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Store Hours
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: we are closed
For Four evenings on Thursday, we are open until 7 pm
October 22 and 29, and November 5 and 12, 2015

30 Main St, Topsfield, MA  01983, 978-887-6397, www.absolutelyeverything.com
 
 
Absolutely Everything

Newsletter for Friday, October 17
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, is the final day for our Elizabeth Craft Design Glitter and Peel-Off Sticker  Special.  Read about it below.
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Purchase any one of the new peel-off stickers (seasonal), get any two (yopur choice) of the previously-released stickers free .

Also, Buy one jar of the Silk Microfine Glitter, and get a same-size jar for free (any color- your choice.) 
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Special Event On Monday, October 20, beginning at 10 am, when the store opens, we will be doing a "Kitchen-Sink-Sale-Revisited." Last year, I did some cleaning and put a ton of stuff up for sale from my stash, which I have amassed from various places and trips, ebay being not a small part of it... So, now, no more room at home, and assorted treasures will be coming to the store, for sale. These will be items never before seen here and some that may seem familiar...but all will be great deals. Mark your calendars!!
Check out a few sneek peeks below.

The sale will last until Saturday, October 25th.
 
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Please check out my Facebook videos here. You don't need to belong...just go and browse. Sometimes I am putting up still shots and lots of the times I am putting up videos. The videos are showing the newest items in the store, sometimes a few very cool projects, and also some of them are showing some techniques.
Recent videos show adding glitter to the Peel-Off stickers, using Tombow pens and a waterbrush for a watercolor effect with the Peel-Off stickers, the upcoming weekend classes with Joanne Sharpe and Sue Pelletier, and four different ways to use the Tim Holtz Leaf die and embossing folder...among others. There will be a video posted on Sunday showing the classes for November.

 
I have a class run-down for the Month of November (with a bit of an end-of-October tag-along (wow, so many hyphens!!)
Each class will feature a link to the calendar page, where you can go for details. I will list date, time and price here for now..You will most likely need to bring some stuff to class with you. Please check the details on the calendar page.
 

Each month I will do a full class listing like this, so save this somewhere...like your safe deposit box!
 
Come in and make this card for free!!  It uses a brand new stencil from Clarity Stamps, in England...best pine tree branch ever!!
This free class is on Wednesday, October 22 (next week.)  You can choose either session: 11am, or 1 pm...but you need to register for the class with us, so we can prepare for the numbers. You can do this by calling the store. 978-887-6397.
All supplies provided.
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Dina's Winter Birds-Three Card Class
Saturday, October 25, 10 am-1 pm, $25

If you like the above style, we will turn up the "mixed media" level a notch (I promise not to say BAM!!).
Class details here.
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Also, on the same day, Saturday, October 25, we have a class making three Elizabeth Craft designs cards, a stand-up glitter card, a pop-out card, and an accordion frame card.
Class is $25,  time: 2-4 pm
Class details here.

 
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Saturday, October 25, Marcia's BoBunny Christmas Album-in-a Box
10am - 1pm
$37
See details here.


 
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TIm Holtz-designed Cards
Saturday, November 1, 10 am-1 pm
$28
Bring your basic tools
See class details here.
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It's another Free Class!!
Mini Burlap Panel
Monday, November 3
choose either 11am, or 1 pm
registration required
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It's another "turn-it-up-a-notch" class...if you took the free class where we did the small panel, as shown above, you should bring it and you will get a $5 discount on this class.
Four wintery panels, Tim Holtz-style
Frame included.
Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans' Day)
10 am-1 pm
$25
See class details here.
We are also offering this class on Sunday, December 7, 1-4 pm.

 
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Tim Holtz-designed Holiday Burlap
Saturday, November 15, 10am-1 pm
$35
See class details here.
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Kate B's Holiday Configuration Tray
Tuesday, November 18, 11 am- 4 pm,  OR, Sunday, November 23, noon-4 pm
$75 includes all materials
Preregistration is closed October 31.
See class details here.
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Dina Wakley-style Mixed Media Holiday Canvas

Saturday, November 22, 10-noon.
$19
See class details here.

 
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We are still in the Planning stages for a few of our memory Box card classes...watch for them to be scheduled.
Joanne Sharpe
Artful Lettering Book Tour class

***Friday, November 7-All day class with Joanne Sharpe

On Friday, November 7, Joanne is returning to hone our lettering skills. This is called the "Artful Lettering Book Tour" class. In this class you will create a journal just like the one shown in her book, and Joanne will cover about a dozen of her favorite techniques for the book.

For all students in either the Friday class or the weekend event...all tombow markers will be 30% off.

 
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This journal will serve as a great source of inspiration for you, and you can practice and add to the book...and even make new ones as it fills. If you already have a copy of her book, The Art of Whimsical Lettering, you will need to bring it to class, along with a composition book, a few glue sticks, and your "pen stash." (We currently have the book on hand for purchase, if you do not have one. If you are taking the class, you may receive 10% off of the book price.)  It is not required to have the book, but it will be helpful.  Also, some smaller pieces of decorative paper, or scrapbook patterned paper will be a good addition to the book.
Here is the official list of what to bring to class.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST: Bring a wide ruled, school grade hard cover composition book, your favorite lettering markers, small watercolor (pans) set, black pens, alcohol markers (i like Copic, ), black waterproof pens like Micron or Pitt, pencil, eraser, glue stick, assorted washi tape.
***BOOK PURCHASE HIGHLY SUGGESTED FOR EACH STUDENT ***Students will learn and elaborate on several techniques from my book to start their inspiration journal.  Book signing during class work.
 
