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!

A few spots left!

Hi there busy Christmas shoppers.  Got all your cards done, presents wrapped, baking???  Hah! neither have I!  So what do you say we get together and commiserate on 12/18 for my Cascading Box class and we'll have a merry time telling one another what we HAVE NOT accomplished for Christmas.  Misery loves company, so let's be miserable together!  I'll even try and persuade My Man to bake something.  Imagine, noshing and crafting -- doesn't get any better than that.  Give Kim a call and join us.  See you there!

Gifts from your heart and your hands

As the holiday season rushes towards us like a runaway train, it is easy to fall into the Stress Trap. You know- the constant worry about gifts and costs that can rob us of the joys of the season. We deny ourselves the soothing pleasure of crafting so we have more time to shop and wrap and spend and worry. Well, it's time to break that ugly circle.

Handmade gifts are the answer! Everyone loves (and admires) gifts made by hand. They are so much more thoughtful and meaningful than a store-bought item. Usually hand-made gifts are less expensive and the time spent crafting them is pleasant and therapeutic. So, get out your gift list and spend a little happy time on Pinterest gathering great ideas.  Bring back the joy and meaning of the season (and lower your stress level at the same time). 

Here's a thought to inspire you. I never attend a holiday party without bring a hostess gift. I generally bring wine which I "wrap" in a store-bought wine gift bag. This year, I have decided to skip the bag and  try something different. Using Viva Decor and Art Anthology paints, I altered this bottle of wine as a hostess gift. Tip- using a sponge to "pounce" dimensional paint onto the bottle gives it a cool rough surface. I glued on snowflake gems, and used my Craft-Dee-Bowz to make a glamorous bow. It was quick, it was easy, it was fun...and it is sure to make a splash at the holiday party next week! 

Now take a moment to think.....what could YOU being doing instead of fighting crowds at the mall! Please share your tips and ideas here, so we can all have more enjoyment of the season!

Holiday Round Robin Lineup

Last chance for signups for Saturday's annual Holiday Round Robin! Here is the project lineup:

Donna's designs-

A gorgeous elegant holiday tag with a lovely sentiment

A clever snow-flake covered luminary

A sweet treat mini holiday tote with a goodie inside

Chris' designs-

A Steampunky ornament

A textured gift box with flower embellishment

A holiday wall decoration

You will be doing all 6 projects in a fast, fun Round Robin event. This is also a great opportunity to test drive a quilting die from Art Gone Wild, some dimensional paints from Art Anthology and the brand new  Rose quartet mold from Wow. 

The instructors need prep time for materials, so sign up soon!

Round Robin- another peek!

Well, this picture does not do it justice! This is another clever creation from Donna. There are goodies in the middle of this cute little tote. Just another great project that will be in the annual Holiday Round Robin! 

Hope to see you there!

Heart Canvas

Hey! Who's going to the heart canvas class on Wednesday night? Can't wait- looks gorgeous. Anyway, does anyone know if there is a supply-tool list of stuff to bring???

Thanks,

Chris

Holiday Round Robin- Check this out!

Using the Art a Gone Wild quilting die, our gal Donna has created this gorgeous luminary! This will be one of the 6 Shabby-Chic holiday projects at the upcoming Round a Robin class. If you missed last year's RR, you can't miss this one! Donnas and Chris have created 6 fast holiday projects. You will jump from station to station, making 6 items suitable for gifting to neighbors, coworkers, babysitters.... It will be loud and energetic and fun. This is a no-miss event.

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks!