Rubberstamping 101 Session 2

This Saturday is session 2 of Rubberstamping 101 for those who are registered and/or attended session 1. This week we will focus on designing a card using patterned paper and stamped layers. We will also be adding details with fine point pens and white gel pens and do some die-cutting.
Here's the samples for this session:

 

There will be a variety of patterned paper combos to choose from for each card so that you can personalize your designs.  See you at 10 am on Saturday, April 16th. 

Supply List for this class:

Basic Stamping Kit

Paper Trimmer (12 inch preferred)

Brown and/or Black ultra fine point pens

Variety of ink colors

Dark Brown chalk or dye ink pad.

If you missed out on this series of classes, Nancy will be starting Rubberstamping 102 in July which will cover more advanced techniques for fabulous stamped designs. Get your reservations in early. Also let Linda know if you are interested in Rubberstamping 101, Nancy can repeat this series of 4 classes if enough people are interested.

Tim Time Tags

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Tim Time Tags- make your plans to be here next week April 14th and 15th. 

Look at these fabulous tags.....with Shrinky Dink charms!

 Tag #1- "I-C-U"  using TH- 083 Oddities stamp set; Stampers Anonymous stamps-P6-1104 and G1-812  & Hampton stamp- DF2139

 Close up of charms

Tag #2-  "Journey" using stamps from SA- CMS101 Adverts; and set with truck/car/journey in clear cling.

Supply List:
Basic Craft Kit*
Heat proof Craft Mat
Walnut Stain distress ink and blending tool
Craft pick or sharp object to poke hole in shrink plastic.
Black Stazon ink
Vellum glue if you have it.(I will have those to items to share.)
Optional, bring if you have one: 
1 inch, 1 1/2" circle punch
Med. hole punch,  and
Jump rings to attach the Shrinky Dinks
Jewelry Pliers
Heat Tool (for heating the shrink plastic, let Linda know if you can bring a craft heat tool ) 
Call Linda to reserve your space- Kathy will only be making a couple extra kits, as her time is limited this week so PLEASE tell us if you think you are coming...We'd rather have too many than not enough.

*small craft scissors, dimensional adhesives, glue/other adhesive.

Ivy's Class Samples

It's time to sign up for Ivy's next class!

April 9th at 10:00am 

Cost for all classes is $15.00 unless otherwise noted.

Ivy has designed 3 more perfectly wonderful cards for you to make!

 

(this card is a new version of the one previously posted.)

Supply List

Required

Basic Stamping Kit (Scissors, Black Ink, Dimensional Adhesive, Adhesive Runner)

Optional supply list:

watermark ink pad

border punch

Glossy Accents

cat's eye ink pad in blue and green

Mini Misters

If you have the following sets, please bring them:

Lawn Fawn: Sew Lovely, My Silly Valentine

Hero Arts: Life of the Party Birthday

Please contact Linda today to reserve your spot in Ivy's class, it will fill up quickly!

Are You Ready for More Tim with Kathy?

Kathy will be teaching a class on April 2 using some wonderful Tim Holtz and Hero Arts stamps. Check out these fabulous card designs.....

 Card 1

 Card Detail

 

 Card 2

card inside

card detail

Card 3

Here's the class details:
Kathy’s Tim Cards Class Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30-1:00

Stamps:

Hero Arts: Find Joy CL497; Heart Winged Butterfly F5158

Penny Black: #1999 Letter Background

Tim Holtz:

Clear set with Umbrella Man (Clock, saying & Birds)

Clear set with trucks (small Clock)

Artful Artifacts #0880

Mini Ornate #064

Artful Flight #069

Supplies:

Basic Stamping Kit (scissors, adhesives, black ink)

Craft Sheet

Cutting board

Blending sponges

Pencil & pen

Ruler

Glue

Coloring pencils or markers: Yellow, pink, red, flesh, two browns.

Distress Inks: Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Black Soot,

Stickles: Picket Fence and any green) and blue 

Black and coffee archival Ink or any permanent ink in black and brown 

Small hole punch

Most of these supplies can be purchased at Stamp Fever.

