Stampin' from the Heart's Blog: January 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Feburay Classes

Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Calligraphy Class #4 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, Feb. 3 - Passionate Declaration with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4;30. Cost is $70.00. What do you get when you combine paper, tape, pens, and more? A completely one of a kind journal made by your own hands! We’ll begin the workshop by constructing a quick but totally cool journal. We’ll then dive right in and begin to learn a plethora of mixed media collage techniques upon the pages of the journal. We’re all about the layers in this class as you learn explore new composition and design techniques as you work on the pages of your new journal. I guarantee that you will love working in this book 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" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks.

Friday, Feb 3 - Cardmaking Night from 6:30 - 8:30. Come on in and we will have a fun time making a card.

Saturday, Feb 4 - Luggage Album with Shari Albrecht from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $45.00. The sample has been in the shop for 3 months, we scheduled it earlier and had to cancel it. Many of you have asked when we are going to do the class. Don't miss this class. This promises to be a wonderful class. Supply List: Scissors, ruler, red line tape, adhesive of your choice, double sided tape, ranger distress ink (if you have them), pictures (if you want).

Sunday, Feb 5 - Jewelry Etching Class with Ruth Shapiro, 12:30-4:30. cost is $70. Ruth Shapiro will be doing a Jewelry etching class, the information is following: Metal etching is an easy way to add texture, words,and pictures to a piece of metal. In this introductory workshop, learn how to etch on copper and brass. The workshop will include a handout and all supplies and materials and pre-cut copper/brass shapes that can be used to make a finished piece or save as samples. Etched pieces can be used to make jewelry, book plates, frames, etc. No experience with metal working is necessary. You should plan to have fun and get messy! Please wear old clothes and/or an apron, and wear closed- toe shoes in case of spills. If you need magnifiers for close-up work, please bring them along. If you have a favorite rubber stamp, bring that, too. Please note that this is a technique that you will definitely be able to duplicate at home with a very minimal amount of tools and supplies.

Tuesday, Feb 7 - Calligraphy Class #5 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, Feb 8 - Calligraphy Class #5 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.

Thursday, Feb 9 - This is a SPECIAL NIGHT--many of you remember Cheri Robb who used to teach here before she left for Colorado seven years ago. She has been back helping Jessica Hollowell with her recovery and she would like to say hi to some of the people she knew back then before she leaves for Colorado again. Jessica is going to come in as well so you can all see how well Jessica is doing. Come on by between 4:00 and 7:00 and say hi.

Friday, Feb. 10 - Make It and Take It with Linda Forest from 6:30 - 8:30 (sometimes Linda does it earlier, will let you know later). Cost is $5.00 per project. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects.

Saturday, Feb 11 - Kimono Book with Wendy Poma from 10:30-2:00. 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. All materials are provided by Wendy.

Tuesday, Feb 14 - Calligraphy Class #6 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, Feb 15 - Calligraphy Class #6 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, Feb 17 - 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, Feb 18 - TBA - Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00.

Saturday, Feb 18 - TBA - Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4. Cost is $35.00.

Sunday, Feb 19 - TBA - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50. 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.

Tuesday, Feb 21 - Calligraphy Class #7 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, Feb 22 - Calligraphy Class #7 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.

Thursday, Feb 23 - 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, Feb 25 - House Party - Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25. You will be creating five cards using Mike's new Little House Stamp Set.

Saturday, Feb 25 - Friendship Card - Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25. You will be creating five Fabulously Friendly card.

Sunday, Feb 26 - Journal This with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. 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.

Tuesday, Feb 28 - 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, Feb 29 - Sadie Hawkins Day--All MEN get a 30% discount on all merchandise in the shop.

Wednesday, Feb 29 - 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.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Check Out This Weekend Classes - Club Night, Mike Strong, Kelly Kilmer

Thursday, Jan 26 - Art from the Heart from 6:30 - 8:30. Its Free. 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. Sandy will be demoing a cute box that she made over the holidays, and Mark will be doing a valentine Make It & Take It ATC.

