Howdy!

Oh did we have a good time today! Today’s Make & Take featured Art Impressions’ Door Ways stamps, Flower Soft and Copic markers. You can’t go wrong! In fact, 52 people joined us today. That’s a new record! And Shellye did a fabu job of keeping folks moving through so the wait wasn’t too long. Some would stamp while some would color and others were cutting out… it was great!

Patriotic Door Way Supplies:
Door, Feb/Mar, June/July, All Occasion by Art Impressions
White A2 Note Card
Dark Denim Dot by Bo-Bunny
Red and White ColorMates Card Stock
Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
Copic Markers: B24, E35, R29, W3, Y21, YG67, Blender Pen
Flower Soft: Poppy Red and Ivory
Scissors and Matte Accents or Flower Soft Glue
Acrylic Blocks, Glue Stick and Foam Tape

How To:
Stamp Door with Tuxedo Black ink on right side of white card stock. Stamp Topiary with Rich Cocoa on left side of door. Stamp Flag Banner and Cat on white card stock scrap with Tuxedo Black. Color door with Y21 Buttercup Yellow, the frame with E35 Chamois, and the hardware with W3 Warm Grey. Lighten the door knob with the Blender Pen. Add shadows to the entry and color the cat with W3 Warm Grey. Color the topiary with YG67 Moss and the pot with B24 Sky. Color the flag banner with R29 Lipstick Red and B24 Sky. Cut out the banner and cat. Layer the Dark Denim Dot and Red card stock on white note card. Adhere stamped image. Use foam tape to mount flag banner and cat. Apply a few dots of glue to the topiary then sprinkle Flower Soft onto the glue. Tap off the excess then allow to dry. Designed by Lisa & Robbie.

Our next Make & Take Monday is July 13. Perhaps we’ll play with something from the next Catalog of the Month or perhaps something from What’s New Pussycat?. So many options! Be sure to join us!

See ya!

Howdy!

Yesterday was the day of Make & Take and we had a good time! Here’s what we did:

One of a Kind:
Grid Pattern, Fancy Friendship by Hero Arts
White A2 Note Card
Dark Denim Dot by Bo-Bunny
Light Belgium Blue and White Card Scraps
Faded Jeans Distress Ink
VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun
Giga Circle Punch by Marvy
Binding Edge Punch by EK Success
Art Flowers by Hero Arts
White Buttons
Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Ink Applicator
Acrylic Blocks, Glue Stick and Glue Dots

How To:
Stamp Grid Pattern with Faded Jeans on Light Belgium Blue scrap. Trim down with scissors, then trim to 4” wide with paper trimmer. Edge with Faded Jeans then adhere to white A2 note card. On half of Belgium Blue 3” circle, stamp “You’re One of a Kind” with VersaMark and white emboss. Edge curve of the circle with Faded Jeans and Ink Applicator. Edge 1/2×4” white card stock with Binding Edge Punch. Adhere 2×4” Dark Denim Dot to card and white edge below. Adhere half circle along white edge on left side of card. Adhere Art Flower with glue dot on right side of card. Thread paper ribbon through button and adhere to flower with a glue dot. Adhere two more buttons with glue dots.

Some new goodies have hit the shelves too.
New stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms
Altered Art magazine
Some Copic restock
New cat & dog brads
Restock on EarthArt International stamps
and Jennifer worked out consignment stamps today, too!

See ya!

Wow!

What a lot of stuff!

We’re setting up for the Stampers’ Market all day today and with almost 60 vendors, I’m sure there’s something here for everyone.

Tons of stamps in every mounting option out there.

Punches and fancy edge scissors.

Paper trimmers.

Paper. Oh boy, is there paper!

Books and magazines.

Embellishments galore.

Clip art, faux family and stickers.

All of the fabu goodies being sold at the Stampers’ Market are at a killer price. Need a big tote that’s hardly been used? We have one for only $30!

The Market opens promptly at 10am Saturday morning and goes until 7pm. The hours on Sunday are noon to 5pm.

When you come shopping, you are welcome to bring a shopping tote with you as we only have a limited number of shopping baskets. And of course we’ll put your purchases back in your tote when you check out. How green, eh?

And here’s a preview pic just to tease you. This is after over five hours of sorting with more stuff still to sort! I took this picture just before 7pm and just had to share it with you. Anyone need a stamp? I’m sure we have a few!

See you this weekend! Shop early. Shop often. And tell your friends!

Howdy!

I just had to share the latest!

First, my new PT. A 2008 Cool Cream Limited Edition 2.4T (that’s Turbo!). I just love it!

Such a sexy thing, don’t ya think? It has more chrome than my first one and still has it’s new car smell. I just love driving my new PT!

Next, one of the stamp clubs that I’m in has a card swap. The theme this month was Fish so I pushed the envelope just a bit and created this with a set from Bombshell Stamps.

