Sunday, September 20, 2009

Simplicity

For you. For me.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Cardmaking & Copics

When: Sat., Sept. 26
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Cost: $22.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration. Please note, reservations cannot be accepted via email.
Come and join us for a special treat with Unity Stamp Company's Design Team member Heather Brown!

Attend this workshop and you will create 4 fabulous cards with various styles all using Unity Stamps. You will get to play with the exclusive "Stampin' Store Kit" by Unity, Copic markers, and learn the faux silk technique.

Attendees will also be the first to have the opportunity to subscribe to Club Copic!

Bring a friend and settle in for a fun filled class.... what a fun way to spend your Saturday!!

Supply list: please bring scissors, paper trimmer, foam tape, and your favorite adhesive.

Other important workshop information:
*You may register in person, or by calling 760-480-8114. Payment is due at the time of registration.
*Please note, reservations cannot be accepted via email.
*Registration will be accepted through 4:30 pm on Sept. 24, although the earlier you register, the better.
*A minimum 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to receive a store credit.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Fun for Fall

When: Sat., Sept. 26
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $20.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration. Please note, reservations cannot be accepted via email.
Attend this workshop and create three cards featuring one stamp set from Studio 490 (and a few other stamps for good measure)!

You'll also get to play with Nestabilities and Grungepaper.

Supply list: please bring scissors, your favorite adhesive, and foam tape.

Other important workshop information:
*You may register in person, or by calling 760-480-8114. Payment is due at the time of registration.
*Please note, reservations cannot be accepted via email.
Registration will be accepted through 4:30 pm on Sept. 10, although the earlier you register, the better.
*A minimum 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to receive a store credit.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

More Metal Mania

When: Sat., Sept. 5
Time: 10:30 - 1:30
Cost: $30.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.


Attend this workshop and learn the basics of working with metal from Ten Seconds Studio. You'll be introduced to the metal and a variety of tools and leave with two really cool projects.

Supply list: please bring a ruler and a pair of scissors.

Other important workshop information:
*You may register in person, or by calling 760-480-8114. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Registration will be accepted through 4:30 pm on Sept. 3, although the earlier you register, the better. If the minimum number of students isn't met, the workshop will be canceled.
*A minimum 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to receive a store credit.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Don't Forget . . .

Make-n-Take a Grungepaper Rose
When: Sat., Aug. 29, 2009
Cost $5.00
No RSVP necessary
Please allow at least 40 minutes to complete the project. Warning: You WILL get inky and they are totally addicting.

Stop by the Shoppe and learn how to create a rose using stamps by Studio 490, Distress Inks, and Grungepaper.

Make-n-takes will be available from 10:30 - 1:30, or while supplies last . . . whichever comes first. Please allow at least 40 minutes to complete the project.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Congrats Cheryl!

Here she is! Miss Cheryl L. . . .winner of the $50.00 gift certificate from the Black, White and Craft All Over Shop Hop hosted by Scrapbook Royalty.
And she was even kind enough to leave her beautiful album at the Shoppe for display. You just gotta come by and see it!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Summer Fun with Heather

Looking to purchase 100% Happy Stampin' Store Kit by Unity? Click here to order from our online store!

When: Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Cost: $22.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Come and join us for a special treat with Unity Stamp Company's Design Team member Heather Brown!

Attend this workshop and you will create 4 fabulous cards with various styles all using Unity Stamps. You will get to play with the exclusive "Stampin' Store Kit" by Unity, Copic markers, Diamond Glaze and learn some new folds.

Bring a friend and settle in for a fun filled class.... what a fun way to spend your Saturday!!

Supply list: please bring a white journaling pen (if you have one), scissors, paper trimmer, foam tape, and your favorite adhesive.

Other important workshop information:
*You may register in person, or by calling 760-480-8114. Payment is due at the time of registration.
*Registration will be accepted until 4:30 pm on August 20, although the earlier you register, the better. If the minimum number of students isn't met, the workshop will be canceled.
*A minimum 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to receive a store credit.

Click here to view other upcoming workshops.

More IO!

Yippee! The rest of the Impression Obsession stamps have arrived!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Can it be??

Ladies and Gentlemen . . .

They're HERE!

First they were supposed to arrive early August . . .then the date was bumped to October . . . and lo and behold . . .here they are. . . TODAY! RIGHT NOW!

Oh HAPPY DAY! I'm dancin' . . . .dance, dance, dance, DANCIN'!!

Yes . . . the NEW Cuttlebug Folders are here! Come and get 'em!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Maya Goodness!

For a limited time, save 15% on Maya Road Chipboard!

No coupon necessary . . . discount will be automatically taken at the register.

the fine print: valid on in-stock items only. sale prices valid through Saturday, Aug. 15th.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Silly Bird!

Just love this little guy! And that new Studio 490 background stamp!

Friday, August 7, 2009

3 Cards & a Cupcake

When: Sat., Aug. 15
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $20.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.Attend this workshop and see just how versatile one clear stamp set can be! We'll be featuring the "It's Your Day" set from Rubber Soul, background stamps, chipboard, & a few cool techniques. You'll go home with 3 cards and a cupcake.

