What a whirlwind year this has been! How on Earth could it be our 2nd Anniversary!?? Sharon, Tammi, Rebecca and I would like to thank you – from the bottoms of our hearts for your patronage, support and friendship. We are so grateful to have met so many crafters and are blessed to be included in your memory-making. Kinda funny, huh, that our anniversary is on MEMORIAL Day…..
Before I forget – insert drumroll - from the list of folks who spent at least $25 last month, we drew a name to select a crafter who will be treated to a $100 gift certificate at You’re So Crafty! And the winner was……………. CHRIS MATA!!!!! Congratulations to Chris, who’s a dedicated crafter and who works at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. In honor of our 2nd Anniversary, we’re going to hold another drawing in May… so be sure to stop in. No need to fill anything out, just make sure we have your name on your receipt and we’ll do all the ‘work’ at the end of the month.
Speaking of receipts - have you looked at yours lately? There a nifty coupon right at the bottom. It will help you save some crafty cash each time you visit the store! Check it out … I’m not going to tell you what it is! This time, you do the work!
I am not a sheep
Paws in Prison fundraiser -
Decorate a Dog contest
Thunderpaws Canine Solutions and You’re So Crafty are puttin’ on the dog to help out the Paws in Prison program, which pairs shelter dogs with women at the Lockhart Women’s Facility to learning training and grooming techniques so the dogs may be eventually adopted by loving families. The gals at Thunderpaws work closely with this program and approached us to participate in this unique fundraiser. Pick up a dog at You’re So Crafty or Thunderpaws, decorate it (at the shop or in your own craft room) and turn it in at the May 21 Reception at Thunderpaws, 206 S. Austin St. We’ll have judging, a silent auction and food catered by Craig’s Saute and Grill. It’ll be great fun and it’s woofy, er worthy cause.
I am not a horse
Dark Horse Yarn has ARRIVED!!!
Beautiful, washable, luxurious AND affordable! This yarn is amazing! And we have 50 colors of it in stock! Knitted on size 8 needles, this yarn is glorious to work with. At 205 yards per 100 gram ball, it’s a fabulous value. Stop in to check it out.
Meanwhile, we have an ongoing Knitting Group on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s a four-week commitment, but you can start any time and at any skill level. Bring a project you’re having trouble with, a new project you’re ready to start, or look through some of our patterns. Discounts are offered on items purchased during class. Bring refreshments, too!
And, don’t forget, we have a Knitting 101 class on Tuesday nights. If you are interested in this beginner class, call the shop to make your reservations.Now is the time to get started on this new skill if you want to make Christmas presents. Yep, I said Christmas.
Other classes forming now include jewelry, advanced wirewrapping, scrapbooking, crochet, cardmaking and more. Remember, Christmas…. the holiday that keeps on coming….. Seriously though, in this time of economic weirdness, crafting is a way for us to reconnect with what’s valuable, make a lasting and meaningful gift, and just plain relax! So, schedule some time for you! It’ll be worth it…
Crafty Kids Camps in the works
We have lots of fun in store for the young-uns this summer. Crafty Kids Camps are one-day activities and include such fun as papermaking, painting, sewing, knitting, beading, papercrafts, storytimes and pottery painting, mosaics, and more. For more information, call Sharon at 379-0730 or zap us an email at news@youresocrafty.net
Anniversary SALE!
New items are arriving this week and because of that, and our 2nd Anniversary, we’re having a blowout sale. This week and next, all scrapbooking and papercrafting items are 20% off; next week (May 18-23) all yarn and beads are 20% off; and the final week, May 25-30, all pottery and mosaics are 20% off. Shop and save!!
Now is the time to start thinking about teacher gifts, coaches gifts, graduation gifts and Father’s day gifts. Paint some pottery, make a photo mosaic, or craft a thank-you album. You’re So Crafty is the go-to place for handmade gifts.
Don’t forget, the little house of crafts is available for your use as a meeting place, shower or party location, or just a fun hang-out with your friends! We are a unique spot for birthday parties, too!
One last thought… Again, we are truly blessed to be a part of your lives. It’s been a blast and we’re still learning something new every day – although we strive to continue improving. So, if there is something YOU would like to suggest, or have a thought about, or just want to sit down and spill your guts, please share your ideas with us. Are we offering what you want? Do you like our hours? What would you like to be learning, doing, buying? Along those same lines, we would appreciate it if YOU could help US spread the (good) word about You’re So Crafty. Word of mouth is the best advertising and you are our best advertisers!
Well, gotta get back to that un-decorated dog that is haunting my dreams….. So, see you soon, but in the meantime, keep your scissors sharp….
