Get in out of the heat!

We've got some fabulous classes coming up this week!  Check these out:

Fan-cy Fans with Donna and Bobbi on Friday, July 18th from 7-9PM.

Come in and create a few Fan-cy fans, perfect for giving as a gift or for keeping cool this Summer.  You'll create a gorgeous card too!

Imitation Leather Journal with Donna on Saturday, July 19th from 10AM - 12PM

Learn a really fun technique of turning cardstock into leather and create a fun mini book with your new-found knowledge.  You will complete one book, but Donna will give you the opportunity to create more book covers that you can complete at home.  This is a fabulous technique!

By the Sea Cards with Guest, Kathie DeLuca on Sunday, July 20th from 12-3PM

Come and make these beautiful watercolored cards in this fun class with Kathie!  We will be using Distress Stains as our medium to create these mini works of art.  We will pair it with some beautiful papers from Graphic 45 By the Sea Collection, and then add some cute embellishments to make 4 amazing cards!  If you would like to order this Time Holtz stamp set by Stampers Anonymous just let us know and we can have it waiting for you on the day of the class.
This class is for any level of stamper.


There's no need to stay inside to keep cool, come play with us and learn something new!

A New Year = A Crafty YOU!

Winter is the perfect time to start something new. 

Did you know that the top 5 most chose New Year resolutions are:
Loose weight
Get more organized
Save more money
Enjoy Life to the fullest
Learn something new

Over 45% of Americans make a New Year resolution.  If you are one of those that are looking to learn something new, we may have some classes for you!

Kept Creations has eight wonderful teachers that are on the schedule monthly and several others that guest teach here frequently.  There is always something fun to learn. 

Don't think your crafty?  No worries!  It's proven that the more you are creative, the more creativity will come to you.  It's like working out a muscle in the gym; use it and it will be more flexible, more fit and ultimately you become happier! 

Are you ready to work out your creativity in 2014?  Check out our class schedule for a class that might interest you.  We have  die cutting, jewelry making, water coloring, Copic markers, wool felting, home decor, quilling, stamping, knitting and more!  We even hold regular swaps for inchies, ATC's, altered arts and cards. (not sure what language I'm speaking?  Inchies are 1"x1" pieces of art and ATC's stands for Artist Trading Cards - these are 2.5"x 3.5" pieces of art).

We have a little bit of something for everyone!

Kept Creations is even hosting it's first retreat this coming March, 21-23rd, 2014.  This is the weekend to immerse yourself in mixed media.  Learning everything from image transfers to assemblage and more!

 If you've been thinking about creating a more crafty you in 2014, you may want to join Kim for Basics 101 on Wednesday, January 22nd.  Kim will go over just the basics you'll need to start.  Cutting, embossing, layering, stamping and more.  If you can't make January 22nd, give us a call at 781-447-4010 and we set up a private class for you!

Get creative in 2014!

Come Spin the Wheel and WIN!

Kim's away in Las Vegas and you know what that means??? 
When the boss is away, we all get to play!

Why should Kim and Patrick have all the fun this week?  June and Nicole are taking over and we've found our own roulette wheel to play with!

Come on in and play!  Stop in anytime Wednesday, July 24th through Saturday, July 27th and take a spin on our wheel!

Spin the wheel and wherever the ball lands will be the percentage discount off your purchase!!

No frequent Buyer cards will be punched during this promotion and sale excludes online purchases as well as classes.

Don't forget to check out our blog to see what Kim's up to in Vegas!

Kelly Kilmer is coming to Kept Creaitons!

Kelly Kilmer – Mixed Media Artist and Workshop Instructor.  Kelly experiments in Mixed Media Art, Art Journaling, Collage, Artists Books, Altered Books, Acrylic Painting, Bookbinding, Composition, Design and More…

Kelly will be visiting Kept Creations on Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th.  You don’t want to miss out on these fabulous classes and this wonderful mixed media artist and instructor! 

Telling Your Truth with Kelly - Friday, June 28th from 12-4PM - $80

 

 A Beautiful Life Journal with Kelly - Friday, June 28th from 5-9PM - $80

 

Journal This! with Kelly - Saturday, June 29th from 10AM - 12PM - $60

A Beautiful Necessity with Kelly - Saturday, June 29th from 1-5PM - $80

Open House!!