She’s colored with Copic markers and I airbrushed the background with Copic, too. It’s hard to see with the scan, but the fish and mermaid have Star Dust Glitter Pen accents. The air bubbles have clear Glaze Pen on them, too. I had great fun with this one!

It’s Friday night so I’m staying up late to create fabu things. ATCs, thank you notes, class samples… oh the list is long but I’m thankful to have the space and time to play.

see ya!

Howdy!

Yes, today’s Make & Take was just for you! We used stamps from Impression Obsession and paper by The Paper Cut. Ya know, I’m liking those scalloped circles. I think I’d better order more to sell! Here’s the details on the card:

You’re the Best:
Flowers & word by Impression Obsession
Ivory Layered Card Kit by The Paper Cut
White card stock scrap
Rich Cocoa Memento ink
Cloudy Blue Adirondack Light Dye ink
Marvy Oval Super punch and corner rounder
Copic Markers: B00 Frost Blue and Y21 Buttercup Yellow
Brown & Turquoise ribbon by Creative Impressions
Acrylic Blocks, Foam Tape, Glue Stick

How To:
Round the right corners on the note card and light blue layer. Stamp Daisy Vine with Cloudy Blue on cream circle. Layer cream circle onto brown scalloped circle. Adhere to light blue layer with circles hanging off the left edge. Trim off excess and adhere to card front. Stamp Daisy Vase with Rich Cocoa on white oval and color with Copic Markers. Adhere to medium blue oval then attach to circles with foam tape. Stamp You’re the Best with Rich Cocoa on white card stock scrap. Punch out with oval punch and add 1/4” circle punch at left side. Edge oval with Cloudy Blue then lace ribbon through hole. Mount to card front with foam tape.

Remember that What’s New Pussycat? is this Wednesday from 3-7pm. The store is closed until 3pm while I rearrange and make space for all the new goodies. Valonda and Maggie will be here doing demonstrations to show off some of the new products.

And as far as me and my PT… I’m doing fine. I’m still hurting but massage therapy is on the way. And PT was totaled. A newer PT is on the way. I just love PT Cruisers and after the way mine protected me so well, it was a no brainer when it came to picking a replacement vehicle. I can’t wait to bring her home and show her off! More chrome! Woo hoo!

Howdy!

It has been a wild few days for me. I was driving to work Thursday morning and was hit by another car. Actually my
car t-boned the other car because he ran a red light. All this happened at 8am
at Commercial and Madras SE. I was told the other driver ran the light because
he had a seizure. I didn’t see him until he was in front of me. My car spun
around and stopped under some trees. Thank goodness for those trees. I’ve been
told his car rolled.

Main thing: I’m ok. I hurt. I have whiplash. But nothing is broken or bleeding.
I think this knocked some brain cells loose too because I seem to be a bit
dingier than normal too. Is that possible?

I was laying in the wet bark dust while Bret Ketsdever called 911. Who is Bret?
Some good guy who was behind me when the accident happened and stopped to help.
Thank you Bret! Another super wonderful person is Angela. I hope I’m remembering
her name right; her business card is at home. She stopped and put her coat over
me and talked to me while we waited for the ambulance. She got my purse and the
deposit out of my car and brought them to me. She even found my sunglasses in
the car so I could open my eyes in the bright sunlight. It was a small thing but
a huge comfort to me. Then she took my tote out of the car and took it with her
to work, which is by my house so I could get it from her later. Thank you
Angela. Proof that there are still fabu people in Salem!

While he called 911, I found my phone in my pocket and called Bev. I can never
stop thinking about the store. Voice mail. “Bev? Can you open ? I’ve been in a
car accident?” Next call to Christy. “I’ve been in a car accident. I’m ok.” She
was up out of her chair and on her way to the ER. She beat the ambulance to the
ER. Not that I had a light show or anything.

After x-rays and a shot of ibuprofen, I was released. I’m ok like I said, but
I’m hurting. I went down and got my belongings out of my car and took pictures.
Oh that was hard to see. PT is broken. Today I found out she’s totaled.

I ordered PT as my first new car in 2001 when PT Cruisers were a new model. I
waited a long time for my car; she was worth the wait. And for just over seven
years, she was the best car I could ever imagine. Yes, PT is part of my family.
I was raised with cars; it is all about chrome you know. So I am sad about the
loss of PT but I am thankful that she kept me safe in the crash. I will miss
her.

I want to thank all of you that have sent cards, nice thoughts and positive
energy my way. Yes, life has been stressful lately, but I want to make sure you
all know that I am thankful for you being a customer, a friend and shop watcher
when I need to run to the square room.

That thanks goes to all of you. I have the best customers in the world.

I should be back harassing you at the store again tomorrow afternoon. Oh, and
Monday is Make & Take. Yeah, by the way. After all the previous stuff. Ha ha. We
have another great design from Impression Obsession that we’re sharing with you.
It is just for you.

Now, go to your studio and make something fabu for someone you care about.

