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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
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30 Main St, Topsfield, MA 01983, 978-887-6397, www.absolutelyeverything.com
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A reminder...
I am putting posts on Facebook almost every day...soon more videos...You do not need a Facebook account! Just go to www.facebook.com/absolutelyeverything to see our stuff!! |
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Just Announced...
The newest Distress color, for the month of April, is Fossilized Amber.
It was just shown on Tim's blog, and the sets should be going out to us by Monday
The full set includes a pad, re-inker, stain, paint, spray, and marker. We offer a 20 % discount if you purchase the full set. We have a list of people who are doing so, and they receive the first batch as it all comes in. I am ordering plenty, so there will be lots to choose from. You can join this pre-order group at anytime, just call the store. (978-887-6397)
All items are available individually. Be sure to check out the past three colors from the first quarter of 2015, in the store now. |
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Richele Christensen returning for Three Classes!!
April 25 & 26
Please check out all the details here |
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Each of these classes focuses on a very different type of project, so, many bases will be covered, and you will leave the weekend with a wealth of artistic techniques under your belt, which you can apply to all of your card-making, art journaling, and home decor projects.
Early sign-up is always best as seats will be limited. Prepayment is required, and there are no refunds for these three classes.
Last years students were beyond delighted with their resulting projects. Don't miss Richele this time around. |
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| A few new items...Kaisercraft papers, and Tim Holtz cards and envelope sets... |
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It's time for our Annual Yard Sale--this year, the date is Saturday, May 23 (I know, this is Memorial Day weekend...only time we could fit it in.)
There are four open spaces left.
At the Yard Sale, we invite anyone interested in selling their used stamps, stencils, inks, paint, papers, scrapbook supplies, etc (must be related to what we do here!) to join us for a shopping event, open to the public. It's a great way to do some recycling of your stuff, and for shoppers, there are always some great finds, either for yourself, or for your kids.
Set-up starts at 8 am, for the sellers, and shopping opens at 9 am....No early birds!!
AE will have some special sale items inside, and these tables will open at 8 am. We may even get this set up a day or two early. Watch the newsletter for further news.
Sellers will need to bring their own table and chairs, along with sunscreen, and money for change-making. Grocery store bags are always helpful...and shoppers, I encourage you to bring your own bag, too.
We do have a limit to the number of "vendors" that we can fit on the sidewalk in front of the store...so there will be a cut-off at some point. Registration is $20, for a six-foot space. Please register by calling the store, 978-887-6397. Early registration is suggested. No registration will be accepted by e mail or phone message.
Registrations are non-refundable.
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Upcoming Classes
We are all ready for spring!!...am I right, or am I right???
Let's get some lively card classes going! |
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Friday, today!, is the last day for...
"Water World!!" Free Drop-in Class
Would you like to improve your coloring skills?
Terri has a great series coming up this week. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 8-9-and 10, we are featuring all things "Water." Terri will have watercolor paper stamped and ready for you to create on, plus Tim Holtz Distress inks, Museum Aquarelle watercolor pencils, Inktense blocks, and Tombow markers. Everything will be laid out on the table, with water brushes available for everyone to use here. And you will each receive a small handout for reference at home. Do a bit of coloring, learn some new tips and techniques, and take home elements that you can turn into a card or toss into your scrapbook or art journal.
This is a "drop in anytime" sort of deal and the sessions are free! Join us anytime between 10 am and 4 pm, on these three days. |
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On Saturday, April 11, 10 am - 12:30, Terri will take you into the May Flowers world, with four cards, using Tombow markers. These are gorgeous yet simple-to-make cards. Class is $22.
Please be sure to bring a water brush with you. Also, bring your basic tool kit, with adhesive roller and foam tape. Terri does a lot of pre-cutting for you, so the class will move along well. |
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Coffee and Stamping...What Could be better??
Terri has a special morning planned on Wednesday, April 15. Join her, between 10am and noon...bring your own coffee, and we will supply the sweets!! Enjoy a leisurely morning of stamping and coloring. Terri will have the new Tim Holtz "Coffee Stamps" set out and we will supply all the paper and Distress inks for coloring ...everything you need to enjoy yourself. Cost is $15
Please call the store to register. 978-887-6397 |
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Painting with Distress Ink (includes a free stencil)
Saturday, April 18, 10am-2, pm. (bring or buy lunch) class is $39. Final day for sign-ups for this class is Wed. April 15.
Here's a new class from Terri...using the newest Tim Holtz baby and toddler stamps. In this class you will make ten cards...all small note card size... and the coloring will all be done with the mini Distress ink pads. Please bring your own water brush, and each student will receive the "Splatter" stencil to use in class and then take home.
