TAG SALE SATURDAY

Another way to celebrate  Diggin' It's Anniversary - I am having a tag sale. There will be antiques, vintage items, art, collectibles and cool stuff set up in the driveway...we love our previously owned treasures in Historic McKinney! 

Shawn Payne will be there with her latest jewelry. Stained Glass of McKinney will have a mini workshop for $10, Teresa Smith will be painting faces. Pillowpalooza will be there too.

You don't want to miss the refreshments...cake included.  Friends and family are in and out most of the day creating a Diggin' It reunion. Can't wait to see ya!

PILLOWPALOOZA TWO!!

To celebrate the Anniversary of Diggin' It on July 28th 10 - 5, Christine of Hens & Chicks will be having a PillowPalooza (formerly known as Pillowfest). She will bring her sewing machine to Diggin' It to make one knife edge (finished edge has no cording or fringe) pillow cover for free and a second pillow for $20l! Total value for two pillow covers is $60. There is no obligation to have a second pillow made, so you can enjoy a freebie if you choose. Just bring your fabric, zipper and measurements for your pillow and you will be hooked up. Size limit for this offer is 30" x 30". They do not have to be square, the size is your choice. You will furnish the stuffing... Hint: IKEA carries a 20" x 20" down pillow form for only $7.
If you have any questions about what to do or bring, contact Christine at hens_chix@yahoo.com . There are a limited number of pillows that can be made in a day, so cut off time for fabric drop off is noon, no more than thirty free pillows total will be made. For a second pillow offer of $20 those will be finished by the following Friday. First come, first serve. No reservations and must be present for offer.
http://henschix.blog.com/2012/07/pillowpalooza-at-diggin-it-july-28th.html/
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60066743/

Fabric Guide -
Pillow Size                             Fabric Needed                                           Zipper Size
2 - 18"                                    half a yard of 54" fabric  or                        2 - 14"
                                              one yard 45" fabric

2 - 20", 22", or 24"                 3/4 of a yard of 54" fabric or                      2 - 18"
                                              1 1/2 yards of 45" fabric

1 - 27" or 30"                         1 yard of 54" fabric or                                1 - 22"
                                              2 yards of 45" fabric

***Walmart sells all sizes of zippers listed above.***

The day will be filled with demonstrations by local artists, exciting "just in" merchandise &  refreshments to beat the heat of summer!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bird-in-the-Hand-Jewelry/107852442649194
http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/default.aspx

Celebrating Two Years of Bliss at Diggin' It!

 Saturday, July 28th, 10:00 am
It's summertime, and we're living easy! Join in the celebration for Diggin' It's two-year anniversary on Saturday, July 28th starting with a yard art, store, and artist sale!

• Jacqui Bush from Stained Glass of McKinney will be offering a 'Make & Take' fused glass art opportunity all day - for just $10 you can create one piece of your own and fire it on-the-spot in Jacqui's baby kiln!
• Bird in the Hand jewelry artist Shawn Payne will be holding a trunk show of "fresh and cool" designs for summer, and more! Check out Bird in the Hand Jewelry on Facebook.
• PillowPalooza  Christine Lindsay will be offering a pillow cover for free and a second pillow for $20.  See http://howtoloveyourhome.com/ for complete information

The day will also feature pink drinks, face-painting, artist demos and more! Sprinkler running optional.

 

Upcoming Events - July 2012

Hello all cooking, gardening, and crafting friends, Come catch some shade this summer at Diggin' It and check out the whole new selection of goods for sale: Peruvian knits, PAPAYA! bags, Noah bells, hippie threads and more! Also, it's that time of year again to celebrate Diggin' It's Anniversary. I am blissfully grateful for all of the customers, groupies, friends and artists I have had the pleasure of meeting over the past two years! I am thankful, thankful, thankful. Join us for fun and a party yard sale to celebrate two years of bliss here at Diggin' It.

