Technique Class with Ivy!!

Yes, you heard right....Ivy is back to teach a class this Saturday at 10am. It will feature some fun new techniques and lots of Hero Arts Stamps. Here's a peek at two of the cards you'll be making:

stamp layering

painting with Distress inks using some very unique tools

And here is the third card design using some brand new Hero Arts stamps!

Come and stamp with Ivy on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00am.


Supply List

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

 

Please bring with you, not required but helpful:

Hero Arts sets-

• Truly Grateful (CL569)
• Blossom Art (CL495)
• Envelope pattern (S5507)
• Leaf and Floral background (CG405)
• Newspaper Eiffle Tower (CG417)
• XO (CL586)

Bubble Gum & Cup 'o Joe mid tone inks

Your favorite Tim Holtz distress inks (broken china, faded jeans, vintage photo)

Scoring Board

Glossy Accents

As always the cost for this class is $15.00 and you can reserve your spot by calling Linda at 714 974-3552.

 We hope to see in class with Ivy!

Stamping 103 Class Announcement

It's time to sign up for the next series of 4 stamping technique classes: Stamping 103!

Classes will be at 10am on the 3rd Saturday starting on February 18. We will make 2 cards each session focusing on stamping and inking techniques. Topics we will cover include: Embossed Backgrounds, Die Cut Embellishments, Stamping on Canvas, Finger Painting with Distress inks; and we will finish with a home decor canvas project using Faber Castell Gelatos.
Here's a peek at the projects for the first session:

The focus of Session One is unique backgrounds and will cover dry embossing with stamping and inking, stamping with markers and die cutting stamped images.
Products we will use for this session:

Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder BIRDS AND SWIRLS Provo Craft 37-1609

Hero Arts NEWSPAPER BACKGROUND S5601

HA-Sizzix FLORAL 657776

Hero Arts SENDING YOU LOVE CL588

Hero Arts XO CL586

Hero Arts Frame Cuts F

American Crafts BRIGHTS Stamp Markers

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The cost for this series of 4 classes is $50.00 which includes an 8x8 canvas for the final project and the use of inks, paints, markers. Class fees will be collected at the first session on February 18.

These basic supplies and tools will be required for this series:
Non-Stick Craft Sheet
Basic Stamping Kit

To register for Stamping 103 please email Nancy at nkrueger410(at)gmail(dot)com 
This class series is limited to 10 so don't delay, send that email today. If there is enough interest we may add a second class.

If you haven't taken Stamping Basics 101, I will reprise that series starting on February 25! Watch for the announcement to sign up.

This Just In.....

We have exciting news....Gina will be debuting Spectrum Noir markers at her class on Saturday.
Spectrum Noir are alcohol markers are an affordable alternative to Copics. You will have the opportunity to compare them yourself while making two gorgeous cards.

Class time is 1:00 on Saturday February 4; cost is $20.00 which includes the use of the markers.

There will be Spectrum Noir markers available to purchase at the class! Please call Linda today if you are interested in learning more about Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers. 714 974-3552.

Update:

The 1:00 Saturday class is filled but 2 more class times have been added.
Saturday February 4 at 11:00am
Tuesday February 7 at 6:00pm

This Week at Stamp Fever

It's all Gina this week and you are going to love it!

First up Gina is reprising her last card class this Tuesday evening at 6pm. 

These card designs are perfect to have on hand to say "I love you", Happy Birthday or anything at all. For all the class details including a supply list, please click HERE.



Card of the Month for February is this Saturday! And you guessed, Gina designed the card and she will be here from 9:00 - 11:00am to demo this lovely all-purpose card design. Kits will be available to pick up all day.
If you haven't joined the Card of the Month Club yet you can start any time, please click HERE for more information.

And if Gina wasn't busy enough this week......Saturday afternoon at 1:00 she will be offering a

Beginning Copic Coloring Class!

This is the perfect class for you if you have never colored with Copics before. Don't worry if you don't have Copic markers because the use of  Gina 's markers is included in the $20.00 class fee.

And here are the 2 beautiful cards you'll make while learning to use Copics:

These cards are so perfect that even if you are experienced with Copics, you just might want to join the class to make these two beauties!

For all of the these events and classes this week, please call the store today to reserve your spot.

714 974-3552

We hope to see you soon!

This Week at Stamp Fever

First up is Kathy's Tim Time workshops: Thursday and Friday 5-8 pm.

Then on Saturday Gina is teaching a Card Class at 10am.

Gina will be repeating this class on Tuesday January 24 at 6pm.


Looking ahead to next week:

• Wednesday, January 25 Jennie Black Copic Class, 2 to 4 pm and 6-8 pm
• Thursday, January 26   ATC Club  6 pm
• Friday, January 27   Die Cut Club  drop in anytime 6-8 pm

For More Information about these classes and to reserve your spot in class 

please call Linda: 714 974-3552

Please Note: Class Schedule Change

Barbara's Card Class has been postponed until February 20 and 21.

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!

January Card of the Month

Hi Everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful time over the holidays and enjoyed spending lots of time with your family and friends.

It's time to jump back into our regular schedule of classes, card kits, club meetings and stamping.

 Card of the Month for January

This Saturday is the first Card of the Month for 2012. Kathy has designed a card using brand new Hero Arts stamps. She will be in the store for the card demo from 9:30-11:30. The kits will be available for pick up all day on Saturday. Click HERE for more details about our Card of the Month Club.

Kathy will be back to teach a card class on Saturday January 14th. Details to follow.

Gina will teach her first card class of the new year on Saturday January 21st. We will share her samples and supply list soon.

Nancy is busy designing projects for her next Stamping Basics Series, you just might be surprised with what she comes up with. This new series, Stamping 103 will begin February 18 and will continue for the next 3 months on the 3rd Saturday, registration will open the first week of February. Watch the blog for sneak peeks!

There are many items on sale this week at the store, make sure to visit Linda and check out the bargains!