The Stamp Addict!
March 2008 Schedule
Class sizes are limited; call EARLY to reserve space 619-667-5060,
A $5 non-refundable deposit is required for every class sign up.
NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON-LINE OR BY E-MAIL.

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Spring-A-Ding with A Muse by Julia Quinsey: 3/1 Sat. 10AM-12 Noon Winter's finally coming to an end. Let's celebrate with cheery little images from A Muse! Stipple a grid card, Punch an Easter card. Meet Elzybell, a little girl with attitude. You could call her a "Diva" & she is brand new from A Muse! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Pocket Full of Thanks by Lisa Cuerden: 3/1 Sat. 2PM-4PM Everybody loves to say "Thank You" any time of year. Say it with beautiful & fun pocket cards. In this class we'll make 5 cards, each having a little pocket to hold a special "Thank You!' tag! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Play Day & mystery CHA debut hosted by Jennifer: 3/2 Sun. 12:30PM-3:30PM Everybody loves to play with new toys & gizmos. Come see what has come in from CHA so far & play with the new tools, plus you will have access to all the store demo stamps, cutters, Bind-It-All, scoring tools etc. (Paper & consumable accessories will be available for purchase) So bring your basic kit, a big smile & any current projects & come play! Cost $10.00 (that you get back with any $10 or more purchase)

3/3 - Senior Discount Day! (10% off in stock product purchases for those 62 and over!)

Technique Tuesday with Diane Chen: 3/4 Tues. 3-3:45PM Don't get waterlogged! Our 1st in a series of mini-classes; each focused on a special technique. Would you like to add a little life to your cards, but aren't sure how? Diane will show you how to use watercolor pencils to enhance your stamped images! See sample here! Cost $5.00 (you must sign-up & pre-pay to reserve your spot, if the 1st class fills, we will hold a second session at 4PM)

Here Comes Spring by 'Suzie Q' from Lasting Impressions: 3/5 Wed. 10:30AM -1PM or 6 -8:30 PM Spring is here! Gone are the dark winter nights so join the fun & make these 5 cute cards that celebrate the season of renewal. Dry embossing is a simple & very impressive craft that you will love! Also gain great ideas, tips & tricks that will help create cards, bookmarks, scrapbook pages, picture frames, gift tags & more! See samples here! Cost $25.00 (please bring 1 pack fine scuffers, 3D adhesive dots & scissors)

Show Me the Bunny! By Diane Chen: 3/6 Thurs. 6-8 PM Easter & St. Patrick's Day are just around the corner. Join Diane in making great Easter & St. Patrick's Day cards, along with bunny cards that can be used anytime, not just for Easter! There might even be a chickie-chick-chick or two among these Egg-stra special cards! See samples here! Cost $20.00

3/7 Deadline for St. Patrick's Day or Easter Themed Contest Cards to be turned into the store!

Snoopy's Neighborhood by Diane Turner: 3/8 Sat. 10AM-12Noon Come join Snoopy, Woodstock & friends making 6 happy cards! We'll celebrate laughter, memories, hopes, Happy Birthdays & get well wishes! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Chopsticks! By Melissa Forsyth: 3/8 Sat. 1-3PM Your fortune cookie says "You should take this class!" Add a little Asian flair to your collection. You will be using different mediums to create 6 anytime cards! See samples here! Cost $20.00

You Are My Hero by Melissa: 3/8 Sat. 4-6PM Back again by popular demand! Are you looking for some timeless treasures? Join Melissa for a class using New Hero Arts stamps & a few other surprises. This class is great fun & will be enjoyed by all learning several different mediums! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Memories! By Melissa: 3/9 Sun. 1-4PM She's at it again creating a beautiful page that can showcase your favorite family memory! There is metal embossing, grungeboard & distressing in this fun & educational class! See sample here! Cost $24.00

