Friday, October 30, 2009
a REMINDER - DAY LIGHT SAVINGS - November 1st.
It's that time of the year to change our clocks back an hour. So before you go to bed on Saturday (Oct. 31) don't forget to set your clocks back an hour.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
We have tickets for Convention
Come on in the shop the purchase your ticket for the rubber stamp convention. $5.00 for a one day pass and & $8.00 for two day pass.
The Original Rubber Stamp Convention
November 14 & 15, 2009
Carson Community Center - Carson, CA
Saturday 9 am - 4pm Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION - Carson Community Center
3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745
ADMISSION - $6.00 per day $8.00 two-day pass
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHOW - Booths with the largest designs & ideas from companies spanning the U.S. and Canada. Many vendors will be demonstrating various stamping techniques so that you can learn to crate your own greeting cards & stationary, memory book ideas, embossing techniques, movable parts card, etc.
FREE! - Mini-Lectures - (Saturday & Sunday) First-come, first-served seating.
No pre-registration required.
Door prizes throughout the day on Saturday & Sunday.
All winners need to be present.
ATC Contest - Enter our ATC (Artist Trading Card) Contest on Saturday, November 14th to win some mad money that you can use to buy stamps goodies from any of your favorite vendors at the stow. All entries have to be hand deliverer to the RSC info room at the show by 11 am. All winners will be announced at 2 pm and need to be present to win. Check ATC poster or website for more info.
Don't forget to bring your ATCs to trade with other stampers at 2 pm!
DON'T FORGET - Book signing with DeAnn Singh & Marci Donley
Sunday, November 1 - We will have a book signing and party. Starting at 11AM and going until 3PM. The book is called Hand Lettering (Calligraphy) and was written by our own DeAnn Singh and Marci Donley. The Book signing will be from 11-12on Sunday and the party from 12-3. There will be food, drinks, door prizes and lots of fun. There will be demonstrations by Carrie Imai, Jane Shibata and Lisa Engelbrecht. Marci Donley and Sylvia Kowal and Karen will be doing Make N' Takes. Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday. Watch the blog for any more updates
Sunday, October 25, 2009
New Store Hours/Calligrahpy/Club
Starting Tuesday (October 27), our shop hours will change. Our hours Tuesday through Friday will be open from 11 to 8, Saturday - 10-5:30, Sunday - 12-5 and Monday - we're closed
Wednesday, October 28 - Calligraphy Class with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. NOTICE: Sunday, November 1 - we will have a book signing and party. Starting at 11AM and going until 3PM. The book is called Hand Lettering (Calligraphy) and was written by our own DeAnn Singh and Marci Donley. The Book signing will be from 11-12on Sunday and the party from 12-3. There will be food, drinks, door prizes and lots of fun. There will be demonstrations by Carrie Imai, Jane Shibata and Lisa Engelbrecht. Marci Donley and Sylvia Kowal and I will be doing Make N' Takes. Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday. Watch the blog for any more updates
Thursday October 29 - Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 to 8:30. We look forward to some new faces where we learn techniques, make cards or show how we make cards. We had 6 at our last meeting, let's see if we can up that number, come and have a good time. So, we would love to have more new people and more ideas and demonstrations. So, if you're looking for a crafty club and want to get started with some new beginnings (even though the club has been around since 2001) come on in and join us.
Wednesday, October 28 - Calligraphy Class with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. NOTICE: Sunday, November 1 - we will have a book signing and party. Starting at 11AM and going until 3PM. The book is called Hand Lettering (Calligraphy) and was written by our own DeAnn Singh and Marci Donley. The Book signing will be from 11-12on Sunday and the party from 12-3. There will be food, drinks, door prizes and lots of fun. There will be demonstrations by Carrie Imai, Jane Shibata and Lisa Engelbrecht. Marci Donley and Sylvia Kowal and I will be doing Make N' Takes. Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday. Watch the blog for any more updates
Thursday October 29 - Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 to 8:30. We look forward to some new faces where we learn techniques, make cards or show how we make cards. We had 6 at our last meeting, let's see if we can up that number, come and have a good time. So, we would love to have more new people and more ideas and demonstrations. So, if you're looking for a crafty club and want to get started with some new beginnings (even though the club has been around since 2001) come on in and join us.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
WHAT'S GOING ON?
Ok, let's start with change of hours for shop. Starting Tuesday, our shop hours will change. Our hours Tuesday through Friday will be 11AM to 8PM. Saturday (10-5:30), Sunday (12-5) and Monday (closed) will remain the same.
