Words front and center

We just received a huge shipment of Verses Rubber Stamps.  We love their sentiments, but also the beautiful way the words are presented - in layout and font.  You can make quick cards that look elegant and lovely!

This is Thursday's FREE make-and-take card.  I love how Marilynn used the Dreamweaver fern die in an unusual color as more of a corner ornament instead of a traditional leafy way.  Versatility is awesome!

Stop in Thursday between 10 - 8 to make one for yourself!

Saturday Demo Series

We are CLOSED today (Thursday, March 5) because Mother Nature is showing off (hopefully for the last time this spring)!  We will reschedule the make-and-take that was supposed to happen today for two weeks from now.  Because it will be sunny and springy by then - I MEAN IT!  (We will have other things going on between now and then - I didn't mean to imply we were shutting down for two weeks.  Mercy!)

Anyway, let's talk about Saturday!  Join us from 1:30 - 3:00 this Saturday, March 7 for a FREE demo featuring Translucent Embossing Paste!  Marilynn will be showing you all kinds of cool things you can use with this paste to create stunning effects:  Mica Powders, Glitter, Gelatos, Pan Pastels - the possibilities are endless.  Bring your camera and your notebook and prepare to be WOWed! 

Cosmic Shimmer - Out of this World!

 I just got my hands on the new Cosmic Shimmer Texture Sparkle Paste from Ecstasy Crafts and WOW!  It dries to the consistency and shimmer of glitter glue, but it's thinner and super easy to spread over a metal or plastic stencil with a palette knife! 

It comes in a variety of luscious colors, and the Frosty Dawn takes on the color of whatever paper it's applied to.  That's right - I used the same color on the snowflake and the Christmas tree, but it looks quite different, especially in person. 

Join me this Tuesday between 12 & 2 and take a minute to give it a try.  I think you'll be as enamored as I am - so beware!

March Snow Brings April Showers?

 

I know, I know.  It's not as catchy as April Showers bring May Flowers - but I certainly hope it's true!  It's simply too late in the year to be putting up with any more snow!  For this Thursday's FREE make-and-take, we are using brass stencils to create this card, which can be used for virtually any occasion!  Instead of using a lightbox and dry embossing, we're actually using the stencil as a mask and sponging in color with Memento ink pads!  So easy and quick - love it!  Stop in between 10 - 8 and make one for yourself!

While you're in the shop, be sure to check out the class samples for Stacy's upcoming workshops!  Stacy Rich, owner of Stacy Stamps, is sort of sneaking into town on Friday, April 5, and we've begged her to do a couple of classes while she's here.  She has so many fun techniques - things that make you smack your head and wonder, "Why didn't I think of that?"  So, bring your basic kit and a notepad to take notes, and join us for either her Lighthouse Mini Book or her cards for All Occasions workshop (or both)!  Fun!!!

All About Embossing Paste!

Tis the season - where people are away!  So our Demo with Dee will actually be without Dee.  Marilynn is going to be our guest demo artist, and we are excited!!!  She's revisiting her incredible Embossing Paste demo - and if you haven't seen this, you should make a point to stop in between 12 & 2 on Tuesday.  It's incredible what you can do with brass stencils and a palette knife!!!!  Bring your camera and a notebook and prepare to be inspired! 

New Way of Thinking!

Recently, we've shown you lots of ways to use your brass stencils.  We've shown you how to use your Cuttlebug to emboss with them, we've shown you pastes and we've shown you sprays.  And here is yet another way to not only use your stencils, but also make use of all those little scraps of paper you've been saving!  How awesome is that???

Join us this Thursday between 10 & 8 for our FREE card make-and-take project.  This time, we'll be doing some paper piecing, using a design from a brass stencil.  We'll add some texture with an embossing folder, and a sentiment from Northwoods. 

Don't forget, we will be CLOSED next Thursday, November 22, as we celebrate Thanksgiving.  We'll be back the following Thursday with another fabulous FREE make-and-take (here's a teaser....it's a Christmas card featuring Impression Obsession stamps - wahoo!)

Embossing Made Easy!

Do you love the look you can achieve with brass stencils, but often don't have the time for embossing by hand? If so, then you're in luck! Join Jenn this Tuesday between 12 & 2 to learn fantastic tricks and tips for using your brass stencils with your Cuttlebug (or other die-cutting machine). In this example, Jenn actually used the "debossed" side to achieve depth, then added Pebbles Chalks to create the appearance of mist and Stickles for stars. Fast and fabulous!

Stopping by Woods...

Jenn has outdone herself on tomorrow's demo. She will be sharing tips and techniques for working with embossing paste. You can do so much more than just "embossing" with the paste - add glitter, gold leaf, mix colors in the paste and so much more! Learn lots of new ways to use your brass stencils. The FREE demo is from 12-2. If you can't join us, consider taking Marilynn's comprehensive class on Embossing Paste Techiques on Thursday, April 8.

Embossing Elegance

Jean has packed multiple techniques for working with brass stencils into this 2 hour session! She's used chalks, embossing paste, glitter and more. If you've found you don't have the patience for the more traditional embossing, you may find some of these other techniques more to your liking - so don't toss those stencils out! Stop in between 12-2 on Tuesday and find out more!