Knittin' with Nita Thursday, July 12th, 6:30 pm Fee for Shrug Kit & 1st Lesson: $40 Fee for Following Lessons & Pattern Help: $5 You too can knit! In this Diggin' It class Nita Thedford will help you to make a lightweight shrug of your own just like the one at right. It may be too hot to shrug your shoulders now, but a shrug would be perfect for cool fall nights later this year! Email Nita at nitathed@gmail.com or inquire at Diggin' It (469-952-3446) to register. Happy knitting! New Moon Astrology with Janet Landers Wednesday, July 18th, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Class Fee: $25 first time guests/$20 returning guests Like any map that gives us directions, the stars and the planets are a guide with indications of the possibilities that lie across our paths as we continue our journey in life. The New Moon in Cancer workshop offers the opportunity for continued personal growth as we explore roles relating to security, home and family. Lots of astro action in July!! Send your birthday/time/place to janetllanders@yahoo.com, as we explore the transits and aspects of this month's new moon. Diggin' It Kids' Global Art, Geography, & Literature Camp 10:00 am - 12:00 pm daily from Monday, July 16th - Friday, July 20th Class Fee: $110 total: $60 non-refundable deposit, with the remainder paid first day of class All 3rd-6th graders are invited for a week-long, whirlwind world tour of learning, fun, and artistic expression at Diggin' It! Teacher, world-traveller, and literature enthusiast Erin Denny will use her multi-faceted experiences to teach children art, lessons of history and geography, and the importance of sharing differences between cultures, as well as other life lessons. Dot-Art of the Aborigines, eggs from Babushka's basket, tissue paper painting in the format of Eric Carle... these are just a few of the projects to be completed during the week! Call Erin at 214-577-6827 or Diggin' It for further information and reservations. Celebrating Two Years of Bliss at Diggin' It! Saturday, July 28th, 10:00 am It's summertime, and we're living easy! Join in the celebration for Diggin' It's two-year anniversary on Saturday, July 28th starting with a yard art, store, and artist sale! Jacqui Bush from Stained Glass of McKinney will be offering a 'Make & Take' fused glass art opportunity all day - for just $10 you can create one piece of your own and fire it on-the-spot in Jacqui's baby kiln! Bird in the Hand jewelry artist Shawn Payne will be holding a trunk show of "fresh and cool" designs for summer, and more! Check out Bird in the Hand Jewelry on Facebook. The day will also feature pink drinks, face-painting, artist demos and more! Sprinkler running optional. Got a great idea for a future class? Please email Tracey Collins at tcollinstx@gmail.com.

The Outdoor Emporium

Beat the summer heat and buy your herbs, potted plants, and hanging baskets for your outdoor space at Diggin' It.  A natural alternative to cut flowers, is a customtable garden.  A personalized, planted centerpiece can be created with your container & Diggin' It plants. See photo to the right for a resent example.

More Cool Stuff Arrives!

New merchandise continues to arrive! 

Summer Trunk Show 2012 . . .Don't Miss It!!!

Come join us for some funkalicious garden and  art stuff at the Diggin' It Summer Trunk Show.

Teresa Smith will be painting garden pots and displaying other painted items as well to adorn your garden.   This multi-talented artist also creates adorable felt cupcakes that are truly unique.  You can even custom order a painted piece to bring home later!!

Don't Forget - Diggin' It is selling McKinney Garden Tour tickets! 

Summer Trunk Show This Saturday!!

Bird in the Hand previews their new summer line at Diggin' It Saturday June 9th, from 10am to 1pm. Come check out the whimsical designs of artist Shawn Payne. Stay for cookies and lemonade... get your tickets for the McKinney Garden Tour and head out from here!!! What a great day!!!

New Merchandise Has Arrived!

Come check out the new clothing, purses, backpacks and so much more - just arrived this week!

McKinney Garden & Home Tour 2012

McKinney Garden Club present - "Garden Treasures"

June 8, 7 - 9 pm Evening Garden Party, $20 for VIP event
June 9, 10 - 4 pm Official Garden Tour, $15 for tour

Tickets avaliable at Diggin' It or
PayPal by accessing McKinney Garden Club.org.
*Evening Garden Party tickets for June 8th will be available
  for pick-up at 4403 Shadywood in McKinney. 
*Garden Tour tickets for June 9th will be avaliable at any
  of the tour locations.