Technique Tuesday with Melissa: 3/11 Tues. 11-11:45AM Embellish a card using Shrink Plastic, Judikins Diamond Glaze & Embossing. This card is cute & will be a different way to say I love you… those words shouldn't only be used for Valentine's Day! See sample here! Cost $5.00 (you must sign-up & pre-pay to reserve your spot, if the 1st class fills, we will hold a second session at 12Noon)

Bits & Pieces by Lisa C.: 3/12 Wed. 11AM-1PM or 6-8PM In this class we'll be using different bits & pieces to put together really great cards. We'll use anything from charms to brads…to bits & pieces of paper. Come join us & bring a friend! See samples here! Cost $20.00

3/14 Military Discount Day! (10% off in stock product purchases for all active, reservists, retired US Military servicemen & women & their spouses!)

Ikebana Part 2 by Mike Strong: 3/15 Sat. 10AM - 12Noon or 3/17 Mon. 9:30-12 Noon or 6-8 PM Mike continues exploring the possibilities of the Japanese art of flower arranging applied to card making. You will make 5 artistic cards using authentic imported Washi papers & Mike's own versatile Cloisonné Pot stamp. Ikebana Part 1 was one of Mike's most popular classes last year. Remember to sign up early to reserve your spot! See sample here! Cost $22.00

In & Out by Diana Adame: 3/15 Sat. 2-4PM Weaving, it's not just for making baskets anymore! Weaving ribbon through intricate designs made by using punches is what makes these cards spectacular! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Fun with Yellow by Diana A.: 3/16 Sun. 1-3PM Another set of hand stitched cards using 2 more "Queree" punches. Sending a warm thank you to friends has never been so elegant! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Technique Tuesday with Diane T.: 3/18 Tues. 3-3:45AM Start building a beautiful bunch of Blossoms with our Beginning Bloomer's Class. We will all begin our bouquet of baby-to-big Blooms together & end up with a beautiful card full of bountiful buds! See sample here! Cost $5.00 (you must sign-up & pre-pay to reserve your spot, if the 1st class fills, we will hold a second session at 4PM)

Emerson Divas! By Melissa: 3/19 Wed. 11AM - 1PM or 6-8PM We all need a laugh once in a while… and these ladies will definitely put a smile on your face! Bring your sense of humor & come creatively dress up these divas with Melissa! See samples here! Cost $20.00

3/20 Thurs 1-3PM - Come join our new Mixed Media Club!

An Artist's Journal by guest artist Kelly Kilmer: 3/22 Sat. 10AM-3:30PM Learn the 'Art' of Journaling. We'll recycle a hardbound book in a new way, creating an entirely new artist journal! We will then dive into working on the pages with all new mixed media art journaling exercises. You will learn not only how to layer paint, images & words, but Kelly guarantees after class you'll be buzzing with new ideas! A detailed 21 page creativity book is included in this class. You'll walk away with a new journal, almost 200 creativity exercises, tons of resources & a new desire to put your heart on paper! Even if you have taken a journaling class before, you're going to come away with new ideas as this is unlike any other class you have ever taken. Even if you have been journaling your entire life, you will get something out of this class. A brand new class you are guaranteed to love! We will focus on creating the journal & then dive right in and walk out with completed pages. Learn all of Kelly's tips, tricks & ideas for diving right in & starting on the pages! See samples here! Cost $75.00 pre-paid. Please bring: A Hardcover book you are willing to gut (about 6" x 9"the size of a best seller novel - Hardcover ONLY), a bone folder, cork backed metal ruler, Scissors, 3 - 1" bristle brushes to paint and glue - no foam please, container to hold water in, small selection of collage ephemera, a roll of paper towels & a roll of waxed paper! Questions? Email Kelly at Egorey99@sbcglobal.net

3/23 The store will be closed on this day! Happy Easter!

Free Donuts & Demonstration by David Knefler: 3/24 Mon. 10:30 AM-12:30PM David is going to demo the latest stuff from some of the companies he represents & we will have delicious donuts to enjoy as well!

