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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

Newsletter for Friday, October 24

What are the two Kates up to here? Stay tuned to see what we are creating with this two-tray hinged box from Prima Marketing...it's a work in progress at the moment!...so watch this space!

"Kitchen-Sink-Sale-Revisited."
The sale will last until Saturday, October 25th.
Check out the video on FaceBook to see what is still there!! It is still very full...almost to the ceiling!!
In addition, we are putting all of our Halloween stamps, paper, dies, and embellishments on sale, starting on this Saturday, for 40% off.

Please check out my Facebook videos here. You don't need to belong...just go and browse.
I am revitalizing the Blog, too. You can find it here.

The class run-down for the Month of November was featured in last week's newsletter. Here are the bare bones, with links.

Dina's Winter Birds-Three Card Class
Saturday, October 25, 2-4 pm, $25
Class details here.

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

TIm Holtz-designed Cards
Saturday, November 1, 10 am-1 pm
$28
See class details here.

It's another Free Class!!
Mini Burlap Panel
Monday, November 3
choose either 11am, or 1 pm
registration required...see sample here.

Four wintery panels, Tim Holtz-style
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.

Tim Holtz-designed Holiday Burlap
Saturday, November 15, 10am-1 pm
$35
See class details here.

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.

Dina Wakley-style Mixed Media Holiday Canvas

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

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 Saturday class..all tombow markers will be 30% off.

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.

We are adding a second session for Joanne's Lettering Class, on Saturday, November 8, for those of you who are not able to make a Friday Class. Joanne is a great teacher ...not to be missed...you will get so much from her class. Same cost and time. This is the same class as is being offered on Friday, so same supply list applies. You can check out the details here.

I couldn't resist adding a few photos of what is new in the store...going forward, these will appear mostly on the blog. Here is Carta Bella's new release...a little bit woodsy, with a little of the holidays thrown in there, too.

After the ordering mix-up was solved, we finally have a supply of the smaller gauge, fine line applicator in stock now. This is the adhesive that Pam Carriker told me would work well...this plus PVA glue, which is on its way in. This is the 20 gauge needle tip. It works well with fluid acrylics and glues. The 18 gauge works well for heavy body acrylic paints.

Here's a bit of Inspiration...
well, a few bits. First, this great stamp actually does translate into a great colored image. It was embossed with Hero Arts white embossing powder, on watercolor paper. Using a small round brush, wet the areas you want to color, touch your brush to your watercolor paint, and let it flow across the wet paper. Clean the brush and do another section.

My question is, really, when does Kate B. sleep?? ...really??...another great artful sample...Fantastic!
This one is nestled into a white Ikea frame (we have a few for sale here.) The lower pic shows the elements Kate used to create this: The tattered poinsettias die from Tim Holtz (always a classic), Martha Stewart's sprig punch, Penny Black's word dies, and the set of eight prints, ready for framing and other altered holiday art, (you can see six of the eight pics in the photo.) Missing from the photo is the Impression Obsession Pine Tree Branch die...one of my favorites...Come in and check it out!

The last bit of "inspiration" comes in the form of this burlap stocking...in case you have a new family member this holiday season...or need to revitalize your supply..also, a great hostess gift, filled with candy or treats...(Although...isn't anything filled with candy a great gift??)
On the blog, there is a full description of how it was done, with pictures of each step. (you can't tell from this photo, but the white holly is covered in glitter...of course.)
All the supplies are available here at the store. You can see the instructions here. (You might need to scroll down an article or two...I seem to keep putting stuff up there!)

We are well Under Way...
"May I Have the Envelope, Please!!"

We are coming down to the wire for our special "envelope promo."
Final qualifying purchase date is Friday, October 31.

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.

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.