Global Art Camp

Art with a side of Geography & Literature . . .

Dot-Art of the Aborigines, Eggs from Babushka’s basket, Tissue paper painting in the format of Eric Carle…these are just a few of the projects to be completed during our week together! I hope you can come along on our jam-packed, whirlwind, world tour!

When: June 11-15; 10-12 noon
Where: The Yellow House of Diggin’ It

               507 N. Tennessee St.

Why: Knowledge, fun, artistic expression, etc.

How much: $110.00
Who: 3rd-6th graders

Bio: My name is Erin Denny and I have been fortunate enough to have traveled the world. During my travels, I have seen and met some amazing people and have had many awesome adventures. As a teacher, I have used those experiences countless times in the classroom…in the form of art, lessons of history and geography, the sharing of differences between cultures, etc. I believe those experiences helped me become a better teacher. Literature is also another great passion of mine. I love to read and believe that children’s books have immeasurable lessons in them, as well as beautiful art. I hope to combine these passions into one exciting week for everyone involved!

** You must put down a $60 non-refundable deposit in order to hold your spot. The remainder should be paid to the teacher on the first day of class.

** A second camp will be offered in July. 

** Call 214-577-6827 for further information.

May 2012 Calendar - Stained Glass

May 26, 2012, Friday 10 am -1 pm

Try It, You'll Like It

Come join Jacqui Bush from Stained Glass of McKinney for a workshop:  "Try It - You'll Like It"
Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc. Tools and supplies included. This is a 3 hour class.

Please click link below to sign up for workshop or go to Stained Glass of McKinney

http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/Training/classdetail.asphttp://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/Training/classdetail.aspx/50x/50

May 2012 Calendar - Class Schedule

May 24, 2012 Thursday @ 6:30 pm
Painting Class, make-up date from the 17th
Kathryn Waite, facilitator of Hands-On Art
An evening of Impressionist painting style, so find your Monet hat...
Please email Kathryn @ to confirm your seat
handsonartmckinney@att.net





May 24, 2012 Thursday @ 6:30 pm
Wrap Bracelets with Maureen, Class Fee: $30
Join local artist Maureen Cunningham you will create your own custom bracelet from several types of seed beads, leather, and vintage button clasps. You'll dig it!
Register by calling 469-952-3446, or visit The Diggin' It Shop

May 2012 Calendar - Class Schedule

May 25, 2012   Friday @ 6:30 pm
Stained Glass of McKinney - Jewelry Fusing Workshops, class fee $25  Want to make your own fused jewelry?  You build it, we fire it. Ages 7 and up. Please allow yourself at least an hour to work on your project. Pieces will be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.
To register & learn more...http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/Training/classdetail.aspx/97

Vision Collage Workshop

Join Debo Ricci for:
"Put Your Intentions into MOMENTUM"
Vision Collage Workshop
When: Friday May 4th
Time: 6:30 ~ 8:30 p.m.
Where: Diggin' it (of course!)
507 No. Tennessee
Cost: $25 (covers all materials)

Please call Tracey to reserve your spot as space is limited.
469~952~3446

Hope to see you~

Stained Glass Yard Art Class

LOOK WHATS HAPPENING SATURDAY AT DIGGIN' IT
April 28th 10a.m.-5p.m.

Bring Color to your landscape by using glass scraps to create this striking lawn sculpture. In this class you will assemble a lawn sculpture.
Register on-line at stainedglassofmckinney.com

Price+Tax: $102.84
Requirements: Supplies and Tool Use Included. You do not need to have experience for this class.

