FUN product

Getting full...

The store is starting to fill up with wonderfully fun and creative products from Altenew, Honey Bee Stamps, Avery Elle, and WOW Embossing.  We are excited to bring in products from LDRS, Simple Stories over the next couple of weeks as well.

Additionally, we will be receiving new product from Spellbinders, Echo Park, and Lawn Fawn.  :)

Speaking of Lawn Fawn, we hope you can join us for the Lawn Fawn Spring Product Release Soiree on February 22, 2024 at 6pm.  Details here.  

Happenings 1/21/24

Store Hours week of 1/22/24

Monday & Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Update to store hours:  The store will primarily be open Wednesday through Sunday with the exception of a few weekends scattered throughout the year.  Most of the store closure dates will be posted in advance on the website.  You can always email at info@craftsonthemove.com.

Loving Lawn Fawn Dies!  Free Make and Take, for info click the image.

Have you seen?

Our class calendar...

Events and more

Walk-In Projects

I Spy Winter Rice Jar with Tag book and sticker sheet

Winter Page Layout

We also have a Birthday card set ( 3 - 5x7 cards) and a Glitter Jar (not shown)

Prices vary by project and supplies are limited.  Walk In hours are Thursdays in January from 10am to 4pm.  All tools and supplies are included in the workshop fee.

January Layout of the Month

Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1pm

Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7pm

Looking forward to warmer days in this January Workshop

• Pre-cut paper 
• 12x12 sticker sheet

Our tests on a Spellbinders layered stencil

Lets get to it:

In preparation for a card workshop in early February, we wanted to share some information and tips about layered stenciling.  Please note you results might vary, and we would love to hear what your experience has been with layered stencils.

First attempt:

Ink: Distress Ink
Paper: Recollections 110lb cardstock (smooth finish)

Stencils: in order

For some reason the inks were not "smoothing" out on the cardstock, and the final product looked splotchy.  I tried to smooth it out by blending a light layer of yellow ink, I mean why not? 

Hot Mess

Second attempt:

Ink: Distress Ink
Paper: Ranger Watercolor 

Stencils: out of order

I was not able to line the sentiment up correctly.  This would have been a good card front if I had centered the dark pink sentiment better.  I really like the color combination on this one, and wish I had written it down, but thinking,  Worn Lipstick, Mustard Seed, and Kitsch Flamingo

Distress Ink and watercolor paper

Third attempt:

Ink: Distress Ink

Paper: Distress watercolor 

Stencils: not all of them and the mask

I used the mask for the center and brushed pink around it.  I then went in with the sentiment, and it would have been nice, but the paper ripped in the center.  At this point, I was really wishing I had the Pixie spray at home. 

Distress Ink and watercolor paper

Fourth attempt:

Ink: Distress Ink

Paper: Distress watercolor 

Stencils: Not in order

Love the colors on this one, but I didn't line up the sentiment right again, probably because I went out of order, and there is a smudge on the right.  The stencil moved during ink application. (bummer)

Distress Ink and watercolor paper

Fifth attempt:

Ink: Distress Oxide

Paper: Recollections 110 pound white cardstock

Stencils: in order

My favorite.  The Oxide inks were easier to blend on the cardstock, and they did not bleed as much.  The Oxide ink tends to stay where you lay it.  I also added Oxide ink to the card base with a little extra something. (take the class to find out)

My Favorite

Tips:

1. Pixie Spray would have been useful for two of the stencils because of the "a" and the "e" have pieces that moved around while I was blending.

2. Do not oversaturate you paper.  Initially, I was oversaturating my paper with the inks, and I think that is part of the reason it bled.  The other reason, was I didn't have the Pixie Spray to keep the stencil in place.

3. The stencils are hard to line up on a piece of paper cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (A2 Card).  This particular stencil set is slightly larger than A2 making alignment challenging.  A sheet of grid paper would have been helpful.

4. The Oxide inks worked well, but if you want the colors more vibrant use the Distress Inks, and I recommend using a watercolor paper.  Most papers have a smooth and textured side.

5. Use the stencils in order.  

6. The mask is helpful and great for trying different looks.

If you try this or tried it, let me know your thoughts. 

Happy crafting!

It is off to a GREAT start

 Woohoo 2024 is off to a GREAT start

Store hours week of 1/8/2024

• Monday - Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 9am - 5pm
• Friday: 1pm - 5:30pm
• Saturday: 9am - 5pm
• Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Our FREE Card Workshop was a BLAST!!!

Thank you to everyone who came to the event, it was a huge success!!

Walk In Projects start this week.

We provide everything for a few select crafts.  Visit the store between 10am and 4pm on Thursday in January, select a craft, and make it.  Quantities limited per craft and available while supplies last.

Price, age, workshop time, and experience level, vary by project.

January's Class includes:

• Single winter themed scrapbook page
• I Spy Rice Jar w/ mini tag album and sticker sheet
• 3 - (5x7) Birthday cards
• Glitter (calming) Jar

Single Scrapbook Page

I Spy Jar

Looking for a craft to get or of the house?  Learn something new, socialize, and make a cook project with one of our workshops.  Check out our calendar of events here, we have over a dozen classes/events on our calendar through March.  Most classes are limited to 6 people, don't miss out.

Have you tried layered stencils?

Check out this fabulous card created for a special anniversary using layered stencils from Spellbinders, Distress Inks, and blending brushes.  Simple technique.  Beautiful results.

What colors would you use for the card?

Happy Crafting

Happy 2024

 We are going to make 2024 SO MUCH MORE!!!

Inspiration

Quick and easy to make mini album made with an Echo Park Mini Theme collection.  We have the paper collection in stock.

Additional items used:

• 5x7 chipboard
• Cinch Binding System
• Metal Binding
• White cardstock

Sign up for Friday's Mystery Project night here.  

What is it?

• 1st Friday of every month
• Coordinating paper with embellishments (every month varies, but if you want to know, ask)
• 2 1/2 hours of designated crafting time to work on a project 
• Inspiration: We will provide at least one completed project made with the product.
• Reduced event fee

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Tutorial: foil transfer sheets

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Store hours for week of 1/1/2024

Friday: 1pm to 5:30pm

Saturday: 9am to 5pm  (the email had the incorrect closing time)

Sunday: 10am to 4pm