Lisa

Howdy!

I was going to title this Distressed Butterflies, but that didn’t sound right. We worked today with Distress Inks and butterfly stamps by Impression Obsession for the Make & Take. A good time was had by all! Several folks own Distress Inks but just aren’t quite sure of what to do with them. Ta da! We’re here for ya!

Butterflies Supplies:
Butterflies & word by Impression Obsession
Brushstroke Background by JudiKins
Scallop Circle Card by The Paper Cut
White Tag and Deep Lovely Lilac scrap
Dusty Concord and Mustard Seed Distress Ink
Star Dust Pens: 703 Golden Star, 724 Purple
Ink Applictor and Non-Stick Craft Sheet
Marvy Butterfly Punch
Cuttlebug and Tags Die Cut
Polka Dot Ribbon by May Arts
Acrylic Blocks, Foam Tape, Glue Stick, Glue Dots

How To:
Apply Dusty Concord with Ink Applicator on white cardstock circle all over using quick firm pressure. After base color is down, drag ink from the outside to blend more. Stamp Brushstroke Background with Dusty Concord on circle. Spritz water into your hand then flick onto circle. Wait for ten sec., then blot with a paper towel. Apply Mustard Seed to Scallop Circle card edges with Ink Applicator. Color white tag with Mustard Seed and Ink Applicator. Stamp butterflies and word with Dusty Concord. Embellish tag with circle tag die cut and ribbon. Attach to card front with foam tape. Punch butterfly out of Deep Lovely Lilac scrap; adhere to tag. Punch second butterfly out of white cardstock scrap; fold in half. Using half a glue dot, adhere to purple butterfly. Design: Christy Wood

Be sure to join us for our next Make & Take Monday on May 11!

Howdy!

I think I’ve lost a day some where. All week I’ve been preparing to go out of
town Sunday, tomorrow.

This morning, Saturday, my eyes fly open as I realize if I fly out tomorrow, I’m
going to miss half of the classes I’m signed up for at the trade show I’m going
to.

Sugar jets! What have I done?! I do a better job of booking flights and hotels
than that! Quick. Call Valonda. When are we meeting? This morning? Oh boy. Time
to hustle. See you at 10:30am Today!

Thankfully I have my art supplies already to go at the shop. My clothes stuff is
easy to take care of. It’s all the other details that have my head spinning.
Like staffing for the store today. Getting the Mice Sale signs printed and up.
Rearranging stuff for the Mice Sale. And the 6,000 other things that have to be
done before leaving town.

Bev is saving the day. She’ll be here working. Thank goodness for Bev! I’m here
frantically getting the Mice Sale ready to go and she’ll be here soon to help
set it up.

Final details:
Mice Sale: Saturday through Tuesday, April 18 through 21. All sorts of deals
storewide. Don’t miss out!
Copic Marker Demo: Monday, April 20 at 3-5:30pm. Teresa will be showing more
about Copics and be using the air brush system.

Have fun. Play nice. And I’ll see you when I get back on Wednesday!

Lisa

Howdy!

It’s Make & Take time again! We had a great time today with ladybugs and 50 folks joining us to create the card. 50 is a new record. Wow! We’re having a good time! Here’s the info on today’s creation:

Lucky for a Friend Like You Supplies:
All stamps by Impression Obsession
Card Kit by The Paper Cut
Onyx Black VersaFine Ink
#89 Persimmon LePlume Marker
Black Glaze Pen
1 1/4” Scallop Circle Punch by EK Success
1 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch by Marvy Uchida
Ink Sweeper
Polka Dot Ribbon by May Arts
Paper Trimmer
Acrylic Blocks, Foam Tape, Glue Stick

How To:
Cut white circle in half with paper trimmer. Stamp Lucky to Have with VersaFine on one half. Ink rounded edge of circle with Ink Sweeper. Stamp Ladybug Border and Circle Border with VersaFine on Scarlet Felt layer. There will be six rows of ladybugs and five of circles. Stamp left end Ladybug on white scrap with VersaFine. Punch out with 1 1/4” scallop circle punch. Stamp single ladybug with VersaFine to fit on circle with other ladybug. Punch 1 3/8” scallop circle from black scrap. Layer white circle on black, accenting with a fold of ribbon behind. Adhere black layer to front of A2 scallop edge note card, followed by ladybug and circle stamped Scarlet Felt. Adhere half circle to left side of card. Use foam tape to attach scalloped circles. Accent ladybugs with Black Glaze Pen.

Quick, easy, charming and fun. How can you resist?

Howdy!

Just a little creation to share with you today.

I made this for a friend, Mac, for her birthday. I used a Dreamweaver stencil on GCD paper with original Embossing Paste. After the paste dried, I colored it using Brilliance Pearlescent Inks.

In person, this is quite striking! I really like using stencils on patterned paper. It adds just a bit more depth to the creation. I think I need to do more of these…