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Come play with us this summer!
Wishful Thinking

Classes and Sales
Come Play With Us!

There's always something fun going on at Wishful Thinking! We offer many unique sales events, seasonal parties, demo events, and fabulous classes for beginners to advanced stampers and scrappers. Don't see what you're looking for? We also offer private classes, will help you lay out your scrapbook pages, and demo products we sell in our shop. Come on in today, and play with us!

Special Events & Sales
Jul 15
Artist Trading Swap (ATC's)

Because of the increased popularity of Artist Trading Cards (or ATC’s), we're sponsoring a swap at Wishful Thinking! This is a fabulous and fun way to increase the number of ATC’s in your own personal collection. July's theme is Down on the Farm. Contact us for more details.
 
Jul 20-29 Annual Used Stamp & Craft Sale
Clean out your closets & drawers and sell your unwanted craft supplies and/or purchase some new or gently used designs. Bring in your supplies before July 18 - call the store for details. Unsold items may be donated to Indiana flood victims if desired. CASH only sale.
 
Aug 3 National Friendship Day
Bring in your girlfriend today and join in a fun afternoon of FREE card making and you'll both receive 15% off your purchases today! Drop in anytime between 1-4:00 PM to make 2 pretty cards, perfect to send to your friends "just because".
 
8/8/8 Crazy Eight Sale
We're having a sale today to celebrate "8" and the opening of the Summer Olympic Games. Special classes and sales all weekend. More details coming soon.
 
Aug 15 Artist Trading Swap (ATC's)

Because of the increased popularity of Artist Trading Cards (or ATC’s), we're sponsoring a swap at Wishful Thinking! This is a fabulous and fun way to increase the number of ATC’s in your own personal collection. August's theme is Mermaids & Mermen. Contact us for more details.
 
Aug 21 Inky Fingers Craft Night
Everyone's welcome to this FREE event. Join fellow crafters to share techniques, friendships and ideas. Snacks, special savings and FREE goodies. Please call first to reserve your spot.
 
Sep 15 Artist Trading Swap (ATC's)

Because of the increased popularity of Artist Trading Cards (or ATC’s), we're sponsoring a swap at Wishful Thinking! This is a fabulous and fun way to increase the number of ATC’s in your own personal collection. September's theme is It's all Transparent to Me. Contact us for more details.
 
Oct 15 Artist Trading Swap (ATC's)

Because of the increased popularity of Artist Trading Cards (or ATC’s), we're sponsoring a swap at Wishful Thinking! This is a fabulous and fun way to increase the number of ATC’s in your own personal collection. October's theme is Fabulous Fall . Contact us for more details.

**** Carol Ponsford 7/17****

Class Schedule

Need some inspiration? Saw a cool sample in our store and want to learn how we did that? Then join us for a class at Wishful Thinking! Run your mouse over the links below for a printable calendar and keep reading to find out all the details..
 
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July
Fri, Jul 11
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
  Let's Play Cards!
Artist Trading Card Workshop
These fabulous little trading cards are all the rage! Join fellow enthusiasts and make some ATCs of your own! If you don’t know how to make them, join us for one of our scheduled workshops and we’ll help get you started. If you wish, you can trade with other class participants or submit your mini masterpieces in Wishful Thinking's ATC Swap. Although we will have plenty of ephemera and stamps for you to use, you are welcome to bring any of your own personal supplies. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: FREE, however, please call to reserve a seat.
 
       
Sat, Jul 12
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
  Stamping 101
Let us introduce you to the world of stamping! In this beginner's class you'll make two cards and learn the basics of stamping and heat embossing. All materials are provided.
Cost: $10.00
 
       
Wed, Jul 16
10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Wed, Jul 23
6:00-8:00 PM
  Twinkling H2Os
Want to add some sparkle to your cards and scrapbook pages? These adorable little pots of paint are so much fun to play and create with! Master the technique of using Twinkling H2Os directly on your stamp as you create some stunning cards! We'll even introduce you to Tattered Angel's Glimmering Mists. Please bring your toolbox and a paintbrush.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
Thur, Jul 17
2:00-4:30 PM