Saturday, Jan 28 - Lovely Lilies with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00. Here is one of the five "Lovly Lilly" cards we'll be making on Saturday. We will have the stamps but the die cutters have not come in yet.

Saturday, Jan 28 - Many Thanks with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00 This is a picture of the 10 cards we'll be making in the class There may be some minor variations.

Sunday, Jan 29 - Passionate Declaration with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4;30. Cost is $70.00. What do you get when you combine paper, tape, pens, and more? A completely one of a kind journal made by your own hands! We’ll begin the workshop by constructing a quick but totally cool journal. We’ll then dive right in and begin to learn a plethora of mixed media collage techniques upon the pages of the journal. We’re all about the layers in this class as you learn explore new composition and design techniques as you work on the pages of your new journal. I guarantee that you will love working in this book as much as I did!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

This Week Classes (1/25 - 1/29)

Wednesday, Jan 25 - Calligraphy Class #3 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.

Saturday, Jan 28 - Many Thanks with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00 This is a picture of the 10 cards we'll be making in the class There may be some minor variations.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Tuesday, Jan 24 - Calligraphy Class #3 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.

Thursday, Jan 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, Jan 28 - Lovely Lilies with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00

Saturday, Jan 28 - Many Thanks with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

This Weekend Class (1/21)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

UPDATE FOR 6 MONTHS

Hi Everyone--

Hope all your holidays were wonderful and you are all looking forward to a bright and joyous brand new year. We hope you will join us in our classes that we have on tap. You will get a run down in just a minute. First to let you know that Jessica Hollowell is doing very well. She still gets very tired, but is receiving visitors for a short amount of time and her classes are suspended until further notice. Get well Jessica.

Let us pray for a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year and for those of you with family and friends in the military, let us all keep them and their safety in our prayers daily. Love all our military.

I have to tell you about the classes this weekend, Carol Hoesly is doing the most fabulous class. She is teaching how to STAMP (not paper) backgrounds using 1-3 different stamps using different colors of ink; then when the backgrounds are dry making gorgeous cards out of the backgrounds. This truly is a class you don't want to miss. It is $45 and is Saturday, January 21 from 10:30 - 2:30, and it is like getting two classes in one. Samples are in the shop. Then Lori Lai is doing her first class of the year on Sunday, 12:15-4:30, $50. Once again I cannot give you a description of the class because Lori hasn't told me what she is doing and she hasn't sent any samples; but we do know that Lori does amazing things with paper from weaving to making the most unique cards that you would be proud to send if you can make yourself send them--most times they are so beautiful you don't want to send them out.

I would like to have you all look at the blog at least each week to see what is going on, because sometimes the emails just don't get out--our blogspot is www.karen-stampinheart.blogspot.com

Here are the following classes, some with titles and some TBA, but here are the classes we have scheduled through June.

Calligraphy started Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10 and 11 and goes through March 13 and 14, every Tuesday and Wednesday night, 7-9PM, 6 weeks--$120; 10 weeks--$200.

January 21: Backgrounds and cards, Carol Hoesly, 10:30-2:30, $45. Now showing on our blog.
January 22: Hawaiian Paper cards, Lori Lai, 12:15-4:30, $50
January 26: Art from the Heart, Free, Sandy will be demoing a cute box that she made over the holidays, and Mark will be doing a valentine MITI ATC.
January 28: Mike Strong will be doing Lovely Lillies, 10:30-1:00, $25 and Many Thanks, 2:00-4:00, $25. We will have the January 2012 Stamp and Scrap with Mike and his stamps in the Spotlight. He is very happy to autograph the magazine for you.
January 29: Kelly Kilmer will be doing Journalling called Passionate Disclaimer, 12:30-4:30, $70. Book arrived in the shop today for viewing.