Technique Tuesday with Lisa C.: 3/25 Tues. 3-3:45AM Twinkle, Twinkle H2O's Oh how I wonder where you'll go…on the stamp or on the paper? How about both! For this technique, we'll be playing with twinkling H2O's for a beautifully stamped watercolor painting! See sample here! Cost $5.00 (you must sign-up & pre-pay to reserve your spot, if the 1st class fills, we will hold a second session at 4PM)

Introduction to Stamping by Lisa C.: 3/26 Wed. 6-8PM Learn the basics or just improve your understanding of what stamping is all about! Lisa will answer all of your stamping questions and give you some great stamping tips! Cost $15.00

Ladies Night & mystery CHA debut hosted by Melissa: 3/28 Fri. 5-10PM Everybody loves to play with new toys & gizmos. A new item from CHA will be debuted tonight plus Melissa is bringing her Cricut, Cuttlebug & goodies to eat. You will also have access to all the store tools, demo stamps, demo ink pads, cutters, Bind-It-All, etc. (Paper & consumable accessories will be available for purchase). So bring your favorite beverage, basic kit, & any current projects & come play! Cost $10.00 (that you get back with any $10 or more purchase)

Vintage with Va-Va Voom! by Julia: 3/29 Sat. 10AM -12 Noon Create artsy cards with elegant clip art & gorgeous stamps. Embellish with punches, rhinestones & brads, layer on color with stipple brushes & Marvy Matchables inkpads & pens. Take home fabulous one-of-a-kind cards! See samples here! Cost $20.00

Asian Art Cards by Kathy Olsen: 3/29 Sat. 2 - 4PM Kathy loves Asian Art stamps! Come join her in creating great Asian Art cards using many different stamp companies & Asian papers! See samples here! Cost $20.00

For the Men in Our Lives by Sandi Buchspics: 3/30 Sun. 1-3PM Come make a wonderful Car card and a fun Fish card with Sandi using iris folding techniques, perfect for the men in our lives! See samples here! Cost $20.00

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*unless noted otherwise, ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED IN CLASS FEES: however, please bring a basic stamping kit to each class. 10% discount given to students for day of class purchases

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE STAMP ADDICT HAS: A "REGISTRY", GIFT CERTIFICATES & Frequent Student and Refer-A-Friend programs!

GROUPS: WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS!! Ask any store associate for details!

NEW & EXCITING INFORMATION FROM THE STAMP ADDICT:
MONTHLY STAMPING CONTEST: Congratulations to Annette Nenn; she won our monthly stamping contest with her beautiful Floral card! You can win a $15 gift certificate to the store too! We ask that you use stamps, papers & accessories that we carry & list them with your submission. This month's theme is 'St. Patrick's Day or Easter' & the deadline for submissions is 3/7!

STAMP CLUBS: Stamp Clubs get special discounts & reserved time in the "FUN ZONE". We have several clubs already here at the store with openings. Ask a store associate how to join or to start your own! A new club focusing on Mixed Media is getting started, so come see what the fun is all about! They will be meeting on the 3rd Thurs. of the month from 1-3PM.

UPCOMING EVENTS: In Feb. Jennifer attended CHA again so watch out for all the new stuff she ordered, Oh Boy!!! Watch for ongoing announcements of when the new stuff arrives! This month we welcome David Knefler back for Free Demonstration & Donuts be sure to stop by & see the latest & greatest stuff from David on March 24th! On April 4th, 5th & 6th we will be bringing back Joyce Hazen & Kat Okamoto from A Stamp In the Hand for a Free Demo and 3 great new classes you can sign up now to reserve your spots, descriptions will be on the website soon!

MOUSE OF THE MONTH!!!!! 
"Gentle Rain!" regularly $10.00, this month $9.00
"Rain Down On You" word stamp: $6.30

Except as noted, the store hours are: M, T, Th, F: 10 am - 6:00 pm, W 10 am - 7 pm, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su NOON - 4 pm. We are open until 8 PM during Wednesday evening classes.

Last Modified: June 09, 2008