SHOP HOP IS COMING!!!

Starting Aug. 6 we will have the Shop Hop starting. If you haven't purchased your passport we have them for sale in the shop. The cost is $14.99 and you will receive the passport with a list of 34 shops in the southern California area, along with a charm bracelet and charm.

If you purchase $20 or more in each shop you go to you will receive that store's charm and a MITI. You can also purchase the charm for $8.99 and the MITI for $2.50 if your purchase is less than $20.

To check out the info regarding the grand prize and all the detailed info go to www.socalshophop.com

The theme for this year's shop hop is "Lights, Camera, Action. Each shop has their own movie theme ours is "Blue Hawaii" starring Elvis Presley. Come and have your picture taken with our life-size Elvis.

To get in the mood all the ribbon in the shop will be on sale--but 1 yard get one free (equal or lesser value) and the paper will be buy one get one at 1/2 price (equal or lesser value). This sale starts Tuesday Aug. 3.

AUGUST CLASSES

Sunday, Aug. 1 - Big Shot Class with Gayle Smith from 12:30 to 2:30. Cost is $35.00. You will learn to make fabulous card, using dies for the Big Shot. We have three Big Shot machines to use for class, but if you have one, please bring your own to help the class move along a little faster.





Friday, Aug. 6 - Stampin Cafe' Nite from 6:30 to 8:30. Bring your supplies and your project and come on in, we'll have some fun together.

Saturday, Aug. 7 - Origami Crane with Mike Strong from 10:30 to 12:30. Cost is $30.00. You will make 5 cards using his crane stamps. The real cards are in the shop for you to look at.

Saturday, Aug. 7 - Triple Threat Class with Mike Strong from 2 to 4. You will make 5 cards using his triangle stamps.

The real cards are in the shop for you to look at.

Sunday, Aug. 8 - Paper Weaving 1 - 5 with Lori Lai from 12:15 to 4:15. Cost 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 tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Supplies Kit.

Friday, Aug 13 - Make it & Take it with Gayle Smith from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost $5.00 each project. Join us and you'll have fun.

Saturday, Aug. 14 - Gardenia & Lilac Deco Clay Class with Catherine Kang from 10:30 to 2. Cost is $55.00 including the material.

The sample of this class is in the shop, come on in and look

Sunday, Aug. 15 - Glitter Ritz Demo with Donna Heckenlaible from 1 to 3. She will be doing a demo from a company called Elizabeth Craft who has amazing ultra fine glitter that almost feels like suede when applied and Peel Off Stickers.

Wednesday, Aug. 18 - Magenta's Bird Stencils with Gay Smith From 6:30 to 8:30. These lovely cards are made using Magenta's Bird Stencils, ColorBox ink, and Magenta's papers. They are a whole lot of fun and very addictive to make. Once you start, it's hard to stop. You keep seeing ideas you want to try, combining inks and papers.

Class starts at 6:30 but if you're coming in from work or trying to get across town, and can't get there until about 7pm or so, still come. Call the store at 310.301.0466 to sign up. Please don't wait until last minute to sign up. I need plenty of time to cut papers and prep for class. Love to see you all there.








Thursday, Aug. 19 - ATC with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 to 8. Cost is $10.00. Jessica will teach a technique for ATC and then you will get to make two of your own. Suggested: Bring 6 to 10 ATC of your own to trade.

Saturday, Aug. 21 - Calender Girl Part 1 with Linda Forrest from 10:30 to 4:30. Cost is $35.00

Sunday, Aug. 22 - Lori Lai from 12:15 to 4:15. Cost is $50.00. Supply 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 tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Supplies Kit.

Friday, Aug. 27 - Postcards with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 to 8:30. 2 postcards for $10.

Saturday, Aug. 28 - Handy Dandy Book with Wendy Poma from 10:30 to 2. Cost is $40.00. Sounds strange but is really neat. Look like a regular book, but when you open it -- Surprise!!






Sunday, Aug. 29 - Calender Girl Part 2 with Linda Forrest from 12:30 to 4:30. Cost is $35.00

THIS WEEKEND 7/24-25/10

Jessica Hollowell's Postcard class tonight, 6:30pm, $10. 2 postcards

Linda Forrest's "Not You're Momma's Brag Book, tomorrow, Saturday, 10:30am.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 15% OFF OF TOTAL ORDER ON ANYTHING PURCHASED THIS WEEKEND.

