Thursday, November 29, 2012

Fun Classes This Weekend (11/30 - 12/2) Unfold, Holiday Fun and Bookmaking, Metallic Foil & Wrap Up the Holiday with Dreamweaver



Friday, November 30 - Unfold with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00.Combine layers of paper, transparencies, tape, rubberstamps, journaling and your own vision into this one of a kind book. We will start by assembling a book from scratch using a fun stitch which you will love. Unfold upon the pages as you create layered and complex (yet fun) pages. This was one of my favorite books to work in. I guarantee that you will love it, too! 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 and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Saturday, December 1 - Holiday Fun and of Course Bookmaking with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, December 2 - Metallic Foil and Dreamweaver Stencils with Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00. Join Rebekka to learn several ways to utilize Stampee Metallic and Iridescent Foils with Dreamweaver Stencils. We will be creating 3 projects using 3 different techniques and applications. This is one sparkle filled class that is sure to "Bling" on the Holiday spirit. Bring to class a paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, and 5 stencil brushes.

Sunday, December 2 - Wrap Up the Holidays with Deamweaver Stencils  with Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00. This is a unique class using some fun and creative ways to gift this Holiday season. We will be creating 4 projects each with a Dreamweaver flair: a candle holder, a cute decorative bag, a super stylish gift box, ribbons, tags and more. Each will be a special gift for friends, a hostess at that great Christmas party, or something fun for co-workers. We will be using alcohol inks, mica powders, embossing paste, Dreamweaver Stencils, glitter, and more. Supplies for this class are limited so sign up soonBring to class a paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, 5 stencil brushes and your Holiday Spirit!


Thursday - Sunday (11/29-12/2) Class/Club & Sale Ends Saturday (12/1)

IT'S KAREN'S BIRTHDAY (11/28)!!!!!!!!!!! 

In order to celebrate Karen's birthday properly if you bring her a handmade birthday card between Sunday, November 25 to Saturday, Dec. 1 you will get 35% off your total purchases.  Excluding Hanko Washi Paper. So it is a win-win situation--Karen gets lots of handmade birthday cards and you get a discount on any merchandise you might need, and one birthday discount per person.

Happy Birthday Karen

Thursday, November 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.


Friday, November 30 - Unfold with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Combine layers of paper, transparencies, tape, rubberstamps, journaling and your own vision into this one of a kind book. We will start by assembling a book from scratch using a fun stitch which you will love. Unfold upon the pages as you create layered and complex (yet fun) pages. This was one of my favorite books to work in. I guarantee that you will love it, too! 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 and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Saturday, December 1 - Holiday Fun and of Course Bookmaking with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, December 2 - TBA - Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00.

Sunday, December 2 - TBA - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Art from the Heart Club, Sale, Unfold, Sale, Holiday fun and of Course Bookmaking, Sale, Dreamweaver Classes

IT'S KAREN'S BIRTHDAY (11/28)!!!!!!!!!!! 

In order to celebrate Karen's birthday properly if you bring her a handmade birthday card between Sunday, November 25 to Saturday, Dec. 1 you will get 35% off your total purchases.  Excluding Hanko Washi Paper. So it is a win-win situation--Karen gets lots of handmade birthday cards and you get a discount on any merchandise you might need, and one birthday discount per person.

Happy Birthday Karen

Thursday, November 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.


Friday, November 30 - Unfold with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Combine layers of paper, transparencies, tape, rubberstamps, journaling and your own vision into this one of a kind book. We will start by assembling a book from scratch using a fun stitch which you will love. Unfold upon the pages as you create layered and complex (yet fun) pages. This was one of my favorite books to work in. I guarantee that you will love it, too! 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 and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Saturday, December 1 - Holiday Fun and of Course Bookmaking with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, December 2 - TBA - Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00.

Sunday, December 2 - TBA - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00

Monday, November 26, 2012

December Classes

Saturday, December 1 - Holiday Fun and of Course Bookmaking with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, December 2 - TBA - Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00.

Sunday, December 2 - TBA - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00

Friday, December 7 - New Directions with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Create your own uniquely hand bound, paper and tape covered journal completely from scratch! Once we’ve created the book, we will start to work on the inside creating richly layered pages. Combine layers of paper, tape, pens and much more to create your own visually expressive pages that tell your own unique story! 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.

Friday, December 7 - Make It & Take It with Gayle Smith from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $5.00 per project. Come and see what fun things Gayle has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects.

