A dear friend sent this in an email yesterday and it said Author Unknown. So, being the computer person that I think I am, I searched for the text and found it in a McCall’s magazine from 1959. Here’s a link to the full text – http://www.sdanet.org/atissue/Christmas/thoughts-mcalls.htm.

Here’s an excerpt:

THIS CHRISTMAS, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion, and replace it with trust. Write a love letter. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Find the time. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Listen. Apologize if you were wrong. Try to understand. Flout envy. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Appreciate. Be kind; be gentle. Laugh a little. Laugh a little more. Deserve confidence. Take up arms against malice. Decry complacency. Express your gratitude. Go to church. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love. Speak it again. Speak it still once again.

From all of us at You’re So Crafty – Merry Christmas – and thanks for letting us help you make memories.

Craft Supply Extravaganza Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-14!

DON’T  FORGET !   You’re So Crafty’s Consignment Event is fast approaching.  Some of the sale goodies are arriving and I must say there are some awesome stamps. punches, magazines, patterns, fabric, and assorted items. This is a great opportunity for you to get some super ‘new’ craft items at super prices. And … we have marked down TONS of scrapbooking items to make room for the holidays!

And don’t forget – there’s still time to sell your stash at the Consignment Event Nov. 12-14 (and shop for bargains, too) There is still time to learn a new skill (or revisit one) and have a gift (or several) ready in time for Christmas!

Quilting 101 starts Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. and runs for 4 weeks. Knitting continues each Monday night from 6 to 8 p.m. – Join us whenever you can for the 4-week sessions. Find a project you’d like to learn and let’s get those sticks movin’.

Check out our calendar – for more information about our beading, scrapbooking and cardmaking classes. Remember to check back often as new things are added (we are planning more fun things for this fall!). And, as always, you’re welcome to stop in anytime and use our workroom and tools to create your masterpiece of choice and to get a little help if you’re stuck.

Looking for quick Christmas gifts? Paint some pottery (handprints and footprints on a plate are great grandparent gifts), make a mosaic (photo mosaics are deceptively simple and cool) or put together a necklace and bracelet set (super easy!).

Thanks again for your continued support of our craft store – we enjoy talking with all of you and helping you document your life’s adventures.

We’ll see you soon – Dana, Sharon, Drew and Courtney

By popular demand – we’ve moved the Consignment Event to November -
to give you even more time to CLEAR OUT YOUR STASH & EARN SOME CASH

All of us have products we’ve collected over the years and are now wondering “What was I thinking?” Now is the time to start gathering all these goodies and join You’re So Crafty’s 1st Consignment Sale. The new dates will be Thursday, Nov. 12; Friday, Nov. 13; and Saturday, Nov. 14. All during regular store hours.

There are several benefits for you!

• You can get rid of items you no longer use and are taking up valuable space in your craft area
• You do not have to be present while the sale is going on
• Buyers will be able to use credit/debit cards and checks, which allows them to buy even more!

If you would like to join your fellow crafters, please review the GUIDELINES below.  If you have any questions please contact the store at 379-0730 or email us.

CONSIGNMENT  EVENT GUIDELINES
1.   You must use stickers, provided by You’re So Crafty, to mark and price each of the items you want to sell. You will also complete a form detailing your sale items. Each of you will be assigned a number to keep track of everything. Stickers will be available for you to pick up starting Saturday, Oct. 17.

2.   You will price your items and attach one sticker to each item. Please note – the minimum price for an item/bag will be $.25 and pricing should be in .25 cent increments. For example: prices could be $2.25, $3.50 etc.

3.   All products must be dropped off at You’re So Crafty no later than Tuesday, Nov. 10. You will be asked to sign the CONSIGNMENT SALE GUIDELINES form. Unsold items must be picked up no later than Saturday, Nov. 21.