Join us on Saturday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd for:

• Free Make and Takes
• Demos
• PRIZES!!
• And A New Contest!

We'll be open for 6 months and we'd love to celebrate! 

Our altered clothespin was such a hit, we are putting another call out.  This time, we'd love to see what you can do with a wooden or plastic egg! Grab an egg and start altering!  Please only wooden or plastic, no edible eggs.


The instructors will have theirs on display and YOU can choose their winner! 

All customer entries received before Sunday, March 3rd at 4 PM will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to the store!  We'll use a random generator to choose the winner.

Beginner Workshops - Start Saturday!!!

Starting this Saturday, January 26th we will be offering FREE Beginner Workshops.  Each week, we'll bring you a different Beginner class - all free!  These workshops are only about 20-30 minutes in length.  All we ask is that you call us and let us know you are coming!  781-447-4010 All Workshops will be held at the Art Bar.  Here's a line up of our Beginner Workshops:

• Beginner: Stamping - Saturday, January 26th from 11AM - 11:30AM and Wednesday, January 30th from 1-1:30PM
• Beginner: Embossing - Saturday, February 2nd from 11AM - 11:30AM and Wednesday, February 6th from 1-1:30PM
• Beginner: Tools - Saturday, February 9th from 11AM - 11:30AM and Wednesday, February 13th from 1-1:30PM
• Beginner: Entire Series - Saturday, February 16th from 10AM - 4PM
• Beginner: Markers - Wednesday, February 20th 1-1:30PM and Saturday, February 23rd from 11AM - 11:30 AM
• Beginner: Glitter - Wednesday, March 6th from 1-1:30 and Saturday, March 9th from 11AM - 11:30AM
• Beginner: Mixed Media - Wednesday, March 13th from 1-1:30 and Saturday, March 16th from 11A:30 AM

If you've ever wondered how to use some of the product in the store, this is the perfect way to learn!  In your first Beginner Workshop you'll create a little notebook to keep notes and everyone will walk away with lots of knowledge and a little project based on the workshop taken.  Don't forget, the workshops are free but a quick call or email to let us know you are coming would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas! Store Reminder

Store Reminder!

Merry Christmas! You have only one day left to stop in and get those last minute Stocking Stuffers, Christmas gifts and Gift Certificates. Kept Creations will be closed for a small Christmas break.  We will be open Saturday, December 22nd from 10AM - 4PM.  We will be closed from Sunday, December 23rd through Tuesday, January 1st.  We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd at 10AM. A huge thank you to everyone for your continued support!  We wouldn't be here without you!  A very Merry Christmas to all of you and we look forward to serving you in 2013! Kim, Patrick, Nicole, June, Donna, Susan, Kate, Chris, Kristin, Sarah & Maria

15 South Ave. Whitman. MA | 781.447.4010

Small Business Saturday Special!

We will be open on Friday, November 23rd from 2PM - 9PM.  Saturday, November 24th from 10AM - 4PM and Sunday from 12PM - 4PM.  To celebrate, we are having a raffle!


For every $10 you spend you'll receive a raffle ticket.  
For every class you sign up for you, you'll receive 5 raffle tickets! 

Enter to win a large basket of goodies valued at over $150! 

WAIT, there's more! 

For every person that comes in and purchases over $50 in product, or signs up for two or more classes in November or December you will be entered to win a special basket of goodies valued at over $200!

Each basket is stuffed with stamps, dies, paper, embellishments and all the things you'll need to let your creativity come to life.

Don't forget, we offer a wish list for family and friends and we have gift certificates in any denomination.

Drawing will be at 4pm on Sunday, November 24th.

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Need more inspiration to come in this weekend?

Donna will be here with fabulous washi tape demos from 10AM - 2PM on Saturday, November 24th.

Wait until you see what she does with this fabulous stuff!  We'll even show you how to make your own!

If you'd like to stay for more fun, there's still room in her class, Penny Black Stamps from 2-4PM on Saturday, November 24th

Looking for time out on Friday, November 23rd?  We still have 2 spots open for our Round Robin event!