February 3: Passionate Disclaimer, Kelly Kilmer, 11:30-3:30, $70.
February 3: Cardmaking Night, Come on in and we will have a fun time making a card--demo should be in the shop by the last week of January.
February 4: Shari Albrecht (a new teacher to us) will be doing the Travel Suitcase photo/journal album. The sample has been in the shop for 3 months, we scheduled it earlier and had to cancel it. Many of you have asked when we are going to do the class. Don't miss this class.
The class is $45 and that includes the Travel Suitcase and all the papers, you just need to bring pictures (if you want), your adhesive, scissors. This promises to be a wonderful class.
February 5: Ruth Shapiro will be doing a Jewelry etching class, the information is following: Metal etching is an easy way to add texture, words,and pictures to a piece of metal. In this introductory workshop, learn how to etch on copper and brass. The workshop will include a handout and all supplies and materials and pre-cut copper/brass shapes that can be used to make a finished piece or save as samples. Etched pieces can be used to make jewelry, book plates, frames, etc. No experience with metal working is necessary.
You should plan to have fun and get messy! Please wear old clothes and/or an apron, and wear closed- toe shoes in case of spills. If you need magnifiers for close-up work, please bring them along. If you have a favorite rubber stamp, bring that, too. Please note that this is a technique that you will definitely be able to duplicate at home with a very minimal amount of tools and supplies.

February 10: MITI with Linda Forest she always does such fun tags--don't know if that is the plan but it will be fun. 6:30 (sometimes Linda does it earlier, will let you know later); $5 per project.
February 11: Wendy Poma, book class, Kimono class, $40, 10:30-2:00.
February 17: New Generations, 6:30-8:30, $10. Laura Cesareo will be doing a project, and we are now opening this to all ages.
February 18: Rebekka Behunin will be doing two stencilling classes from Dreamweaver, 10:30-12:30 and 2:00-4:00, $35 each class, titles and demos to be announced.
February 19: Lori Lai, TBA, 12:15-4:30, $50.
February 23: Art from the Heart, TBA
February 25: Mike Strong, two classes 10:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00, $25 each class, TBA.
February 26: Journal This with Kelly Kilmer, 12:30-4:30, $70.
February 29: Sadie Hawkins Day--All MEN get a 30% discount on all merchandise in the shop.

March 2: Journal This with Kelly Kilmer, 11:30-3:30, $70.
March 4: Rebekka Behunin, Dreamweaver stenciling classes (two), 10:30-12:30 and 2:00-4:00, $35
March 9: MITI, 6:30, $5 per project
March 10-11: Carson Convention
March 16: New Generations, 6:30, $10
March 17: TBA, Linda Forest, 10:30-2:30
March 18: TBA, Lori Lai, 12:15-4:30, $50
March 24: TBA, Mike Strong, 2 classes, 10:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00, $25 each class
March 25: FUNdamentals of Texture, 12:30-4:30, $70
March 29: Art from the Heart, 6:30PM
March 31: Wendy Poma, Book Class, 10:30-2:00, $40

April 6: Cardmaking Night, 6:30, $5 per project
April 7: TBA, Gayle Smith, 10:30-2:30
April 8: CLOSED FOR EASTER
April 13: TBA, Kelly Kilmer, 11:30-3:30, $70.
April 13: MITI, 6:30
April 14: Extravaganza, 9:00-4:30, $90
April 15: TBA, Dreamweaver Stencil Classes, 10:30-12:30 and 2:00-4:00, $35 each class
April 20: New Generations Class, 6:30PM, $10
April 21: TBA, Mike Strong, 10:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00, $25 each class
April 22: TBA, Lori Lai, 12:15-4:30, $50
April 26: Art from the Heart
April 28: TBA, Book Class, Wendy Poma, 10:30-2:30, $40
April 29: TBA, Kelly Kilmer, 12:30-4:30, $70

