July Stamp Class Schedule

ATC SWAP

If you were unable to make it by Saturday for Demo Day,

do come by any time this week to pick up a pack of blank ATC's. If you need us to mail a pack, let us know, but you can use any cardstock of your choice or alter a playing card. If you've never made an ATC and need some help, we a book on ATC's by Tweety Jill coming in later this week. Make 10, any theme, and bring or mail them to us by Demo Day, July 19 (ONE WEEK LATER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED). You'll receive 10 ATC's from different people in return. We'll photo all the ATC's and post them on a web album so you can see every one of them!

JULY CLASS SCHEDULE

My Favorite Things: Tues, July 1 - This is a requested repeat from May for those who were unable to take it. It features stamps from the My Favorite Things stamp company. There is still room, so don't hesitate to call if you think you can attend.

ATC Accordian Pocket Holder: Tues, July 8 - Come make this really cool ATC holder for the ATC's you're going to receive from the swap!

Bold and Bright: July 15, 17 & 18 - These cards use a great new collection of scalloped circle cards and layers from PaperCut. We will be using new stamps from Hero Arts and Impression Obsession.

DEMO DAY: July 19 Always a Free Make-It-Take-It. Deadline for ATC swap entries. Come and Go from 10:30 til 4:00

Summer Fun: July 22 & 24 - Wonderful "summer" themed cards using Impression Obsession stamps and scalloped circle cards and layers.

"Beauty" Wall Hanging: Sunday July 27 - A unique wall hanging using 4x4 canvas, 2x2 Memory Frame, silk flower. You'll learn how to color the canvas and flower using Color Washes, Radiant Rains and Paint Dabbers.

Artsy Fartsy Cards: July 29, 31 & Aug 1 - Using stamps from Paper Bag Studio, Inkadinkado, Memory Box and B Line Design, you'll create some really unique and artistic cards. Your friends will think you've been to art school when you send them one of these!

Tuesday and Thursday classes begin promptly at 6 pm. Friday morning classes begin at 10:30 am. You must prepay for your class to hold your space. Occasionally there are places available at the last minute, so don't hesitate to call. And if you have any questions, call us at 405-751-2690.

INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY

SCHEDULE

We will be closing at 4pm on Thursday, July 3 and will remain closed through July 7th. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 8 for business as usual

Until Next Post......Happy Stampin!

MAGAZINES

NEW MAGAZINES ARRIVE IN TIME FOR DEMO DAY!

Yesterday we received another great batch of magazines. You'll want to check these out on your next visit.

Inspirations
Articles include "Stylish Storage" all about turning jars into delightful storage containers, "The Ink Blot Experiment" showing stamps used with ink blots to make delightful playing card ATC's, and the complete Stampington & Co. rubber stamp catalog. Now an annual publication, it is $9.99

Somerset Studio
Articles of interest include "Brian Dettmer", a look at an amazing altered book artist,"With One Stamp: Provence" shows you Christine Adolph's "Elegant Poppies" 8 different ways. July/August issue is $7.99 and includes 4 pages of free paper and clip art.


Somerset Life
Difficult to describe, this magazine is filled with beautiful snippets of ways others have turned bits of everyday life into pieces of art. Articles include "Happiest of Birthday Boxes", Charming Baby Shoe "Pincushions", and "Whimsical Wands". Summer 2008 issue is $14.99


HandCrafted
Included here are 58 articles covering handcrafted items from scrapbooking, wearable art, stamping & papercrafts and gifts & home decor. You won't be bored with this publication at $14.99



Demo Day is tomorrow. Remember to pick up your ATC pack. We also have a free gift when you make a $25 or larger rubber stamp purchase.

Until next post......Happy Stampin'

DEMO DAY

Demo Day is Saturday.

Be sure to make plans to attend Demo Day on Saturday. We're making a really cute card with Hero Arts new alphabet series. We'll have swap packets for you to pick up and you will receive a free gift when you purchase $25 or more in rubber stamp merchandise.

ATC Swap
We had so much fun with the Valentine Tag Swap we decided to organize another swap. We'll be handing out a packet with 10 ATC cards which you can use on Demo Day. You create 10 ATC's (all the same or all different) to swap. You are not required to use our ATC cards. You can use any cardstock you wish.....the only requirement is that they be 2-1/2" x 3-1/2". In return, you'll receive 10 ATC's (1 each from 10 other people). The theme is open.....but a few suggestions are "Hot Time in the Summer Time", " My Favorite Day", "A Day in the Life of", "All About Me" or "My Vacation - Real or Imagined". Deadline for submissions is Saturday, July 12th. We'll mix 'em up and your packet will be ready to pick up on July 19th which is Demo Day in July. We'll photograph them and put up a Web Album so you can see all of them. If you're not local and wish to participate, feel free to mail your set of 10 ATC's to My Heart's Fancy, 12314 N May, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Be sure to mail them in time for us to receive them by Tues, July 15. We'll add your submissions to the group and mail your set to you (be sure to include a self-addressed mailing label). If you have any questions, please call us at 405-751-2690.