Supply list: please bring a sanding grip (if you have one), scissors and your favorite adhesive.

Other important workshop information:
*You may register in person, or by calling 760-480-8114. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Registration will be accepted through August 13.
*A minimum 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to receive a store credit.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

No Twitter??

But, but, but I have more new stuff!

Like this:YIPPEE! The new Flower Soft colors are here!

and these:

YAHOO! New stamps from Impression Obsession are here!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Time for Tea

A card using the new stamps from Pink Persimmon:

Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

More New Stuff!


Yep . . .those are the new Cling stamps from Hero Arts!

Where . . .

. . . is all of this stuff going to go??

I need another wall . . . or two . . .

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Squeak!

I'm doing the Happy Dance!
H A P P Y D A N C E!
happydance!

Look look look what that Big Brown Truck just dropped off:
Oh, you betcha! Those are the brand-spanking NEW NEW NEW stamps from Studio 490!

I'm willing to guess that you're dancing now, too, huh?

Love this guy!

He's from the new Sweet Tooth Terrors stamp set by Our Craft Lounge . . . I even used Sparkly Fluff for his bangs.

Wanna see the rest of the set? Click here!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Let's Do Coffee

Love this sample that came with the new stamps from Our Craft Lounge!

Monday, July 20, 2009

Get Grungy!

When: Sat., Aug. 1
Time: 10:00 - 2:00
Cost: $35.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.




Attend this workshop and learn a variety of techniques using GrungeBoard and GrungePaper. By the end of the workshop you will have a completed GrungeBook ready for quotes, quips, pics . . . or anything else you can think of. Other featured products are Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Nestabilities, Fragments, Distress Inks, and Cosmo Cricket’s Early Bird Paper Crafting Kit.

Student supply list: please bring a strong liquid glue (Zip Dry highly recommended), double-sided tape or tape runner, scissors, paper trimmer, sanding grip, and paper distresser.

Other important workshop information:
*You may register in person, or by calling 760-480-8114. Payment is due at the time of registration.
*Registration will be accepted through July 30.
*A minimum 48 hour notice of cancellation is required to receive a store credit.

Click here to view other upcoming workshops.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

New Calendar!

This one is sooooooooo much better!

Click here to go check it out!

And a quick card using a stamp from American Art and Labels 3 Nestabilities:
Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

R,R & R

Rest, Relax and Recharge!

Just a reminder that the Shoppe will be closed July 20 - 22

See ya when we return!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Sparkly Fluff & Sweet Tooth Terrors

Oh goodness! How ever could I resist? Look look look at these guys:

And won't this Punk Purple Sparkly Fluff look sooooo cute as bangs on the little guy with all the Candy Corn?
Sparkly Fluff?!? What's Sparkly Fluff? It's flock . . . with GLITTER!

Hang on to your hats! It'll all be here soon!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Winners Winners Winners!

The tickets have been drawn for the Black White & Craft All Over Raffle!

Click here to see if your ticket was drawn!

Thank you all for participating!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

More New Cuttlebug!

Yep, you can pre-order these lovelies, too! Wanna see the rest of them? Click here.

Just come on by the Shoppe and pre-order yours today!

Monday, July 13, 2009

Voting Begins Today!

Click the image below to cast your vote! Thank you so much for your support!




Sunday, July 12, 2009

Stampin' Store Kit!

Check out this NEW set from Unity Stamp Company!


100% Happy is the premier Stampin' Store Kit and each month a NEW kit will be released! All stamps are deeply etched red rubber, mounted on cling foam, and are pre-cut perfectly. Each kit includes a Snap-Lock Scraponizer making storage of all your kits a breeze!

Come by the Shoppe and pre-order your kit by Friday, July 17 and save 10%!

Prefer to order on-line? Click here.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Cardmaking with Flower Soft

When: Sat., July 18
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $20.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Attend this workshop and you will learn the secret to embellishing your cards (or any other project) using this fun, flowery embellishment!

Student supply list: please bring scissors and your favorite adhesive.

Click here to see more workshops.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Metal by Nancy

Nancy recently attended the Metal Mania workshop . . .and she went home and made this:

Didn't it turn out fantastic??

Wanna see more? Click here.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

RAK'd!

Look what I received in the mail yesterday:
A birthday card from Miss Jackie!

Thank you Jackie! You made my day!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Adventures in Alcohol Ink

Not one, but TWO workshops using these wonderful inks!
Class One: Alcohol Ink Tips & Techniques
When: Sat. July 11
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: $29.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Join Tami for a fun morning of playing with alcohol ink. In this technique-based class you will work with these amazing inks to create a variety of backgrounds. You will choose your own stunning color pallette & stamps to complete four cards. Each individual creation will vary depending upon your ink and stamp selection.
Student Supply List: Please bring an Ink Blending Tool, Alcohol Ink Felt Applicators, Alcohol Ink Blending Solution (if you have them), and a black Staz-on or Ranger Archival inkpad, adhesive, scissors, and a paper trimmer.
Optional supplies: Some of your own favorite stamps.
Class Two: Vintage Game Piece Pendants
When: Sat., July 11
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Cost: $38.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.

