4th Annual Make It, Take It, Give It!

Learn something new and create unique gifts.

Thursday, December 1, 7 to 10 p.m.

The Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Road, Cincinnati

RSVP to heavenstobetsyhandicrafts@gmail.com or call 513-807-3692.

$2 admission includes 5 tickets for raffle items.

Children 10 and older welcome with an accompanying adult

Here are the projects for this year: (Sorry for the scrambled order of the photos; Blogger and I are not getting along!)

Scrapbook Paper Bows with Nikki, $1 each.

Vintage Paper Cone Wreath with Jean, $5 each.

Organza Bow Pin or Barrette with Janice W., $7 each.

Quilt-as-you-go Christmas Tree Ornaments with Linda, $7 each.

Duct Tape Bobby Pin Bows with junior crafters Margo and Lila, $2 each.

Rainbow Soup in a Jar with Emilie, $10 each.

Beaded Earrings with Janice K. Choose angel, tree or Christmas candy, $8 to $10 per pair.

Flowing Fiber Scarf with Charlotte, $7.

Erlinda will be there, offering brow waxing ($10) and mini-massages for just $1 per minute!

Enjoy a dessert and coffee bar, and shop the boutique for gifts just right for giving friends, family, hostesses and even yourself!

You could win one of our raffle items! Grab a friend and join the fun!

Art Opening in Sharonville this Saturday, July 2

Hot! Hot! Hot!

A fresh and fiery exhibit of fiber art, assemblages and artisan jewelry

July 2-Aug 18, 2011

Opening Reception, Saturday, July 2, 2 to 5 p.m.

Sharonville Fine Arts Center

11165 Reading Road, Sharonville OH 45241

Gallery hours: W/Th/F, 10 am-5 pm, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm

513-554-1014

Featured Artists:

Charlotte Davis

Linda Feucht

Lynda Gilcher

Anne-Marie Herrera

Mary Karg

Carrye Kearns

Gun-Marie Nalsen

Teresa Nieberding

Carolyn Tindal

Janice Weiser

Summer Camp Project

Here's a sample of the fabric mosaic project we'll do in our Color Wonderful camp, June 14 to 16 at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. The camp is geared toward kids age 10 and up.

Register now by emailing us heavenstobetsyhandicrafts(at)gmail.com or by calling 807-3692.

Come join the fun!

Summer Camps!

Join us for another year of creative fun!

Color Wonderful

June 14-16, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Make “hue-tiful” projects while exploring color. Complete a fabric mosaic, cuff bracelet and tote bag while learning more about fabric art techniques. Snacks provided.

Ages 10 and up, $90 camp fee + $20 for supplies

Make It Green

July 6-8, 9:30 to 1 p.m.

It’s all about recycling and repurposing—and creating fun and funky projects out of stray socks, felted sweaters, paper bags and cast-off cargo pants. Bring your own lunch. We provide snacks and beverages.

Ages 10 and up, $90 camp fee + 20 for supplies

Fabricate

August 15-17, 9:30 to 1 p.m.

Put your basic sewing skills to work--or learn new ones! Make a pincushion, fabric collage and fabric book. Explore embroidery, embellishments and block printing. Bring your own lunch. We provide snacks and beverages.

Ages 10 and up, $90 camp fee + $20 for supplies

New location! We’re excited to offer camp this year at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center at 11165 Reading Road. The center is a beautiful facility that’s easy to access from 75 and 275.

Registration is required. To register, email heavenstobetsyhandicrafts(at)gmail.com or call 513-807-3692.

Don't Fear the Zipper!

Zippers are easy! Really!

Learn several zipper methods in this class for adults. We'll make pouches and learn two other zipper applications suitable for clothing.

Monday, March 7, 10 a.m. to noon.

Class fee $20, plus $5 supply fee.

Mixed Media Night Returns!

Spend an evening stretching your creativity. The Heavens to Betsy gals will facilitate (not teach! J ) a hands-on workshop in which you’ll create mixed media artwork, based on the theme “Home is Where the heART Is.”

This time around, we’ll start with Grungeboard** then embellish away with all sorts of goodies.

$10 admission includes Grungeboard and refreshments.

We’ll have plenty of supplies, but if you’d like to share (or use) elements from your stash, feel free to bring beads, buttons, twigs, assorted papers, fabric, yarn, string, paint, wire, sequins, stamps, tools, etc. etc.

January 28, 7 to 10 p.m.

Heavens to Betsy Handicrafts

Loveland Art Studios on Main

Register today: heavenstobetsyhandicrafts@gmail.com;

513-807-3692

Please be sure to register! If inclement weather forces us to cancel, we’ll need your contact information.

**Find out more about Grungeboard at http://www.timholtz.com/vid_grungeboard.html

Make It, Take It, Give It Projets

Oh what fun it is to craft and have handmade goodies to give as gifts!
Come to our third annual Make It, Take It, Give It on Friday, November 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. 103 Wentworth Ave.

Here are the projects we're offering this year:
Super Sparkling Paper Stars. Jean Griffin shows you how to create these celestial beauties in two sizes. Make a bunch and string them across your mantel, tie them on gifts or hang them on your tree. Small star $2, Large star $4, includes all materials and instructions.














Pretty As A Picture Frames. Lynn Danen Walton shows you how to embellish a frame. Just slip your favorite snapshot inside and voila! The perfect gift! inside. Lynn will have frames ribboned in Wyoming Cowboy blue, ready for you to personalize with a name, graduation year, jersey number, etc. Choose a 4x6 frame for $12 or a 5x7 frame for $15.














Warm Hands, Warm Heart Handwarmers. Give the gift of warmth this year. Needle felt a design of your choice onto squares of recycled wool, then whip up a pair of microwaveable handwarmers to slip in your loved one's pockets. $9 per pair, includes instruction from Janice and all materials.









Hot Hostess Gift! Instead of a bottle of wine, try bringing a batch of ready-to-make soup to your next get-together. Emilie D'Agostino makes it easy for you to pull together this beautiful soup mix. She gathers all the ingredients; you fill the bags and tie on the recipe card and decorative accents. Just $8 each.


Emilie will have her Charming Candies on hand, too!


Hope you can join us! Send an email to heavenstobetsyhandicrafts(at)gmail.com and let us know which project or projects you'd like to make.

Not feeling crafty? Just stop by for a nibble or a cup of cheer. You can browse our mini-boutique for great gifts or just sit and chat! See you on the 19th!