The Week Ahead

Hasn't the weather been glorious? Welcome Spring! A friend of mine recently took this picture at Nat's Park. It makes me so happy.

If you are out and about enjoying the Spring weather, why not stop by the store this week to see what's new and to take part in some of the activities we have scheduled....

Today, Sunday April 18th:

Cheers Through the Year
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Fee: $27.00

Do you love to color and like to practice your coloring techniques? This class is for you! Join Laura in creating 5 fun martini-themed cards that you can send throughout the year. You will make a Valentine, St Patrick's Day, 4th of July, Halloween and Birthday card that you can use or give as a gift set. Each card uses a different coloring technique, and students will have the chance to practice with Copic markers, Distress Markers, Prismacolor Pencils, Watercolor Pencils, and Peerless Watercolor Paints. Each student will leave with 5 completed cards with envelopes. Students should bring: scissors, double-sided adhesive, gluestick. 

Cover-a-Card Club
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Fee: $12.00

Join Impression Obsession design team member Laura each month in exploring the endless possibilities of using your Cover a Card background stamps. Each month has a different theme, and each class can be taken individually of the others. In each session, students will have the chance to make one completed card as well as two backgrounds that incorporate the monthly theme. For the month of April, students will have the chance to practice layering backgrounds to create their own "patterned" papers. Students should bring: scissors, double-sided adhesive, gluestick.

 

Monday, April 20

Spiritual Art Journal
Date: Monday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, May 4, 11 and 18
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Fee: FREE (but you need to have taken the Spiritual Art Journal prep class

What is a spiritual art journal? It's a way to visually record thoughts and images that reflect your interaction with life on a spiritual level. This has been a surprisingly wonderful discovery for me that I have found to be very meaningful.
I've so enjoyed this process that I wanted to open it up for others to try as well. Each Monday morning, we will meet from 9-10 AM to do an hour of journaling in a guided session. There is no fee for this time - come to as many or as few as you are able. But you need to have attended the "prep workshop" in order to have the pages on which to journal. Students should bring: their journal pages and a favorite writing pen.

 

Tuesday, April 21

Learn at Lunch Demo - FREE!!!
Tuesday is demo day at Happy Stamper! Each Tuesday, stop in an learn a new technique or refresh your memory! All demos run from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, and no reservations are required, so come for a few minutes or stay all afternoon! We call it a demo because Angela will show you all kinds of tips and techniques. But you'll leave with a project, too! This week's theme-Learn all about the new Memory Box postage dies and stencils.

Beaded Stair-Step Stitch Journal
Night Class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Fee: $35.00

This hard-bound book is an adaptation of the Stair-Step Stitch which includes beading on the spine! Join Angela to create this asymmetrical binding. It makes a great journal (and lays quite flat, even with the beads)! Some previous bookbinding experience is helpful, but not required. Students should bring: bone folder, awl, scissors, ruler, pencil, cutting mat (or book cradle, if you have one), mouse pad, a glue stick and your favorite strong adhesive.

 

Wednesday, April 22

Beaded Stair-Step Stitch Journal
Day Class
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $35.00

This hard-bound book is an adaptation of the Stair-Step Stitch which includes beading on the spine! Join Angela to create this asymmetrical binding. It makes a great journal (and lays quite flat, even with the beads)! Some previous bookbinding experience is helpful, but not required. Students should bring: bone folder, awl, scissors, ruler, pencil, cutting mat (or book cradle, if you have one), mouse pad, a glue stick and your favorite strong adhesive.

 

Thursday, April 23

Free Make and Take Card
Join us at the store anytime between 10:00 am- 8:30 pm to make a free card. This week's card is a scenic design featuring Stampscapes images.

 

Saturday, April 25

Mega Mini Photo Folder #4: Farmer's Market
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $75.00

Join Donna for the next project in her brand new, year long series of making Mega Mini Photo Folders! Each month, Donna teaches a brand new style of 7"x9" mega-mini folders that open up to a reveal a hidden world of flaps, pockets, tags, and more. Every folder is a brand new configuration! These little beauties are each designed to hold dozens of 4x6 photos, all while keeping a slim profile when folded closed. The folders are a soft spine, so easy to expand to fit as many goodies as you want to stash inside. Each month will also feature a new paper collection, some with a specific theme (like cooking, vacations, holidays) and some simply with the latest gorgeous paper collection. What's in store this month is We R Memory Keepers' delightfully fun Farmers Market collection, featuring bright and cheerfully colored patterns, filled with plaids, checks, polka dots, flowers and veggies, all in fun, farmers market style. Also included in this month’s Photo Folder are all the Farmer’s Market ephemera, including embossed tags and stickers, wood die cuts, cards, tags, and more! PLEASE NOTE: each class in this series is a stand-alone class, with separate registrations for each. Jump in at any time! Class size is limited and we expect slots to go quickly, so don’t miss out on your chance to dive in to this fun and fabulous way to scrapbook! ALSO NOTE: Please email Donna at dmkauffman1@gmail.com after registering to receive any supply list updates and the class photo/instruction file.