Tim Holtz Workshop Samples

Go to Tim's blog to see samples of the workshops he is teaching here on Saturday. If you haven't signed up yet you're missing out. Vintage Trinkets is sold out. There are a few spots left in the other two workshops. Don't miss out, call quick!

The Countdown Begins...




Tim Holtz will be here in just 4 short days! He's teaching 3 great classes and here's the scoop...

This is the current availability in each of the following classes: (as of 5:30 P.M. Monday)

Industrial Grunge - 17
Vintage Trinkets - 4
Elements for the Creative Mind - 5

We will now be able to take sign ups through Friday, April 11th. Tim is so excited to come to our store, he called us today (a few times) and said to keep signing all of you up! So that is EXACTLY what we are gonna do.

Read below for class descriptions...hurry and call to sign up 480-834-0286!

TIM HOLTZ - SATURDAY APRIL 12TH!

We have been working really hard calling everyone on the waiting list for the Tim Holtz classes being held here on Saturday April, 12th. We have called, left messages, and sent e-mails to get everyone on the list enrolled. Starting Friday April 4th at 3:00pm. we are opening the classes to new enrollees and those of you who would like to enroll in more than one class. Just call the store at 480-834-0286 to enroll. There are very few spots left and they will be filled on a first come first serve basis. This enrollment will be open until Monday, April 7th at 5:00 p.m. That is when we need to let Tim know exactly how many kits he needs to have made up for each class. Here is a description of the classes he will be teaching

INDUSTRIAL GRUNGE - $65.00
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 - $65.00
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 your 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 - $100.00
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…

Join the fun in Arizona's Beat the Heat Shop Hop...

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the Beat the Heat Hop.

GUIDELINES:

Purchase your Passport at Mystic Paper, available for $5.

Visit each of the participating stores from Thursday, April 10th, through Sunday, April 20th, 2008.

Have your Passport stamped by each store that you visit (no purchase necessary, one passport per person). Passport owner must be present to receive stamp from the store.
At time of Passport stamp, present your Passport at register and receive a 15% discount* off your total purchase. If you wear a Beat the Heat Hop T-Shirt, you will receive an additional 5% discount*. (*certain items are excluded, please see store for details).

Once you have completed your Shop Hop, bring your Passport to Mystic Paper by close of business on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008. The store will verify your name, contact information and how many stores you visited and then detach the Contest Entry Form for you to be eligible to win. It's that simple!

Drawings will be held on or before April 30th, 2008. Winners will be notified by phone and announced on the website: http://www.beattheheathop.com/. You can also check out the website for more info!

Join hundreds of shoppers and journey to other stores. A great opportunity to discover other stores that you haven't been to yet.

See you Hoppin' and Shoppin'

that might be a little like pickin' and grinnin'

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!