OH MY!

Can you believe that Christmas is just over a week away!?!?  I am NOT ready!  There are still some great stamps available for Christmas, if you're like myself and haven't done your Christmas cards (hanging head in shame).  We have been having lots of fun down in Bellevue and Beth and I have many plans for the new year.  If you've signed up for the Fairy class that Beth is doing on Thursday this week, don't forget to bring a covered dish as we will have dinner together before class!  The class is full with 9 but maybe I can talk Beth into doing this again some time.

I have failed horribly!  That's right!  I'm the first to admit it...I was going to post 365 pics of cards in 365 days.  I feel quite certain that I made that many cards this year, but where are the pictures?  So...I am not one to give up so easily.  I am making this challenge to myself again in 2011.  I AM going to post 365 cards in 365 days.  I AM going to do it.  I am going to do it.  I am going to try to do it.  I hope I am going to do it. I think I can do it.  It's been a busy 2010!  Opening the shop, DD2 emergency surgery in Florida, DD1 wedding, DD2 moving to Denver, DD1 moving to Georgia, DS just being himself (whom I adore), and then of course DH.  Where did the year go????  There are lots of new classes being offered in 2011.  Check out the calendar at the bottom of this page.  January is up, but I'm out of time this morning, I have to get to the shop.  I will try and get February and March on the calendar tonight.  Have a wonderful Tuesday, and for heaven's sake...STAY WARM! 

COPIC TECHNIQUE CLASS

Last Saturday was a Copic Marker Technique Class taught by our very own Lisa Henke, Splitcoast Stampers Dirty Dozen Alumni.  AMAZING!  I learned more in that two hours than I have since I bought my first one three years ago.  I had taken a class previously at another store, and have barely touched them since.  However, now...all I want to do is play with them!  I received the following e-mail from Pat Lawrence regarding the class:

"Can't believe what a great class on Copic markers. I am excited about the new things I learned and can't wait to get started on my cards. Am looking forward to the next class. Let me know.
Pat"

That's right, the next class!  The students Saturday asked if Lisa would do another class after the first of the year and of course she agreed to do so happily!  So, after the first of the year, we will be having another Copic 1 class as well as a Copic 2 class. 

In the mean time, Donna Schepman let me know that http://www.carpediemstore.com/ is having an AMAZING sale on copics!  (Thanks Donna!) They are priced at almost wholesale!  And a FYI, even though I am not bringing the markers into the store, because I can't compete with icopic.com or carpediemstore.com, I am bringing in a REFILL station for those of you who want the convenience of having something right at home to refill your markers.  Let me know if there are certain #'s you really want to see me carry in refills.  More information will be coming on this later.  In the mean time, have a wonderful day!

My Favorite Things New Releases!! and CLASS

December 4th at 2:00, you will want to join Lisa (member of MFT's design team) as she shows you how to create these three adorable holiday cards.  My Favorite Things has released new stamps as well as punches and Lisa will be using these in this class.  Call the shop and sign up today!!

Let It Snow.....Not really

Join Susan on December 1st to learn some new techniques and make 4 winter themed cards at the same time! Call the shop to sign up today.

Materials needed: Paper cutter, scissors, black ink pad, VersaMark pad, colored pencils or markers, adhesive, quick dry tacky glue or adhesive dots.  All other supplies will be provided.

We don't really want it to snow, but we can pretend and then it's easier to drive. 

Winter Punch Art

We did Summer.  We did Fall.  And now Winter!!  Join us for Winter Punch Art.  Find out what you can do with all those punches you've collected over the years and yet, like me, never used.  (shh!  don't tell the husband)  I LOVE the cardinal!  It's always a fun time in this class and you won't want to miss it!  Call the shop today and sign up.  Check the calendar at the bottom of this page for more information!

Which? Craft Pictures

Pink Hair for Marian!

Winter Gamsol

If you are brand new to this technique, come and learn!  All supplies will be provided!!
If you would like to stamp additional images, bring extra white card stock with you. Stamps will be available and you are welcome to stamp as many images as you like!