Also, don't forget Art from the Heart Club this coming Thursday night at 6:30PM. We look forward to some new faces where we learn techniques, make cards or show how we make cards. We had 6 at our last meeting, let's see if we can up that number, come and have a good time.
NOTICE: Sunday, November 1 we will have a book signing and party. Starting at 11AM and going until 3PM. The book is called Hand Lettering (Calligraphy) and was written by our own DeAnn Singh and Marci Donley. The Book signing will be from 11-12on Sunday and the party from 12-3. There will be food, drinks, door prizes and lots of fun. There will be demonstrations by Carrie Imai, Jane Shibata and Lisa Engelbrecht. Marci Donley and Sylvia Kowal and I will be doing Make N' Takes. Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday. Watch the blog for any more updates.
Mike Strong will be back on Sunday, November 8 at ****10:30AM**** until 4:00. He will be doing his Christmas Tree Stamp cards in the morning and a Crazy Quilt card (with leftovers, of course) in the afternoon. We are opening early this Sunday.
I hope all of you have a blessed week and for those with the flu--get better real soon and take care of yourselves.
Also, don't forget Art from the Heart Club this coming Thursday night at 6:30PM. We look forward to some new faces where we learn techniques, make cards or show how we make cards. We had 6 at our last meeting, let's see if we can up that number, come and have a good time.
NOTICE: Sunday, November 1 we will have a book signing and party. Starting at 11AM and going until 3PM. The book is called Hand Lettering (Calligraphy) and was written by our own DeAnn Singh and Marci Donley. The Book signing will be from 11-12on Sunday and the party from 12-3. There will be food, drinks, door prizes and lots of fun. There will be demonstrations by Carrie Imai, Jane Shibata and Lisa Engelbrecht. Marci Donley and Sylvia Kowal and I will be doing Make N' Takes. Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday. Watch the blog for any more updates.
Mike Strong will be back on Sunday, November 8 at ****10:30AM**** until 4:00. He will be doing his Christmas Tree Stamp cards in the morning and a Crazy Quilt card (with leftovers, of course) in the afternoon. We are opening early this Sunday.
I hope all of you have a blessed week and for those with the flu--get better real soon and take care of yourselves.
Friday, October 23, 2009
RECIPE FOR STRAWBERRY GREEN SALAD
For those of you who were at Extravaganza and asked for the recipes, here is the first one for the Strawberry Green Salad. Thank you for coming to Extravaganz, we are looking forward to our first Extravaganza next year on April 17 and we hope you all enjoyed it enough to come back.
1-2 heads of lettuce (romaine and red)
12 oz. slivered almonds, toasted (spread on a cookie sheet and cook 5 min. @ 375o)
2 pints of strawberries
Wash lettuce and strawberries. Tear lettuce, slice strawberries. Toast almonds and cool them. Mix all salad ingredients together. Mix dressing ingredients together and pour over salad just before serving.
Dressing: If making a large salad you can double this recipe
1 cup of mayonnaise
2 TBSP honey ginger vinegar (any kind, I used pear)
1/4 cup milk
1 cup sugar (I used Splenda)
1 tsp. Poppy seeds
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
1-2 heads of lettuce (romaine and red)
12 oz. slivered almonds, toasted (spread on a cookie sheet and cook 5 min. @ 375o)
2 pints of strawberries
Wash lettuce and strawberries. Tear lettuce, slice strawberries. Toast almonds and cool them. Mix all salad ingredients together. Mix dressing ingredients together and pour over salad just before serving.
Dressing: If making a large salad you can double this recipe
1 cup of mayonnaise
2 TBSP honey ginger vinegar (any kind, I used pear)
1/4 cup milk
1 cup sugar (I used Splenda)
1 tsp. Poppy seeds
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
NEWS FLASH--CHANGE OF HOURS FOR STAMPIN' FROM THE HEART
Starting Tuesday, October 27, the shop hours will be changing. Our new hours will be Closed Monday (same) 11-8 Tuesday through Friday, 10:00-5:30 Saturday (same) and 12:00-5:00 Sunday (same). If you have any questions or comments, please leave them here or email me.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
October 19 to October 25/Calligraphy, 3 Gift Books, & Hawwiian Classes
Wednesday, October 21 - Calligraphy Class #5 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9
Saturday, October 24 - 3 Book Gift Class with Wendy Poma from 10:30 to 2:30. Cost is $40.00. In this class you will be making 3 little book that will make wonderful little " thinking of you gifts during the holidays. These are really really wonderful little books.