The Latest News

More on Last Weeks News

As you know, last week Lisa took off for Padre Island and I scrambled to keep up with her work and mine. What a challenge. I'll be soooo glad when I see her Thursday.

I mentioned a couple of things last Thursday and today I've got photos.

Tim Holtz Goodies....Yes, the last bit of Tim Holtz treasures finally arrived after being on back order forever and a day. We also got the earlier items restocked so the Tim Holtz display is full and waiting for you. Pictured are the newer items to hit the shelves. Of course you know he's got great ideas over on his blog site so be sure you get on over there if you want some inspiration for these neato keeno goodies.

Inkadinkado.....the Buy 2 Get 1 Free package arrived and the stamps are quite cute (as I mentioned previously) Here is a picture of the whole kit-n-kiboodle along with the how-to flyer. I'm as excited about this collection as I was about the last one. We shoulda ordered 2 sets, but we'll get right on that reorder as soon as Lisa gets back. In the mean time, be sure to check it out on Demo Day.

Oh....speaking of Demo Day.......Remember it's this Saturday. You come and go from 10:30 to 4 and we always have a FREE Make-it-Take-it for you. Lisa's full July schedule should be available and we'll hand out the new Hero Arts Summer Supplement.

Until next post......Happy Stampin'!

New Stamps and Such

Just a Quick Note to Let You Know........

With Lisa on vacation, I have little time to photo so you're just going to have to trust me here.....the NEW HERO ARTS arrived yesterday and is on the shelf. You're going to love these new extra large background stamps and the 12" clear border stamps (Well, they're not really 12 inches long, but they are to be used on 12" paper). We got the 12" (no, they're not 12 inches either) acrylic blocks for them too. Our new Summer 2008 supplements have been delayed, but I do think we'll have them by Demo Day.

Speaking of Demo Day.........REMEMBER it's being held Saturday the 28th this month.

Also Inkadinkado's Buy 2 Get 1 stamps are here. They should be on the shelf by tomorrow. It's a nice collection that will coordinate with the "Fancy That" collection from their Summer 2008 supplement of correspondence stamps. The "Fancy That" collection has been very popular.

Check back Friday and hopefully there will be pictures of the new stamps. Better yet, just come on by and see for yourself.

Until next post.......Happy Stampin'!

Quick & Easy Card

Really, it's quick AND easy!

You may have seen this card on the sample holder. It uses just a few supplies and really takes only a few moments to make.

Supplies:

• Memory Box folded cards or cardstock in Robin's Egg
• Stamps: G6968 Solid Cherry Blossom Branch & E6993 Large Solid Bird - both Alesa Baker for Impression Obsession
• Versa Magic Ink Pads in Turquoise Gem and Jumbo Java
• Frosted Crystal Embossing Powder - Embossing Atiquities by Ranger
• Art Flowers from Hero Arts in Pastels
• 5mm Pearls from Hero Arts
• "Laugh Often Love Much Live Long" twill tape by Creative Impressions
• Inksentials Pop It! pop shapes (circles or squares - your choice)
• Adhesive of your choice (glue, glue dots...etc)

Directions:



Ink and stamp Cherry Blossom stamp with Turquoise Gem and stamp randomly around the edge of folded card.



Ink and stamp Solid Bird with Jumbo Java on white cardstock. Sprinkle with Frosted Crystals embossing powder and heat until set. Cut out.



Choose a small flower from Art Flowers and apply to bird with glue of choice over the flower on the bird. Attach pearl to center of flower. Apply 2 pop dots or squares to back of bird and attach to center of card. Cut piece of twill tape the width of card making sure one of the word phrases is centered. Glue to card just below the bird.


TaDa!!!!! Now, wasn't that quick AND easy?

BLOG SPECIAL: Color copy with directions free when you purchase both stamps - 10% off when you buy all supplies needed to make this card (color copy included). Offer good through Saturday, June 28.

REMEMBER...DEMO DAY IS JUNE 28th

Until Next Post.....Happy Stampin'

Demo Day

Howdy!

Just wanted to let you know that Demo Day has been rescheduled this month due to Lisa's vacation. They're taking a family vacation to Padre and the rental was only available during the week of demo day soooooo....... Demo Day will be June 28 (the last Saturday of the month). You'll want to be here because we have something very special in the works just for you!

We got in a small order from Impression Obsession today and are expecting a small order from Inkadinkado later this afternoon. We have lots of things coming in next week, so be sure to check back.

We are expecting a shipment of stamps on Tuesday or Wednesday from the brand new Hero Summer Supplement. If you've been on their website lately , you know what I'm talkin' about. So until next week........Happy Stampin'!