Let it Snow!

Stampendous just released these mini tins, and they are adorable! I thought they would be fun for treats and small treasures for Christmas, but Dee and Marilynn are clearly more creative than I am! The came up with this "snowglobe" concept featuring punches, Polar White Flower Soft and Just Rite stamps on top. Join us for our Holiday Open House on December 5 and make one for yourself. You must reserve a space for this make-and-take, and the spaces are limited - so don't delay.

We also announced in our most recent email alert that Joe & Kathy of Seaside Stampin' Ink will be here from 10-4 on Dec. 5 demoing dozens of things to do with a Spritz Bottle (well, really the contents inside the Spritz Bottle, but you knew that). They'll also be bringing their entire trade show booth for your shopping pleasure. I know you don't want to miss that! Make plans to join us and ring in the holidays in style!

Planning Ahead

The number of cards you need to make for Christmas should help determine the complexity of the card. This card, featuring stamps and printed paper from A Muse Art Stamps, is pretty, yet simple enough to mass produce! Join us any time Thursday, November 12 to make one for yourself, and you'll see how quick and easy it is.

Oh so Fancy!

In our Learn at Lunch demo tomorrow, we'll be playing with the latest punches from Europe called Fancy Punches. One side of the punch has a decorative look to it, and the other side has a "tail" that fits into a slot for perfect placement every time. Add gems or coordinating stickers to jazz it up, or leave them plain for a starburst effect. In addition, Angela will be showing you the latest bookbinding tool called Unibind. Create professional looking cookbooks, memory books and more - and it really couldn't be easier! Join us for the Learn at Lunch - Tuesday from 12-2!

Christmas Collage

Did you ever have some "design" stamps that you loved but were not sure how to use? This week we are loving them in layers! Take several design stamps (these are from Savvy and Hero Arts) and layer them together to create a holiday card with lots of pop. I love the simplicity of the monochromatic color scheme. Pretty!

It's getting to be that time- if you haven't started your cards for the holidays, hopefully this will be an inspiration. Stop in and make one for yourself anytime on Thursday between 10 and 9.

Same stamps, new idea!

Rubber Stamp Tapestry is a really unique stamp company! They create sets of peg stamps that can be used to make fabulous borders and frames. Because they are pegs with long handles, they are wonderfully simple to use. I got several sets for my aunt who struggled with severe arthritis, and she was able to use them. They are also very forgiving, because if you mess up an image, you can just stamp something right over the top of it and no one will ever know! Jenn took this idea to the next level by creating a decorative paper with the stamps and then cutting out a shape using her Nestabilities. What a fabulous idea! Come see all the different ways to use these versatile stamps this Tuesday from 12-2. As always, the demos are free and you don't need to register.

Get Well Soon!

We had no idea when we ordered these stamps from DRS the first time (I think it was back in June) that the Swine Flu was on its way! Since then, we have reordered them at least 4 times. This brightly colored card is the perfect pick-me-up for someone feeling miserable. Hopefully that someone isn't you!

Happy Fall, Ya'll!

In the car yesterday, my son asked "What happened to fall?" I had to agree. With the mild temperatures and all this rain, it felt a little bit like our spring. To remind you of crisp fall days full of color, Marilynn created this all-occasion card for our free make-and-take tomorrow featuring Memory Box stamps. And, by tomorrow, the rain should be gone so come on over!