Creative Collage Paper
Guest Artist: Carol Ponsford
Join Carol in creating some wonderfully vivid papers to use in collage, card making and ATC creations. Starting with Bristol board, we will layer color upon color giving these unique papers great dimension. Using the fabulous Adirondack dimensional paints, you will be amazed at the effects you can achieve when combined with dye and chalk inks, stamps and acrylic paints. Once we create several papers, you will see how easy it is to incorporate them into cards, bookmarks or ATCs. Please bring your toolbox, as well as a juicy dye based rainbow pad and your desire to experiment with color.
Cost:
$20.00
   
Thur, Jul 17
5:45-8:00 PM

  Simply StazOn
Guest Artist: Carol Ponsford
If you enjoy working with brilliant color, you will be delighted with the results you can achieve using StazOn ink. Each participant will make at least 4 cards and learn some helpful hints on using these vibrant ink pads. Please bring your toolbox, embossing or Versa Watermark ink pad, Archival Black ink pad and any StazOn ink pads you may have.
Cost: $20.00
 
       
Sat, Jul 19
10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Thur, Jul 24
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
  Collage Chix
Who doesn't love looking at all those beautiful collage and transparency sheets from Art Chix Studio and our newest vendor, Retro Café Art? All skill levels will enjoy this class! What a great way to make an impact on your cards - and so easy! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
Tue, Jul 29
10:30 AM -12:30 PM

Thur, Jul 31
6:00-8:00 PM
  Beautiful Butterflies
Create some amazing butterfly cards that are perfect for any occasion! We'll also show you Tammera's favorite new technique using Diamond Glaze to make a stunning butterfly to hang in your home! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
   
August
Sat, Aug 2
10:00 AM -Noon

Wed, Aug 6
10:30 AM -12:30 PM

  Tea Bag Folding
So what is tea bag folding? It has little to do with soggy wet tea bags, it is simple origami using small decorative square of paper. The origins of this papercraft lie in The Netherlands where tea bags were enclosed in pretty paper envelopes which were then used as the basis for creating beautiful rosettes - hence "tea bag" folding. You'll discover different ways to fold these 1" squares to create beautiful designs, perfect for both cards and scrapbooks. Please bring your toolbox, as well as a bone folder if you have one.
Cost:
$15.00
 
       
Sun, Aug 3
1:00-4:00 PM
  National Friendship Day
FREE Card Making
Drop by anytime between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to make two pretty cards that are perfect to send to your girlfriends "just because". Bring your girlfriend with you, and you'll both receive 15% off all your purchases that day!
Cost: FREE
   
       
Tue, Aug 5
6:00-8:00 PM
  Formal Invitations
Is there an upcoming wedding in your future? Or a formal bridal shower, baby shower, even tea party? And, of course, you want to send the prettiest invitations to your guests! Brenda will share with you all the tips and tricks she experienced while making invitations to her daughter's recent wedding. Please bring your toolbox and any color swatches you may be using in your upcoming event.
Cost: $5.00
   
       
Sat, Aug 9
10:30 AM -12:30 PM

Confucius Box
This adorable box is made from thin sheets of clear spruce and, tucked inside, are 20 pieces of matching wood paper. You'll decorate the box with an oriental papers, embellishments and stamps. We'll have pre-printed Confucius quotes, which can be attached to the wood paper and embellished as desired. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$22.00, includes Box Set (valued at $13.99)
 
   
Sat, Aug 9
2:00-4:00 PM

  A Taste of the Orient
Capture the intriguing beauty, culture and mystique of Asia as you create 3-4 beautiful cards using various Asian stamps, Yutzen papers, beautiful ribbon made from kimono material and various embellishments. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
 
       
Mon, Aug 11
6:00-8:00 PM

  Stamping 101
Let us introduce you to the world of stamping! In this beginner's class you'll make two cards and learn the basics of stamping and heat embossing. All materials are provided.
Cost: $10.00

 
       
Wed, Aug 13
6:00-8:00 PM


  Beginner's Scrapbooking
You'll be introduced to the basic scrapbooking tools, learn about layouts and how to choose papers for your photographs. Please bring 8-10 related photographs.
Cost: $10.00
 
       
Fri, Aug 15
10:00 AM-Noon


  Let's Play Cards!
Artist Trading Card Workshop
These fabulous little trading cards are all the rage! Join fellow enthusiasts and make some ATCs of your own! If you don’t know how to make them, join us for one of our scheduled workshops and we’ll help get you started. If you wish, you can trade with other class participants or submit your mini masterpieces in Wishful Thinking's ATC Swap. Although we will have plenty of ephemera and stamps for you to use, you are welcome to bring any of your own personal supplies. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: FREE, however, please call to reserve a seat.
 
