Thursday, June 30, 2011

Make It & Take It, & Personal Mythologies Classes

Friday, July 1 - Make It & Take It with Linda Forest from 5 - 8:30. $5 per project. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects.

Saturday, July 2 - Personal Mythologies with Kelly Kilmer part 1 from 10:30 -4:30. Cost is $225. Every time we crack open a journal, we are telling our own unique story. In this very special two day workshop, you will learn not only how to create your very own personal journal made by your own hands but also how to express yourself fully and in the moment upon the pages of your newly bound book. You will work in your journal both days. I will be teaching you a variety of techniques, ideas and prompts to use in your journal. You will have lots of instructional time but also between each idea, I allow for guided play time, but I do teach both days. The second day is not a play day. Expect to learn: bookbinding and constructing a personal journal, choosing a journal that fits you, making a journal your own, mixed media collage, composition, design, pen work, layering, journaling, self expression (how do I say what I want to say), making a page work and much, much more. Be prepared to walk out with a new journal, several pages completed, a detailed handout and your head (and heart) bursting with inspiration, new ideas, possibilities and the knowledge that you can successfully express yourself in journal form! Supply list: A hardcover book (any size) to use as the journal (note, we will be tearing pages out of our books and sharing some of our pages in class). I will have some books for you to use, but in case you have a book you’d really like to use, please bring it. 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.

Sunday, July 3 - Personal Mythologies with Kelly Kilmer part 2 from 12 - 4:30. See July 2 for discription.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

SALE * Club * Classes

Just a reminder that our Anniversary/Summer Sale end this this Thursday June 30. 30% off SALE on ALL product. This month we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Due to scheduling conflicts our Anniversary party will be postponed until later this summer. Announcements will be coming soon.

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.

Friday, July 1 - Make It & Take It with Linda Forest from 5 - 8:30. $5 per project. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects.

Saturday, July 2 - Personal Mythologies with Kelly Kilmer part 1 from 10:30 -4:30. Cost is $225. Every time we crack open a journal, we are telling our own unique story. In this very special two day workshop, you will learn not only how to create your very own personal journal made by your own hands but also how to express yourself fully and in the moment upon the pages of your newly bound book. You will work in your journal both days. I will be teaching you a variety of techniques, ideas and prompts to use in your journal. You will have lots of instructional time but also between each idea, I allow for guided play time, but I do teach both days. The second day is not a play day. Expect to learn: bookbinding and constructing a personal journal, choosing a journal that fits you, making a journal your own, mixed media collage, composition, design, pen work, layering, journaling, self expression (how do I say what I want to say), making a page work and much, much more. Be prepared to walk out with a new journal, several pages completed, a detailed handout and your head (and heart) bursting with inspiration, new ideas, possibilities and the knowledge that you can successfully express yourself in journal form! Supply list: A hardcover book (any size) to use as the journal (note, we will be tearing pages out of our books and sharing some of our pages in class). I will have some books for you to use, but in case you have a book you’d really like to use, please bring it. 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.

Sunday, July 3 - Personal Mythologies with Kelly Kilmer part 2 from 12 - 4:30. See July 2 for discription.

Thursday, July 7 - Magenta Class with Helene Metevier from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $30. She always has fun classes and you get four great cards before convention.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

JULY CLASSES

Friday, July 1 - Make It & Take It with Linda Forest from 5 - 8:30. $5 per project. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects.

Saturday, July 2 - Personal Mythologies with Kelly Kilmer part 1 from 10:30 -4:30. Cost is $225. Every time we crack open a journal, we are telling our own unique story. In this very special two day workshop, you will learn not only how to create your very own personal journal made by your own hands but also how to express yourself fully and in the moment upon the pages of your newly bound book. You will work in your journal both days. I will be teaching you a variety of techniques, ideas and prompts to use in your journal. You will have lots of instructional time but also between each idea, I allow for guided play time, but I do teach both days. The second day is not a play day. Expect to learn: bookbinding and constructing a personal journal, choosing a journal that fits you, making a journal your own, mixed media collage, composition, design, pen work, layering, journaling, self expression (how do I say what I want to say), making a page work and much, much more. Be prepared to walk out with a new journal, several pages completed, a detailed handout and your head (and heart) bursting with inspiration, new ideas, possibilities and the knowledge that you can successfully express yourself in journal form! Supply list: A hardcover book (any size) to use as the journal (note, we will be tearing pages out of our books and sharing some of our pages in class). I will have some books for you to use, but in case you have a book you’d really like to use, please bring it. 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.