May 4: TBA, Kelly Kilmer, 11:30-3:30, $70
May 4: Cardmaking Night, $5 per project, 6:30
May 5: Jewelry Etching Class, Ruth Shapiro
May 6: TBA, Lori Lai, $50
May 11: MITI, Linda Forest, $5 per project
May 13: CLOSED, Happy Mother's Day
May 18: New Generations, 6:30, $10
May 20: TBA, Kelly Kilmer, 12:30-4:30, $70
May 24: Art from the Heart, 6:30
May 26: Book Class with Wendy Poma, 10:30-2:30, $40
May 27: Dreamweaver Stenciling Classes (2), 10:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00, $35 each class
May 31: Art from the Heart

June 1: TBA, Kelly Kilmer, 11:30-3:30, $70
June 1: Cardmaking Class, $5 per project
June 2: TBA, Gayle Smith, 10:30-
June 8: MITI, 6:30
June 9: TBA, Mike Strong, 10:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00, $25 each class
June 10: TBA, Lori Lai, 12:15-4:30, $50
June 15: New Generations, 6:30, $10
June 17: CLOSED, Happy Father's Day
June 23: TBA, Wendy Poma, Book Class, 10:30-2:30
June 24: TBA, Kelly Kilmer, 12:30-4:30, $70
June 28: Art from the Heart
June 30: Dreamweaver Stencil Class (2), Rebekka Behunin, 10:30-12:30 and 2:00-4:00

My recommendation is to print this out so you have a list of the classes that have been booked so far. There may be other classes added along the way and you will be told when these happen. Please keep an eye on the blog.

Monday, January 16, 2012

This Week (Jan. 17 - Jan 22) Classes

Tuesday, Jan 17 - Calligraphy Class #2 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.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

This weekedn Classes

Saturday, Jan 14 - Four Needles Journal with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 2. Cost is $40.00. You will be using 4 needles to put this book together. Come on in and learn. 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, Jan 15 - My Favorite Things with Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00. This is one classes you wont want to miss! It is a great way to end a year of crafting with Dreamweaver Stencils and start a New year off right, maybe with a new favorite technique of your own. We will be creating with some of my favorite products like Metallic FX, Metallic Pant sticks, etc and some of my techniques like embossing ink transfer, metallic leafing, etc. With so much fun to be had, we will not be assembling cards in class. Bring lots of luck there will be drawings. Supply List: 5 small (1/8) stencil brushes for coloring and 1 large brush (1/2 or 3/4) and your basic tools.

Sunday, Jan 15 - Faux Cloisonne with Rebbekka of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4. Cost is $35.00. This technique utilizes pigment inks, embossing paste and embossing powder. It is always a class guaranteed to amaze and inspire. Because this class is technique based there will be Multiple stencil choices available. Supply List: 5 small (1/8) brushes and your basic tools (scissors, paper trimmer and adhesive). You will have the opportunity to create multiple images, we will not be assembling cards in class.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

JESSICA UPDATE

I am so happy to say that Jessica came home today. She looks wonderful, a little weak and not up to receiving visitors as yet, but very happy to be home. If you would like to send her a get well greeting, I will be sure she gets them.

She will be visiting doctors frequently over the next three months, so as of now her classes will be on hold. We will keep you updated as to when she will be well enough to come back and teach.

So glad you're better Jessica. Thanks Cherri for coming to stay with her during her recovery.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Classes for the Next Two Weeks (1/10 - 1/22)

Tuesday, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 13 - Make It & Take It from 6:30 - 8:30. Come and see what fun things are store for us this evening-- always fun projects.

Sunday, Jan 15 - My Favorite Things with Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $40.00. This is one classes you wont want to miss! It is a great way to end a year of crafting with Dreamweaver Stencils and start a New year off right, maybe with a new favorite technique of your own. We will be creating with some of my favorite products like Metallic FX, Metallic Pant sticks, etc and some of my techniques like embossing ink transfer, metallic leafing, etc. With so much fun to be had, we will not be assembling cards in class. Bring lots of luck there will be drawings. Supply List: 5 small (1/8) stencil brushes for coloring and 1 large brush (1/2 or 3/4) and your basic tools.