Please call Linda to check on availability. 

As with all of Kathy's popular classes, they will fill up fast, so please get your spot reserved today!

Power Packed Mini - Shaped Cards with Tiffany!

Make plans to be at Stamp Fever on Saturday March 26th, because you won't want to miss what Tiffany has in store for you! You will be making some gorgeous cards using Lizzie Anne stamps and a variety of die-cut shapes. If you've ever wanted to know how to integrate die-cuts in your cards, this is the class for you!
Feast your eyes on these lovelies.....

There is so much to love about these beautiful designs full of pretty papers and brightly colored images.
Cuttlebug dies will be used on all 3 Cards.

Here's the details for the class:
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.
Cost: $10.

Supplies from attendees:
1. Coloring required on 2 of 3 cards - bring preferred coloring tools - Copics,
    pencils, Marvy markers, etc.
2. Border punches of your choice.
3. Paper Trimmer
4. Versafine Black ink
5. Basic Stamping Kit* (more on this below)
    Scissors, Black Ink, Dimensional Adhesive, Adhesive Runner

Instructor will supply:
1.  Cuttlebug Machine and dies if extra cutting is needed.
2.  Round corner punch.
3.  Scallop and fence border punches.
4.  All papers and stamps and embellishments.

Call Linda today to reserve your spot in this class. Our classes have been filling up so don't delay!

*Basic Stampers Kits are available at Stamp Fever at a special price!
The kit includes:
Tonic Scissors, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller.
This is a $32.00 value at the special price of $25.00. Bring it to all the classes here at Stamp Fever and you'll be ready for anything!

Rubber Stamping 101

Have you wanted to try rubber stamping but just didn't know where to start? Have we got a class for you!
Rubber Stamping 101 will cover all the basics of stamping starting with paper, ink and stamps. Nancy will walk you through everything you need to know to add perfectly stamped images and designs to your cards and craft projects.
There will be 2 series of classes with 4 sessions each. The first series starts on March 19 and will continue on the 3rd Saturday for the next 3 months.

Series One will include:

• March 19 Intro to Stamping: overview of inks, papers, and stamps
• April 16 Basics of card design: adding layers: overview of adhesives
• May 21 Paper-Piecing: overview of patterned papers, stamping on patterned paper
• June 18 Distress Inks: Vintage Style and Inky backgrounds. overview of tools for ink blending.

The cost for Series One is $40.00 and it includes the kits for making 2 cards in each session and instruction sheets. Plus answers to all your stamping questions.

Here are the sample cards for the first session:

Series Two will begin in July and cover topics like Heat Embossing, Creating a Masterboard, Emboss Resist and Alcohol Inks. This series will run through October and will include Christmas designs and tags.

Call Linda today to reserve your spot! Tell your friends and family...anyone who wants to learn more about this wonderful artsy crafting hobby.

New Lawn Fawn in the Store!!!

All the new Lawn Fawn sets are in stock and looking for a creative new home....with you! Ivy has made some really fabulous samples to get you inspired too! And if that's not enough, you can take Ivy's class next Saturday! You'll be speaking fluent "Lawn Fawn" by the time you're done! And you will get a 15% discount when you take the class!! How can you pass that up? And you can always find excellent inspiration at the Lawn Fawn Blog....that Design Team is uber talented!

Here's a peak at the brand new fabulous-ness from Lawn Fawn:

This is "Say Cheese"...this set features a perfect old Polaroid photo frame and the camera too! LOVE this!

There is also a set of sentiments that fit perfectly on the photo frame....brilliant!

Hello Friend...the most unique sentiment set you've ever seen! 

So many creative uses for cards, scrapbook pages and gifts.

Need a fabulous new stamp set to welcome a new baby? I love this one!

This is the card I made for my son and daughter in law
to congratulate them on their anticipated bundle of joy...

And here's some samples from the Lawn Fawn Design team...

Hope to see you soon....these lovelies won't last long!