Class space is limited, and the class cost is $65, non-refundable.
Class will run on Friday, Nov. 7, from 10am-4pm, with a lunch break.
Wild & Whimsical Women Mini Art Retreat
There is a recent video here on the Facebook page showing these samples.
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 2014
10am-4pm each day.
...here is Joanne's Blog or Facebook entry about coming here...
"Look who's cruisin' up to ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING in Topsfield, MA in a few weeks!!! My BFF Sue Pelletier and i are team teaching on the WHIMSICAL WOMEN ART TOUR November 8th and 9th!!! Come laugh, paint and letter with us for TWO WHOLE DAYS and make some colorful whimsical art. Check out the photos of the beautiful journal and CALL THE STORE FOR MORE INFO: ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING at 978-887-6397. Space is limited, see you then."

Spend the weekend with Joanne Sharpe and Sue Pelletier, creating the best mixed media journal you ever saw. On Saturday, there are two sessions with Sue in the lead (Joanne will be helping!), creating the canvas board covers, so that they can dry overnight. In addition to the book covers, you will also create a wild woman 9x12 stretched canvas.

Then, on Sunday Joanne takes the lead (and Sue is on the assist team) with the journal pages and drawing techniques for the innards of the book.
Here is the partial supply list, for you to bring with you to class, for the Sue section of the class:  We will have all the elements available here for purchase. Pre-orders accepted.
2  9x12 flat canvas panels
1  9x12 stretched canvas
acrylic paints (include skin color)
matte gel medium
assorted brushes
water cup
Black & white Scribbles fabric paint (these are $1.69 available here.)
Joanne's list will follow.

  The finished product will be an artful book that can stand up in the open position and be an inspiration to you and all who know you.


This is a full weekend event, and the cost is $200 for all four sessions, and whatever materials the teacher provides.I have started the  list of what you need to bring, and it will continue to be posted in an upcoming newsletter. Again, spaces are limited. We are delighted to have these two very talented teachers teaming up and presenting this weekend here, for the first time anywhere.
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We are well Under Way...
"May I Have the Envelope, Please!!"

We are beginning a very special promotion for October. Starting on Monday, October 6, whenever you spend $50 or more,  you are automatically entered!! 

Here's how it works: when you spend $50, you may choose a "Sealed Envelope."  The deal is that this envelope must remain sealed!!  The redemption date is Saturday, November 22, upon which day you make your purchase, and when checking out, you may finally open your envelope.

SO, NOTA BENE  (Latin for note well)  Don't even think about coming into the store waving an opened envelope and coupon for whatever it says...all opened envelopes are void.  No exceptions. Use your head!!

There will be assorted prizes, and %-off, ranging from 15% off up to 50% off of your whole purchase...and additionally, there will be ten grand prizes, randomly assigned to ten different envelopes!!

The grand prizes include:
a coupon for 100% off of your entire purchase (there will be two of these!)
a $250 GC to AE,
a $100 GC to AE,
a Big Shot machine from Sizzix,
a Prima Basket filled with Prima goodness,
a Tim Holtz basket filled with his own special charming stuff,
and to round it all out,
three unique gift baskets filled with assortments from our favorite vendors.

Read the following "Fine Print" for rules and guidelines.
**Classes not included in this promo.
**Initial qualifying  purchase includes regular-priced merchandise only.
**On November 22, redemption day, your  purchase may include sale items.
**the "6-box card" will not be used on November 22.
**One envelope may be redeemed per person.
**If you happen to acquire more than one envelope, you must keep all of them closed, and on November 22, at check out,  choose the unopened envelope you wish to use, and hand it to the
staff member at the register. Once the envelope has been opened, there are no add-ons to your order. Removal of items will void the deal.  Items purchased under this "deal" are non-returnable.
**Any extra envelopes you have may be given to friends to use for themsleves.
Check out the great "Tim Holtz-themed" prize basket, as well as the "Prima" prize basket...all part of our secret envelope promo, going on now!! Read about it above.
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Silhouette Ongoing Learning...
We now have a Silhouette group that meets here once a month and they have their own blog.  All the info about meetings, what to bring, when to come, can be found there. If you would like to join our group, there is no fee, and you can bring your Silhouette machine and laptop, as we have wifi in the store. Find the Silhouette Blog here. 
 
Classes
a few notes...
All classes will need a minimum of three people in order to run, and we will give you a 72 hour notice if we need to cancel, in which case, you may take your refund as store credit or cash/cc refund (usually in the same form that you paid in.)

If you need to cancel a class on your part, here's the deal...
If it is a class taught by us, people here at the store, you need to cancel before 72 hours time, in which case you will receive a refund. Cancelations after this time period will receive the class supplies, and whatever is part of the class handouts. No refunds for cancelations after 72 hours before the class starts.

For visiting teachers, from far or near, there is a no refund policy for all classes. You may give it to a friend to use, if you wish.


 
 
 
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