We will be closed on Memorial Day...

Monday, 26th, 2008

Upcoming Class, This Saturday...

Metal Tape & Sculpey Collage - with Mike Putman

There are a few spots left, so call to sign up!

In this class every student will leave with a completed 7 X 7 Metal Tape & Sculpey Collage. In class we will be combing several intriguing techniques to create a metallic grand masterpiece. The first technique we will cover is the basics of metal tape. Next, how to create dramatic layer effects, distress and color this awesome medium. The second technique we will explore is creating exciting embellishments with Sculpey clay. We will go over stamping, baking, and coloring with this versatile product. After combining the first two on a 7 x 7 wood board .We will then put some added imagery using embossing technique and various rub-ons. To finish- we will add a few rustic touches with metallic pigment and paint. Please feel free to bring a small image to incorporate into your work. Don’t forget your favorite stamps as well. All other supplies will be provided. See ya in class…

Bent, Bound & Stitched...

Josie Cirincione's new book is HERE!


FYI- We did just get these books in last Friday, and Josie was here on Saturday teaching a class, so many of them have already sold.

Here are a couple of photos from Josie's Transparent House class here on Saturday. Everyone's projects are just beautiful.


Amazing job Ladies!

More NEW Product...

More of Tim Holtz's Idea-ology line!
Philosophy Tags, Ball Chain, Sprocket Gears, Hitch Fasteners, and Jump Rings.


Oh yea, and these super cute Adage Tickets!


We also have restocked Jenni Bowlin, along with many newly ordered items.


Here is Jenni Bowlin's new line "Trendy" it's so Summery!

New Guest Teacher...

Sylvia Luna aka Silver Moon is best known for her Silver Moon Grunge, an avant garde style which becomes her "altered" ego, Sylvia transforms various found objects using a wide array of mediums to appear aged and imperfect. Sylvia has sold her art and taught workshops at alternative art conventions on the west coast, as well as the Phoenix area.

Sylvia's first class will be the Silver Moon Collage. We have 2 dates scheduled for your chance to learn collage the Silver Moon way.

Tuesday, June 17th 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. and

Saturday, June 21st 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Learn how to create basic collage the Silver Moon way, of course what would Silver Moon be without GRUNGE? Three collages will be worked on during this class incorporating a variety of mediums. Class cost is $40.

Silver Moon Grunge Journal
Saturday, July 19th
10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
(includes ½ hour lunch break)
class cost $75

In this class, you will construct an envelope booklet journal using Silver Moon's unique grunge techniques on various surfaces. Learn how to rust paper with Sophisticated Finishes. The envelopes can be used to hold bits of ephemera, keepsakes or small photos.

National Pizza Day...

Come Celebrate National Pizza Day with Us!
Friday, May 16th...

Spend $25 or more at Mystic Paper and get
a Slice of Pizza & Drink at Queen's Pizzeria
for just $2.00 or $5.00 OFF a whole pizza!

Image is from the Crafty Secrets Homemade Images & Journal Notes. Cute Eh?

Teaching & Learning the Alfresco way...

Josie taught her first "Alfresco" class here at Mystic Paper this past weekend, due to paint fumes coming from next door's basement. STINKY!

Although the class took place in front of our store, the weather was incredible and everyone had a GREAT TIME-which really goes without saying!

Josie also has a new book coming out any day now...

We can't wait to get them in!

New Product Photos...

Some new items from Creative Imaginations...

Home & Travel

New from Crafty Secrets...Clear Art Stamps! Check out their gallery to see tons of great ideas.

We also have Crafty Secrets new Journal Note Booklets. These are so cute you'll want all 4 of them! Each booklet has 32 different designs to use for journaling, notes, or you can cut them up and use them on cards. They make great Mother's Day gifts too!

And as a special surprise for the weekend...

We have Prima's Artful Collage Flowers! As seen on the Tim Holtz blog.

Come in and get them while you can...our next delivery of these babies will be two months away.

Upcoming Classes...

As you all have probably noticed, we have been having major issues with our website and email. Now we can receive emails, but we can't send any out, and it has been difficult these past couple of weeks. Please be patient with us while we are still hoping to get it all fixed. Please call us if you have any questions, or want to sign up for a class.

Here is a listing of upcoming classes.


Tonight! Tuesday May 6th 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Introduction to Blogging $65

Join Mike Putman for this one of a kind introduction to blogging! If you have wanted to start your own blog or want to enhance your current blog this will be the perfect class for you. You will learn to start your own blog, make a header, add photos and even music! In addition to the intro class you will have additional one on one time to customize your blog to your hearts content. Your one on one time with Mike will be scheduled when you sign up for class.


Saturday May 17th 10:30am to 3:00pm

Transparent Soldered House $60

This is a great class for all skill levels. You will learn basic soldering and glass cutting techniques. The techniques that you explore in this class can be applied to a number of projects. We will add texture to and color to the cover using a variety of mediums. With Josie Cirincione.




