**This Just In** Report Card from October Afternoon!

Well...better late than never! October Afternoon's new, eagerly awaited kit, Report Card, has *just* arrived!!!! Please stop by and check out this fabulous new line of papers and 8x8 paper pad featuring fun old-school (pun intended!) school images and patterns! Quantity is limited, so stop by today!!!

This Week at Craft Fancy

We have some fabulous classes this week that you won't want to miss! Please call or stop by the store and sign up today!

Monday, November 30th
Quick Christmas Cards
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Holiday Planner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 3rd
Gingerbread House Workshop with Margie
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 5th
Gingerbread House Workshop with Margie
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving and a reminder!

We at Craft Fancy hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!!!

We hope to see you tomorrow for our Black Friday sale-- 20% of EVERYTHING in the store (except the purchase of classes and gift cards.) In addition to Friday's sale, we are offering a 10% discount on Saturday, November 28th, as well! This would be a great time to come in and stock up on supplies for those last minute handmade gifts or presents for all your crafty buddies.

Doors open at 10:00 am on Friday and Saturday, and we'll stay open until 8:00 pm on Friday!!
for more details, click here.

HUGE Black Friday Sale- all the juicy details!

We have special savings in the store for the after Thanksgiving shopping rush!


As a special treat, we will be offering a 20% discount** to all customers on Black Friday (November 27th, 2009) Yep, that's right 20% off all items in stock excluding gift card purchases and class fees. In addition to Friday's sale, we are offering a 10% discount on Saturday, November 28th, as well! This would be a great time to come in and stock up on supplies for those last minute handmade gifts or presents for all your crafty buddies.


Doors open at 10:00 am on Friday and Saturday, and we'll stay open until 8:00 pm on Friday!!


If you really really need to get out of the house for a while, please feel free to bring your scrapping stuff, card making supplies, and other projects and work in our crop room and take advantage of the HUGE sale and late hours!!!

We hope to see you then!!!


**Not valid with any other offer or coupon

New products coming in this week, and some news you'll want to read...

I can't believe Thanksgiving is *just* around the corner!!! If you need to get out of the house and away from cooking, (or from the family,) stop in to the store and check out our two new lines of Paper from October Afternoon!


The first new line is Very Merry and would be perfect for your holiday layout, paper crafting projects (especially the Gingerbread workshop we're offering!) and your holiday cards!



This second line is called Report Card and is a must have if you have any school-age children! What a great way to display report cards, art projects (or photos of art projects), science projects, and of course, class photos!


Also back in stock this week is our adorable and hugely popular Merrymint line from American Crafts! (this is the line of papers that were used in the sample for the Gingerbread Workshop!)

And now-- the most exciting news of all-- We're having a HUGE Black Friday Sale! Unlike Walmart and Best Buy, we're keeping out lips sealed about our Black Friday event. We'll send an email out on Wednesday to let you know the juicy details! Stay tuned! you won't want to miss this event!!! Our doors open at 10 am and we're open until 8:00 pm! (if you really really need to get out of the house for a while, please feel free to bring your scrapping stuff/cards/or projects and work in our crop room and take advantage of the HUGE sale and late hours!!!)

This Week at Craft Fancy

Sunday, November 22nd
Gingerbread House Workshop with Margie
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 23th
A muse November Card Class
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24th
Totally Terrific Techniques with Marnie
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25th
Gingerbread House Workshop with Margie
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 26th
Thanksgiving!
Store is closed

Friday, November 27th
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Just In - Sassafras Lass Monstrosity Collection!

The monsters have arrived! This cute new line from Sassafras Lass just landed on our doorstep.
Filled with bright colors and fun characters that are perfect for scrapbooking your little monster.



Such a cute new line that you won't want to miss out on. Stop in and get some today!

Gingerbread House Workshop with Margie!

Looking for a fun Holiday project? Why not join Margie on Sunday, November 22nd from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or on Wednesday, November 25th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to make this great Gingerbread House!
Margie will walk you through all the steps to make this cute, detailed house perfect to decorate your home this holiday season, or to make as a gift for someone!

Spaces are still available for both classes, so call the store today to reserve your spot!

Totally Terrific Techniques with Marnie this Saturday!