Sunday, October 25 - Hawaiian #4 with Lori Lai from 12:15 to 4:00. Cost of the class is $50.00. Supplies List - for this class: small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), paper piercer, foam mounting tape, double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, adhesive Runner tape(such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Supplies Kit.
Saturday, October 24 - 3 Book Gift Class with Wendy Poma from 10:30 to 2:30. Cost is $40.00. In this class you will be making 3 little book that will make wonderful little " thinking of you gifts during the holidays. These are really really wonderful little books.
Sunday, October 25 - Hawaiian #4 with Lori Lai from 12:15 to 4:00. Cost of the class is $50.00. Supplies List - for this class: small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), paper piercer, foam mounting tape, double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, adhesive Runner tape(such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Supplies Kit.Thursday, October 15, 2009
UPADATED NEWS FROM SFTH
Remember: ATC Club tonight, 6:30PM
Mike Strong has two classes on Saturday 10:30AM Cameo class with his new
cameo stamps and an Ikebana class at 2:00PM. Both classes are $30 each, sign
up today.
Kelly Kilmer will be doing her "The Feminine" Book on Sunday at 12:30, $70.
Thank you ladies for such a wonderful Saturday Extravaganza. We had the best time. Gave away lots of goodies and had a wonderful time of sharing during our breakfast and lunch hours.
It was such a fun day. Keep an eye out for the recipes to follow in the next day or two.
Mike Strong has two classes on Saturday 10:30AM Cameo class with his new
cameo stamps and an Ikebana class at 2:00PM. Both classes are $30 each, sign
up today.
Kelly Kilmer will be doing her "The Feminine" Book on Sunday at 12:30, $70.
Thank you ladies for such a wonderful Saturday Extravaganza. We had the best time. Gave away lots of goodies and had a wonderful time of sharing during our breakfast and lunch hours.
It was such a fun day. Keep an eye out for the recipes to follow in the next day or two.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
October 11 to October 18 - Calligraphy, ATC Club, Mike Strong Class, Kelly Kilmer Class
Wednesday, October 14 - Calligraphy Class #4 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. Note: There will be a book signing sometime this month with DeAnn and Marci who have just completed and published their joint-effort Calligraphy Book.
Thursday, October 15 - ATC Club From 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Jessica brings materials for each of the members to make 2 ATCs. Each member brings 6 to 8 ATC to swap with other members. Come on in and check it out.
Saturday, October 18 - The Feminine with Kelly Kilmer from 
12:30 to 4:30. Cost of the class is $70.00. In this class you will create an 8" x 11" book with a quick and easy stitch, finished off with an embellished spine! We will explore hands on new mixed media techniques on the pages involving paints paper and more! Been saving a stash of favorite images? Itching to make a new unique book? then this is the class for you! Supply List - scissors, small selection of favorite collage, ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of wax paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black ink pad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to glue and paint (i like chip or bristle brushes). Questions? email Kelly at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net.
Thursday, October 15 - ATC Club From 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Jessica brings materials for each of the members to make 2 ATCs. Each member brings 6 to 8 ATC to swap with other members. Come on in and check it out.
Saturday, October 17 - TBA with Mike Strong from 10:30 to 4. Cost is $30.00 for each class (1st class is The Four Seasons from 10:30 to 12:30 & 2nd class is All New Ikebana from 2 to 4). There is no description yet but when we get them it will be on the blog. Check out Mike's web site - http://www.strongstamps.com/
Saturday, October 18 - The Feminine with Kelly Kilmer from 
12:30 to 4:30. Cost of the class is $70.00. In this class you will create an 8" x 11" book with a quick and easy stitch, finished off with an embellished spine! We will explore hands on new mixed media techniques on the pages involving paints paper and more! Been saving a stash of favorite images? Itching to make a new unique book? then this is the class for you! Supply List - scissors, small selection of favorite collage, ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of wax paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black ink pad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to glue and paint (i like chip or bristle brushes). Questions? email Kelly at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net.Wednesday, October 7, 2009
EXTRAVAGANZA NEWS
For those of you signed up for The Extravaganza on Saturday, please bring one or two acrylic blocks with you if you have them. There will be one block in each bag, so if you don't have one
there will be one for you. Sometimes it is easier to have more than one so if you have one, please bring it.
there will be one for you. Sometimes it is easier to have more than one so if you have one, please bring it.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
LATEST NEWS FROM SFTH
Extravaganza in just 4 more days, we still have a few (7) openings. Give us a call. We're all going to have a good time. There will be drawings and gifts. Plus all the fun projects from our very favorite 5 teachers.
