Wednesday Free Make and Take

Wednesday's free card uses one of the Hero Arts city stamps, a MFT poodle, Copic markers for texture effects and shading, and some sequins to add some bling.  Join us anytime between 10am-8:30pm to make your free card. 

Painting with Pens

Dyan Reaveley released two paint pens quite some time ago - white and black.  These fine tip pens are fabulous for journaling and doodling.  She has just released a 6-pack of colors, and Angela can't get enough!  The coverage of acrylic paint with the detail of a fine point pen - awesome!!!

Join Angela between 12 & 2 on Tuesday and try them for yourself.  She will teach you how to store them, prime them, and "unskin" them.  Intrigued???  See you there!

New Arrivals and the Start of March MISTI Madness

Hi everyone.  We have new supplies and events to share with you. First, our restock of Copic markers arrived.  Yeah!  Look for Laura to schedule her Copic classes.

Next, there is a new release from Pretty Pink Posh.  We absolutely love their stamps, dies, and sequins:

 

 

 

Now, how about a free lesson on using the MISTI?  How about 4 of them this month?

Each Saturday in March will feature a free demo using the MISTI stamp positioner.  There will be four weeks with four different topics. This Saturday, Laura will show you how to use the MISTI to line up your stamps with coordinating dies. Stop in anytime Saturday for a free tutorial.

Wednesday Free Make and Take & Saturday's Technique Class

 

Our Wednesday free make and take card uses an embossing folder from Kaiser Craft, dies from Neat and Tangled and Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils.  Join us anytime Wed, March 1st from 10am-8:30pm to make yours! What a fun, happy card that can be used for so many occasions.  Also, there is a great tequnique class being offered this weekend that involves a ton of techniques at a very affordable price:

Saturday's "Techniques for Ten" class is something you won't want to miss!  For only $10,  You get to spend two hours playing with Colorbursts, Gelatos, Chalkboard Paint, Iridescent Creative Medium, Gelly Plates, Stencils and more!  You will learn at least 7 different techniques and go home with some fabulous backgrounds to incorporate into your projects.  It is a great chance to try out many of the products you have seen in the store and wondered about. Class is from 10am-12pm and you must pre-register.  Check out the website for more information and a complete supply list.

Which White?

Have you ever wondered which white inkpad is the best?  Or maybe, the better question is, what look are you trying to achieve?  There's a "white" for that!

Join Angela this Tuesday between 12 & 2 to demystify the white conundrum, and learn about the Delicata inkpad, too!  This highly metallic pad is a wonderful addition to your collection - and you'll see why once you play with it.

The Learn at Lunch demo is always FREE and no reservation is required.  See you there!

Wednesday Free Make and Take

We absolutely adore  @theprojectbin and are so pleased to be using their stamps with coordinating dies for tomorrow's free Make and Take card.  Their "Kinda Pawsome" set comes with two dog stamps, two dies, and seven sentiments.  It is an amazing deal and sure to appeal to all the dog lovers out there! 🐶 Join us Wednesday, February 22nd anytime between 10am-8:30pm to make your free card. 

I.O. Beautiful Backgrounds

Impression Obsession released a bunch of new Cover-a-Card backgrounds at the recent trade show.  We get lots of questions about ways to use them - so stop in Tuesday between 12 & 2 and try a couple of different ways (although, there are literally dozens of options).  Angela will be showing you techniques with Color Burst watercolor powders and Pan Pastels.  You'll get to try a background with both - and you can take your backgrounds home and create cards on your own!  See you there!

New Distress Oxide Pads

We have been getting a lot of questions about the new Distress Oxide pads.  What are they?  How are they different from regular Distress pads?  Jennifer McGuire made an amazing video introducing you to the pads.  It is a really long video, but it provides a ton of information:



You can also watch the video directly on YouTube here- https://youtu.be/mhMUJA6V3Zk

We have all of the Distress Oxide pads in stock as well as the reinkers.  We always recommend getting the reinkers for the Distress line of products because you often use them for backgrounds and will go through the ink faster than you might other ink pads.

Want to try the Oxide pads in person to see if you like them?  Want someone to help you with the process of using them?  Laura has two upcoming Distress Oxide classes.  The Sunday class is full, but the Monday, February 27 class still has spaces available- http://ahappystamper.com/classes/distressoxide2.htm

New Ranger

The new Ranger products have arrived!  There are Distress Crayons, Distress Oxide Pads, new colors of Stickles/Liquid Pearls/Enamel Accents, journals, paints, stamps, and more. We worked hard at putting the Ranger wall together tonight. Of all the ink pad brands, we always recommend getting the reinkers for the Distress line. They are often used for backgrounds or direct to paper, so you tend to run through the ink faster than other pads.

Wednesday Free Make and Take

Free Make and Take for Wed, Feb 15 involves using the soft Copic colors to add hints of color for an icy Winter look.  Practice adding shadows in the correct locations and to add dimension such as kneecaps.  Join us anytime between 10am-8:30pm to make yours!