Monday, May 30, 2011

June Classes

Wednesday, June 1 - Calligraphy Class #9 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at www.DesigningLetters.com.

Friday, June 3 - Stampin Cafe' Night from 6:30 - 8:30. Bring your supplies and your project and come on in, we'll have some fun together.

Saturday, June 4 - Extravaganza from 8:45 to 4:30. Cost is $95.00. Breakfast is at 8:45 and the first set of classes starts at 9:15, lunch will be from 12:30 to 1, next set of classes starts at 1:30. Our teachers for this Extravaganza are Richard Bouchereau, Linda Forest, Jessica Hollowell and Gayle Smith. We all have a great time learning new techniques, breaking bread with one another, getting our goody bags, winning prizes and enjoying ourselves. There are some fun new projects in the making. Come and have fun with us. So call and make your reservation.

Sunday, June 5 - Mulberry 4 or Hanko 4- Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. The Mulberry 4 class is a repeat. Supplies List - water brush, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, 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 Stamping Kit.

Wednesday, June 8 - Calligraphy Class #10 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at www.DesigningLetters.com.

Thursday, June 9 - Father's/Grad's Day Card & Gift with Richard Bouchereau from 6:30 - 8:30. The Cost is $30.00 and $20.00 for an extra card/gift. This is a great gift for that special male in you life or for a special graduate.

Friday, June 10 - Expressions with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. What story will your book hold? Express yourself by creating a hand bound journal covered in luscious handmade paper. Create pages that fold out and hide your secrets or uniquely display your treasures. You will learn how to free your artistic self upon the pages of this book, creating a multitude of rich, colorful pages as you work. You will be learning not only how to make the book from scratch but also how to create a multitude of layered, “paper painted” pages.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 inkpad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Friday, June 10 - Make It & Take It with Gayle Smith from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $5.00 each project. Come on in and join us and you'll have fun.

Saturday, June 11 - TBA - Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00.

Saturday, June 11 - TBA - Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00.

Sunday, June 12 - A Beautiful Life Journal with Kelly Killer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. What do you get when you combine paper, ribbon, glue and a little special somethin’ something? A soft covered (but extremely durable), quickly stitched and totally made by your own hands journal! You will learn not only how to create your own Beautiful Life Journal but you will discover how to successfully blend color, texture and imagery together onto the pages of your book. You’ll create luscious layers that combine rich, personal imagery with colorful, textured bits of paper ephemera. I’ll dig deep into my bag of tricks for this class, unearthing and sharing what I know to be the key to creating unique, personal journal pages that you will love! 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 inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Thursday, June 16 - ATC with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 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

Friday, June 17 - New Generation Craft with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Saturday, June 18 - Mixed Media Club

Sunday, June 19 - Father's Day - Closed

Friday, June 24 - Postcard with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 2 postcard for $10.00.

Saturday, June 25 - Destinations - Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2:00. Cost is $40.00. Wendy is always such fun to take a class from and her books are beautiful and such fun to journal, sketch or give as a gift to someone.

Sunday, June 26 - TBA - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. Supplies List - water brush, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, 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 Stamping Kit.

Thursday, June 30 - Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 to 8:30. We are going to try something new so come on in and bring your stamping kit with you. If you like to make cards we will do that, if you like ATC's we will do that also. Come on in and let's have some fun.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

New Teacher/Extravaganza

Thursday, June 9 - Father's/Grad's Day Card & Gift with Richard Bouchereau from 6:30 - 8:30. The Cost is $30.00 and $20.00 for an extra card/gift. This is a great gift for that special male in you life or for a special graduate.

Don't forget Extravaganza, June 4, we have 10 spots open. Our teachers for this Extravaganza are Richard Bouchereau, Linda Forest, Jessica Hollowell and Gayle Smith, from 8:45 to 4:30. Cost is $95.00. Breakfast is at 8:45 and the first set of classes starts at 9:15, lunch will be from 12:30 to 1, next set of classes starts at 1:30. We all have a great time learning new techniques, breaking bread with one another, getting our goody bags, winning prizes and enjoying ourselves. There are some fun new projects in the making. Come and have fun with us. So call and make your reservation.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

MEMORIAL WEEK PAPER SALE

All papers in the shop will be 25% off from today, Tuesday, May 24 thru Sunday, May 29. Now is a good time to stock up, we have some new papers and some oldies but goodies.
Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend. Please remember those who fought and lost their lives for our freedom and be sure to thank someone who has served or is serving to preserve our freedoms.
No matter our problems we still live in the best land ever.
Don't forget Extravaganza, June 4, we have 10 spots open. Our teachers for this Extravaganza are Richard Bouchereau, Linda Forest, Jessica Hollowell and Gayle Smith. There are some fun new projects in the making. Come and have fun with us.
Shop Hop Passports are on sale until June 24, $8.99 after that it will be $12.99. Now is the time to sign up if you are planning on doing Shop Hop.