Also, even though Extravaganza is on Saturday, we are still having Make-It-Take-It on Friday with Jessica Hollowell. Don't forget to come out and support the teachers that willingly give their time for these MITI's. Starts around 6:30 and goes usually until 8:30 or so. $5 per project.
This news just in from Mike Strong: Mike's first class on October 17 is going to be a card-making class using his new Cloisonne Cameos and Twinkling H20s. His second session is Ikebana inspired cards. First class from 10:30-12:30 and the second is 2-4.
Also, even though Extravaganza is on Saturday, we are still having Make-It-Take-It on Friday with Jessica Hollowell. Don't forget to come out and support the teachers that willingly give their time for these MITI's. Starts around 6:30 and goes usually until 8:30 or so. $5 per project.
This news just in from Mike Strong: Mike's first class on October 17 is going to be a card-making class using his new Cloisonne Cameos and Twinkling H20s. His second session is Ikebana inspired cards. First class from 10:30-12:30 and the second is 2-4.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
October 5 to October 11/ Classes for this week
Wednesday, October 7 - Calligraphy Class #3 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You cab learn Copperplate, Italics or some other wonderful form of Calligraphy. At some point , DeAnn has promised to show us Illuminated Letters.
Thursday, October 8 - Canvas Pocket Book with Kelly Kilmer from 6:30 to 8:30. The cost is $55.00. In two hours, you will paint, scrub, lather, and layer acrylics learning several new techniques as you go. You will assemble a small square journal from scratch with a wrap around canvas cover. Kelly loves the size and the feel of this book. The size is user friendly, not overwhelming and inviting for anyone to use! There's lots of painting in this class so make sure you wear your apron and come prepared to have fun and get messy! Supply list - scissors, bone folder cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black ink pad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to paint with (Kelly like chip or bristle brushes).
Friday, October 9 - Make - N - Take with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 to 8:30. It is $5.00 per project. If you want to have a good time and maybe learn a new technique come on in.
Saturday, October 10 - You don't want to miss out on this fun day. We have four wonderful projects with five great teachers, a goody bag that you don't want to miss plus drawings and breakfast and lunch. To reserve your spot call us at (310) 391-0466, email us at stampinheart@hotmail.com or reply to this blog. Do it quick so we can plan how many we need to prepare for, and let us know if you want a black bag or a red bag. Extravaganza is from 9 to 5. Cost is $85.00. Breakfast is at 9 and the first set of classes starts at 9:45, lunch will be from 1 to 1:45, next set of classes starts at 2. We all have a great time learning new techniques, breaking bread with one another, and enjoying ourselves.
Thursday, October 8 - Canvas Pocket Book with Kelly Kilmer from 6:30 to 8:30. The cost is $55.00. In two hours, you will paint, scrub, lather, and layer acrylics learning several new techniques as you go. You will assemble a small square journal from scratch with a wrap around canvas cover. Kelly loves the size and the feel of this book. The size is user friendly, not overwhelming and inviting for anyone to use! There's lots of painting in this class so make sure you wear your apron and come prepared to have fun and get messy! Supply list - scissors, bone folder cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black ink pad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to paint with (Kelly like chip or bristle brushes).
Friday, October 9 - Make - N - Take with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 to 8:30. It is $5.00 per project. If you want to have a good time and maybe learn a new technique come on in.
Saturday, October 10 - You don't want to miss out on this fun day. We have four wonderful projects with five great teachers, a goody bag that you don't want to miss plus drawings and breakfast and lunch. To reserve your spot call us at (310) 391-0466, email us at stampinheart@hotmail.com or reply to this blog. Do it quick so we can plan how many we need to prepare for, and let us know if you want a black bag or a red bag. Extravaganza is from 9 to 5. Cost is $85.00. Breakfast is at 9 and the first set of classes starts at 9:45, lunch will be from 1 to 1:45, next set of classes starts at 2. We all have a great time learning new techniques, breaking bread with one another, and enjoying ourselves.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
EXTRAVAGANZA 2009
7 more days until Extravaganza and only 8 spots left. Need info respond under comment on this blog.
Friday, October 2, 2009
EXTRAVAGANZA
You don't want to miss out on this fun day. We have four wonderful projects with five great teachers, a goody bag that you don't want to miss plus drawings and breakfast and lunch. To reserve your spot call us at (310) 391-0466, email us at stampinheart@hotmail.com or reply to this blogspot. Do it quick so we can plan how many we need to prepare for, and let us know if you want a black bag or a red bag.
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