This Just In...

From Tattered Angels~ Glimmer Glass, Glimmer Screens, and Glimmer Chips!

For those of you taking all of those fancy Bee's Wax classes with Mike, we have Beeswax pellets back instock.

We also have more of the beloved Basic Grey Rub-On Rollers...YEA!


If you have been waiting for a 7 Gypsies Photo Carousel we have those back in too. Now's the time to get started on christmas projects! (hint, hint)


And last but not least, here's the world famous Threading Water Border Punch~ these never stay around long, so if you've been looking for one of these babies you'd better grab one while you can.

Upcoming Classes!

"Wrapped In Secrets"

This class is another exploration into the use of wax with fabric. You will be introduced to a very basic technique of beeswax. This is a great class for a beginner or an advanced beeswax student that is looking for new technique. Students will first create a rich collage that tells a story using paper & photos. Then you will wrap the collage using material. Creating a strong, durable, and ghostly like surface. You will then to color the surface with various art supplies. Also you will be introduced to the technique of stamping into encaustic wax- to make wax buttons. All supplies will be provided. All students will leave with a completed 10 X 10 collaged panel. Taught by Mike Putman.
This class is offered on Sunday, September 7th, 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday, September 9th, 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

"Country Rooster Recipe Card Holder"

Using “7 Gypsies” gatefold chipboard book, you will be making a 4 page (double-sided) recipe card holder with an elastic closure. Each page will either hold recipe cards, via a pocket, display cooking terms and measurements, or just be decorated. Decorating will be done using “Creative Imaginations” Samantha Walker rooster themed paper, various ephemera, ribbons, shrink film, “Tim Holtz” distress inks, “Color Box” chalk inks, various chipboard shapes and frames, scrapper canvas, and so much more. You will learn various distressing techniques, various applications of scrap paper, and ribbons. You will also learn how to use the “Scrappers canvas,”and “shrink film.”
Join Meri Wiley and make this fun book on Thursday, September 11th, 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.



Just give us a call at 480-834-0286 and we'll sign you up!

Well, silly us!

We may not be able to show you our photos, but we can steal them off of Mike's blog. And you know, we're not above doing that! Here's Mike's "Old World Journey" beeswax class photo montage. See how nice his photos look. Thanks Mike! These ladies turned out some really nice projects.This next group of photos shows Kyoko from Japan with Judy Bidwell who assisted Mike during class. In the picture below that is Sheri our Design Team Captain. It was a great day and we're sure it was a great start to all of these ladies Creative Escape experiences!

Here's a peek...

At a little of the chaos that has been going on at Mystic Paper for the past few days! Standing room only. We had visitors from Iceland, The Netherlands, Japan, and almost every state in this good ol U.S.And, we really have more pictures to show you but our camera is not cooperating right now. Sure hope it's nothing serious! Our class on Sunday with Mike Putman is a definite go. Don't forget to call and let us know if you are attending!

Special CE Hours!

Come shop with us tonight after dinner-we'll be open until 9:00 P.M. just for all of you CEers!
We will also be open Sunday the 7th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Upcoming Classes...

This coming Saturday, September 6th we have three classes going on! First up is "Mystical Charm" Mini Album with Suzette Ricks. This class is sure to get your creativity going. You will be exploring uses of many products, including crackle paint, alcohol inks, glimmer mist, inking and stamp techniques and many others. This book is filled with many mystical papers that will remind you of days gone by. Also, Jenni Bowlin's vintage like Bingo cards will be used as additional pages. Your class kit will include many vintage buttons, laces, fringe, and a few surprise vintage playing cards. Join Suzette for this fun filled project, come play and get a little messy too. Doesn't that sound like fun! 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

What does this picture make you think of? Maybe a Banner...That could only mean one thing! Mike is teaching another Blogging class! This is the introductory group class. From there you will schedule your one on one time and actually set up your blog. Mike has taught this class to a few great groups of women who have stayed in contact with each other through their blogs. Join the blogging world...it's fun! 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

This "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" book is being taught by Caroline Miller from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. You will be using Cosmo Cricket's paper line Hello Sunshine and will be mounting a mini book on the cover of the larger book. You will also embellish lots of pages inside to capture many memories of home.

How's that for a Saturday line up! Just give us a call to sign up. You'll be glad you did!

Oh So Pretty!

Vintage German Glass Glitter is back in stock with some new colors.

And look who's watching over the rest of the new colors...We have a bunch of these skeletons hanging around to watch over the Halloween Glitter! The orange and black are gorgeous together. If you're looking for a skeleton, we've got them and Bob is certainly enjoying the company!

Oh so educational!

Kim Hesson taught her first class at Mystic Paper Saturday. She really taught these ladies tons of technique. We could tell from the messy hands that everyone had a great time!

She does great demonstrations.

Later in the afternoon Caroline taught her Dick and Jane School Book. The class was small but the request for kits is going to keep Caroline busy this weekend. Our teachers are always happy to provide you with a kit if you can't make it to class (if it is a class that is kitable). They will also e-mail you with pictures and instructions. They're just nice that way!

Lot's of cutting and inking in this class!

We appreciate the comments about being closed on Monday. We are going to take your advice and stay home. We did have a request from a group in Tucson to open early on Tuesday morning. We will be open at 8:30 A.M. If anyone else has a request for special hours just let us know! Have a great weekend!

Special classes on Wednesday, September 3rd.

With Creative Escape coming to town we have been asked to have some "special" classes on Wednesday before CE starts. Mike will teach "Old World Journey" on Wednesday morning 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. And what a worldly class it will be. We have already enrolled people from Japan and the Netherlands! There are just two spots left in this class so call quick to sign- up. Take a look at our class descriptions to see what your choices are for this class. That's right, we give you choices! All product is supplied.

After a one hour break Mike will be back at 4:00 P.M. to teach "28 Crowns" Metal Tape and Sculpey Collage.
In this class every student will leave with a completed 6 X 8 metal tape & Sculpey collage. You will be combining several intriguing techniques to create a metallic grand masterpiece. The first technique you'll cover is the basics of metal tape. Using ghost shapes, chipboard, and grunge board you will be taught how to create various textures and dramatic layer effects. We will also cover how to distress your piece and apply color and shadows using a special method. 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 6 x 8 wood board. You will then put some added imagery using embossing technique and various rub-ons. To finish- you will add a few rustic touches with metallic pigment and paint. All product is supplied.

These classes aren't just for the attendees of CE. Anyone can sign up! Just give us a call at
(480) 834-0286.