Ink Pads you CAN Resist (but you shouldn't :-))

Angela is BACK!  Join her on Tuesday between 12 & 2 and learn how to create a resist with Archival Inks.  You'll also use them for layering images to create interest and depth.  We will be working with Glossy Paper and also Distress Inks - so much to learn!  The Learn at Lunch demos are always free, and you will enjoy the little break in your day! 

New MFT

So many wonderful new products from My Favorite Things.  There is a kindness theme that seems appropriate for the season as well as get well soon wishes and winter images.  If you are looking to make a coloring book background as a holiday gift, they have that too!

Just Because....

You are lucky if you have a friend or a sister or a mom that would appreciate this card!  The My Favorite Things stamp set have a variety of phrases to finish the word "because" - but this was my favorite.  Just because :-)

Join us this Wednesday, October 12 between 10 & 8:30 to make one of these for that certain someone.  It's free - and how could you possibly resist?

New WPlus9 and MFT

Have you checked out the latest releases from WPlus9 and My Favorite Things yet?  So cute! We are in love with all of these goodies.  Stop by the store to get yours!

WPlus9 has new critter stamps and dies.  So much fun for coloring!

How about new goodies from My Favorite things?  We especially like that their "ghoulish" items and monsters were used for cards/projects other than Halloween.  Practical!

MFT Blueprints

I wanted to talk about the Blueprints die sets from My Favorite Things because we are expecting our new release shipment either today or tomorrow. 

Card design is something that a lot of people struggle with.  The nice thing about the Blueprints is that they give you an interesting assortment of dies as well as 4 layout ideas for using the dies.  Here is a link to their Blueprint sketch ideas page:
http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/mft-printable-resources-blueprints-sketches/

Every new release, we order the latest Blueprint die set.  However, we are able to order any Blueprint set that you want.  Email angelashappystamper@gmail.com if you would like us to get one of the past Blueprints for you.

Here is a video of the latest Blueprint release.  It shows you the various dies included in the set and then shows you how they created four different cards using the same set:



If you would like to watch the video directly on YouTube, you can see it here:
https://youtu.be/87Ag9s7CUYA

Welcoming a New Instructor!

We are very excited to welcome Deborah Anton to our Happy Stamper instructor family!  Deborah is Copic Certified, and is a designer for two wonderful stamp companies:  Your Next Stamp and The Cat's Pajamas.  She also has a real fondness for My Favorite Things!

Join her for her inaugural workshop, featuring cards "to die for"!  The workshop is Tuesday, May 31, and there is both a day and an evening option.  Hope to see you there!

Getting Sentimental!

We love the "Funny Bones" sentiments - and they really are intended to be the focal point of the card!  Join us for our FREE make-and-take on Wednesday - any time between 10 & 8:30 and make one of these for yourself.  You'll learn how to add just enough color and interest (and sparkle, of course) to really make the phrase POP! This card is perfect for graduations, birthdays or simply celebrating a friend!  See you Wednesday!

Coloring Meditation!

Join Angela tomorrow (Tuesday) between 12 & 2 for a little coloring meditation.  We've been telling you for years how good this hobby is for your mental health and well-being.  Turns out - we were right :-)

Come play with the KaiserCraft gel pen collection.  This set comes with 12 pastels and 12 Glitter pens - and they dry quickly!  They have fine tips, so they are best in small spaces.  Come and color - you'll leave relaxed!

In the Mood for Shopping!

Need a wonderful, all-occasion card?  Stop in this Wednesday between 10 & 8 and create this "stinkin' cute" card to encourage someone!!!

The image is highlighted by the popular embossed dot cardstock from Bazzill and embellished with an adorable die from the Paper Smooches set.

Quick, easy and cute!  The trifecta!  See you there!

Simplify Stencil Art!

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Want to create colorful dimension with your stencils, but find working with paste frustrating?  Sometimes it's hard to control the amount of paste you're working with, and it ends up sliding under the stencil.  Angela has the solution :-)  Stop in Tuesday between 12 & 2 for a new technique - we'll work with Gelatos to create the color, and the Faber-Castell Glaze to achieve the dimension.  You'll be surprised how easy it is to control!

Bonjour!

I must admit, I took Spanish in high school.  So, this is how I picture French words - not gonna lie! 

Join us this Wednesday for our FREE card make-and-take featuring these adorable stamps from Avery Elle.  We'll highlight the image with Wonky Stitched Circle dies from My Favorite Things - how can you not love something with "Wonky" in the title???

Get out of the house!  Coloring will make your day, and sending this precious card to someone else will spread the sweetness!

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I'm in stitches!

Join Angela this Tuesday between 12 & 2 to learn the in's and out's of working with a brand new series of dies from My Favorite Things called "Inside/Outside" dies.

These dies make it easy to create layers or frames - or both - at the same time!!!  Sounds like a keeper, doesn't it?!?!

Plus, we love the added little detail of the stitches!

The demos are always FREE and no reservation is required.  See you there!

Transparent 3D Stamping Paint

I "LOVE" the 3D stamping paint.  But I very rarely use the highly glittery colored paints for actual stamping.  I usually use it to cover chipboard pieces or spread it over stencils.  One of the things I love about it is how quickly it dries and yet remains dimensional.

When Jen Starr was here, she introduced us to the TRANSPARENT 3D Stamping Paint, which she LOVES to use for photo transfer.  But, it is also very, very easy to stamp with, and creates a wonderful raised, glossy resist!  No palette knife required.

Join Angela between 12-2 this Tuesday and give it a try!  We'll create a resist with the stamp paint, and then do a lovely Color Burst wash over the top of it.  Fun!

Oh Happy Day!

Have you ever wondered what to do with some of the fabulous frame dies we have in the store?  Have you ever even thought about combining dies to make a scene?  Honestly, I was stumped until I saw what the Happy Stamper elves did with this combination of Impression Obsession and My Favorite Things dies and stamps.  Brilliant!

Stop in Wednesday anytime between 10 & 8 to make one of these beauties!  And learn to think outside the box a little while you're at it.  It's like exercise for your brain!  Love it!

As always, the Make-and-Take is FREE - one per family, please.  No reservations are required.

Sweet!

Join Angela any time between 12 & 2 on Tuesday and learn more about working with Gelatos.  They are one of the most versatile coloring media on the market today.  They are entirely water-soluble, but once they are dry, they are permanent.  This means they apply easily and can be layered without smearing or smudging the work done before.  You are going to love these!  Stop in tomorrow and try them for yourself.  You don't need a reservation, and the demo is completely free!

Ahhhh Fall!

Join us Wednesday anytime between 10 & 8 for our FREE card make-and-take.  This stunning card features the new falling leaves embossing folder from Echo Park.  We also used Distress Inks and the My Favorite Things background stamp to create the background.  (Special Note - join us for our FREE anniversary Open House on Saturday, October 3 for tons of other ideas for stamping with the My Favorite Things background stamps.  Deb will be demoing them from 2:30 - 4).

The little accent tag is created with the Taylored Expressions Mini Tag Die set and some Lawn Fawn twine. 

Super, duper cute!  Please join us!