4.   PRODUCTS  ACCEPTED  FOR  SALE
-   new or gently used stamps and stamp sets
-   you may want to bag several stamps in a zip lock bag and offer them as a special ‘deal’
-   die cutting equipment such as Cricket, Revolution, Cuttlebug, etc.
-   die cut templates
-   brass templates
-   storage boxes/bins etc.
-   craft books
-   gently used tools
-   embellishments such as ribbon, eyelets, brads etc. but they MUST be packaged in zip lock bags
-   paper (in excellent condition – consider placing in sheet protector)
-   beads – either on a string or in a zip lock bag
-   fabric – clean and pressed – with yardage marked
-   yarn – clean and approximate yardage marked
-   knitting needles or crochet hooks – with original packaging included
-   unopened packages of adhesives or other consumables

5.    PRODUCTS  NOT  ACCEPTED  FOR  SALE -
-   markers, ink pads, reinkers, opened glues, paints, etc.

6.   The store will not be responsible for any lost or damaged products.

7.   There is no table/space fee. You will choose how you would like to be paid – either Store Credit (80% of your sales) or Cash (50% of your sales). The store credit must be used by Feb. 28, 2010. Class fees are exempt from this store credit.

8.   Store Credit certificates will be available by Monday, Nov. 23. Any unsold items must be picked up before the certificate is released.

JOIN  IN  ON  THE  FUN – EARN SOME CRAFTY CASH –  AND  DID  I  MENTION  THIS  WILL  BE  A GREAT  OPPORTUNITY  FOR  YOU  TO  PICK  UP  A  SUPER  GREAT  DISCOUNTED  ITEM  FOR  YOURSELF ??!!

DON’T  FORGET  – YOU  CAN  SHOP  FOR  ALL  KINDS  OF  GOODIES  ON Thursday – Saturday, Nov. 12-14. You’re So Crafty is also going to be pricing some items to MOVE!! Don’t miss out on these savings!

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New hand-dyed yarns!

Check out these new hand-dyed yarns from Alesha Goes Around (a Central Texas gal!).

They are luxurious and the colors are gorgeous. We have superwash wool in a couple of different weights as well as some beautiful silk blends. They would make a super-special handmade holiday gift!

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New Classes

Classes are forming for jewelry making, crochet, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, cardmaking, knitting and more.

Interested in learning to Quilt? We are forming a new Beginning Quilting Class – call us at 830-379-0730 to let us know you’re interested and we will schedule the class!

FYI, Knitting class is held every Monday night from 6 to 8 p.m. and is open to youth and adults alike – all skill levels. Bring a project and your questions and we’ll get you started or move you to the next level.

Check out our ever-expanding calendar and call us to sign up for a workshop for class. Don’t see something you’re interested in learning? Let us know.

Remember, you can use the workroom ANY time to craft a mosaic, paint some pottery or work on any other project. We’re there to help you be successful.

What else is happening?

Watch for more info about these activities:

• Fall Cards with Toni
• Our charity knitting & crochet projects for preemies and chemo patients
• A Clay Day event and fundraiser
• Yulefest in December – (hint – start crafting now!)
• and some other fun activities we can’t wait to tell you about.

About Us

We appreciate your patronage and hope you continue to support local business. It’s the backbone of your community.

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….

We’re going to celebrate Easter ALL MONTH LONG!

Stop in to the store any time this month, spend at least $10 and get a chance to select an Easter Egg from the basket. The eggs contain a discount that will be applied to your purchase and you will save some crafty stash!!

Everyone who spends at least $25 during April will be eligible for the May 2 drawing to win $100 in merchandise!

Stay tuned for some fun activities in May as we celebrate National Scrapbooking Day and our SECOND ANNIVERSARY!!

Lots of new beads have arrived at You’re So Crafty, as well as some really cool Distress Inks, Embossing Powders and even some Distress Stickles.

If you haven’t tried Tim Holz products yet – you’re in for a tweet – er, treat! And we just received some really beautiful embossed white cardstock that will lend an elegant flair to your projects in a flash!

