Monday, August 31, 2009

Sale and contest!

Hi Everyone,
as in the past we are having our annual Labor Day sale!
the dates are thurs sept 3rh, friday sept 4th and sat sept 5 th.the sale will be 20% off all in stock merchandise includes yarns, wood stock, ceramics and much more. don't forget we also have begun carrying Wilton cake supplies!

there will be some refreshments and snacks !Stop in and visit!

While you are here ask about our ONE SKEIN CHALLANGE COntest!!!

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Class Schedule! for the Fall and craft show schedule!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Fall Newletter!
Yes, fall is very fast approaching! So is the holiday season…….so now is the time to get started on those gifts your planning to make!
The shop is getting weekly and almost daily shipments now. New beads, new yarns, and lots of new ideas. We will be getting the first shipment of new fabrics either early September or late august.
Upcoming classes will include a basket class, knitted wire class, beaded scarf, circular sock class and more!
Here is the list and the dates!

September 19th
Entrelac Scarf Cost: $20.00 bring your own yarn and needles
Learn this knitting technique to make a wonderful scarf that resembles basket weave.
Time is 9:30 am – 11:30 am
September 19th Cost: $45.00 and includes all the materials you need!
Dual wine Basket
Sharon Owens will be here to teach you how to make a dual wine basket. Think of all people you could make this for!!
Time is 2:00 pm – approx 6:00 pm

September 26th
Fused glass class Cost: $25.00 and includes all the supplies
This class is back for an encore everyone who has taken it has enjoyed the class and pieces come out beautiful!
Time is 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

October 3rd
Knitting with wire Cost is $25.00 and includes enough materials to make one beaded knitted bracelet. You need to bring # 4 metal knitting needles.
Yes we’ve done this before , but we still get many requests for repeats of this class! Time is 1:00 pm – 4:pm
October 17th
Beaded Scarf class Cost is $25.00 and includes all the supplies you need to make a beautiful
Scarf…. Think of all the people you want to make this item for!
Ps I have created a new pattern for this beaded scarf class…..
Time is 1:00 pm—4 pm

October 24th
Circular Sock Class Class fee is $25.00 and includes all the materials you need except the needles. you will need size # 2 or # 3 32” circular needles.
Learn the technique that will free you from the fears of double pointed needles.
Very simple to do and very easy to learn, you will quickly become addicted to sock making. The yarns are beautiful and the method is easy!
Time is 1 pm—4 pm
October 31st
Jewelry class Class fee is $25.00 and includes the materials to make one necklace and a matching bracelet.
Learn to string the beads and add the clasps using the proper tools and materials.
You will find yourself planning all sorts of gifts for yourself and others!
Time is 1 pm – 4 pm
Here we go the holiday rush is on!!
November 6th and 7th
This is a two part class!
Swedish Star Class fee is $35.00 and includes all the materials to make a Swedish star
Sharon’s back to teach this beautiful Star for the Christmas season using basket reed and weaving.
Time is Friday nite is 6:oo pm and will last about an 1 ½ hours to set up the reed for the star which we will finish on Saturday . Saturday’s class will begin at 1:00 pm and will last around 1 ½ hours to finish the star!

November 21 st
Thanksgiving centerpiece Class fee is $35.00 and includes all the materials
Come and make your centerpiece for the upcoming holiday that will have them asking where you got it!
Time is 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
December 12th
Christmas tree basket class fee is $40.00 and includes all the materials
Sharon’s back!!! Come on in and make a beautiful Basket with a Christmas tree on the front!
This awesome basket will get you in the mood for the holidays!
Time is from 1:00 pm—4:00 pm

See you in January for more classes!!!!!!!!!!!


Craft show schedule!
I will be set up at the follow craft shows:
September 13 : join us for a day of music and food at the Narrows Center for the Arts on Anawan St.
Free music all day outside and inside! Lots of artistians will be set up outside on the street and the Narrows gallery of artists will also be open for your shopping pleasure.

September 20 : there is another day of free music and fun on Pine St!.. come on down and say hi!
October 10th and 11th : the 1st annual Fall River Gives back Craft Fair will be held at Bishop Connolly High School. This is sponsored by Citizens-Union Bank to Benefit the United Way of Fall River!

Tentative show: November 14th: Case High School craft show to benefit the Case High School Band.

November 21st: St. Anthony of the Desert Church on North Eastern Avenue. Food and pastry bazzar with Craft tables and white elephant tables thrown in for your added pleasure. Come on in and enjoy the Lebanese Cusine! The pastry is sweet and addictive!

November 28th and 29th : New Bedford Vocational High School will once again hold it’s annual Craft Fair!
Artistians from all over New England will have their Handmade merchandise on display for you to choose from. Don’t forget to get your raffle tickets and grab a bite to eat while your there. There’s lots to see.
And of course we will be set up at :
Durfee High School on December 5th and 6th: once again the Fall River Scholarship Foundation will host the annual Craft Fair with 200+ artist set up in the Gym!
This is our best show and gives us the chance to see all the folks who have helped make our shop what it is today. Don’t forget to stop by and say HI!

If you can’t make you can visit us at
http://www.kgkrafts.com for supplies and yarns.
http://www.artfire.com/users/kraftylady
http://www.1000markets.com/users/kgkrafts
http://www.handmadefusion.com/stores/Kraftylady
http://www.kraftylady20.etsy.com
also on Facebook , Ravelry, Plurk , and Twitter
if you are on any of these join me and say HI!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Annual Summer Sale

this applys to the Website as well.

www.kgkrafts.com


~~~~IT’S HERE~~~~
THE ANNUAL SUMMER SALE
25% Off
OFF ALL IN STOCK MERCHANDISE
SALE INCUDES CERAMICS, WOOD,
FABRIC, YARN, AND EVERYTHING!!!
A FEW EXCEPTIONS APPLY!
HUGE CLEARANCE SALE NOW GOING ON!BARGAINS IN ALL DEPTS, YARN,WOOD,SCRAPBOOKING AND MORE!
NEW ITEMS HAVE ARRIVED!! GET STARTED NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!

SALE ENDS AUGUST 8TH
NEW CLASS LIST AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST AND THE FALL!

Monday, July 13, 2009

Crazy Train Rider is

come take a ride and get some shopping done!!



ALL ABOARD!!! BEADLADY5 RIDES THE CRAZY TRAIN 7/12 & 7/13

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Christmas In July Sale!!! On Artfire!

yourstruli.blogspot.com/2009/07/artfire-christmas-in-july.html

this is the place to find the complete listing of all the Shops participating in the Christmas In July Sale on Artfire!!!
Time to go shopping!!!!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Exquisite Studios

http://www.ExquisiteStudios.artfire.com
is the new crazy train rider.....go shoppping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!