       
Sat, Aug 16
10:00 AM-Noon

Tue, Aug 19
6:00-8:00 PM

  Let's Get Punchy!
There are a lot of new punches on the market today that are just way too cool! In this class you'll play and create with border/corner punches, embossing punches, shaped punches, nesting punches, etc. What an easy way to make elegant cards! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
Wed, Aug 20
10:30 AM -12:30 PM

Sat, Aug 23
1:30-3:30 PM
  Take Flight
One of the hottest trends in stamping right now is birds and nests. In this class you'll have to opportunity to use the newest images from several stamp companies to create 3-4 all-occasion cards. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
Thur, Aug 21
5:30-9:00 PM
  Inky Fingers Dog Days of Summer Party & Craft Night!
Join us this evening for a festive Summer Party - everyone's invited! Tonight you'll enjoy make 'n takes, refreshments, and a special sale. If you wish to join us in a card swap, please bring a handmade card for the swap basket. This is a FREE gathering; just call ahead so we know how much lemonade to put out! 812-988-7009.
Cost: FREE
   
       
Sat, Aug 23
10:00 AM - Noon

Wed, Aug 27
10:30 AM -12:30 PM
  Endless Possibilities
How many ways can you use one stamp? Discover how versatile one stamp can be! You'll create 3-4 very different and diverse cards using this beautiful stamp from Stampington & Company. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $24.00, includes the stamp used in class
   
       
Thur, Aug 28
6:00-8:00 PM

Sat, Aug 30
10:00 AM -Noon
  Gildenglitz Gilding Leaf
Transform ordinary into extraordinary! Glidenglitz is a fine gilding leaf made from a combination of brass, copper, aluminum and metal alloys. It is suitable for every type of gliding on virtually any surface. The cards you make in this class will glow with the warmth and richness of precious metals! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
   
September
Wed, Sep 3
6:00-8:00 PM
  Stamping 101
Let us introduce you to the world of stamping! In this beginner's class you'll make two cards and learn the basics of stamping and heat embossing. All materials are provided.
Cost: $10.00
 
       
Sat, Sep 6
10:00 AM -Noon
  Antique Box
You'll love this gorgeous square box! You'll decorate it with crackle paints, beautiful scrapbook papers, grungeboard, fragments, etc. Then, tucked inside, you'll have a 5-panel accordion book to decorate to the box! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00
   
       
Sun, Sep 7
1:30-3:30 PM

Tue, Sep 9
6:00-8:00 PM
  Iris Folding
These beautiful cards will amaze and delight you, as well as your recipient. They look so complicated, but they're so simple and fun to make! You will soon be an expert at creating these intriguing designs. You'll complete 3 unique cards. Please bring your toolbox, as well as scotch tape.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
Wed, Sep 10
6:00-8:00 PM

Sat, Sep 13
10:00 AM - Noon
  Glazing with Glue
This is a great class for those who love a little glitz! You'll create 3 cards using both an underglaze and overglaze technique with Diamond Glaze and dye re-inkers. The results are just so pretty! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00.
   
       
Fri, Sep 12
10:00 AM - Noon
  ATC Workshop - Moving Parts
Join fellow ATC enthusiasts and make some trading cards of your own! In this class you'll take your ATCs to another level! Learn how to make windows and doors, sliders, hinges and other moveable parts. Although we will have plenty of ephemera and stamps for you to use, you are welcome to bring any of your own personal supplies. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $5.00.
   
       
Sun, Sep 14
1:30-3:30 PM

Tue, Sep 23
6:00-8:00 PM

Holly Berry Medallions
If you love glitter, glitz and 3-dimensional designs, this is the class for you! Choose from several of these popular medallion stamps, then get ready to stamp, emboss, cut and glitter away! Please bring your toolbox, dries clear glue and detail cutting scissors.
Cost:
$27.00 (includes one stamp)
   
Wed, Sep 17
6:00-8:00 PM

Sat, Sep 20
10:00 AM-Noon

  Christmas Cards
You read that right, ladies … Christmas cards! It's that time of year again when many of us start thinking about making Christmas cards by the truckload! In this class, you'll make several quick and easy cards that are elegant, adorable, and bring out the spirit of the holiday season. Please bring your toolbox.
Cost: $15.00
   
       
Thur, Sep 18
5:30-9:00 PM