May is here

aaaahhh the month of May has finally arrived.

I wanted to show you one of the classes that we are offering this month.

We call the class Wee Copper Books. They are quite tiny. The class is going to cost $18.00 and we are offering it on May 5th and May 26th. A new employee, Jane, will be teaching this class. She all by herself is worth the price of the class.

We also will have a Star Book class on the nineteen at 1:00 which will cost $20. No this is not a book about stars... this is a 3-dimensional book that can be displayed in the round and hung -(when open like this it looks like a star) or set it on a table as sculptural form. The theme for this project will be 'f' words. The theme reflects my warped sense of humor.

We will also have numerous 3 for $3 card making sessions. You will just have to check out my web page, stop by the shop or give us a call. We'll be happy to see you. We also have a beaded purse card class lead by Linda.. You 'll have to see it for your self to appreciate it.

Run Forrest Run

My DH and I have just returned from South Carolina where we spent some quality time with our 2 sons and their wives.

South Carolina is a beautiful place as many parts of the USA are.

My daughter-in-law Sarah took me to the place where Tom Hanks aka Forrest Gump, ran down his lane to escape bullies and his leg shackles. The picture does not do the place justice. The location literally takes your breath away.

Forrest was escaping his bullies and leg braces. He was running towards home and safety. Looking down this lane I feel that I am running towards a safe haven as well. The over hanging branches and the spanish moss reaching down to envelop me in a cocoon of spring green leaves.

Both my DH and I returned exhausted but mentally refreshed at the same time. We're ready to run now. Not run away but run towards the day's challenges. The next time I am feeling weary and wanting to get away from it all, I will return to this picture and say to myself, "Run Forrest,Run."

FLAMINGOS

Flamingos have flocked to the Artfull Hand! They will only be here through the month of April. Come in and take a toss(actually three) at Freddie Flamingo's hoop. For each time you get the ball through Freddie's hoop you will get a dollar off coupon for your purchase of the day.! Freddie is the one on my right. Fredericka is peeking over my head.

Besides Flamingos I am expecting an invasion of Bug-a-wumps in the next couple of days. I got word that the order had been shipped.

So don't wait too long to visit the Artfull Hand, otherwise the Flamingos will again retire to the closet and the bug-a-wumps will scurry out the door.

Hope to see you soon... Don't you luv the slippers? I do.

Metal 101

The Metal 101 Class went very well last week. The students liked it so much that they talked Sue into doing the next phase in a month or two.

We have finally gotten in the new glue pad. It seems to work all right. I like using it with Perfect Pearls. Just stamp your image and dust on the Perfect Pearls. Couldn't be easier.

We are waiting on several orders to arrive. The new Hero Arts Spring supplement came yesterday. Dang It! I'm going to have to place another order with them. There are some really nice images.
The march of the Flamingos Sale is going on this month. I just plain forget about it last month.
Come in and take a toss at Freddie Flamingo for a chance at a discount coupon.