Thursday, September 30, 2010

Shop News

Look what just arrived

New from Inky Antics
Christmas Board & Stamps








Supplies from Rubber Stamp Concepts
Stocked up on Plastic Storage Sheets and Static Cling Mounting Foam


Various sizes of Super Adhesive Tape.





Our Craft Lounge Sparkly Fluff
Nearly Navy is now in stock!!
This is one of the new colors that I didn't receive in my previous shipment.


FUN STUFF!

Happy Stamping,
Nic

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

October 2010 Classes and Events

Stamp Works October 2010 Newsletter and Classes

Hello My Fellow Stampers,
Here is a quick run down of our classes coming up in October. We have a lot of great classes coming your way. So here we go!!!

Saturday, October 2nd
Intro to Copic Markers with Lori
9:00 – Noon

$30
This class covers basic coloring techniques using the marvelous Copic markers. You will learn how these markers work, what inks to use with them to achieve the best results plus how these alcohol markers can be blended. These aren’t your usual markers-you will be amazed how they cover without any streaks. This is a fabulous opportunity to ‘play’ with these versatile markers. You will also get supplies to make 2 cards using A Muse Artstamp images. NOTE: If you have your own Copic markers, feel free to bring them. Make sure you have all your markers labeled with your
name!


The Copic Café – Let’s Face It with Lori
1:30 – 4:30

$30
This technique class will focus on coloring faces. You will learn basic blending for several skin tones using your Copic markers. The small class size allows for individual assistance as you practice coloring faces and skin on adorable images from A Muse Artstamps, Hero Arts, and The Greeting Farm. You must have your own Copic markers and have completed Copic Intro. Class or have instructor approval to attend. The list of Copics will be provided for you when you pay for class.


Friday, October 15th
The Copic Café – Blonds, Brunettes and Red Heads, OH MY! with Lori
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

$30
This technique class will focus on coloring hair. You will learn basic blending and feathering techniques while experimenting with a variety of hair colors. The small class size allows for individual assistance as you practice coloring different styles of hair on images by A Muse Artstamps, Hero Arts and The Greeting Farm. You must have your own Copic markers and have completed Copic Intro. Class or have instructor approval to attend. The list of Copics will be provided for you.


Saturday, October 16th
Outline Posies with Carole
1:00 – 4:00

$25
Join Carole using Outline’s newest flowers made for layering. You will create four beautiful cards using these newest creations.


Wednesday, October 20th
20% Off Day

This is your day to come in to the store is save money on all the products you have had your eye on. **This is for product on hand. Does not include special order pick-ups, special orders placed, gift certificates, sale merchandise. Club cards will not be stamped and cannot be redeemed.

Saturday, October 23rd
It’s a Date with Lori

9:00 – Noon

$35
It’s Calendar Time! We will create a wire-bound 2011 desk calendar using a multitude of critter stamps from A Muse. A perpetual calendar is included, which is great for keeping track of birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates. Personalized calendars make great (and useful!) gifts for teachers, students, family and friends! *Required class supplies: Basic stamp kit (A cutter will be available for classroom use, but you may find having your own useful.)



Penny Black “Cutie Patooties” with Kelly
1:00 – 4:00

$25
Have you seen the lates Mimi and Betsy Bluebell images by Penny Black? AMAZING!!! I just couldn’t resist---I have put together a 5-card class using these new super sweet “Cutie Patootie” little girl images. This class will be a mix of three all occasion cards and two Christmas cards (I can’t believe it’s that time of year again!) Come join us for some fun. It is sure to be INK-CREDIBLE!

Thursday, October 28th
Christmas Ornament Toppers with Carole
1:00 – 4:00

$30
Using Outline stamps you will create beautiful ornament toppers. These will make great gifts for family, friends, co-workers, hostess gifts…Check the blog for a beautiful sample of what can be created. This is not a class sample just an idea of what you will make in class. Get ready to emboss, cut and layer your way to a great gift that can be personalized to anyone’s Christmas decorations.


Saturday, October 30th
The Greeting Farm with Lori Time TBA (Watch the blog)
$25
A Copic coloring fun time with images from The Greeting Farm. We will create 4 cards and a large tag featuring Anya, Ivan and some of the Cheeky Cherry collection. These adorable images are full of personality and charm! They are perfect for all occasion cards for both young and old. So grab your basic stamping kit and any Copic markers you have and join me at The Greeting Farm!

Whew, that’s a lot of great classes coming your way so sign up today for a stamping good time. Watch the blog, stampworksaz.blogspot.com for any changes or additions to the schedule.

Happy Stamping!!!
Nic


CLASS POLICIES
You must sign up and pre-pay for all classes. We accept cash, checks made out to Stamp Works (there is a $30 fee for all returned checks on top of class fees), and DEBIT cards ONLY.