If you are so inclined, this would make a great baby gift for a new mother. Just tie them up with a bit of ribbon!
Terri is offering this class as a six-card option, on Thursday, April 23, 10 am-noon. $25. (stencil also included)
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| Marcia's Graphic 45 Card Class, ongoing for the year, is now full. In general, the class will meet every third Sunday of the month. The next class is on Sunday, March 22, followed by the April 19th class, and then the May24th class. (note date change) |
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Summer Stamp Camp!
Terri, Kate B., Marcia and I have just put the summer "Stamp Camp" on the schedule. It will be on Saturday, June 20. 10-noon. Cost is $18, and we will have four tables that you will rotate through and you will make four very cool cards/projects.
We have only one session planned at this time, so sign up early!! |
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| Here are a few of the classes I will be offering in the upcoming months. |
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Introduction to The Art of Zentangle
Join Kate to learn the basic idea as well as 8 different designs. All materials are provided. Cost is $25. There are four different dates available, all for the same intro class. Choose your date:
Wed. April 22, 5-7 pm, or Wed. May 6, 1-3 pm, or Wed. May 6 (same day!) 5-7 pm,
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Basic Copic Coloring Class spaces added
Come prepared to get very familiar with your Copic markers, and some great techniques for using them. We have had to reschedule this class, and are giving you a choice of two dates. The Intro Class is the photo on the left, and is offered on the following dates:
Wed. April 29, 5-7pm,(spaces available)
or Sat. May 16, 10-noon.(full) $25
New date-Saturday, June 6, 10-noon (plenty of room)
I will do an intermediate Copic coloring class also on the same Saturday, May 16, from 1-3pm (also full)
new date--Saturday, June 6, 1-3pm
$25 (shown in photo on the right)
I limit the class to 5 people so everyone gets special attention.
I will post a list of the markers to bring (see below.)
(I am waiting to see if we get the stamps in that I need for the cards...if we don't, I will adjust the samples.)
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Below are the Copic markers we are using for both classes:
0 blending copic marker
BG 11, 13, 15
YG 03, 95
E 07, 30, 33, 35, 37
C 0, 3, 5, 8 (THIS IS A NEUTRAL GREY, COOL)
R 20, 24, 29
YR 04, 09
B 00, 000
Y 17
I will have these colors available in class, but you will need to share, so, if possible, it is best to have your own set. (and...Copics are on sale now, too!) |
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Gelli Plate art--Introductory Class, Saturday, May 9,
10 am -3 pm. $45.
You will receive a 6x6 gelli plate as part of the class. The gelli plate is yours to take home. Please bring the following with you:
a soft rubber brayer, assorted acrylic paints, baby wipes, paper towels. All the papers, stencils and other assorted tools will be provided. We will make a mini book with a bunch of our prints.
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Art Journal Introduction, Saturday May 23, 11-3 pm
class cost is $40.
In this class, we will create our own small art journal, and then learn assorted techniques for covering the pages. There will be a hand-out to take home after class. We will be using acrylic paints, assorted inks, stamps, brushes, stencils, and more. All these will be provided in class. Bring scissors, a few flat brushes, white gesso, baby wipes, and a water container. Assorted acrylic paints, inks and stencils will be provided in class.
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Gelli Printing T-Shirts
Saturday, May 30, 11-2 pm
Class is $35
Everyone will receive a round gelli plate to keep. You will get either the 4 inch or the 6 inch,...they cost the same...and we will share sizes as we create very cool t-shirts. I will provide a medium that makes your acrylic paints work on fabric. You need to bring a washed t-shirt (with a cardboard insert of some type to protect the back of the shirt,) your acrylic paints (Please include black and white, and then colors of your choice--a metallic may be a nice addition!)) a soft rubber brayer, paper towels, and a heat tool. My samples will be up shortly.
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Special Orders
We are definitely not done filling the store, and much of the new stuff is still to arrive, so please let us know if you are hoping that we will carry something you have had your eye on...I am open to suggestions!!
Even though we will be carrying a bit of a different mix of items in the store, we will be happy to special order sets of scrapbook papers, and other items that you don't see in the store. We have a great supplier, and as long as they can get it for us, we are happy to get it for you. If you know you are heading down (or up) for a visit, give us a 7-10 day lead, and we may be able to have it here in time for your visit. Plus, we are still able to ship most items to you...just give us a call. 978-887-6397
(Please note: we do not ship individual pieces of 12 x 12 paper, and we will now do free shipping at $100.)
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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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