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December 2007 Class Descriptions

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December 2007 Schedule
(Class sizes are limited; call EARLY to reserve space 619-667-5060)

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The Other Side of Stampscapes with Julia Quinsey: Saturday, December 1, 10:00 AM - Noon. Think vivid backgrounds with butterflies, suns, moons n' faces. This is a new look for Stampscapes! Learn to use a tonal applicator. Experiment with a stylus and sponge tips to layer on color. Create gorgeous cards & forget Christmas for a few hours! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00

Strung out on Beads with Diana Adame: Saturday, December 1, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Create 2 stunning Holiday frames using beads & decorative thread, then accent the center with just about anything! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00

Dreamweaver Stencils with Kathy Olsen: Sunday, December 2, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Join Kathy for some great looks using brass stencils! You will use embossing tools with light boxes, embossing paste, inks & create some wonderful cards & tags! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00 (please bring a light box & embossing tool if you have them!)

Designs in Damask with Mike Strong: Monday, December 3, 9:30 AM - Noon, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, or 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Mike brings you a new class with old world charm. He's using the Damask collection of stamps from Judikins to design five classic cards with European elegance! See Samples Here! Cost $22.00

A Winter Medley with 'Suzie Q' from Lasting Impressions: Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. If you've done all your Thanksgiving & Holiday Cards but just really enjoy making them then here's the excuse you've been looking for! Five wonderful cards that celebrate the season of short nights & warm clothes! See Samples Here! Cost $25.00 (please bring 1 pack fine scuffers, 3D adhesive dots & scissors)

A Stamp In The Hand Demonstration and Trunk Show by Special Guest Artist Kat Okamoto: Thursday, December 6, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Kat Okamoto the founder of A Stamp In The Hand, will be here to demonstrate some incredibly imaginative techniques using her wonderful line of stamps! She will of course be bringing a ton of stamps for purchase as well! (Trunk Show runs through the last A Stamp in the Hand Class by Joyce Hazen on Friday) More information here!

Celebration Collage Book with Guest Artist Joyce Hazen from A Stamp In The Hand: Friday, December 7, 10:00 AM - Noon. Join Joyce as she creates an accordion book structure using A Stamp in the Hand's newest stamps. This class will enhance your ability to create elegant & stylish cards using layering, collaging, stippling & faux finishing techniques. Learn new ideas using Lumiere paints & Brilliance pads to enhance your creation! More information here! Cost $37.00 pre-paid (please bring scissors & family photos if you want to include them in your project, all other supplies are included in the price of the class)

Collage Treasure Box with Guest Artist Joyce Hazen: Friday, December 7, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Create a whimsical treasure box using collage stamp images, findings & various found objects. We will create 'feet' for our box with painted wood knobs. Attached inside our treasure box will be a surprise mini-accordion book stamped with A Stamp in the Hand images. Incredibly fun to create & a delight for all to behold! More information here! Cost $37.00  pre-paid (please bring scissors & family photos if you want to include them in your project, all other supplies are included in the price of the class)

Basic Bold Blending to Fine Faux Finishes with Guest Artist Joyce Hazen: Friday, December 7, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Learn our newest techniques in faux finishes. Joyce will review the basic blending techniques using Marvy brush markers & then introduce you to rusty metal, mahogany, fossil & granite finishes on glossy paper! Plus using Microglaze for Faux looks will also be covered! These techniques will enhance your ability to create elegant and arty cards using our bold & linear designs. You will create several cards integrating new faux techniques with the introduction of our avant-garde designer stamps! More information here! Cost $37.00 pre-paid

Graffito - An Artist's Book with guest artist Kelly Kilmer: Saturday, December 8, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. (with a 30 minute lunch break) Looking for something new & fresh? In this class we will learn graffito, new & unusual layering techniques, decollage, collage, stenciling, sticker art, graffiti & more! Walk away with not only a ton of new techniques & ideas, a detailed handout, also you will walk out with a fresh new artsy mini journal that is totally unique to you busting at the seams with art completed in class. You will also leave class with a sense of newfound freedom in your artwork & your own ability as an artist. See Samples Here! Cost $75.00 pre-paid (please bring: Scissors, bone folder, cork-backed metal ruler, 3 - 1" bristle brushes (to paint or glue with), a container to hold water in, paper towels, & wax paper. Also colored copies of artwork (journal pages, art books, etc) if you'd like and/or collage stuff - copies please as you will be tearing them up for collage & reworking them!)

12/9 Senior Discount Day! (10% off in stock product purchases for those 62 and over!)

12/11 Deadline for the 'Cards with Ribbon' Stamping Contest Cards to be turned into the store!