Join Tami for a fun afternoon of playing with alcohol ink & embossing powder to create unique, wearable art. You'll create three different pendants using vintage game pieces, alcohol ink colors of your choosing, some fun Terry Medaris stamps, embossing powder, & crystals. You'll go home with three silver plated bails and a ball chain to complete your creations.

Student supply list: Please bring an Alcohol Ink applicator tool and felt (if you have them) and an embossing inkpad, such as Versamark, and Diamond Glaze (or similar dimensional glaze).

Optional supplies: Some of your favorite tiny stamps.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Happy Halloween! Happy Holidays!

Already?


Yep! Here's your chance! Save 20% on all Fall/Halloween and Winter/Christmas stamps during the whole month of July!

No coupon necessary . . . just come on in and get the goods!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

What a Great Day!

I gotta tell ya . . . it's been quite some time since I've taught a workshop . . . and after teaching Metal Mania today, well . . . I realized just how much I've missed it!

And the very best part is to see how excited the attendees are with their work. ***sigh*** . . . .yes, that is the very, very best part.

Of course, I didn't take pics during the workshop (I was too busy yappin') . . .but I did take pictures of the journals (which is just one of the three projects they completed).
Here they are:
Nancy chose Kiss Me Pink for the journal cover and Plum for the dog tag:

Pam chose Red and Plum:
Patty chose Chocolate Brown and Black . . .and instead of attaching the dog tag to her journal, she embossed her daughter's initial and left the chain full length:


Sally chose Black and Plum:

Aren't they fabulous? Aren't they spectacular?

Thank you ladies for a GREAT day!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Metal Mania Workshop

When: Sat., June 27
Time: 10:30 - 1:30
Cost: $30
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.

Attend this workshop and learn the basics of working with metal from Ten Seconds Studio. You'll be introduced to the metal and a variety of tools and leave with three really cool projects.

Student supply list: Cutting mat, craft knife or box cutter, metal-edged ruler, and scissors.


Registration open through Thursday, June 25.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Next Up . . .

. . . Stamping de-Mystified

When: Sat., June 20
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $20
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration.

What's the difference between all those inks and stamps? Attend this workshop and the art of rubber stamping will be de-Mystified! You'll learn about the properties of a variety of inks and stamps and go home with four cards perfect for any occasion.
Registration open through Thursday, June 18.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Coloring Book Art Journal

Only one week left to register for this fabu workshop . . .don't wait too long to register, though . . .we're already half-full! Check out the slide show over there in the right hand column to see a few of the inside pages.

Local Mixed Media Artist, Julie Prichard is back with a new Coloring Book Art Journal workshop!


When: Sat., June 13, 2009
Time: 10:00 -1:00
Cost: $45.00
To Register: Call 760-480-8114 with a credit card, or stop by the Shoppe and register in person. Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration. Last day to register for this workshop is Thursday, June 11.


Join local mixed media artist Julie Prichard as she teaches students how to sew up their own art journal and get started on their art journaling way!


In this workshop, we will explore pen doodles and accenting pages with Claudine Hellmuth acrylic paint.


Student Supply List:

Please bring the following: ruler, pencil, bone folder, detail paint brushes, water-proof black pen such as a micron, markers, pens, scrapbook paper (for the cover of the journal), beads for embellishing, any other embellishments you would like to use.


Julie Prichard lives in San Diego has written articles for the premier issue of Somerset Art Journaling and the winter issue of Artful Blogging magazine. To find out more, please visit http://www.lostluggage.typepad.com/.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Ready . . . Set . . .

. . . SHOP HOP!

You got it! The Black, White, and Craft All Over Shop Hop begins Monday, June 1st.

You have the whole month of June to visit all six stores, be entered for some fabulous prizes and create Make-n-Takes.

It's not too late to register . . . but, there are only a limited number of licenses left, so hurry and register today!

And to tempt you even more, here's a slideshow of the Make-N-Takes* for your viewing pleasure:


*note: the page with the crown is the cover of the album I created for display and is not a make-n-take*

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

I Need . . .

. . . to clean my studio.

that's all I'm going to say.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Upcoming Workshops

You've asked for them . . .we've got 'em!

Here's what's coming up:


June 2 - Stamping de-Mystified
June 13 - Art Journals
June 20 - Stamping de-Mystified
June 27 - Metal Mania
July 11 - All About Alcohol Inks and More Adventures with Alcohol Inks
July 14 - Three Cards & a Cupcake

Click here to view the full calendar, then click on the workshop date to see all the details.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Paper, Paper Everywhere!

Yippee!! Cosmo Cricket is here . . . such cute cute cute stuff!

Cuttlebug, anyone?

OH my! Have you seen the new Cuttlebug embossing folders?? Here are a few for you to see . . .
Gotta have 'em? You got it! Just stop by the Shoppe and pre-order yours today!


Important note about pre-orders:
Anticipated date of arrival is on or about Aug. 8, 2009.
Payment is due in full for pre-ordered items at time of purchase.