So…a bit more than 12 years ago, I decided to give this a try — found a location, came up with a name, and asked Robin Bielefield to put together a logo that ended up becoming our mascot as well. Edgar Allan Crow and I have had a good run – but it’s time for Edgar to find a new roost and for Runaway to close its doors.
We won’t be gone right away – our lease doesn’t expire until November 30, so we plan to close the store for the final time the weekend before Thanksgiving. And we still have plenty of classes on the calendar – and even several product orders on the way! I hope that Runaway will continue to be your “go to” papercrafting, mixed media, and art supply store for several more months. But we are going to start selling down our inventory, as well as the fixtures and equipment. Don’t worry – our shelves are far from bare, and we will have plenty to offer for a good, long time!
The good news for all of you is that everything in the store will be at least 20% off the list price (with some exceptions) beginning September 2, with further reductions down the road. (See my video on Facebook).
Please come by to check things out and chat, even if you haven’t visited us in a while. I love this store – because I love my customers. And I treasure the friendships I’ve made and all the support you have provided along the way. This is hard. If you just want to come by sometime between now and November 23 to give me a hug, trust me, I can use more than one! Owning Runaway hasn’t made me rich in the normal way. But it has made me rich in the best sense. My heart is full of memories I had wished could have continued a bit longer.
OLO demo with John Darland Saturday, April 26 at 3 pm! This is an amazing opportunity to learn all about OLOs from an expert. He will be explaining how they work and the benefits of this innovative alcohol marker system. Space is limited – email runawayartstudio@gmail.com to sign up.
Dina Wakley is coming to teach on July 19 & 20, 2025! We have very excited to host 3 classes. To sign up, email us at runawayartstudio@gmail.com. There is a supply list for each class. More info will be emailed when you sign up.
Class 1: I Choose the Bear
Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: $85 per person($25 non-refundable)
Dina loves drawing bears, and they are super easy to create. Join her for a fun journaling class where we create mixed-media bears in all their glory.
Class 2: Using Grids: Demystifying Composition
Saturday, July 19 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee: $85 per person($25 non-refundable)
If you aren’t ever sure where to put elements on your journal pages or cards, this class is for you! Dina will show you an easy way to demystify composition–using a grid! From using actual boxes to using grids as an underlying scaffolding, Dina will show you ways to make your compositions shine.
Class 3: Ledger Journal Exploration (FULL)
Sunday, July 20 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a lunch hour.
Fee: $165 per person($25 non-refundable)
This class is now FULL. You can add your name to the waiting list by calling or emailing, runawayartstudio@gmail.com.
Brand spankin’ new on the Runaway floor is our giant OLO display. Why are we excited about this? OLO is a premium alcohol build your own marker. Why throw away the whole marker, when you can simply replace the ink? Choose from a brush or chisel head or both for versatility in your art and crafting.
Your marker your way…
OLO’s unique design features let artists custom-build marker and marker sets. For example, the OLO Connector ring combines various OLO™ marker ink colors, nibs, and more. Experience a new way to color with OLO accessories such as the Brush Handle.
The OLO™ marker body is designed for easy and quick nib identification. The black marker body identifies the brush nib, the dark gray for the chisel nib, and the white marker body identifies the ZERO (colorless solution) marker.
We have a variety of “Grab and Go” kits ready for your gift giving! They are perfect for hours of fun and to inspire creativity. Here are a few examples.
“Altered Book Niche Making” (sorta like wreath making?) on Friday, December 27 from 11-2 pm. Fee is $50 and includes a book.
On January 11, 2025 Christy is teaching Christmas card class will feature Penny Black Inc stamps and words. We will be using karinmarkers and a my_sweet_petunia Misti tools to make watercolor cards. Additional supplies required for this one. The fee is $40.
Runaway is starting to bring in a lot of fun new supplies to get you in the mood for spring projects! From stamps and dies, to paint, coloring media and papers, you can find it all on your next visit!
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New items are arriving weekly from all of your favorite companies. We’d love to see you so we can share all of the good stuff with you!
Runaway has oodles of products in the store to help you spread all kinds of holiday cheer! You can find stamps, dies, patterned papers and stencils that will make your Fall and Winter holiday projects extra special. There are also holiday card making classes on the calendar if you’d like a little extra inspiration.
Shop for inks, papers, stamps, stencils, embellishments of all kinds so you can create elegant or whimsical projects soon! We add new items frequently, so come in and check out what’s waiting for you!
We are so excited to celebrate our 10th birthday in business! And we’d like you to help us celebrate, so we have a month-long sale! From August 10th to September 10th, we are offering a variety of discounts on many of our favorite products.
Anniversary Deals from Aug 11 – Sept 10
Everyone gets class discount – 15% off regular price merchandise (class attendees will get 20% off)!
40% off PanPastels®
20% off graphite and colored Individual Pencils
25% off 12×12 Printed Cardstock
40% off Halloween & Fall Stamps, Dies, and Paper & Buttons*
40% off Christmas & Winter Stamps, Dies, Paper & Buttons*
40% off Highlighters
60% offArt Impressions® Stamps and Dies
Special “Edgar ‘Shiny’” prices throughout the store – more added daily!
Friday, August 11 thru Sunday, August 20
20% off Zebra® midliners
30% off foil dies
25% off Ranger® alcohol inks
20% off DAS® oven-bake clay
25% off Karin® Decobrush® Pigment sets
Tuesday, August 22 thru Sunday, August 27
30% off Sign pens
30% off re-inkers
40% off Karin® Decobrush® metallics
Add’l30% off Studio Floor Easels
30% off foiling plates
Add’l20% off 18×24 drawing pads
20% off Rembrandt® soft chalk pastels
Tuesday, August 29 thru Sunday, September 3
25% off Penny Black® stamps and dies
30% off moulds
30% off Stazon®, Stazon®Pigment, Delicata®, Ink on 3®, Honey Bee®, Brilliance®,& VersaMagic®ink pads
20% off OLO® markers (sets and individual markers)
25% off stencils
Tuesday, September 5 thru Sunday, September 10
25% off Zip-It® bags and pencil holders
30% off Marabu®crayons
Add’l20% off black sketchbooks (tablet, hardcover, or spiral)
25% off Silverbrush® sets (including Black Velvet® sets!)
Plus – normal discounts on Golden® products, Daniel Smith® watercolors, BigShots® and Spellbinders® die-cutting and embossing machines, and more!
*Limited Exclusions Apply
Sale prices limited to merchandise in stock; all discounts taken off regular price unless otherwise indicated.
Very limited exclusions on 15% class discount; class attendees during sale will receive 20% discount.
Light-Blue dots: additional discounts (beyond 15%) do not apply