Scrapbooking    Cardmaking     Stamping
Beads     Jewelry Making     Quilting
Knitting     Crochet     Embroidery
Clay     Mosaics    Paint Your Own PotteryParties   Showers    Field Trips    Home School Groups
Custom Work Available

Spring has definitely sprung! And it’s a great time to connect with old friends by sending a handmade card, taking lots of photos of your family and friends while the flowers are in bloom and the trees are still green, and creating some fun crafts together!

Susan is back this week with an EZ Everyday Cards April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. She’ll be using some cool Inkadinkado stamps and will show you just how EZ cardmaking can be!

Speaking of classes – and I was – Toni has some fun classes scheduled. Anita will be back with her Advanced Wirewrapping Class. Dana is in the house with the Basics of Jewelry Making and Intermediate Wirewrapping. Sharon’s ready to show you some Crochet Basics and Danielle and Susan are ready to get your knitting needles workin! Check it out at www.youresocrafty.net, and stop in or call to sign up. Some classes are scheduled already and others will be on the calendar by the end of this week. BY ALL MEANS, if you have something you’d like to learn, please call us and we will either schedule a full-blown class or help you in a one-on-one session. Remember, we really are here to help!

Don’t forget the little house of crafts has a kitchen full of tools and a spacious workroom for birthday parties, girls’ night out, and group meetings/workshops or just stop in during your lunch hour and crank out a little crafty goodness.

We’re going to celebrate Easter ALL MONTH LONG!

Stop in to the store any time this month, spend at least $10 and get a chance to select an Easter Egg from the basket. The eggs contain a discount that will be applied to your purchase and you will save some crafty stash!!

Everyone who spends at least $25 during April will be eligible for the May 2 drawing to win $100 in merchandise!

Stay tuned for some fun activities in May as we celebrate National Scrapbooking Day and our SECOND ANNIVERSARY!!

Lots of new beads have arrived at You’re So Crafty, as well as some really cool Distress Inks, Embossing Powders and even some Distress Stickles.

If you haven’t tried Tim Holz products yet – you’re in for a tweet – er, treat! And we just received some really beautiful embossed white cardstock that will lend an elegant flair to your projects in a flash!

Have you been hearing about the Alcohol Inks, but didn’t know where to start?

Toni is back to share her take on this fun and artistic technique in a Make -n- Take Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m.

It’s FREE! And FUN! And a CREATIVE Way to kick off your weekend of crafting…. See you there!

Classes forming now:

• Knitting 101
• Quilting 101
• Crochet 101
• Basic Jewelry
• Intermediate Wirewrapping
• Advanced Wirewrapping
• Scrapbooking 101
• and more!!!

Check out the website and calendar for more info. Call 379-0730 or drop in to 516 N. Austin St. to sign up!

Crafty Calendar Note:

You may notice, on the schedule, that we have ‘themed’ the days – what that means is at 1, 3 or 5 p.m. on any particular day, you can DROP IN and learn a new skill, pick up a new technique, or brush up on basics.

For instance: Sew What Mondays, Scrappy Tuesdays, The Bead Goes On Thursdays, etc.

It’s like a custom class – just for YOU!

OF COURSE, you are ALWAYS welcome to drop in at ANY time to use the workroom for any type of craft! And our talented and friendly staff is there for your support!

Hmmmmm, what else is up our crafty sleeves?

* Every paper in the store is on sale the month of February! That’s right! We’re showing the love for our customers and every paper is on sale AT LEAST 50% off! We have exciting new items coming in this spring and we need the space! Help us clear out those shelves! Several papers are discounted even more! Sale ends Feb. 28!

* New workshops are being planned - making charms for jewelry, cards or scrapbooking; felting – wet and dry; crossing over between scrapbooking and home decor with some fabulous clocks and frames; and even more! Stay tuned and get your friends to sign up for the mailing list!

* Easter Fun for the young ‘uns - We’ll read an Easter story, paint a bisque Easter Egg, enjoy a snack, then hunt for Easter eggs in the back yard! All children will find an egg, but one lucky child will find the golden egg with a special prize! Reservations required. Cost is $20. All ages welcome. Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m.

* Making plans for summer yet? We are! Stay tuned for exciting news about some super-fun summer activities for grown-ups and youngsters alike!

