tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-81249002674755339 2013-05-30T12:02:17-07:00 Adventures of all things crafty going on inside Creative U Studios and the fun side notes to go with them! TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c01901cc554b6970b 2013-05-30T12:02:17-07:00 2013-05-30T12:02:17-07:00

We are turning 3 years old! Come celebrate with us and enjoy 30% off all in-stock yarn, including clearance yarn all day Saturday! 30% off Yarn One day only. Saturday June 1st 10:00am- 5:00pm Hope to see you there! Questions? Want the details and fine print? Check it out here.

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c019101a85c0d970c 2013-04-29T18:33:15-07:00 2013-04-29T18:33:15-07:00

EXCITING NEWS: We're a Craftsy Connect Retailer! Each day, we strive to offer you all the essentials you need in terms of supplies, inspiration, and education. However, there are times we aren’t able to offer a class or workshop on a topic or technique that you’re interested in. With that in mind, we’re thrilled to announce that Creative U Studios is officially a Craftsy Connect retailer! Being a Craftsy Connect retailer allows us to fill in the gaps in our class offerings--ensuring you have the education you need, at a time that is convenient for you. Here’s how it works:...

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017c3875f097970b 2013-04-08T21:15:03-07:00 2013-04-08T21:15:03-07:00

We are so excited to be a part of the Craftsy team! Both Sharon and I have taken online classes through Craftsy and really enjoyed the flexibility and the sheer talent that is offered in this platform. We feel this is a way that we can enhance what we offer to you as our customers. If you've never checked Craftsy out, then this is definitely the time to do it - they have extended their Spring Sale until April 9th at midnight!! Spring flowers are starting to bloom, and so are the savings at Craftsy! Our shop is excited to...

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017d41488862970c 2013-02-25T22:48:11-08:00 2013-02-25T22:48:11-08:00

Weaving is something that I have been interested in for some time. I got the chance to learn a little about it at TNNA and purchase a "class size" loom. I finally sat down to try out my loom and I have to tell you that I am totally hooked! Obviously, I am still a novice, but I really like it so far. It took me a little while to get it warped. I watched a couple of YouTube videos and followed a manual. Now I am on to the weft. I am really enjoying myself... I am hoping to...

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017ee87d51d3970d 2013-02-13T11:57:26-08:00 2013-02-13T12:01:29-08:00

Vera's class, New Year New Ewe is in full swing! Here are two proud ladies that have not only finished their sweaters, but their FIRST sweaters ever!! We share in you pride! You Go Girl(s)!! ~A

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017c3545457a970b 2013-01-03T10:00:14-08:00 2013-01-03T10:00:14-08:00

Several years ago one of my favorite scrapbook artists, Ali Edwards asked this same question. She introduced an interesting concept that I instantly adopted. The idea is to find a single word that you can apply to your life for a full year. Sort of like a New Year's resolution, but deeper, more like a value. My word for 2013 is simple. For me, this means working towards a simple life. This doesn't mean boring or bland, just not complicated. My hope is that by the end of this year I can look back and know that I have lived...

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017d3e7e7c78970c 2012-12-06T15:57:40-08:00 2012-12-06T15:47:27-08:00

If you are a magazine nut like I am, than you have no doubt seen this: The inspiration for this: I am so lucky to have such a crafty and creative team! After seeing the above mag cover I wanted to make a yarn ball wreath for the Studio. By the time I had gone to the store and bought the craft supplies needed I realized that my inspiration was bigger than my stamina still. So I did what I could - sat on my butt and covered styrofoam balls with yarn from my stash. The next day, I presented...

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017d3e44a249970c 2012-11-29T10:43:05-08:00 2012-11-29T10:43:05-08:00

After much consideration and in light of recent issues that have risen, we have decided to change our hours slightly. Our new hours will be in effect immediately. Our New Hours: Wed & Fri 11am-7pm Thursday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1-5pm We will be closed Monday and Tuesday. When there is a class schduled outside our normal hours we will be available 15 minutes before class starts in case you have to purchase any materials for class. This is also why we have to strictly enforce our class policies. Please make sure that you register for a class that you...

Amanda Ellaboudy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011168610bca970c017ee59ba483970d 2012-11-26T07:49:27-08:00 2012-11-26T07:49:27-08:00

As some of you may already know, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a couple of months ago. I underwent a total throidectomy before Thanksgiving and am recovering nicely. We are still waiting on pathology reports as to whether or not I will need to undergo any other treatment; we should know that in another week. The good news is that this type of cancer has a very high curability rate and a low rate of recurrence, so the expectation is that other than medication to compensate for my lack of thyroid, things should be pretty much normal again. I...

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