Monday, May 23, 2011

The last of May Classes

Wednesday, May 25 - Calligraphy Class #8 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Thursday, May 26 - Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 to 8:30. We are going to try something new so come on in and bring your stamping kit with you. If you like to make cards we will do that, if you like ATC's we will do that also. Come on in and let's have some fun.

Friday, May 27 - Postcard with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 2 postcard for $10.00.

Saturday, May 28 - Fabric Covered Journal with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2:00. Cost is $40.00. Wendy is always such fun to take a class from and her books are beautiful and such fun to journal, sketch or give as a gift to someone.

Sunday, May 29 - Mixed Media Club

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Laura C., Mike S., Jessica H., & Kelly K Classes this week. (5/19 - 5/22)

Thursday May 19 - ATC with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 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

Friday, May 20 - New Generation Craft with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Saturday, May 21 - "Cards for Guys" - Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00. This is a good class to stock up
on cards for the men in your life.

Saturday, May 21 - "Taking Notes" - Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00 An easy class for the afternoon. Five cards and matching envelopes in a pre-made stationary box which we will decorate. We will use a variety of my stamps (of the students choice) including my new Fleur De Lis stamp and die cutter. This class also features my latest designer paper.

Sunday, May 22 - Expressions with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. What story will your book hold? Express yourself by creating a hand bound journal covered in luscious handmade paper. Create pages that fold out and hide your secrets or uniquely display your treasures. You will learn how to free your artistic self upon the pages of this book, creating a multitude of rich, colorful pages as you work. You will be learning not only how to make the book from scratch but also how to create a multitude of layered, “paper painted” pages.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 inkpad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Classes - May 18 - May 29 Classes

Wednesday, May 18 - Calligraphy Class #7 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Thursday May 19 - ATC with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 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

Friday, May 20 - New Generation Craft with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Saturday, May 21 - "Cards for Guys" - Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00. This is a good class to stock up
on cards for the men in your life.

Saturday, May 21 - "Taking Notes" - Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00 An easy class for the afternoon. Five cards and matching envelopes in a pre-made stationary box which we will decorate. We will use a variety of my stamps (of the students choice) including my new Fleur De Lis stamp and die cutter. This class also features my latest designer paper.

Sunday, May 22 - Expressions with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. What story will your book hold? Express yourself by creating a hand bound journal covered in luscious handmade paper. Create pages that fold out and hide your secrets or uniquely display your treasures. You will learn how to free your artistic self upon the pages of this book, creating a multitude of rich, colorful pages as you work. You will be learning not only how to make the book from scratch but also how to create a multitude of layered, “paper painted” pages.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 inkpad, container to hold water, 3 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Wednesday, May 25 - Calligraphy Class #8 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Thursday, May 26 - Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 to 8:30. We are going to try something new so come on in and bring your stamping kit with you. If you like to make cards we will do that, if you like ATC's we will do that also. Come on in and let's have some fun.

Friday, May 27 - Postcard with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 2 postcard for $10.00.

Saturday, May 28 - Fabric Covered Journal with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2:00. Cost is $40.00. Wendy is always such fun to take a class from and her books are beautiful and such fun to journal, sketch or give as a gift to someone.

Sunday, May 29 - Mixed Media Club

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Love Story, Make It & Take It, Shimmer & Shine Techniques, Mulberry/Paper Weaving

Friday, May 13 - Love Story with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Your journal should be all about YOU. It should tell YOUR story. In this workshop, you will create a uniquely sewn journal upon whose pages your story will be told in color, text and imagery. Learn a multitude of collage layering techniques, journal prompts, pen work and more. You will love this journal that is completely and totally all about you and your life. 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 (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Friday, May 13 - Make It & Take It with Linda Forrest from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is $5.00 each project. Come on in and join us and you'll have fun.

