Mama Elephant

The latest arrival from Mama Elephant is a mix of new and older favorites.

Here is some of the new:

There are new agenda sets for boys and girls

This new grid die really helps you highlight cute images on your card:

We also have the very popular cat group set back in stock:

A computer set and messages is a practical one to own:

The balloon words sell out every time we get them back in stock.  Don't worry!  The stamps and dies have both returned.

Oxide Pad Update

 

Just got a call from our distributor.  Our new Oxide pads and reinkers have shipped.  We are expecting them tomorrow or Friday.  We know how anxious people are to get their hands on them, so we will let you know the second they arrive.  After all, who doesn't need new goodies for the holiday weekend?

Art Impressions Video Tutorials

We received raved reviews about Kendra's Art Impression class last Friday.  The students had nothing but positive things to say about our guest artist as well as the Art Impressions products and techniques.

A lot of you couldn't make the class because of the scrapbook convention but were still curious about the techniques.  If you weren't here for the hands on approach, Art Impressions has amazing videos on how to use the stamps to create elegant watercolored cards.  Of course, we have all of the stamp sets featured in the videos.  We also have the Marvy markers used in the videos.  They are sold as individual markers.

Watering Can Tutorial:
Hint...the technique part starts at the 2:39 mark.

You can also watch the video directly here- https://youtu.be/cMyJU6bd_tU


Wooden Gate Tutorial:

You can also watch the video directly here- https://youtu.be/FdlKH2qzBac

New Release:
This video isn't a tutorial video, but it does show you the new stamp sets from the 2017 stamp release and provides ideas/samples for how to use them.



You can also watch the video directly on YouTube here-   https://youtu.be/88hCkwQajes

Wednesday Free Make and Take

Can you believe that the 4th of July is next week?  This stamp by @heroarts has been a great seller for us because of the area in which we live.  Stop by anytime on Wed, June 28th from 10am-8:30pm to make yours. You can use for the 4th, give it to someone in the service or send a general greeting from our area.  You will get to play with embossing powder and lots of extra bling.  See you then! 

Tuesday Learn at Lunch

 

For tomorrow's free Learn at Lunch, Kathy will show you how to use the @altenewllc Cube Builder Stencil. The effects you can get are simply amazing.  Stop by anytime Tuesday, June 27th between 12-2pm to learn more.  See you then! 

New Distress Oxides Coming!

The 12 new colors of Distress Oxide inks are coming to the store.  Let us know if there are any colors you want us to hold for you and if you want the reinker as well. #ahappystamper #distressoxide #newrelease

 

Summer Beach Class Sunday

If you want to have a fun summer play date this weekend, why not take Laura's 10 in 10 Beach class on Sunday from 2-4:30pm.  You will make ten quick and easy beach cards that can be used for birthdays, thinking of you, etc.  Students will also get to play with Copic markers, Distress Inks, colored pencils, PanPastels, brayers, the MISTI stamp positioner, and the latest stamps and dies from Memory Box and Impression Obsession.   Here are the 10 cards you will be making:

Although the cards in this class are easy to make, the class is designed for those who are comfortable woking at a fast pace.  Sign up on our website or call the store to register.  See you then!

Guest Artist this Friday!

 

 

We are super excited to have a guest artist from @artimpressions here this Friday, June 23rd to teach a watercolor class from 3-5pm.  There will even be a trunk show with lots of Art Impression goodness.  Art Impressions wanted to support a local stamp store during the convention, and we feel so grateful to be able to host this unique and special learning opportunity.  You can sign up for the class by calling the store and paying over the phone or by paying through Pay Pal on our website.  See you then!

Wednesday Free Make and Take

 

Join us anytime on Wednesday, June 21st from 10am-8:30 pm for our free Make and Take card.  This time you will get to use Copic markers, practice masking and learn to create a softly colored sky with clouds. The stamps are made by @pennyblackinc and are so much fun for cardmaking! 

Tuesday Learn at Lunch

Join Dee for a fabulous free learn at lunch demo on Tuesday, June 20th anytime from 12-2 pm to learn all about the new Impression Obsession inks as well as the Halftone stamps from AltENew.  It will be lots of fun!

So Much New!

Need something new to play with this weekend?  We have new goodies we think you will love. First, the Copic markers are restocked:

Second, there is a new Laurel Burch board with all the stamps needed to recreate the cards:

How about super-sparkly rhinestones that look like Swarovski crystals?

Have you seen the stamps by Studio Katia?  It is a new company for our store.  Here are some ideas on how to use them:

Wednesday Free Make and Take

 

Free Make and Take card for Wednesday, June 14th.  Join us anytime between 10am-8:30 pm to make yours! 

New Pencils

Join Dee this Tuesday anytime between 12 & 2 to learn all about the new Chameleon Color Tone Pencils.  Dee has LONG been a fan of Prismacolor Pencils (not only a fan, but a guru!), so she wasn't certain she would like these nearly as well.  But guess what?!?!  She loves them.  Come let her show you why!  Demos are FREE and no registration is required - so get out of the heat and join us!

New My Favorite Things

The arrival of new My Favorite Things is always something to celebrat.  Be sure to stop by and check out the latest release.  They have interactive maze cards (we have the needed maze frames as well as the tiny balls for the mazes:

How about cute safari animals?

There is a new great background pattern stamp:

I am obsessed with the new drop stamps and dies.  The possibilities for using them seem endless: