Thursday, March 29, 2012

Fun Weekend Classes

Thursday, March 29 - Art from the Heart from 6:30 - 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.


Saturday, March 31 - Columns Book with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2. 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. All materials are provided by Wendy.

Sunday, April 1 - Focus on Pigment Ink with Carol Hoesly from 12:30 - 4. Cost is $35.00. Learn about characteristics of Pigment Inks, and techniques that feature best use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a pages of information, comparison sample and technique instruction.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

April Classes

Sunday, April 1 - Focus on Pigment Ink with Carol Hoesly from 12:30 - 4. Cost is $35.00. Learn about characteristics of Pigment Inks, and techniques that feature best use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a pages of information, comparison sample and technique instruction.

Friday, April 6 - Card Making Nite from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $7.00. come on in and learn how to make this triangle card. You get to pick out your paper to make this card and you'll go home with instruction.

Saturday, April 7 - Big Shot Class with Gayle Smith from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $50.00. You'll be going home with 4 beautiful Spring cards. Bring your big shot machine and your standard stamping kit. If you don't have a big shot that is ok.

Sunday, April 8 - Store Closed - Happy Easter

Tuesday, April 10 - Calligraphy Class #1 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. This the first day of the 10 or 6 week class. We are running our normal 10 week session for $200.00 or you can sign up for as few as 6 week session for $120.00. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Wednesday, April 11 - Calligraphy Class #1 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. This the first day of the 10 or 6 week class. We are running our normal 10 week session for $200.00 or you can sign up for as few as 6 week session for $120.00. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Friday, April 13 - FUNdamentals of Texture with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Who says that you can only use paint to create texture? In this class you will create a multitude of backgrounds (sans paint) while exploring hands on various texture techniques. Be prepared to layer, learn and have fun in this with a variety of mediums. The possibilities are endless and I will teach you everything I know while putting the FUN in the fundamentals of texture!
Supply list: journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on), 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.

Friday, April 13 - Make It and Take It From 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $5.00 each project. Come and see what fun thing in store for you.
Saturday, April 14 - Extravaganza from 8:30 to 5:00. 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 1:30, next set of classes starts at 1:45. Our teachers for this Extravaganza are Richard Bouchereau, Linda Forest, Lori Lai 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, April 15 - Mix It Up with Rebekka Behunin from 10:30-1:00.   Cost is $35. You will learn the do's & don'ts of paste mixing. You will also explore the fun technique of Sludge Pasting.  You will have the opportunity to create many unique to your images. We will also be learning a power pasting technique. You will create 5 cards with the same image and two other cards. Supply List: adhesive and a paper trimmer so we can assemble your cards.

Sunday, April 15 - Creating with Stampee Foils with Rebekka Behunin from 2:00-4:30.  Cost is $35.  You will be learning some fun techniques with this unique product. Stampee Foils add that extra detail to make your project spaarkle.  We will be pasting with Dreamweaver Embossing paste, coloring with pigment inks, and embossing with the Big Shot. Supply List: 5 stencil brushes for coloring, scissors, adhesive, and a paper trimmer. Please sign up at the latest, Saturday by noon, so she can prepare.

Tuesday, April17 - Calligraphy Class #2 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. This the first day of the 10 or 6 week class. We are running our normal 10 week session for $200.00 or you can sign up for as few as 6 week session for $120.00. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Wednesday, April 18 - Calligraphy Class #2 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. This the first day of the 10 or 6 week class. We are running our normal 10 week session for $200.00 or you can sign up for as few as 6 week session for $120.00. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Saturday, April 21 - JudiKins & Japanese Paper with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00
Saturday, April 21 - Midas Touch with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00

Sunday, April 22The Power of Words - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15 Cost is $50.00. If you missed the "Extravaganza Event" at Stampin from the Heart you can still have a 2nd chance to do my 2 projects. Supplies List: versafine black, versamark pad, 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
 
Tuesday, April 24  - Calligraphy Class #3 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. This the first day of the 10 or 6 week class. We are running our normal 10 week session for $200.00 or you can sign up for as few as 6 week session for $120.00. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Wednesday, April 25 - Calligraphy Class #3 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. This the first day of the 10 or 6 week class. We are running our normal 10 week session for $200.00 or you can sign up for as few as 6 week session for $120.00. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.
Thursday, April 26 - Art from the Heart from 6:30 - 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.
Saturday, April 28 - TBA - Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2. 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. All materials are provided by Wendy.
 
