Bits and Pieces of Home...

This book will showcase your home and your family! Suzette has used many creative distress techniques to add that extra touch to a book that is made to look like your home! From brick to stucco, front doors, and windows this book has it all. Lots of hidden pockets, tags, and the thing that Suzette is well know for, her sayings! This class will be taught for the last time this Saturday, April 5th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don't miss out!

Lots and lots of new product!

The newest edition of Somerset Memories which highlights a Soldered Memory Necklace project by our teacher Josie Cirincione! Josie taught an Etched Riveted Heart and Wing Necklace in our new classroom this weekend. She was the first to teach in the new "downstairs" classroom and we're happy to report that the classroom is working out great! For a few comments on her class read here and here.

And, yet another great publication of Life Images. Jammed full of wonderful photography and journaling.

Stop by and check out our new cardstock line by World Win Papers. Their newest textured cardstock is called Ruche and is absolutely gorgeous. It has a linen feel to it and is simply amazing. We also carry their Cascata line and Petallics. These papers are produced using 100% wind power! Go Green!

Our next new line is "Old Fashioned Flowers" by Kimberly Poloson. Beautiful vintage flocked papers!

Mat Stacks, Chipboard Letters, and Shapes.

Ribbons, Metal Stickers, and Flocked Labels.

Matching Rub-ons in flourishes and borders.

A new embellishment to play with. Wood Flourishes and Flowers. Paint, ink, stain, stamp, you name it!

Our second class on Saturday was taught by our very own Ellen Brownlee. Once again she set up her own little flea market for her students to shop in and the put together a book called "Oh The Things I Love". This class was a huge hit so watch for her to teach it again!

A very happy group of students!

Ellen had the most delightful group of women in this class. Friendships were made and they plan to meet up again and complete this one of a kind book!

Mike Putman in print...today's Arizona Republic Mesa

Sure you can't read the scanned article...
but if you click on the image, it will get large enough for you to read.

Here are the details. Mike is taking part in the MCC Student Art Show being held Monday, March 31st through Thursday April 10th. It is held at MCC'S Southern and Dobson campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., in the Navajo Room inside the Kirk Student Center. He was interviewed for this article here at Mystic Paper. Be sure to stop by the college and check out all of the art work. It's all for sale and if Mike is any gauge for the work that will be shown it's going to be an awesome show. We're proud of you Mike!

More Boxes of Great Stuff...

Our UPS Guy Jeff is on vacation this week, and we have our replacement UPS guy very, very busy.

Boxes full of new 7 Gypsies


Boxes of new Basic Grey
Here's their new Rub-On Roller...these won't last the weekend.



Ahh...our beloved Basic Grey...

Here's some of the new 7 Gypsies (up close) This stuff matches their new Nottinghill line.


We also have some new Somerset magazines...

Somerset Wedding with look...Heather Melstrom! Congratulations Heather, what a great article. That makes us smile.
And the new Somerset Life!

Tim Holtz Classes...

Here is the long awaited information about the upcoming April 12th Classes with Tim Holtz!
For those of you already on the waiting list, please look these classes over. We will start calling you tomorrow, Friday, March 21st. Please have a first choice, 2nd and 3rd choice picked out. We want everyone to be ready with their picks when we call to help expedite signing everyone up. You don't need to call us, we will be calling you.

There may be some of you that are not on the waiting list, but are dying to be. Those of you who still want to be on the list, you may call. We think there will be some more spots to fill.


“INDUSTRIAL GRUNGE” $65 (3 hour class)
Saturday, April 12th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Simply put industrial means relating to or resulting from development. In this workshop you’ll develop your own mechanical and technical inspired art pieces using very common yet clever supplies. Learn uses for Metallic Paint Dabbers, Distress Inks, wire, eyelets, and other metal elements. You will create several industrialized assemblage pieces to wear as jewelry or use on your projects. You’ve just entered the grunge district…

“VINTAGE TRINKETS” $65 (3 hour class)
Saturday, April 12th 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Step into a world of vintage ephemera, findings, buttons, and baubles as you let your creativity take flight in this exclusive workshop designed just for Mystic Paper. Discover techniques on creating you own unique acrylic elements, simple wire working tricks, and clever ways to incorporate fun found objects into this wearable trinket ensemble. In this workshop we will create a vintage imagery button bracelet and a timeless flourished bird pendant. Are you ready to let your creativity soar…

“ELEMENTS OF THE CREATIVE MIND” $100 (4 hour class)
Saturday, April 12th 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Capture your thoughts and artistic visions in this dimensional mixed media illuminated shadow box. Explore the techniques and possibilities of working with colorful pearlescent acrylics, and stamped images. Discover innovative uses for unique found objects, vintage ephemera, and various hardware in this illuminated encased work of art showcasing your artistic expressions. Unleash your inner voice and unlock the secrets to the elements of your creative mind…

That's the info so far, we will share times with you when we call to sign you up!

Spring is in the Air...

Are you ready for Easter? We have tons of great products for you to mix and match to your hearts content.

We also have just 10 of the beloved Magic Compasses belonging to none other than the Easter Bunny himself! If you have been wanting one of these little treasures come in before they're all gone.

This just in (I think it was yesterday, it's really all a blur)
3 new lines of Prima papers and they are, as you can see JUST GORGEOUS!


We also have some new product from Tsukineko, Fabrico Dual Markers and VersaFine ink pads that are the best to use with all of your new Clear Art Stamps.


Need a hand with all of your soldered pieces of jewelry you have been making? We have these nostalgic jewelry hands that look like they are from the 1930's.

Who doesn't need one of these great storage bins? You can put just about anything in them and they'll fit right on your work table.


Tons of new Vintage Ribbons!


Here's a peak at some of the construction that has been going on over here at Mystic Paper.
Now you see an archway...

Now you don't! It's our new Ribbon Wall!

We even have our own back entrance, and Becky is the very first person to use it!

Upcoming Classes...
Here are some of the upcoming classes that still have a couple of spots left, so if you're interested call to sign up now!

Easter Egg Book $50
Saturday, March 15th
2:30 AM to 6:30 PM or
Tuesday, March 18th
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Join Caroline to make this perfect Spring Easter book. You will learn to drill a hole in a large encyclopedia to make room for the Easter Bunny's compass. Embellish 12 pages with pattern tissue, vintage ephemera, stickles and Basic Grey's lovely Perhaps paper.


Insightful Intriguing Intro to BLOGGING $65
Tuesday, March 18th
6:30PM - 8:00PM

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 (cost included). You will also receive a copy of Artful Blogging magazine to enjoy and read...it's EYE CANDY for the soul.


Example Headers:

Easter Blocks $60
Tuesday, March 11th
6:00PM - 9:00PM or
Wednesday, March 19th
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Wood blocks ready to embellish with Basic Grey's Phoebe papers. We'll use jumbo chipboard letters, buttons, flowers, brads & tags. Leave with project finished & ready to display in your home!

Bob Presents...

New Rubber Stamps from Rubber Stamp Concepts!

More new things to follow, next week.

Join us to create this one of a kind shabby chic chandelier!

This class is being taught one time only and that day is tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Chris Randall will walk you through the steps to make your very own shabby chic chandelier. All supplies are included in the class. You just need to bring yourself! Call the store at 480-834-0286 before 7:00 p.m. to sign up. There is very limited seating so call quick!