Events Coming Up

Get  Ready!

Get Set!

Go!

What?  Get Ready, Get Set, Go?  I'm just thinkin' out loud.  And I'm thinkin' that I may just explode with excitement.  Demo Day is this Saturday (tomorrow).  You know how much fun that is....  and I am excited for it to get here.  BUT, what I'm really getting excited about is still a secret. Let me just say that there will be a very special event on the calender this summer.

It's very artsy and you won't want to miss it..... I'm still working out the details, but it's definately on the calendar for July 13-15. OOOH  I am soooo excited! 

BLOG  POST  GIVEAWAY

Since I can't tell you what the Artsy Weekend is or Who will be a part it just yet, I will entertain guesses....  Leave a guess who you think will treat us to this Artsy Weekend in the comment section by midnight Thursday, May 24th and you could be the happy recipient of a $10 gift certificate.  Recipient will be chosen by the Random Integer Generator, SO you don't have to be correct to win.  You may guess as many times as you wish, but only your first guess will be used as your "random integer"
 AND the first person to guess correctly will also receive a $10 gift certificate.  I will leave a little hint on the Facebook page every day next week.  Artist will be revealed and winners announced on Facebook (and here, of course) on Friday, May 25th.... Good Luck and Happy guessin'!

That's it for now.....  Until next post..... Happy Creatin'!

APRIL  2012

CLASS  SCHEDULE

Finally things have settled down just a bit so I can get this schedule posted.  I think you'll find there is something for everyone in this schedule.  Lisa does a great job and classes are relaxed as well as informative.  Take a look at what's being offered in April. 

Dylusional Tags - $25

Tuesday, April 3 - 6 pm

Friday, April 6 - 10:30 am

Learn Dyan Reaveley's fab techniques using her Dylusions stamps and a variety of supplies.

On-Going Calendar - $20

Tuesday, April 11 - 6 pm

In this class you will create the calendar pages for March and April 2013.

"Sing"  Canvas - $30

Thursday, April 13 - 6 pm

Friday, April 13 - 10:30 am

Create this sweet 8x10 canvas using stamps, papers, Tim Holtz tissue tapes & the original Tim Holtz birdcage die.

"Don't Chunk It - Junque It" - $25

Sunday April 15 - 2 pm

Create this fun art journal using your junk mail.  A great way to recycle while expressing your artistic talents.

Sympathy Cards - $19

Tuesday, April 17 - 6 pm

Friday, April 20 - 10:30 am

Everybody needs sympathy cards.  Create these beautiful cards which would be equally great as everyday cards when you substitute an everyday greeting.

DEMO  DAY

Saturday, April 21st

10 am to 4 pm

Demo Day is a come and go FREE event on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  Free Make-It-Take-It for everyone.  New Class Schedule for the next month.  Join us for lots of fun.

All Occasion Cards - $19

Tuesday, April 24 - 6 pm

Make these extraordinary cards using stamps from Character Constructions' Beekeepers Tea collection and Impression Obsession.

Technique Tag Book - $25

Friday, April 27 - 10:30 am

Learn 9 techniques by making these exquisite tags.  This class is being repeated for those who missed it the first time around.

Give us a call, email us or come by to sign up for any of these classes.  

That's it for now..... Until next post.....  Happy Creatin'!   



March 2012 Demo Day Fun

Demo Day

We really had fun on Demo Day last Saturday.  We visited with long time friends and got to know some very new friends as well.  

The Make-it-Take-it we made is the most adorable card using 2 new Memory Box Easter egg dies, Ultra Fine Pastel Glitter by Stampendous and a new Tonic Simplicity border punch.  Take a look.........

The border punched paper (white strip in middle of card) is made using one of the new Tonic Simplicity border punches that does double duty.  Not only does it punch a nice border, but you can cut between the designs to create tiny tags with it as well.....  Sorry, I didn't think to get a photo of that idea. 

The Easter egg dies used are the Classic Egg (solid) and the Filagree Egg.  You punch the Classic Egg out of Wonder Tape (by Ranger).  Cut the Filagree Egg out of white cardstock.  Peel the backing off one side of the Classic and place the Filagree on top.  Sprinkle with the Ultra Fine.   Now you have a beautiful glittery egg to attach to any card or tag you want.

Card is on display at the store and I'll be happy to walk you through it if you are interested.

CLASS  SCHEDULE

This week is just not cooperating.  A boatload (I know, I exagerate!) of new stuff came in the door yesterday and I am behind.  I will have the schedule complete with pictures up by sometime tomorrow.  Thanks for being patient.  If you can't wait, come on down and have a look for yourself.  The projects and cards are on display.  Lisa has really outdone herself this time.  There is a beautiful spring canvas, 2 fab card classes, a Dyan Reaveley "Dylusions" tag class and a junk mail art journal class.  April is going to be so artistic so get ready to have some creative time here at My Heart's Fancy.....

MAGAZINES

In the boxes of new stuff we got yesterday was a box of magazines from Stampington.....  Stamper's Sampler, Art Journaling and Somerset Life.  All three magazines are full of wonderful ideas and projects.  In fact, there is a 4 page spread in the Stamper's Sampler of cards and tags made using the Dina Wakely stamps we have in stock.

That's it for now..... Until next post..... Happy Creatin'! 

dylusions

dylusions  update

I've been watching and waiting for more from Dyan Reaveley ever since I discovered her incredibly fun video from CHA last summer.  I started stocking the stamps as soon as I could find them but was disappointed that we couldn't get some of what I could see she was using in her shop, Art From The Heart located in England.  Not too long ago Dyan became a Ranger Signaure Designer and BAM!  new dylusions products available here in the U.S.  I am so excited to be able to offer her newest product releases for the American market.  Take a look -

When first I saw Dyan demonstrating her background techniques in her art journals she was using Ranger's color washes.  When I started following her blog I noticed she was using much more vibrantly delicious colors...... Now they are here!  Colors so bright they almost glow.  

  Her stamp designs are really fun and wacky.  I love how quickly you can work using just about any strong vibrant ink.  And you can use the wonderful dylusions ink sprays to paint the open designs as well.  Simply fill up Tim Holtz's water brushes and go to town!

You just gotta love these stencils.  They have 2 designs for the price of one.  You get a really cool background design and then there is a fab corner border included on the edge.  The sizes may seem a bit odd, but they fit most art journals and can be used with a plethora of products.... ink sprays, pastels, paints, ink pads..... 

If you haven't seen Lady Dy at work, check out these two videos....

1st one up is Dyan using all Ranger products closeup. 

 

Next one up is Dyan using her own products and although it's not done so close up, it's a good instructional video.  This video is  Dy teaching to store owners in a more relaxed mode.

Hope you've enjoyed this post....

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That's it for now.... Until next post.... Happy Stampin'!