There are NO REFUNDS due to the time, money, and hard work all the teacher’s put in to class preparations. You may send someone in your place. Some classes may or may not have a class kit. You will receive a refund if we cancel a class. You receive a class discount on the day of class. Some exclusions do apply. Please mark your calendar when you sign up for a class.

Reminder calls will NOT be made.

If you would like to mail in your check, please mail it to Stamp Works, 238 S. Wall St., Chandler, AZ 85225. 480-899-5958


**Please bring a class kit to EVERY class. This includes scissors, adhesive of choice (i.e. tape runner, glue stick, etc.) dimensional foam tape, quickie glue pen, bone folder. Some other items to consider bringing are: x-acto knife and self healing mat, ruler, pencil and any other items that might make your class experience more enjoyable.

PLEASE COME PREPARED!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Classroom News

This week in the Classroom:

Thursday, September 30th
Celebrate Christmas with Carole
1:00-4:00
$25
It's Christmas with Penny Black rubber stamps. There's something for everyone from elegant trees or a robin with holly leaves, Wise men, to some whimsical penguins in the snow. Come celebrate Christmas card making with Carole.




Saturday, October 2nd
Intro. to Copic Markers with Lori Barnett
9:00 - Noon
$30
This class covers basic coloring techniques using the marvelous Copic markers. You will learn how these markers work, what inks to use with them to achieve the best results plus how these alcohol markers can be blended. These aren't your usual markers‐you will be amazed how they cover without any streaks. This is a fabulous opportunity to ‘play’ with these versatile markers. You will also get supplies to make 2 cards using A Muse Artstamp images. NOTE: If you have your own Copic markers, feel free to bring them. Make sure you have all your markers labeled with your name!



Saturday, October 2nd
The Copic Café - Let's Face It with Lori Barnett
1:30-4:30
$30
This technique class will focus on coloring faces. You will learn basic blending for several skin tones using your Copic markers. The small class size allows for individual assistance as you practice coloring faces and skin on adorable images from A Muse Artstamps, Hero Arts and The Greeting Farm. You must have your own Copic markers and have completed Copic Intro. class or have instructor approval to attend. The list of Copics will be provided for you.


Happy Stamping,
Nic

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Shop News

LOOK at all the goodies that just arrived!!!

NEW Outlines Ornament Topper Stamps




Even MORE Outlines Ornament Toppers and other great new Christmas images.

NEW Outlines Mix and Match Flowers Series




NEW Outlines Birthday Collage Stamps



NEW Outlines Dog Collage stamps


NEW Penny Black Christmas Stamps




Stocked up on more Jewel Glitter Ritz



It's time to start working on all those holiday projects. Christmas will be here before you know it!


Happy Stamping,
Nic

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Upcoming Classes

October is almost here!

I am working on October classes and will be posting the calendar of events very soon. Until then, here are the classes scheduled for the week of September 28th - October 2nd:

Thursday, September 30th
Celebrate Christmas with Carole
1:00-4:00
$25
It's Christmas with Penny Black rubber stamps. There's something for everyone from elegant trees or a robin with holly leaves, Wise men, to some whimsical penguins in the snow. Come celebrate Christmas card making with Carole. (see samples here)

Saturday, October 2nd
Intro. to Copic Markers with Lori Barnett
9:00 - Noon
$30
This class covers basic coloring techniques using the marvelous Copic markers. You will learn how these markers work, what inks to use with them to achieve the best results plus how these alcohol markers can be blended. These aren't your usual markers‐you will be amazed how they cover without any streaks. This is a fabulous opportunity to ‘play’ with these versatile markers. You will also get supplies to make 2 cards using A Muse Artstamp images. NOTE: If you have your own Copic markers, feel free to bring them. Make sure you have all your markers labeled with your name!

Saturday, October 2nd
The Copic Café - Let's Face It with Lori Barnett
1:30-4:30
$30
This technique class will focus on coloring faces. You will learn basic blending for several skin tones using your Copic markers. The small class size allows for individual assistance as you practice coloring faces and skin on adorable images from A Muse Artstamps, Hero Arts and The Greeting Farm. You must have your own Copic markers and have completed Copic Intro. class or have instructor approval to attend. The list of Copics will be provided for you.


Happy Stamping,
Nic

Monday, September 20, 2010

Classroom News

Pics from today's class

I had a fabulous time teaching my Burnished Velvet class today. Here are some pics of all the fun.






We had beautiful colors of glitter on our cards, on our hands, and even on our cookies! ;)

Jeweled Glitter Ritz is so beautiful!


Thank you ladies for coming to class today.


Happy Stamping,
Nic