Saturday, May 14 -Shimmer and Shine Techniques with Gayle Smith from 10:30 - 4:30. Lunch break from 12:30 - 1:30. Cost is $50.00. This is the cover of a beautifully shimmery pocket tag book. Here is one of the tags. Yes, you can see the shine and shimmer in this photo, but the photo doesn't come near to picking up all the shimmer and shine when looking at the book in real life. This class will teach you several techniques on how to use the products Smooch, Smooch Spritz, and Color Box Chalks, all from Clearsnap. And if that is not enough shimmer and shine, add some of the new Donna Salazar Glitter to sparkle it up even more. The book consist of 3 5.5 x 5.5 pockets with tags inside, plus 2 additional tags.

Sunday, May 15 - Mulberry/Paper Weaving #6 - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. Supplies List - water brush, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, 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 Stamping Kit. If you have Momento Marker or any of the Momento Pads, please bring them to class.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Kelly K., Gayle S., DiAnn S., Lori L., & Linda F. Classes

Wednesday, May 11 - Calligraphy Class #6 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Friday, May 13 - Love Story with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Your journal should be all about YOU. It should tell YOUR story. In this workshop, you will create a uniquely sewn journal upon whose pages your story will be told in color, text and imagery. Learn a multitude of collage layering techniques, journal prompts, pen work and more. You will love this journal that is completely and totally all about you and your life. 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 (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Friday, May 13 - Make It & Take It with Linda Forrest from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is $5.00 each project. Come on in and join us and you'll have fun.

Saturday, May 14 -Shimmer and Shine Techniques with Gayle Smith from 10:30 - 4:30. Lunch break from 12:30 - 1:30. Cost is $50.00. This is the cover of a beautifully shimmery pocket tag book. Here is one of the tags. Yes, you can see the shine and shimmer in this photo, but the photo doesn't come near to picking up all the shimmer and shine when looking at the book in real life. This class will teach you several techniques on how to use the products Smooch, Smooch Spritz, and Color Box Chalks, all from Clearsnap. And if that is not enough shimmer and shine, add some of the new Donna Salazar Glitter to sparkle it up even more. The book consist of 3 5.5 x 5.5 pockets with tags inside, plus 2 additional tags.

Sunday, May 15 - Paper Weaving - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. Supplies List - small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), paper piercer, foam mounting tape, double sided tape, veramark, versafine (black), bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, adhesive tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Stamping Kit.

Friday, May 6, 2011

New Calligraphy Class

Monday, May 9, If there are enough sign ups there will be a New Calligraphy Copperplate Class. the class will Start May 9 - June 6 from 10:30 to 1:30. The cost for this class is $100.00.

Happy Mother's Day to One and All. If you have had any part in a child's life be it Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, helping raise a child that may not be yours, Father, Brother, Uncle -- I want to send Mother's Day Wishes to each of you. Raising children is no easy task and it takes lots of love and sacrifice on the one doing the raising. Bless you all Happy Mother's Day.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Sale!!!!!!!! Sale!!!!!!! Sale!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ONE AND ALL

If you have had any part in a child's life be it Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, helping raise a child that may not be yours, Father, Brother Uncle--I want to send Mother's Day Wishes to each of you. Raising children is no easy task and it takes lots of love and sacrifice on the one doing the raising. Bless you all--Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparents Day are all very special because of the children involved.

So for Mother's Day we want to wish you a very special day and we are having a storewide sale from Thursday, May 5 through Saturday, May 7--20% off everything in the store. Our wishes to you--Enjoy your day, rest a little, craft a little and cuddle with your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other little ones a lot.

Monday, May 2, 2011

May Classes - May 4 - May 15

Wednesday, May 4 - Calligraphy Class #5 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Friday, May 6 - Make It & Take It with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is $5.00 each project. Come on in and join us and you'll have fun.

Sunday, May 8 - Happy Mother's Day - Shop Closed

Wednesday, May 11 - Calligraphy Class #6 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Friday, May 13 - Love Story with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Your journal should be all about YOU. It should tell YOUR story. In this workshop, you will create a uniquely sewn journal upon whose pages your story will be told in color, text and imagery. Learn a multitude of collage layering techniques, journal prompts, pen work and more. You will love this journal that is completely and totally all about you and your life. 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 (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Friday, May 13 - Make It & Take It with Linda Forrest from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is $5.00 each project. Come on in and join us and you'll have fun.

Saturday, May 14 - Tag Book - Gayle Smith from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $50.00

Sunday, May 15 - Paper Weaving - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. Supplies List - small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), paper piercer, foam mounting tape, double sided tape, veramark, versafine (black), bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, adhesive tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Stamping Kit.