Join Marnie this Saturday, November 21st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for Totally Terrific Techniques!
You will learn three new techniques while making these great cards!

Call the store today to reserve your spot in class on Saturday!

ATC Swap Club

First Meeting

This Thursday
November 19th
7p - 8p

Join us this Thursday for our first ATC Club!
We will be meeting the third Thursday of every month and I look forward to getting some new cards to fill my 7Gypsies ATC Holder.

How does it work?
You show up on Thursday at 7p. There will be a brief intro to new product in the store that is geared toward ATC enthusiasts. Then, your ATC cards are swapped in a round robin type fashion in the group to be fair.

How many cards to I bring?
You will bring 11 and get 10 back, one set will be kept in the store.

What are ATCs?
ATC stands for Artist Trading Cards. They are mini works of art, all handmade which started in Switzerland in 1997. People trade these mini cards measuring 2.5"x3.5" all over the world. You can generally use anything you want to make an ATC unless there are special rules, challenges or guidelines.

Are there any special themes, rules or guidelines?
Each month there will be a theme. The first month it is anything goes but starting in December there is a theme.

What are the themes for the upcoming months?
November 19th – No theme/Open to anything
December 17th - Winter
January 21st - Animals
February 18th - Love
March 18th - Green
April 15th - Nature


Do I need to sign my cards?
Yes! Each card should contain the following information on the back:

• Your name
• The number of the card in the series you made (example, card 2 of 11)

You can include other info such as date or theme but it is not required.

Do I need to sign up or register for the Swap?
Nope. Just come on in on the ATC Club Night and you're in the swap of the month.

I've never swapped ATCs but I am curious to learn more, can I come and not swap?
Sure!! Join us for a meeting to find out what the buzz is all about and I am sure you will be hooked.

If you have any other questions, call the store at 847-670-6065.
See you Thursday!

*ATC courtesy of Louise Granlund, Thanks Louise!!

Winner!!!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

We have a winner in our Basic Grey Paper Giveaway and it goes to....

Number 8

Timestamp: 2009-11-14 18:12:45 UTC

And that's...

em said...
Um...Holiday projects??? I guess to say I'd started them would be good progress...but then I'd be lying... ;)
Love those papers. I really need to find a time to come up and visit!!! :)

Congrats!!
Email us at craftfancy(at)gmail(dot)com with your address.

**Holiday Hoopla- Sneak Peek** Saturday

**Holiday Hoopla- Sneak Peek** Friday

**Holiday Hoopla- Sneak Peek** Thursday

**Holiday Hoopla- Sneak Peek** Wednesday

Want Some FREE Paper???

How about a sheet from each of these collections from Basic Grey??






This Prize Package is over 50 sheets of 12x12 paper. (I stopped counting at 50)
And some of these collections we never even had in the store.
To win all you need to do is click on where it says Comments at the bottom of this post and let us know how those Holiday Projects are coming.

This contest will stay open and at the top of the blog til Saturday, November 14th at 10am CST. One entry per person, open to US and Canada residents only.

Good Luck!

**Holiday Hoopla- Sneak Peek** Tuesday

**Holiday Hoopla- Sneak Peek** Monday

**Mark Your Calendars** Holiday Hoopla Saturday, Nov. 14

Joining us this year for a free make and take will be...
Beth Pingery, DT Member from Spellbinders 10a - 1:30p : Tag Project
Michele Kovack, DT Member from Crafty Secrets 1:30p - 5:30p : Card Project

There are also big sales, Xmas card kits, new products and much more that day! So mark your calendars and plan for the big event!!

Keep your eye on the blog for exciting sneak peeks every day next week!!!!

**Mark Your Calendars** Cricut Christmas Cards with Cathy- Nov 10th and Nov 13th

Cricut Christmas Card Workshop with Cathy
Tuesday, November 10th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
&
Friday, November 13th
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join Cathy this month and create holiday cards using your Cricut. This is a great class every month to help you get more acquainted with your amazing machine as well as make some great projects. The project changes monthly so that you can learn new techniques each month. Please Bring your Cricut with you to class and a basic tool kit with dimensional adhesive (pop dots).

Class Fee: $20 Class Level: All Levels

Please stop by the store or call to reserve your spot today! You won't want to miss this class!!!