Register Start Date End Date Time Openings
Register 4/28/2012 4/28/2012 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 8

Janet Landers Workshop

"Planet Janet" shares her AstroVision on current transits which highlights Venus in a rare once in a lifetime event!
Come plot ahead of the curve, as we take a look at the meaning of Venus in your chart, as this exponential event plays out.
Venus rules our desires, values and Love....this event will highlight the area of your chart that is being amplified.

Janet will share the highlights and explore the transit in each of your charts. Never before or again will this transit be experienced by us now on the planet.

RSVP as classes tend to fill up.....day/time/place of birth to cast your chart....bring a flashdrive disk if you want an audio file recorded

janetllanders@yahoo.com

Spring Vision Collage Workshops

Springing Along Together!

Okay...time to get serious about our dreams...

Things are popping up all over...why not be one of them!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~
Here we go...

Join Debo for the next 2 Vision Collage Workshops and watch your dreams turn into reality!

When: Friday~April 13th
& Friday~May 4th
Where: Diggin' it (of course)
507 No. Tennessee
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $25 (covers materials)

Call Tracey to reserve your spot
for one of these fun events as space is limited...
469-952-3446

Container Gardening Made Easy

Saturday March 31st, 11am
class fee $10
Mix it up using unique containers. Denise Meier, aka Tucker Hill Flower Lady, will share her thoughts on why container gardening is so much darn fun and how to choose containers, soil, and plants for a living bouquet
that might be just a little bit different.
Call to reserve a spot today 469-952-3446

Check out what's happening this week at Diggin' It

Forum for Enlightenment 

Thursday, March 22nd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Forum Fee: $15
This month Janet Landers, McKinney astrologer and host of the New Moon Astrology sessions at Diggin It, joins Jean-Pierre, Dominique Khordoc, Dr. Carol Cole, and Valerian Mayega in a panel discussion addressing spiritual interests in the 2012 paradigm. We will delve into the human role of developing spiritual evolution during these exponential times. Each panel member brings years
of wisdom and experience within the metaphysical community - for more information on the panel, check out the Diggin' It blog or Facebook. Questions are encouraged and can be submitted prior to the evening at janetllanders@yahoo.com and sdaffairs@yahoo.com Bring your friends and join us for a lively evening of enlightened conversation! RSVP is recommended (we expect this to be a capacity event).

Lisa Harris's book, First Monday Murder.

Lisa Harris Book Signing
Friday March 23rd, 6:30 pm
Join us for a book signing with writer and self-professed junker Lisa Harris, author of First Monday Murder - A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery, a tale of "murder, a little romance, and a whole lotta junkin'!" For more on Lisa, you can check out her blog, Peace Love & All the Good Stuff, or the Diggin' It blog.

The Garden Show
Saturday, March 24th & Sunday, March 25th
Diggin' It will be participating in The Garden Show presented by the Collin County Master Gardeners. Join us at Meyers Park to get garden tips, socialize with fellow gardeners, and buy plants, flowers, garden accessories and food from local vendors including Diggin' It. For more information, check out The Garden Show on the web

BOOK SIGNING FRIDAY MARCH 23 AT 6:30pm

Lisa Love Harris

Author of First Monday Murder, Lisa is a vintage journalist and gypsy spirit who juggles domestic goddessing with her passion for writing and collecting vintage treasures. Lisa has more than 25 years’ experience as a journalist/editor/writer and 16 years as owner of Garden Cat Antiques. She was in Antique Company Mall in McKinney, TX for 12 years prior to her move to Washington, and contributed articles for McKinney Living magazine (now called McKinney Magazine.)  In addition, Lisa has worked as editor of This Week on Okinawa, and as Student Information Coordinator at The University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies. She's traveled many of the same blacktops as her protagonist, Jimmie Rae. Although thankfully there have been no dead bodies, there have been plenty of flea markets, road food, Texas blues, quirky characters and fabulous friends. She lives with her 1981 prom date and husband of 30 years, their two teenagers, a slightly spoiled, but sweet dog, and spunky old cat. Lisa is a member of Sisters in Crime, SinC Guppies, and Writers' League of TX.   Join Lisa on her adventures down the blacktop at www.peaceloveandallthegoodstuff.blogspot.com She’s on Twitter as Lisa Love Harris and Facebook as The Garden Cat and also an author page as Lisa-Love-Harris. In addition, she can be contacted at txgardencat@yahoo.com.