Sunday, July 3 - Personal Mythologies with Kelly Kilmer part 2 from 12 - 4:30. See July 2 for discription.

Thursday, July 7 - Magenta Class with Helene Metevier from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $30. She always has fun classes and you get four great cards before convention.

Friday, July 8 - Make It & Take It with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. $5 per project. Come and see what fun things Jessica has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects

Saturday, July 9 - Rubber Stamp Convention from 9 - 4. Cost is $6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day.

Sunday, July 10 - Rubber Stamp Convention from 10 - 3. Cost is $6:00 for 1 day & $8:00 for 2 day.

Friday, July 15 - A Beautiful Life Journal with Kelly Killer from 11:30 - 3:30. 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.

Friday, July 15
- 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

Saturday, July 16
- Memory Keepsake with Linda Forrest from 10:30 - 3.

Sunday, July 17 - Content: The Artist’s Life with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:40. Cost is $70. Create a uniquely stitched tape covered, content filled journal using my favorite cardstock, paper ephemera, a plethora of deco tape, needle and thread. I quickly fell in love with this journal and carried it with me everywhere last summer as it is small enough for every day, on the go use. I loved how I could slip it in a Ziploc bag with a glue stick, some collage ephemera and a handful of pens. I worked on it every day, everywhere. You will learn how to blend and layer colorful ephemera and that leaving a little white space is good! This journal is definitely one of my most favorite books that I have ever worked in. I loved learning how to work with the open spaces on the pages, using pens, stencils, stickers and more. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you! I guarantee you will love this journal as much as I did! 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" brush to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks.

Wednesday, July 20 - Blended Background with Carol Hoesley from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $35.00.

 


Thursday, July 21 - 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, July 22 -
Postcard with Jessica Hollowell from 6:30 - 8:30. 2 postcard for $10.00.

Saturday, July 23 - Get It Together with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2. Cost is $40.
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.

Wednesday, July 27 - Mixed Metal with Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 6-9. Cost is $35.00

Thursday, July 28 -
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.

Sunday, July 31 - Mixed Media Club from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $5.00. This is a new club and would love to have any or all of you check it out and possibly become members. They meet and share ideas and work on their art--all types of product will be used. Bring your projects and your product and have an afternoon of sharing with other mixed media artists.

ANNIVERSARY/SUMMER SALE * 30% off

The end of this month we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Due to scheduling conflicts our Anniversary party will be postponed until later this summer. Announcements will be coming soon. But in the meantime, I want to share an Anniversary/Summer Sale with you. All product will be on sale from Friday, June 24 until Thursday, June 30--30% off sale.

Friday, June 24, 2011

SALE, SALE !!!!!!!!!! JUNE 24 - JUNE 30

The end of this month we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Due to scheduling conflicts our Anniversary party will be postponed until later this summer. Announcements will be coming soon. But in the meantime, I want to share an Anniversary/Summer Sale with you. All product will be on sale from Friday, June 24 until Thursday, June 30--30% off sale.

New items in the shop from We R Memory--animal papers, stickers, stamps--if you have a pet (dogs and cats) and have pictures or want to make books or pages regarding your pets now is the time to stock up on the paper. New Kanban card sets and stamps. More Smooch Spritz, and other fun new stuff.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Tickets * Stamp Convention * Tickets

Come on in an get your ticket to The Original Stamp Convention. For a 1 day pass is $5.00 and at the door is $6.00 you save a dollar, and the 2 day pass is $8.00.

THE ORIGINAL RUBBER STAMP CONVENTION
July 9 & 10
9 am - 4 pm Saturday
10 am - 3 pm Sunday
LOCATION:
Carson Community Center
3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson CA 90745
(near the junction of the 110 & 405 fwy
(310) 835-0212 for directions only.

Featuring: Teesha Moore at Zettiology and Tim Holtz at Stampers Anonymous.
Pre-Register for Hands on Classes online or call (310) 721-9492.

