Random Tips from Kathy....DT Wednesday

Our delightful Design Team member, Kathy, has been crafting for many years and along the way she has picked up a few very helpful tips. Today she shares some of her crafting wisdom with us.....

And just so you get some good eye-candy today let's share some of Kathy's stellar projects.

And these are the cards for Kathy's Introduction to Quilling class on September 20. 

Call the store for more information about this class and 

Kathy's Halloween Card class this Saturday. 

See THIS post for Halloween card samples.  714 974-3552

Thanks, Kathy for sharing with us today!

Kathy's Class this Saturday- Fabulous Halloween Cards

If you haven't signed up for Kathy's class this Saturday hop to it and call Linda right now! 714 974-3552
After you see these wonderfully creative cards we are sure you will want to send them off to family and friends or even use them to decorate your home.

Kathy worked her magic with fancy folds, die cuts and stamping techniques to make these innovative designs.

Class info: Saturday, September 15 10:00am
Cost: $15.00
Please bring your Basic Stamping Kit. Check with Linda when you register for any additional supplies.

Design Team Wednesday

Kathy's here with a quick but highly effective stamping tip.

"Ever have a day when you just couldn't get a full coverage on your silhouette stamps?  Here is what I do when that happens. See the close ups?....don't like that "pitted" look?  Grab your Fantastix coloring tool by Tsukineko and dab it in the ink.  I have one designated just for black ink.  Then carefully color over the area that needs more ink.  I have fixed many an image this way.  I've tried other coloring pens, but love this look the best."

Here's the problem- splotchy black color on your silhouette stamping.

Correct the problem with a Fantastix Ink Applicator Coloring Tool

Just dip the tip in the ink pad to pick up the ink 

and color over the uneven ink on your stamped image.

This technique will work great on large solid stamp images and more intricate designs.

Here's the wonderful result......

And here is this pretty silhouette image used on one of Kathy's signature vintage style cards.

The Tsukineko Fantastix Coloring tools come in sets of 6, each with a cap so you can reuse them.  They come in Brush Point, Bullet Point and a Combo Set. They retail for $5.00 per set.

The silhouette stamp is part of the set  "so blessed" by Penny Black

Thanks Kathy, for another great "insider" tip!

Design Team Wednesday with Kathy

"Build A Better Mouse/Rat Trap"  is the title of Kathy's photo tutorial.  Re-doing mouse traps is all the rage on the All Things Tim yahoo board. Kathy will show you how to get in on this creative new trend!

 Here's a sneak peek at the finished project...lots of vintage details on this one!

Let's get started with the Photo Tutorial

Start with a basic rat trap found in any hardware store. 

CAREFULLY remove all the snapping parts.

Assemble all the elements however you like.......and voila!

We hope you liked Kathy's clever and creative project tutorial and that you will Build your own stylish Mousetrap!


Kathy will be teaching at the store tomorrow- her Thursday Techniques class is a new feature at our store. See THIS post for more details.  
Call Linda at the store to sign up. 714 974-3552
These are the card samples for this week:

Kathy's Back!

Kathy has two classes planned for May and they are all about technique!

First up is the new theme, Thursday Techniques with Kathy! Two class class times are offered, either 11:30-1:30 or 6-8pm. As always Kathy has loaded these cards with innovative ways to use inks along with interesting combinations of stamps and embellishes. Here's a peek at the cards to kick off this great class:

Class fee: $15.00

Supplies to bring if you have them...otherwise, we'll share

Craft sheet

Blending sponges

Glue/glue dots

scissors

distressing tool

one mini mister

small hole punch

Ranger Distress Inks:

Walnut Stain

Vintage Photo

Forest Moss

Faded Jeans

Wild Honey

Stamps I used are all from the Artistic Outpost set "Charles and Amelia"

Kathy's second class this month is all about a new product: Distress Markers! In this class you will get a chance to "Try it before you buy it"!

Kathy has chosen 2 beautiful new Impression Obsession stamps to show you how to wonderful results with the new Distress Markers! This class will meet on Saturday May 19 at 1:00pm. Class fee is $15.00.

"Try them before you Buy them" Tim Holtz' Distress Markers....