FIRST MONDAY MURDER

A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery

First Monday Murder by Lisa Love Harris is a sassy cozy mystery with a distinct Texas twist
Driven by her mantra of 'peace, love, and all the good stuff'’ and her junkin' addiction, Jimmie Rae cruises the blacktops looking for vintage treasures and unique antiques. She gets more than she bargains for when she finds a stash of stolen goods in a junk store bathroom and then discovers a fellow antique dealer murdered at the flea market.
The police detective on the case is also her broken-hearted former high school sweetheart and much to Jimmie Rae's distress, he's more than a little eager to pin her for the theft and murder. The assistance offered by a sexy new antique dealer seems too good to be true, but the way things are going, she can't afford to turn him down.
Just as she begins to fall in love with him and allow him to collect her heart like a cheap Cracker Jack prize, the obvious hits her--he may be the killer she seeks. The truth emerges in pieces just like the pattern on her Depression-era quilt.
In true Lone Star style, Jimmie Rae goes after the killer alone, uncovering a bigger-than-Texas sized crime ring that strikes closer to home than she imagines.
“First Monday Murder—a murder, a little romance, and a whole lotta junkin’!”

FORUM FOR ENLIGHTENMENT

FORUM FOR ENLIGHTENMENT

RSVP recommended

(we expect this to be a capacity event)

Thursday March 22, 2012

7:00 to 9:00 PM

507 N Tennessee, McKinney, Tx 75069

About the Forum - This month Janet Landers, McKinney Astrologer and host of the New Moon Astrology sessions at Diggin It, joins Jean-Pierre and Dominique, along with Dr. Carol Cole and Valerian Mayega in a panel discussion addressing spiritual interests in the 2012 paradigm. 

The panel will delve into the human role of developing Spiritual evolution during these exponential times. Each panel member brings years of wisdom and experience within the metaphysical community.

Questions are encouraged and can be submitted prior to the evening at janetllanders@yahoo.com and to Jean-Pierre at sdaffairs@yahoo.com. Bring your friends and join us for a lively evening of enlightened conversation!

THE PANEL : Dr. Carol Cole, Dominique, Janet Landers, Jean-Pierre, Valerian Mayega

ABOUT THE PANEL

Dr. Carol Cole Carol has been developing a unique holistic perspective since 1989. She has earned a B.A. in Speech and Drama, a M.A. in Communications and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, or as she more accurately calls it, Relationship Counseling. She has used her “everything is connected to everything” perspective as she taught and counseled at Parker Chiropractic College in Dallas, TX. http://www.parkercc.edu/

She has worked in association with the Environmental Health Center in Dallas, TX, since 1989, both counseling clients with chronic illnesses and working with Debby Singleton, a preeminent teacher of total health, and founder of the Arasini Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to healing.

In her office at A Healing Place in Richardson she multitasks as a counselor, a member of an energy balancing team and as a mentor for change.

Dominique was educated in a catholic boarding school where she started her quest about the truth behind the 3 monotheist religions. As she was asking too many pertinent questions, the Dean of Students and Head Nun called her in her office to tell her that it was all right to question dogmas but to keep silent as not everybody was ready to question things and listen to the Truth. Since then she has been assiduously studying and enlarging her quest about religion, the roots of the bible and the historical truth behind all that. She is considered to be a scholar researcher in the history of ancient religions. Dominique can be reached at numkabbalah@gmail.com

Janet Landers is a practicing McKinney astrologer, using Universal Laws as foundational to her work. Her educational background  includes health and healing education in nursing from Marshall University and later Texas Women's University. Questioning the normal edical protocols, Janet expanded her training with Hemi-sync at The Monroe Institute, is also a Reiki III master, and is dedicated to lifelong learning of cosmology from many exceptional trainers and teachers. Janet can be reached at 469-219-0003 or email atjanetllanders@yahoo.com

Jean-Pierre 's extensive educational and scientific activities in the science of Gnostic Ancient Wisdom has undeniably positioned him as one of the world's leading contemporary voices and authority in the field.