Optional supplies:

Black stamp pad
Colored pencils (not water color)
Gamsol in sponge top bottle
Paper stumps

Holiday Iris Folding

Learn to create stunning images with iris folding! In class you will receive patterns and together we will complete 3 holiday cards. 5 additional patterns will be provided for you to add to your library!


Supplies needed:

Regular tape
Bone folder
Scissors
Adhesive

Which? Craft

Today from 11-3 at the shop we will have several artists as well as live music, food, make n take and fun for all!  Come join us and check out my pink spiked hair in honor of my dear friend Marian!  See you there!

Watercolor with Marvelous Marvy Markers

There is SO much more you can do with Marvy Markers! That's what makes them SO marvelous! Join us and learn how you can achieve different watercolor effects using your markers!

For those of you that would like to use the same colors as used in class, here is a list of the markers:

#5 Yellow, #6 Brown, #7 Orange, #8 Violet , #11 Light Green, #15 Olive Green, #33 Oriental Blue,
#59 Rosemary, #60 Salvia Blue, #88 Terra Cotta, #93 Aubergine.

Additional supplies needed: Versamark Pad, Aqua Painters or Water Brushes, Small paint brushes

Call the shop and sign up for class on October 28th!

 

Bet Your Brass

We've all got them, but what to do with them? Join us for "Bet Your Brass" and learn some really nifty things you can do with brass templates! You will try your hand at 6 different techniques and receive instructions that include other variations as well. We will be concentrating on the techniques, but you will receive all the materials to complete 6 different cards.

Please bring the following supplies:  Paper trimmer, Scissors, Adhesive, Quick Dry Tacky Glue, Regular Tape.  Call the shop and sign up today!



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CALENDAR

Thanks to my good friend Karl, I have put the shop calendar at the bottom of this page. To keep in touch with all the goings on at the shop, just check below! Thank you, Karl!!!

10-10-10 10:10p.m.

It's October 10th, 2010. It is almost 10:10 p.m. I thought this was really cool, until DH said it's 22:10 not 10:10. I said I'm not in the military and have no plans of being in the military, therefore it is 10:10 p.m. He just laughed at me.

Had a great Baker's Dozen today and am excited that Just Rite will be in this week!! Congratulations to Chris Kuntz for naming our event on October 23, 2010 from 11 until 4. We will have different artists, live music, food, free make&take and lots of fun! Join us for what we hope will be the first annual "Which?Craft" at the shop.

My computer guy, Karl, will be coming over tomorrow afternoon to help me figure out the issues with my email that I've been having the past few weeks. Hopefully, with his help, I'll be emailing to you again with all the news and excitement! Until then, have a wonderful week!

M I A

Sorry that I have been M I A for the past two weeks. Computer problems. Nuff said. Lots of awesome Halloween stamps are in the shop as well as fall and Christmas. The classroom has been taken over by Christmas stamps! The deals are amazing. I had a lady stop in the shop the week after StampAway in Sharonville talking about this cool Halloween stamp she got at convention. She paid $11.00 for it. I had two of the same one for $5.50. What a deal. Barely used. Shop around before making that purchase and remember that every week or two, I change out product. We now have 40+ consignors and they are always glad to get their check every month. What a great way to have money to get new product or pay bills.

We're adding teachers weekly so watch your e-mail for upcoming class schedules(now that the computer is fixed) or better yet, stop by and pick up a calendar.

This is a last call for artists for our Which?Craft event on October 23rd. Call me at the shop and we'll talk!! Til later....

Christmas Ornaments

There is still room in the ornament class that Joyce is teaching. Call the shop today and sign up! You will make three ornaments and get everything you need to make 6. These are adorable and photos don't do them justice. They're glittery and shiny and two sided, I just can't say enough about them. And they are a great idea for those Just Rite stamps that you may have just ordered!! Stop by and see them in person today!