Saturday May 17th 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Baby Boy Book $54

This darling book is packed full of the new Basic Grey lines, chipboard shapes, and wooden letters. This book is the perfect gift for a baby shower, for a grandchild, or your own child. Enjoy the treasured memories of recording the first year of babies life. With Caroline Miller.



Wednesday May 21st 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Mini Soldered Charms $40

Learn techniques to solder 3 mini charms. Learn some basic soldering skills along with glass cutting. Taught by Josie Cirincione

Thursday May 22nd 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Baby Girl Book $54

This darling book is packed full of the new Basic Grey lines, chipboard shapes, and wooden letters. This book is the perfect gift for a baby shower, for a grandchild, or your own child. Enjoy the treasured memories of recording the first year of babies life.

Saturday May 24th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Metal Tape and Sculpey Collage $55

In this class every student will leave with a completed 7 X 7 metal tape & Sculpey collage. In class we will be combing several intriguing techniques to create a metallic grand masterpiece. The first technique we will cover is the basics of metal tape. How to create dramatic layer effects, distress and color this awesome medium. The second technique we will explore is creating exciting embellishments with Sculpey. We will go over stamping, baking, and coloring with this versatile product. After combining the first two on a 7 x 7 wood board .We will then put some added imagery using embossing technique and various rub-ons. To finish- we will add a few rustic touches with metallic pigment and paint. Please feel free to bring a small image to incorporate into your work. Don’t forget your favorite stamps as well. All other supplies will be provided. See ya in class…Taught by Mike Putman

New, New, New...

Let's start with the magazines: Home Companion, Somerset Studio and the new Artful Blogging!

New home decor items, we had this little bird cage down at the Spring Fling last weekend and we only have a few left.
Everyone's favorite is back in the store...PVA!


We also have some new items from Kaiser Craft. Rhinestones, Pearls, Paint in so many pretty colors, and more Wood Flourishes!

Do you Etsy?

Do you know about Etsy? Have you ever wanted to start an online craft business? Would you like to share some of your artistic wares with a bigger audience? Mike Putman will be teaching this intro to “Etsy” class! In addition to the intro class you will have additional one on one time to customize your “Etsy” to your hearts content. Your one on one time with Mike will be scheduled when you sign up for class. Your session will include setting up an Etsy account, making an Etsy store & banner, setting up your paypal account, and getting you ready to post your artistic wares. For those that don’t know-Etsy is the Ebay for crafters. It is the biggest online handmade store in the world. You can always check it out at Etsy.com!

This class is Tuesday, April 29th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to share your art with the world and make some extra cash!

New Tim Holtz product...

We've all been waiting so patiently and now we've got it. His idea-ology Metal Numerals are here. And his Metal idea-ology Hinge Clips and Long Fasteners.

We're expecting the rest of the idea-ology products at the end of this month...can't wait!

More of the new Clear Art Stamps from Crafty Secrets, aren't these just the cutest little stamps? If you aren't really a stamper but love the stamps like we do, check out their Sample Gallery. So many great ideas, you'll want to try them all.

We've also picked up a new paper company and it is "Vintagey Gorgeous"!

Graphic 45 Papers, their two lines are both very fashionably vintage looking and double sided!

Times Nouveau and Baby 2 Bride.

Here's the newest Flora Doodles from Petaloo...

along with new velvet leaves, paper fruits, and flowers...such pretty colors.

You may have noticed that our web site has not been working lately. It seems that a very important "thingy" called a server is having a bit of trouble. Without that server our web site doesn't work and neither does our e-mail. They have told us that we should have e-mail by tomorrow morning and hopefully a web site by tomorrow evening. We are completely lost without it! So, if you've e-mailed us we apologize. We'll answer as soon as we can or, better yet, give us a call if you need to!

Travel Journal...

We spied this beautiful project on the lovely Joy's blog. She created it using the 7 Gypsies ATC Card Holder as a solution to her Traveling Journal after finding a finished ATC Holder on Two Peas. We love this and couldn't wait to share it will all of you. For more insight and photos visit Joy's blog.


Beautiful work Joy!

Join us Saturday, April 26th...

Flea Market at Domestic Bliss 166 W. Main Street.

Incredible Inspiring Day...


A huge THANKS to Tim Holtz for the day of inspiration and thanks to his awesome crew for allowing us to spend time with them! Everyone enjoyed the classes and the feedback we heard from our customers was all GREAT! We even had one of our customers quit her job just to attend her classes, now that's some dedication to creating!

The calm before the storm, isn't it so clean and peaceful?


Tim giving some guidance and then well, all the fun chaos begins!

These were some of the finished Industrial Grunge projects. Some very unique techniques were used making these from Tim's Grungeboard and some of his new products that will be coming in at the end of the month.

The Vintage Trinkets class was a lot of work, but well worth it! The ephemera used is from Tim's Distressables CDs.
A liitle break between workshops...


We aren't sure, but we think Mike might be asleep.


How much fun did everyone have anyway? We're thinkin' TONS!

A big mess for an incredible end result! Isn't that how it always happens?