Looking for a new place to host your Bunco party or club get-together? You can have your meeting AND enjoy crafting together at You’re So Crafty! Make cards, mosaic a piece, put together a special scrapbook, paint some pottery or work on some jewelry. Call us or drop by to schedule a gathering! We can customize a package just for you!

Field Trips ~ Birthday Parties ~ Showers ~ Girls’ Night Out

You’re So Crafty is open weekdays Noon to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(and other hours by appointment!)

Remember, we’re at 516 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas - in the little blue house with a lotta stuff in it!

Wow!

What a whirlwind holiday season… We are READY to get back in to the swing of things at You’re So Crafty! Classes are being scheduled, new items are in stock and on the way, and more fun is planned! If you made a resolution or set a goal to learn new things, and spend some time relaxing and working with your hands to create something fabulous – NOW IS THE TIME!

FREE MAKE – n- TAKE – Saturday, Jan. 24 – 2 to 3 p.m. (stop in any time)

Susan is back for a Free Make -n- Take with this BEAUTIFUL new peg stamp set!
You’ll learn some great new techniques with these versatile stamps and, as always, it’ll be a blast!

Other News:

• Check out the Inkadinkado’s Buy-2, Get-1 VALENTINE stamps

• NEW Drop-in-and-Learn-Something Schedule:
  In addition to a regular slate of new and ongoing lcasses – Quilting, Knitting, Crocheting, Beading, Cardmaking Scrapbooking and more – we’re offering new daily daily technique lessons several times each day!
  • Sew What Mondays
  • Scrap Happens Tuesdays
  • Yarn Over Wednesdays
  • The Bead Goes on Wednesdays
  • Glazey Days Fridays (pottery and mosaics)

Stop in at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. for a different project each week! (Remember, you can come in at any time to work on a craft of your choice in our workroom/studio!) Also, be sure to check out our calendar for up-to-the-minute class news and announcements.
We are continuing to offer classes for long-term learning, too!

WOW!!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!! When I saw these papers on my monitor, I gasped. But when I saw these papers at You’re So Crafty, I almost cried! These are high-quality, double-sided papers – some of them are embossed with metallic bits that just put that finishing touch on them. If you were looking for something that definitely stands out from the crowd – this is it. We also have a limited supply of the word kits – Noel, Joy and Faith - ready for an instant last-minute gift.

This set has some very cool wintry clear stamps and many of them could be lovely on any occasion.

Meanwhile, you have to see these hand-crafted Santa ornaments in person! Wirewrapping teacher Anita Elliott scuplted these tiny little heads and they are something to behold:

We’ll be open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and closed for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day – but we’ll be around the rest of the time – Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. We’re hard at work on the January and February calendars with some of the old favorites and lots of new sure-to-be-favorite classes.

We wish you all the blessings of the season and the merriest of Christmases. Enjoy your time with your friends and family and make this a Christmas to remember!

See you soon!

Dana, Sharon, Courtney, Tammi and Katie

Happy Day After Thanksgiving! We hope you had a lovely day with your families and friends and have safe journeys back home (or shopping!) today. We are very thankful to all of you for your new friendships and support! That’s why we’re here! To help you make the most of your time with your loved ones, and to make the most of your time with YOURSELF! Remember, it’s good for you to slow down and create something – anything – with your hands. And we hope we can help.

Remember, we have lots of classes and workshops this month (and more forming).

Vicki is here Wednesday, Dec. 3, to help you start and finish(!) a Christmas basket. Toni’s back on Thursday, Dec. 4 for instant gifts – Stamped Candles! And Anita will be here Dec. 5 with her Advanced Wire Wrapping Technique - I’m serious – NO EXPERIENCE necessary!! Call 379-0730 to sign up.

And we’ll have a booth at Yulefest on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seguin Coliseum. Stop by and see us, check out our finished crafts and visit with other crafty folks from the area.

We’re open on Friday, Nov. 28, and our HOLIDAY HOURS are 1 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. See you soon!