Twilight Zone with Mike S.: Wednesday, December 12, 10:00 AM - Noon, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, or 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Here's a class that is really out of this world! Mike has taken some wild designs from Judikins & made a collection of too cool cards that really move. You are going to love them! See Samples Here! Cost $22.00

Holiday Housemice & More with Julia Q.: Thursday, December 13, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Calling all mouseketeers! Take a break from the holiday hustle n' bustle. We'll do some Christmas cards & some everyday & birthday too! Come & stamp with our little furry friends Muzzy, Amanda & Mudpie. They miss you! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00

Let's Celebrate Iris Folding with Sandy Buchspics: Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM - Noon. Join Sandy in this Iris folding class focusing on celebrations. We will be making two cards; the 1st is a diamond (as in engagement rings of course) while the 2nd is a pair of champagne glasses! Silver & gold are the colors of choice for this glittering combo! Cost $20.00

Stitching with Ease with Diana A.: Saturday, December 15, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Stitching borders and frames has never been easier using Punch & Stitch punches. Punch out your design with ease and stitch away! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00

Hero Arts 2008 Debut: Sunday, December 16, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Please join us for the debut of the Hero Arts 2008 new catalog and stamps! Special Discounts on the new stamps today only!

Timeless Tags & Tempting Textures with Mike S.: Monday, December 17, 9:30 AM - Noon or 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Re-scheduled from Oct. due to the fires. It's like two classes in one! Make five beautiful cards, each with a gorgeous tag element from Invoke Arts. Mike will be teaching you some new texturing techniques to go with each of the cards. It's a learning experience you won't want to miss! See Samples Here! Cost $22.00

Free Make-n-Take: 12/19 Wed. 2 -3:30PM Drop in & make something fun to take with you & show off to friends! (Limit one per customer) Prize drawing for all participants!

12/21 Military Discount Day! (10% off in stock product purchases for all active, reservists, retired US Military servicemen & women & their spouses!)

Play Day in the Fun Zone: 12/22 Sat. All Day! Get away from all the Christmas stress, come play in the Fun Zone and use our demo stamps, inks & cool tools! Just bring your own paper and any projects you want to work on and play for as long as you want! Surprise Specials & discounts all day!

Store Closed 12/24 and 12/25 - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

IRS (Inventory Reduction Sale) 12/26 through 12/31 - Come help us reduce what we have to count in Jan! - The whole store is on sale through the end of the year! Different deeply discounted items daily!

Free Make-n-Take: 12/27 Thurs. 11:30AM -1PM Drop in & make something fun to take with you & show off to friends! (Limit one per customer) Prize drawing for all participants!

The World of Rubbermoon with Diane Chen: Saturday, December 29, 10:00 AM - Noon. Rubbermoon has some wonderful & wacky stamps that are sure to inspire you! Join Diane and make a variety of great cards using fun stamps from Rubbermoon! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00

Keys of Romance with Diane Turner: Saturday, December 29, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Add some romance to your life! Somewhere between daydreams & reality we will enjoy crafting 6 cards that celebrate love! We will use stampboard and the Fiskars circle border and squeeze punches too! See Samples Here! Cost $20.00

12/31 Mon. - Store Closes Early at 4PM today - Happy New Year's Eve!

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*unless noted otherwise, ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED IN CLASS FEES: however, please bring colored pencils & a pair of scissors to class if you have them. 10% discount given to students for day of class purchases

NEW & EXCITING INFORMATION FROM THE STAMP ADDICT:
MONTHLY STAMPING CONTEST:
Congratulations to Pat Holcomb, she won our monthly stamping contest with her Christmas card! You can win a $15 gift certificate to the store too! We ask that you use stamps, papers & accessories that we carry here in the store & list them with your submission. This month's theme is Cards with Ribbon & the deadline for submissions is 12/11!

UPCOMING EVENTS: We will be having Donna Heckenlaible come and do a free demonstration with the new Hero Arts 2008 stamps in January. Also Kevin Nakagawa from Stampscapes will be back on Wed. night Jan. 16th for another free demonstration so mark your calendars!

MOUSE OF THE MONTH!!!!!
"Holiday Merriment!" regularly $10.00, this month $9.00
"May The Music of Christmas" word stamp: $6.30

STAMP CLUBS: Stamp Clubs get special discounts & reserved time in the "FUN ZONE". We have several clubs already here at the store. Ask a store associate how to join or to start your own!

CATALOG OF THE MONTH: The Catalog of the Month for December will be a new company Penny Black Rubber Stamps! Come in, look through the catalog & you will get 15% off anything you order! This is now open to all customers!

Did you know? The Stamp Addict has: a "Registry", Gift Certificates & Frequent Student and Refer-A-Friend programs!

GROUPS: WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS!! Ask any store associate for details!

Except as noted, the store hours are: M, T, Th, F: 10 am - 6:00 pm, W 10 am - 7 pm, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su NOON - 4 pm. We are open until 8 PM during Wednesday evening classes.


Last Modified: February 27, 2008

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