Jean-Pierre has hosted innumerable classes, lectures and workshops on Ancient Wisdom / Kabbalah and Guematria/Numerology in the US as well as across the world to encompass Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Together with Dominique, he operates and runs Café Metaphysics, an esoteric awareness center in Richardson. Jean-Pierre can be reached at sdaffairs@yahoo.com   

Valerian tells his friends that he did not find Oneness, that Oneness found him.

A father of two and a practicing electrical engineer, Valerian just recently came back from Oneness University where he took the ten day course and process to become a Oneness Trainer. Prior to that as a blessing giver he has hosted a regular Tuesday night blessing group in his Addison home for over a year.

Valerian’s metamorphosis began over 3 years ago, when his brother, also a Oneness Trainer, gave him his first blessing over the phone during a rough patch in his life.  A strong proponent of Oneness, he says “Oneness changed his life” to where he lives with a deeper bond with what is sacred to him day to day. A graduate of Columbia University, with an MS in Electrical Engineering, he says that it took him 33 years to discover that you cannot live a complete life without the Divine.  

           

Location          

507 N Tennessee, McKinney, Tx 75069.... call 469-952-3446

Cost per Person          $15      at the door (cash)

Bring a Friend !

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

What's The Buzz? Tell Me What's A-Happening...This Week At Diggin' It

Wrap Bracelets with Maureen
Thursday Feb 23
6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.
Class Fee: $30
Join local artist Maureen Cunningham and learn to make your own wrap bracelets. During this Diggin' It class you will be making your own custom bracelet from several types of seed beads, leather, and vintage button clasps. You'll dig it.. Register by calling 469-952-3446

February Astrology Workshop
Friday Feb 24th
6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
Offering-$25
Our Astrology focus in February highlights all things Pisces! Neptune just moved into Pisces, and rules this sign, so creative imaginations are highlighted. Mars and Saturn retrogrades will be joined in March by Mercury...an inner voyage of Spirit is upon us.
Come join as Janet Landers guides the Astrological process of harnessing this month's energies while Waynetta Ausmus brings her creativity as an added bonus!
Forward your birth info to janetllanders@yahoo.com or text/call Janet at 468-219-0003....Sign up now at Diggin' It 469-952-3446
*Janet is an incredibly gifted speaker...you don't want to miss this!


"Girls Like Us" Workshop
When: Saturday Feb. 25th
Time: 10a.m.-1p.m.
Cost: $45-pp (covers materials)
This Group was created for the "Soul" purpose to enable us to break down the stumbling blocks limiting our potential.
It is designed to be an opportunity for creating awareness.
Calling ourselves to Power, we will be able to make the changes we wish to see in our lives.
Engaging Ourselves...Encouraging Each Other....
Enlivening Ourselves...& Empowering Each Other!
Come join Debo Ricci in this journey. She is an engaging...encouraging...empowering facilitator.
Call 469-952-3446 to reserve your space...bring a friend!!!

Don't forget Wholy Fit with Shawn and Yoga with Anita...classes are ongoing. Call for Schedule 469-952-3446

"Jewelry Fusing Workshop"

Learn to make your own  fused glass creations.
When:  Monday, Feb 13th
Where: The Yellow House at Diggin' IT
             507 N. Tennessee
Cost:     $21.65 materials included...you build it we fire it.
Ages 7 and up
To register go to http://www.stainedglassofmckinney.com/ 

"Be Your Own Valentine" Collage Workshop

When:  Thursday, Feb 9th
Where:  The Yellow House at Diggin' It
              507 N Tennessee
Time:     6:30pm
Cost:      $25 (covers materials)
Call 469-952-3446 to register

Don't miss this chance to fall in love with your life again!