Kathy will show you what all the fuss is about the distress markers as you color

these two Impression Obsession Stamped images (watering can and water pitcher)

You will also use her distress ink pads with your water color brush..Second technique.

Only things you must bring to class:::

Craft mat.....water color brush (any kind).......patience...

Kathy will have the markers and the inks, you may bring any markers if you already have some.

The images will be on watercolor paper, and you will have two of each image, also a kit to finish the images into cards.

This class will focus on techniques for using the distress markers, so you will be doing a lot of coloring. 

Please call the store today to sign up for these classes, as well as the other classes we are offering this month. Go ahead and plan your creative activities for the month of May today!

For a calendar of classes at Stamp Fever in May click HERE

It's Tim Time Again!!

Sign up today for Kathy's Tim Time Cards class this Thursday or Friday at 6pm.

Kathy will be sharing some "Oldie but Goodie" techniques with these fabulous card designs:

Here's a message from Kathy:

While we are waiting for Tim's new goodies to arrive in the store, we'll visit some "oldies but goodies" techniques!

I'll be embossing and stamping the images for you to distress with Tim's inks.  

Bring these inks if you have them...Iced Spruce, Gathered Twigs, Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen, and Bundled Sage...as always, if you don't have them, they will be furnished to use in class.  Please bring your own blending tools and craft sheet, glue and foam dots if possible.  We will have them to share..Also all the sentiments are totally optional...I know many wish to add their own.  Perfectly alright with me.

This will be a really easy class, and as I'm using up my Tim paper stash, you will have a choice of various background paper to choose for your cards.  So be prepared to make a few decisions as I won't have enough of the same paper for everyone.  Hope to see you all in the store!!  Kathy

Call Linda today to reserve your spot in either the Thursday or Friday class.

714 974-3552

Are You Ready For Some Classes?

It's the New Year and it's time to get that wonderful creativity flowing with fresh ideas.
Stamp Fever's Design Team has got some great new classes planned to get you through the January doldrums.

First up is Kathy!

This Saturday January 14th at 10am, Kathy will be WOW-ing you with some trendy Steam Punk  card designs.

And if you didn't get enough of  Kathy's fabulous vintage style, you won't want to miss the  
New Tim Time offerings for January on Thursday and Friday, 1/19 and 1/20 at 5-8pm.

Next up is Gina! She's been working with stamps from some of your favorite companies (Hero Arts, Lawn Fawn and Penny Black) to make these lovely class cards:

This is a fun shaker Valentine card!

Here's all the class details:

Saturday January 21 at 10:00am

Supply List for Gina's Class:

Basic Stamping Kit (scissors, tape runner, dimensional adhesive aka pop dots, Black and Brown ink pad) 

Foam Blending Tools & Mat

If you have these stamps, please bring them to class:

Lawn Fawn: Just my Type, Quinn's ABC's

Hero Arts: Old Letter Writing, Sending Smiles Messages, Large Solid Flower, Large Open Flower  

Penny Black: Poinsettia Script

If you have the following distress inks, please bring them to class:

Ranger distress inks: Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Old Paper, Brushed Corduroy 

Ranger distress stains: Vintage Photo, Wild Honey   

To register for any of these classes, please give Linda a call at 714 974-3552.

Also on the schedule this month:

Gina's Card Class (repeat from Saturday) January 24, 6-8pm
Jennie Black: January 25, 2-4pm and 6-8pm
ATC Club: January 26, 6pm
Die Cut Club: January 27, drop in anytime 6-8pm 

We hope to see you in a class soon! Here's to a happy and very creative New Year!

Kathy's Globe Frame Class

Kathy has designed 2 gorgeous projects featuring the Globecraft Memories Frames. These are perfect keepsakes and home decor projects and are great for gift-giving. Just think of the people on your gift list who would love to display your hand-made art.

Kathy's class is this Saturday, December 10 from 10am - 1pm. The cost is $15.00 excluding the frame which you can purchase in the store the day of the class. Kathy will supply the materials to make 3 frames.
Please call Linda at the store today to reserve your spot and to get information about the globe frames.
714 974-3552.

Here are the samples:









We hope to see you on Saturday!