Sunday, April 29 - Wanderlust with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00 Looks can be deceiving. Create this surprisingly complex looking by quite easy journal with pages that flip and fold up and out. You’ve probably never seen anything like this before! The journal is also small enough to slip into your bag for on the go art journaling (I’ve worked in it on a plane, in a car, etc…) After we construct the journal, we will dive deep onto the pages spilling layers of color, texture, pattern, journaling and more. Walk out with your head spinning full of ideas and inspiration!
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.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Fun Classes this Weekend (3/29 - 4/1)

Thursday, March 29 - Art from the Heart from 6:30 - 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.

Saturday, March 31 - Columns Book with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2. 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. All materials are provided by Wendy.

Sunday, April 1 - Focus on Pigment Ink with Carol Hoesly from 12:30 - 4. Cost is $35.00. Learn about characteristics of Pigment Inks, and techniques that feature best use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a pages of information, comparison sample and technique instruction.
 

Friday, March 23, 2012

SPRING BOHO SALE

This weekend we have a BOHO going on--come pick out any piece of paper or stamp and get a second of equal or lesser value at 1/2 off. Sale starts at 5:00PM Friday night and runs through Sunday at 5:00PM.

We have been getting such wonderful papers in we want to share and what better way than to buy one for full price and get another one for half price. We have spring colors, we have soft romatic papers, we have papers from Gentler Times, we have some bright and bold colors. Come on in and check them out. These are the best of the best.

Our stamps are ready to be snatched up as well. We have some new clings and clears as well as a few new wood blocks. Combine a new with an old and the same sale applies. Buy one at full price, get an equal or lesser value one for half price.

Tonight there will be a $7 MITI. It is called the Teepee Card and when you see it you will know why. A little more expensive because of the amount of paper being used. Bring your stamping kit with you and lots of adhesives.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

This Weekend Classes (3/24 - 3/25).

Saturday March 24 - Carson Convention Demo Class with Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost $50.00. You will create 4 beautiful cards, & there is a bonus card. 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, water brush,  scissors, adhesive tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Stamping Kit. Mementos Dew Drop, Mementos markers or whatever makers you have.


Sunday, March 25 -
FUNdamentals of Texture with Kelly Kilmer from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $70.00. Who says that you can only use paint to create texture? In this class you will create a multitude of backgrounds (sans paint) while exploring hands on various texture techniques. Be prepared to layer, learn and have fun in this with a variety of mediums. The possibilities are endless and I will teach you everything I know while putting the FUN in the fundamentals of texture!
Supply list: journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on), 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

Monday, March 19, 2012

Don't Forget the Extravaganza is just around the corner

Don't forget Extravaganza,  April 14, we have 5 spots open. Our teachers for this Extravaganza are Richard Bouchereau, Linda Forest, Lori Lai and Gayle Smith, from 8:30 to 5. 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 1:15, 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.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Fun Classes this Weekend (Mar. 16 - Mar 18)

Friday, March 16 - New Generation 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 March 17 - Retro-Visionary Journal with Linda Forrest from 10:30 - 4.30. Cost is $55.00. Spend a day creating a retro inspired journal with envelopes. You n will select quriky and colorful vintage pages from discarded reading text book and utilize them them to spiff up your book. You will decorate envelopes and create inserts using a rainbow of colors reflective of the 60s' which can feature friends and family. Journaling does not have to be a daily entry about the present. With simple techniques and exercises, you will learn how to play with words to tell your story. Supply List - scissors and/or paper cutter, UHU glue stick, photo copies of family/friends/pets about an inch, a  favorite gel pen, MICRON, etc for a quick journal exercise. A snack or light lunch for an energy boost. Hope you can join linda for  fun-filled day where you will leave with your very own Retro-Visionary Journal bursting with color and a mind full of ideas.