Saturday, December 8Bejeweled with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00.
A collection of sparkling cards including one using my new set of whimsical Owls stamps.
Come and see what fun things Mike has in store for us this evening--he always has fun projects.

Saturday, December 8 - Die Cutter Magic with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00. Come and see what fun things Mike has in store for us this evening--he always has fun projects.

Sunday, December 9 - Pocket Planner with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. In this four hour workshop, we’ll create a little pocket planner that fits in your purse! It’s the perfect size book for every day journaling, collage, list making or to take note of anything memorable or important. We’ll start by creating a book from scratch (with your own hands, learning a super cool and easy binding!) Then, we’ll start to embellish some of the pages so that you won’t be able to resist working on the pages. I loved working in my journal and so will you! Supply list: 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) or a few of your favorite glue sticks.
Friday, December 14 - Annual Holiday Party/Open House from 11 to 9. This is the first day to use your % off little envelope. Come in and finish your shopping and share a little holiday cheer with us all day long. We will have goodies and give-aways and some fun times.
Monday, December, 24 - Store Closed - Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 25 - Store Closed - Merry Christmas - A little wish for lots of joy at Christmas! 
Monday, December 31 - New Years Eve - Store Closed

Sunday, Jan 1 - Store Closed - Happy New Years!!!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Sale!!!!!!!!!!!, Art From the Heart Club, & Unfold Class

IT'S KAREN'S BIRTHDAY (11/28)!!!!!!!!!!! 

In order to celebrate Karen's birthday properly if you bring her a handmade birthday card between Sunday, November 25 to Saturday, Dec. 1 you will get 35% off your total purchases.  Excluding Hanko Washi Paper. So it is a win-win situation--Karen gets lots of handmade birthday cards and you get a discount on any merchandise you might need, and one birthday discount per person.

Happy Birthday Karen

Thursday, November 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.


Friday, November 30 - Unfold with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Combine layers of paper, transparencies, tape, rubberstamps, journaling and your own vision into this one of a kind book. We will start by assembling a book from scratch using a fun stitch which you will love. Unfold upon the pages as you create layered and complex (yet fun) pages. This was one of my favorite books to work in. I guarantee that you will love it, too! 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 and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, bottle of tacky glue.

Friday, November 23, 2012

AMEX SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY $25

If you enroll your AMEX card with American Express, you can shop at our store on Saturday; spend $25 and get credit for that $25 on your next AMEX statement.  If you add that to the sale that is already posted for Saturday (25% off all merchandise; if you spend $25 after discount and before tax you can choose any 5 single sheets of paper free-- any in the shop except the Washi paper.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Holiday ard making Day, Sale, & Carson Convention Demo Class

Wednesday, November 21 - Store is Closing early at 6pm.
 
Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving - Store Closed 
 
Friday, November 23 - Store closed

Saturday, November 24 - Holiday Card Making Day $30.00. You will create minimum of 6 cards.
 
Saturday, November 24 - Small Business Saturday SALE - 25% your merchandise and when you spent $25 or more after discount & before tax, you get 5 sheets of paper of your choose, excluding Hanko washi paper.
 
Saturday, November 24 - We are open from 10 to 5:30. Guess what ladies and gentleman, it's that time of the year again. It's the start of the little envelopes. For those of you that are new to Stampin' we do this during the holiday every year. Every time you purchase anything during the holiday season starting today you will be given an envelope with a percentage (from10% to 50%) or an Instant Winner. 1 envelope per person (who purchase something) per day. If you get an Instant Winner you can pick any wood stamp in the shop. The day you can start to redeemed your highest percent envelope is on our open house/holiday party, which is on December 14, 2012.

Sunday, November 25 - Carson Convention Demo Projects with Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15.  Cost is $50.00. Lori will be using the Word Dies -"Thanks, Love & Wish" from Lifestyles Crafts. The possilbilites are endless with these dies.....You will have to see what she come up with...? There will be cards with pockets to hold the words you finish making. I will also have 1 or 2 shimmer sheet cards (see, blk & red card in my attachment, actually my photo doesn't do the card justice.). Of course, I will be using my picks of "Embossing Folders" that I found just for November's Carson Convention (there were quite a few of them!). Easy, fast, cards you will love! Supply 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, November 19, 2012

Store Event

Wednesday, November 21 - Store is Closing early at 6pm.
Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving - Store Closed
Friday, November 23 - Store closed

Saturday, November 24 - Holiday Card Making Day $30.00. You will create minimum of 6 cards.
Saturday, November 24 - SALE - 25% your merchandise and when you spent $25 or more after discount & before tax, you get 5 sheets of paper of your choose, excluding Hanko washi paper.

