CROPPING OUT JUVENILE DIABETES

 

Saturday, it was all about

Cropping out Juvenile Diabetes.

While we had creative fun,

we also raise money for this worthy cause.

 

There were bags full of goodies for us

to purchase tickets for chances to win.

Cat, Vickie, and two Sharons went to

Mark Witschorke's  Antique store before

Cat's opened and picked up some things to alter.

 

This window/shelf is one

that Sharon Leonard purchased to alter

for Christmas.  

 The finished product will look great on her 

walls during the holidays.

 Cat altered this picture frame 

for the Christmas holidays.

The candy striped rods were also purchased

at Mark's.

 

This picture frame is another one that

Sharon Leonard altered.

Very elegant!

We had lots of fun creating on Saturday

while cropping for a great cause.

Plus we won same great prizes!

 

ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CROP

It's been 11 years since Cat's opened

 and we have been celebrating all month 

with endless classes, 

 2-day crops,

and guest designer Ken Oliver teaching. 

Thanks to all of you that have supported us

 through the years 

and that continue to support us. 

Without YOU, this crazy venture would not have happened. 

We hope to be around until Cat is too darn old to keep up the pace!

This past Saturday/Sunday we 

had a full house for the Anniversary crop.

Glenda was busy working on her make and take.

Later on, she got busy with her Cricut and

made us a sign for the back door that most of us use.

Happy Anniversary to the store!!!!

Julie, Pam, and Valerie were watching as Cat

demonstrated how to create the make and take.

Everyone had fun using the 

Art Anthology stencils, inks, and mediums

to create their make and takes!

Taqueria la Estrella was THE place to eat!

Some of us had lunch AND dinner from there!

Free margaritas made it very popular for dinner.

Their street tacos have been popular at

the store for quite some time.

All of their food is delicious.

 What can you do with a specimen slide holder? 

 We decided to find out with a contest.

 Some thought we were nuts, 

others took the challenge and ran with it.

 

Sharon made a really cute tribute to her grandmother complete with a pic.

Gloria did her waiting for Santa in pinks and beiges. Too cute.

 

Julie took her's to Paris.

 

Pam's adorable mini frame of her daughter.

 Nanci judged the entries and

 Pam was our winner with her adorable tribute to her daughter.

A fabulous time was had by all.

Looking forward to the next

11 years!!!

SHAMROCK IMAGINATION

 

Three corks banded together

+ green paint

+ hand drawn stem

EQUALS

a Shamrock!!!

Cat started playing around during the last crop and

found a unique way to paint some shamrocks.

 

When trying this technique, it is important that the 

corks be the same size.

 

Create some polka dots using a single cork and some paint.

 

We have these really cute wooden blocks for sale at the store.

Take some twine and wind it around the block

and tie it at the top.

Cute, huh!

 

Add some paint and look what a cool texture you 

create on your tag/project.

Stop by the store and pick up some of these blocks

and see what you can do with them.

Try out these techniques and come up with some of your own!

 

MIXING IT UP WITH JEN STARR

 

We all had a blast mixing it up with Jen Starr (far right).

Some of us were able to share our finished (or almost finished) canvases,

but some were wet and couldn't be shared with you.

Ann and Pam decided to share their inky hands!

 

Sharon was working hard on some of the techniques we learned

during the day.

Cat caught me working so hard on my technique that my hand was a blur!  LOL!

 Everyone gathered around Jen as she demonstrated various techniques using

products from Viva Decor, Art Anthology, Ranger, Stampendous, and Crafter's Workshop as well

as acrylic paints and various other mediums.

 

We all loved the class with Jen!

Can't wait for her next visit to Texas!!!

TWISTED TUESDAY.....(REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY!)

Have you done Painting with a Twist? 

Have you tried Altered Art? 

Well--we are combining the two fun mediums, 

adding a pinch of techniques 

and you will complete a great canvas to hang in your home for the fall.

Join us as Nanci takes you through the fun

 of painting and altering a canvas. 

We will have lots of fun, 

get totally messy 

but the results you will love!

Just think happy pumpkins,

 chevrons, 

ribbons to hang, 

chipboard, 

paint. . .

get the idea?????

You MUST be pre-registered by Sept 23rd 

(THAT'S TODAY!!!!!!!)

in order to have your nameplate made.

Cost: $35 

Just wear old clothes and come have fun.

MEOW WOW IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.....

 

Are you ready for an amazing day this Saturday with 
Meow Wow?

 This will be an all day, technique driven, 

 

outta the box and over the top creative event. 

Learn to use the latest in mixed media and altered art that 

 works for your layouts as well as home decor. 

Everything from basic stamping to Tim Holtz style tags with paint, 

inks, 

distressing 

and whatever we come up with.
 

 You will complete an altered art canvas during this session. 

Make it whimsical, 

make it elegant, 

make it vintage, 

make it YOUR way! 

 Upon completion you will get your 

Bachelors of Arts Degree if you took the 
 Back to the Basics class on August 9th. 

If not, you will receive an honorary degree.
 

 Lite Lunch Included.

Guest Instructor: Nanci Holtsford

Cost: $50

WOW...YOU BETTER HURRY!

Cat took an altered art class at CHA from Nathalie Kalback and had a blast.  

Guess what came in at the store today!

The Creative Palette "Gelly Plates" that Nathalie used in her altered art projects! 

 There are great instructions and photos on the back that show how to use them.  

I picked mine up today and can't wait to use it!  

Also got all of her new stamps & each set comes with a stencil! 

 The pic of the included stencil is in the upper right corner.

 Each stamp set has a different stencil. 

Check out the big splat stencil that comes with these fun stamps.  AWESOME!!!

This is the stamp set that Cat used in class and had so much fun using.  

All of these stamp sets are literally FLYING out of the store.

Cat ordered more of the Gelly Plates than she did the stamps, so there are plenty of those.

But, if you see a stamp set you want, you better hurry....

or you may have to wait for the

REORDER!!!

LET'S GO EXPLORING!

Happy Columbus Day!  

It's a great day to visit the store and 

EXPLORE!!!!

Explore our stencil selections from Crafter's Workshop, Tim Holtz, Clear Scraps, and others.  Great selection for your mixed media needs.

If you are planning to play in mixed media, you definitely want to check out the Viva Decor products

as well as the fabulous WOW embossing products.

Have you played with washi tapes???   As you all know, I love them and have a small (or not so small) collection of washi tapes.  Once you start using them, you won't be able to stop!  And, there are some in the sale bins.....

There are all kinds of stamps for you to use:  background, Christmas, birthday, humorous, elegant, so many stamps to choose from you might get lost while exploring them!

Explore our selection of die cutting supplies.  We have dies from Sizzix, Lifestyle Crafts, and Impression Obsession - explore the offerings from each of these companies.

Come explore the new product on the tables and in the front of the store to get the latest and greatest.

Explore the Christmas collections under the Christmas trees.  There are so many beautiful collections you will have a hard time choosing!

Of course, you've got to explore the sale bins.  I think there was still some left after the girls got through stocking up on Saturday!  LOL!

So, come explore with us at Cat's on this marvelous

COLUMBUS DAY!