Sunday March 18 - Carson Convention Demo Class with Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost $50.00. You will create 4 beautiful cards, & there is a bonus card. 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.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Tuesday, March 13 - Calligraphy Class #10 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Wednesday, March 14 - Calligraphy Class #10 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Friday, March 16 - New Generation 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 March 17 - Retro-Visionary Journal with Linda Forrest from 10:30 - 4.30. Cost is $55.00. Spend a day creating a retro inspired journal with envelopes. You n will select quriky and colorful vintage pages from discarded reading text book and utilize them them to spiff up your book. You will decorate envelopes and create inserts using a rainbow of colors reflective of the 60s' which can feature friends and family. Journaling does not have to be a daily entry about the present. With simple techniques and exercises, you will learn how to play with words to tell your story. Supply List - scissors and/or paper cutter, UHU glue stick, photo copies of family/friends/pets about an inch, a  favorite gel pen, MICRON, etc for a quick journal exercise. A snack or light lunch for an energy boost. Hope you can join linda for  fun-filled day where you will leave with your very own Retro-Visionary Journal bursting with color and a mind full of ideas.

Sunday March 18 - TBA - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost $50.00. 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.









Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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 its $6.00  and the 2 day pass is $7.00 and at the door its $8.00.

Saturday, March 10 - Rubber Stamp Convention

9 am - 4 pm Saturday - 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.
$6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day

Sunday, March 11 - Rubber Stamp Convention
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.
$6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day

Monday, March 5, 2012

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Due to a death in the family, our shop will be closed until 3:00PM.  Nina's Mom passed away Wednesday, February 29 and the services will be taking place on Tuesday.  The shop will open later in the day--you may check to see if the shop opens earlier than 3:00 by calling (310)391-0466.  Our condolences to Nina, Gloria will be missed, she was a sweet and spunky lady.
  
Tuesday, March 6 - Calligraphy Class #8 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Wednesday, March 7 - Calligraphy Class #8 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

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 its $6.00  and the 2 day pass is $7.00 and at the door its $8.00.

Saturday, March 10 - Rubber Stamp Convention

9 am - 4 pm Saturday - 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.
$6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day

Sunday, March 11 - Rubber Stamp Convention
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.
$6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day

Tuesday, March 13 - Calligraphy Class #8 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com

Wednesday, March 14 - Calligraphy Class #8 with DeAnn Singh from 7 to 9. DeAnn works with each student and you can choose which Calligraphy you want to learn. You can also check DeAnn website at http://www.designingletters.com.

Friday, March 16 - New Generation 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 March 17 - Retro-Visionary Journal with Linda Forrest from 10:30 - 4.30. Cost is $55.00. Spend a day creating a retro inspired journal with envelopes. You n will select quriky and colorful vintage pages from discarded reading text book and utilize them them to spiff up your book. You will decorate envelopes and create inserts using a rainbow of colors reflective of the 60s' which can feature friends and family. Journaling does not have to be a daily entry about the present. With simple techniques and exercises, you will learn how to play with words to tell your story. Supply List - scissors and/or paper cutter, UHU glue stick, photo copies of family/friends/pets about an inch, a  favorite gel pen, MICRON, etc for a quick journal exercise. A snack or light lunch for an energy boost. Hope you can join linda for  fun-filled day where you will leave with your very own Retro-Visionary Journal bursting with color and a mind full of ideas.