Check out their website at www.astampinthehand.com for Classes, Mini Lectures, ATC contest & for updates on vendors.

Monday, June 20, 2011

This Weekend (6/24 - 6/26) Classes

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 - All About Inks - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. She will be working with Dye Momento Inks, Alcohol Inks on Glossy paper, Mica Gloss Ink on Glossy paper from Judkins and Opalites on dark paper. Lori found a 4-sided Judkins stamp while She was observing their classes at their warehouse 2 weeks ago. I really liked it so we are using it in class this Sunday. Supplies List - 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, bring if they have them Opalite Ink Pads, Momento Dew Drops





Thursday, June 16, 2011

Remainder - On whats going on this weekend.

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 -
The New Generations with Laura Cesareo is Cancelled due to a family graduation.

Saturday, June 18 - Mixed Media Club from 1:00 - 3. Cost is $5.00. Mixed Media Club will be meeting only this Saturday. The club usually meets the last Sunday of each month. This is their second meeting. This is a new club and would love to have any or all of you check it out and possibly become members. They meet and share ideas and work on their art--all types of product will be used. Bring your projects and your product and have an afternoon of sharing with other mixed media artists.

Sunday, June 19 - Happy Father's Day - Closed. Thank you to all the men in our lives. You are a very special part of who we are and you help make the children know who they are and build their self esteem by just being part of their lives. We love you.

NEW PRODUCT IN THE SHOP BY THIS WEEKEND:

Best Creations: Glitter Stickers (Baseball, Gone Camping, I Love America, Loops and Scoops, Rock Star and Loops and Scoops)
Combo Stickers (All the above)
Glitter Paper Pads, 6x6 (All of the above)

Viva Decor: Pearl Pens (Ice White, Violet, Lilac, Black, Gold, Silver and Silver Chrome)
Paper Soft Color (Rose)

Product Performers: 1 Melting Pot, Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (Pearl, White and Platinum.
Mini Accents (Crackle and Glossy)
Cut N Dry Pads (Felt and Foam)
Foam Ink Tool, Tim Holtz (Foam Replacements as well)
Red Line Wonder Tape (1/2", 1/4" and 1/8")
Melt Art Kooltoolz
Spellbinders: Petite Oval Large Die Cuts
Labels #18 Die Cut
Fancy Tags 2 Die Cut
Fancy Tags 3 Die Cut
7 Gypsies: Lille Clear Stamp

Paper Pads 12x12: Spring in Bloom and Antiquities
Petaloo: Velvet Hydrangeas (Sienna, Rose, Maroon, Red, Blue, Violet)

We R Memory Keepers: A Whole Line of Travel: Stickers, Stamps, Paper Pads, Chipboard Tags,
Paper (All Aboard, Direct Flight, Jolly Holiday, Luggage Lining, Mileage Chart, Scenic Route, Traffic Jam, Travel Log, DC Highway Junction, DC Punch Card, Foil Game Board, Passport Stamp)
Scrapbook Pads (12x12 and 4x6)
Matching Clear Stamps

PSA Essentials: Personalized Stamps and Peel and Stick Stamps to go with them

Monday, June 13, 2011

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 from
1:00 - 3. Cost is $5.00. Mixed Media Club will be meeting only this Saturday. The club usually meets the last Sunday of each month. This is their second meeting.

Sunday, June 19 - Happy Father's Day - Closed.
Thank you to all the men in our lives. You are a very special part of who we are and you help make the children know who they are and build their self esteem by just being part of their lives. We love you.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Richard B., Gayle S. Kelly K., & Mike S. Classes

Wednesday, June 8 - Calligraphy Class #10 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. You can also check DeAnn Singh 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. The card and belly band goes around a gift box which includes a Swiss army type multipurpose tool and a pocket utility knife. Something everyone, male or female, can use. Sample is on display at the store. Drop by to check it out and to register.

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.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

STAMPIN' EXTRAVAGANZA THANK YOU

An amazing day with a wonderful group of students and an amazing set of teachers. Everyone finished their projects and we had such a variety. It was absolutely super. Thank you students for making our day possible and thank you teachers for such a great day and an awesome job with projects. Couldn't have been any better.