Saturday, November 24 - We are open from 10 to 5:30. Guess what ladies and gentleman, it's that time of the year again. It's the start of the little envelopes. For those of you that are new to Stampin' we do this during the holiday every year. Every time you purchase anything during the holiday season starting today you will be given an envelope with a percentage (from10% to 50%) or an Instant Winner. 1 envelope per person (who purchase something) per day. If you get an Instant Winner you can pick any wood stamp in the shop. The day you can start to redeemed your highest percent envelope is on our open house/holiday party, which is on December 14, 2012.
Sunday, November 25 - TBA - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15.  Cost is $50.00. Supply 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.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Just a Reminder on What Going Tonight, Saturday, & Sunday

Friday, November 16 New Generation with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Come and see what fun things Laura has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.



Saturday, November 17 - Three Gift Books with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, November 18 - It’s All In The Detail: Exploring Visual Mark Making with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. Learn how to bring your pages together to create visually stunning and coherent journal pages that you can translate to a variety of art forms. Yes, we’ll be drawing, doodling and coloring in this class, but in FUN, new, and exciting ways! We’ll start by exploring new collage compositions. Then you’ll dive right in and learn how to finish off your pages by adding your own personal and unique touches to add pizzazz to your pages. 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.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

New Generation, Three Gift Books, It's All in the Detail Classes

Friday, November 16 New Generation with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Come and see what fun things Laura has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Saturday, November 17 - Three Gift Books with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, November 18 - It’s All In The Detail: Exploring Visual Mark Making with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. Learn how to bring your pages together to create visually stunning and coherent journal pages that you can translate to a variety of art forms. Yes, we’ll be drawing, doodling and coloring in this class, but in FUN, new, and exciting ways! We’ll start by exploring new collage compositions. Then you’ll dive right in and learn how to finish off your pages by adding your own personal and unique touches to add pizzazz to your pages. 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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

This weekend Classes (11/16 - 11/18)

Friday, November 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, November 17 - Three Gift Books with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, November 18 - It’s All In The Detail: Exploring Visual Mark Making with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70.00. Learn how to bring your pages together to create visually stunning and coherent journal pages that you can translate to a variety of art forms. Yes, we’ll be drawing, doodling and coloring in this class, but in FUN, new, and exciting ways! We’ll start by exploring new collage compositions. Then you’ll dive right in and learn how to finish off your pages by adding your own personal and unique touches to add pizzazz to your pages. 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.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Mike Strong Classes (11/10/2012)

Saturday, November 10 - Cameo Cards with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00. You will create 5 beautiful cards by using Mike's Cameo Stamps.

Saturday, November 10 - Shades of White with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00. You will create 4 Beautiful cards by using shade of white cardstock.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

This Weekend - Classes & Rubber Stamp Convention

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, November 10 - Cameo Cards with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00 You will create beautiful cards by using Mike's Cameo Stamps.


Saturday, November 10 - Shades of White with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00. You will create Beautiful cards by using shade of white cardstock.

Saturday, November 10 - Rubber Stamp Convention 
9 am - 4 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

Sunday, November 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, November 5, 2012

Cameo Cards, Shade of White, & Rubber Stamp Convention

Saturday, November 10 - Cameo Cards with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00 You will create beautiful cards by using Mike's Cameo Stamps.

Saturday, November 10 - Shades of White with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00. You will create Beautiful cards by using shade of white cardstock.
Saturday, November 10 - Rubber Stamp Convention 
9 am - 4 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

Sunday, November 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

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Fun Classes This Weekend, Cardmaking Night, Have a Mica gloss Day, & Dreamweaver

Friday, November 2 - Cardmaking night from 6:30 - 8:30. Make as many as you want for $10.00. Come on in and we will have a fun time making a card.


Saturday, November 3 - Have a Mica Gloss Holiday with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 1:30. Cost is $35.00. 3 Techniques, Christmas and Hanukkah cards with mica gloss ink by Judikins. You will go home with 6 Beautiful cards.  Supply List: Paper trimmer, a brayer, dry adhesive, and your basic stamping kit.

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

Sunday, November 4 - TBA - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00