for painting, paper towels, baby wipes, Black and White Signo Pens and Black Stamper’s Big Brush Pen.  Classes taught at 10:30am and 6:15pm both dates.

Thursday, May 14^th 10:30am and 6:15pm – Canvas Creations $20.00  Complete a lovely canvas work of art suitable for gift-giving or to decorate your home or office.  Bring Studio Medium & brush, paint brush for painting, paper towels/baby wipes, black & white Signo Pens, & Black Stamper’s Big Brush Pen.

KIT:  Available Tuesday, May 19^th -  Scrapbook Layouts “Great Color Combinations”  $24.00  Three 2-pagers.

Wednesday, May 27^th  6:15pm  Artist Trading Card Club Night  Join us and bring 12 cards to swap, in the theme of “May Flowers”.  Cards are 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, and we encourage you to put your best hand forward in creating classy cards to swap with fellow club members.  Can’t make the meeting?  Feel free to drop your cards off before our meeting time and we’ll be happy to swap for you.  This is a fun group and we always have refreshments! J

$5.00 Make & Takes are set for all Saturdays in May except for the 16^th   Make 5 cards or a 2-page layout for this low price!  Call ahead to reserve your kit so you won’t miss out.  They begin at 10:00am, and you work at your own pace.  We close at 5:00pm on Saturdays, so we encourage you to arrive no later than 4:00pm in order to finish your projects.  Supplies will be out through the following Tuesday if you can’t make it on Saturday. 

May is National Scrapbooking Month, and we invite you to join our special Marathon Crop Weekend May 15-17, to work on your projects/scrapbooks!  Prizes, make & take project, bottled water, sweet & salty snacks, and loads of fun for only $25.00. Must pre-register.  County Purr Farm will provide lunch on Saturday!

Watch our blog and our Facebook page for special surprise kits to purchase throughout the month of May!  Or, stop by the store for a little shopping and see what we have in store for you!

Artsy Index Cards!

Artsy Index Cards
Thursday, April 23rd
10:30am and 6:15pm
$20.00

Paints, ink sprays, stenciling, stamping, and lots more in this fun and artsy class!  You'll make all 15 of these cards!  Call soon to reserve your spot!  885-7377

Sweet Little Fairy Book and Canvas Creations for April

Kits are available a day early (April 14)
but are limited in quantity!
SOLD OUT

Canvas Creations
Thursday, April 16th
10:30am and 6:15pm
$20.00

Cuttlebug and Art Journal Creations #1 for April

Love Your Cuttlebug
Wednesday, April 8th  6:15pm
$15.00

Art Journal Creations #1
Thursday, April 9th
10:30am and 6:15pm
$15.00