Saturday, March 3, 2012

Dreamweaver Stencil Class

Sunday, March 4Mix It Up with Rebekka Behunin from 10:30-1:00.   Cost is $35. You will learn the do's & don'ts of paste mixing. You will also explore the fun technique of Sludge Pasting.  You will have the opportunity to create many unique to your images. We will also be learning a power pasting technique. You will create 5 cards with the same image and two other cards. Supply List: adhesive and a paper trimmer so we can assemble your cards.



Sunday, March 4, Creating with Stampee Foils with Rebekka Behunin from 2:00-4:30.  Cost is $35.  You will be learning some fun techniques with this unique product. Stampee Foils add that extra detail to make your project spaarkle.  We will be pasting with Dreamweaver Embossing paste, coloring with pigment inks, and embossing with the Big Shot. Supply List: 5 stencil brushes for coloring, scissors, adhesive, and a paper trimmer. Please sign up at the latest, Saturday by noon, so she can prepare.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Due to a death in the family, our shop will be closed until 3:00PM.  Nina's Mom passed away Wednesday, February 29 and the services will be taking place on Tuesday.  The shop will open later in the day--you may check to see if the shop opens earlier than 3:00 by calling (310)391-0466.  Our condolences to Nina, Gloria will be missed, she was a sweet and spunky lady.

Friday, March 2, 2012

NEWS AT STAMPIN' FROM THE HEART

Don't be left out.  Two great classes this weekend.

 
Saturday, March 3 - Focus on Dye Inks with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2. Cost is $35.00. Learn about characteristics of dye inks, and techniques that feature best use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a notebook of information, comparison sample and technique instruction.
Please sign up today, Friday, so Carol can prepare.


Sunday, March 4,  Mix It Up with Rebekka Behunin from 10:30-1:00.   Cost is $35. You will learn the do's & don'ts of paste mixing. You will also explore the fun technique of Sludge Pasting.  You will have the opportunity to create many unique to your images. We will also be learning a power pasting technique. You will create 5 cards with the same image and two other cards. Supply List: adhesive and a paper trimmer so we can assemble your cards.


Sunday, March 4, Creating with Stampee Foils with Rebekka Behunin from 2:00-4:30.  Cost is $35.  You will be learning some fun techniques with this unique product. Stampee Foils add that extra detail to make your project spaarkle.  We will be pasting with Dreamweaver Embossing paste, coloring with pigment inks, and embossing with the Big Shot. Supply List: 5 stencil brushes for coloring, scissors, adhesive, and a paper trimmer. Please sign up at the latest, Saturday by noon, so she can prepare.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6Due to a death in the family, our shop will be closed until 3:00PM.  Nina's Mom passed away Wednesday, February 29 and the services will be taking place on Tuesday.  The shop will open later in the day--you may check to see if the shop opens earlier than 3:00 by calling (310)391-0466.  Our condolences to Nina, Gloria will be missed, she was a sweet and spunky lady.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO NINA AND FAMILY

Condolences go out to our Nina and her family.  Her Mom, Gloria passed away yesterday morning.  Her mom had been ill for a few months and Nina has been her caregiver.  If you have questions or need further information, please call the shop or email Stampin' from the Heart.  Services are pending.  Gloria will be at Gates Kingsley Gates until the services.

Fun Classes This Weekend (3/2 - 3/4)

Friday, March 2 - Journal This with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70. Let’s put the journal back in art journaling. This is a collage class but it’s also about how to write, where to write and what to write. Pretty pictures are nice to create but let’s put some meaning and written words onto our journal pages. This class is designed to nurture and encourage you in the art of art journaling. I guarantee that there will be plenty of collage AND written prompts! You will walk out with several completed pages and your head will be brimming full of new ideas and possibilities! Supply list: journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on), 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) or a few of your favorite glue sticks.
 
Saturday, March 3 - Focus on Dye Inks with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2. Cost is $35.00. Learn about characteristics of dye inks, and techniques that feature best use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a notebook of information, comparison sample and technique instruction.

Sunday, March 4 - TBA - Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00.
 
Sunday, March 4 - TBA - Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4. Cost is $35.00.