New items in the shop. Impression Obsession's Cover-a-Card, new background stamps that cover a 5-1/2 x 5-1/2" card. IO stamps, Tattered Angels summer colors, Elizabeth Craft Ritz Glitter and tapes
Magenta stamps, Creative Impressions paper fasteners, stars, leaves, glittered rounds (medium size), 3d stars, swirl ribbon--by the yard some new colors black/white, pink/white. teal on teal, seaglass on seaglass, apricot/apricot, fruit punch/fruit punch, pink lemonade, blue on blue
and I've probably forgotten to list one or two other things--so come on in and see what's new.

July 19 to July 31 CLASSES

Friday, July 23 - Postcards by Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 to 8:30. 2 postcards for $10.


Saturday, July 24 - Not Your Momma's Brag Book with Linda Forrest from 10:30 to 4:30. Cost is $45.00. We will Transform plain chipboard into pages of ART featuring our loved ones! Collage! Stamping! Painting! Supply List: black ink pad, small sharp scissors, glue stick photos (copies or originals), that will be punched.



Thursday, July 29 - There will be NO Art from the Heart Club this month of July or August until September 30th.



Friday, July 30 - Mystique with Kelly Kilmer from 12:00 to 4:00. Cost is $70. In this class you will createan 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 paint, 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 waxed 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) thanks!
kellyEGorey99@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, July 31 - Tri-Fold Journal with Wendy Poma from 10:30 to 2:30. Cost is $40.00

Lori Lai class this Sunday, July 18

Sunday, July 18 - Carson Demo Cards with Lori Lai from 12:15 to 4:15. Cost is $50.00.
These are some of the projects that will be in my next two classes. The class contains at least 4 cards, plus more if you have time.
We will be working with Elizabeth Crafts Glitter Ritz Glitter, Judikins Embossing "Glitter" powders, New McGill Paper punches (not seen on photo), Local King Rubber Stamps (one background stamp is used in my attachment), new "Bellflower" (3-sizes, new from Punch Bunch) and of course "Hanko Design" papers.
We will be doing my "Double Embossing" technique...fun, fun, fun! I just love the end product! Supply List - for this class: Bring your favorite markers, small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), paper piercer, foam mounting tape, double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, adhesive tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Supplies Kit.

SUPPLY LIST FOR TATTERED TRAVELER CLASS

Here is the supply list for the Tattered Traveller Class on Wednesday, July 14.

Scissors (good pair, like the Tim Holtz that will easily cut acrylic)
Paper trimmer
Adhesives wet and dry
Roll of paper towels
Apron?
Stamp pads, regular black, brown and a black pad that is good for edging like cat's eye pads
Heat tool, if you have one
Small round paint brush, like a #4 or similar

Monika says these items will be available to share, but if the class is large you may want your own tools.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Also, please note that Jessica will be doing the ATC Club/Class on Thursday Night. The fee is $10 and you will be making two ATC's that Jessica has designed and bring some of your own ATC's to trade. All are welcome to come to this club and if you didn't make any ATC's this month, come and take the class and learn what it is all about and maybe make your own next month.

SUNDAY, July 18, Lori Lai will be doing the Carson Convention Class. The things she demonstrated at Carson Convention last weekend she will be doing in her class this Sunday. She will be working with Ritz Glitter, the Elizabeth Craft Glitter that is so amazing, it feels like satin when it goes on and does not come off on your hands. Please call the shop or email me if you are interested in that class. Lori needs a minimum of 3 to keep the class going on schedule. Cost is $50.

WEDNESDAY'S TATTERED TRAVELER

We have five signed up for Wednesday's, July 14 Tattered Traveler and we have one signed up for the 6:30PM class.

If you don't want to miss out on a fun Glimmer Mist Class please contact us. We have a total of 9 kits so we can only add three more. Look on the blog for a sample, Monika did a phenomenal job. With the Tattered Travelers you will stamp, stencil and spray. Bring some of your own travel pictures if you want to make this truly your own. Call or email us.

TATTERED TRAVELER

We need a count by the end of this week for those of you who want to take the Tattered Traveler Class. We have nine openings and five of them are already filled, so we have four openings available. Right now all five are at 11:30AM Wednesday, July 14. We will keep the class at 6:30 if all the other four want to have it at 6:30. So please get back to us ASAP.

DON'T FORGET MITI TAG NIGHT WITH LINDA FOREST THIS FRIDAY NIGHT STARTING AT 4:30pm.
Looking forward to seeing you there.