Sunday, Jan 15 - Faux Cloisonne with Rebbekka of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4. Cost is $40.00. This technique utilizes pigment inks, embossing paste and embossing powder. It is always a class guaranteed to amaze and inspire. Because this class is technique based there will be Multiple stencil choices available. Supply List: 5 small (1/8) brushes and your basic tools (scissors, paper trimmer and adhesive). You will have the opportunity to create multiple images, we will not be assembling cards in class.

Tuesday, Jan 17 - Calligraphy Class #2 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, Jan 18 - Calligraphy Class #2 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.

Thursday, Jan 19 - Journal Night with Jessica Hollowell has been canceled for this month.

Friday, Jan 20 - 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, Jan 21 - Background Technique & Card making with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 3. Cost is $40.00. You'll be making background paper, that you will use to turn it into a beautiful card
Supply - a Mega Mount if you have one, but if not don't have one don't worry.

Sunday, Jan 22 - TBA - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $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.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

JESSICA UPDATE 1/8/12

Just talked with one of Jessica's friends, Cheri. Cheri will be coming in on Thursday to help with Jessica's recovery. As you know, Jessica had the ventilator removed yesterday and ate. She will be up and around today and tomorrow, then she is going into a "step down unit" and will be there for 2-3 days. During that time they will show her how to get around and let her know what she can and cannot do.
After that they will release her to come home where she will continue to recover. Cheri will be with her for the next month.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Jessica Hollowell update

OK everyone good news--Good news! Jessica is off the breathing tube, she sat up and ate breakfast this morning! Thank God! This post is from Joanne Gordon. From now on please check our blog for further posts, I will not be sending out a daily email. Please continue to pray for or keep good thoughts for Jessica's continuing recovery. Love you Jessica.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Update on Jessica Hollowell

On Wednesday night (Jan 4th) Jessica went through surgery to

have a heart valve replaced. Well Jessica came through the surgery

fine last night, she is still on a ventilator.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

It is with a sad heart that I am contacting you today. I was informed yesterday that Jessica Hollowell is in ICU at Kaiser Hospital. She checked herself in yesterday, they thought it was pneumonia. As of 9:30 this morning she is on a ventilator and not able to speak or communicate. Things are not looking well. I am in contact with her daughter and will keep you updated. Her daughter has asked that you not try to contact them at the hospital at this point. If you have questions, please contact me and I will let you know what I know. Right now the best we can all do is keep Jessica and her daughter, Lisa in our thoughts and prayers. We are keeping a good thought that Jessica will come through this and be back with us soon.
UPDATE: 1/4/12 12:04pm Jessica's oxygen level has been reduced from 100% down to 40%. There is a problem with her Mitro Valve in her heart. She is being weened off oxygen and when she is well enough will be transported to Kaiser Hospital Sunset for Open Heart Surgery. She is a little better than the above message but she is still in ICU and still needs our thoughts and prayers.

Hugs, Karen

Monday, January 2, 2012

Hi Everyone!!!!!! The First 2 Weeks of January Classes

HAPPY 2012! My hope for all this year is a happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead. Thank you all for such a wonderful 2011, I am looking forward to seeing you all in 2012. Each one of you is very special not only to the heart of the shop but to me as well.

Friday, Jan 6 - Sanctuary Journal with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost is $70.00. Work big, work fast (but not too fast) and work across the fold in this book created and bound by you! We’ll start by assembling this journal with a new and unique stitch! We’ll spread out across the page, creating luscious two page spreads learning new collage techniques as we work. Combine a multitude of ephemera and your own style to create uniquely blended, layered and richly colored, personal journal 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 ink pad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks.

Friday, Jan 13 - Make It & Take It from 6:30 - 8:30. Come and see what fun things are store for us this evening-- always fun projects.